So after this wonderful holiday season, I now know why my parents removed batteries from almost all noisy toys that I received. Books, toys, you name it, I'm trying to find an off switch that my wonderful daughter can't find.
On another note, I got off track with my diet due to the holiday's but surprisingly I stayed at my 180 lbs that I was before thanksgiving. That makes me extremely happy with myself to know that I did not blow it over the holidays.
My new years resolution this coming year is to keep on my healthy weight loss plan and to start blogging more often. Mainly a few things that I would love to do.
But as for now, I must leave. My little one is beckoning me ^_^
Have a Happy New Years Everyone!
Friday, December 28, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
New Self
I have noticed that, if you still have clothes from the desired weight that you are trying to get back down to, it serves as a wonderful "touchable" goal. I say touchable since you can touch it and grab it and of course try it on! And I recommend trying on your old clothes at least once a month to see where you are with your goal.
I personally have kept a few pair of jeans (sizes 7,9, and 11) and a few shirts (M and 2 S) and I have tried these clothes on at least once a month to see if I am even making head way on my goal. Granted I weigh myself and I have lost 23.5 lbs so far towards my drop 75 lbs goal, but I try on these clothes to help me see where I am losing the weight.
From this time last year, I have cut my waistline in half from a size 18 to a size 9/11. And I can wear certain medium shirts, depending on how long they are and how I feel they fit.
One thing I have also been doing is reading a book called, "Drop 5" by Good Housekeeping. It teaches you how to not cut the foods you love out of your diet but limit how much you eat them and how often. I have only changed the amount of food I eat and when and how much I intake of my favorite not so healthy foods.
Also, on a work out basic I have been using the Gold's Gym resistance bands with door anchor. My set works on toning and trimming. It focuses on arms, core, back, chest, glutes, and legs. So basically it covers everything. I do a two hour workout session a day. And I will say this much, if you feel the burn the next day don't worry it's normal.
Well everyone, I am off to do some more Avon selling and playing with my wonderful daughter. Have a wonderful day everyone!
I personally have kept a few pair of jeans (sizes 7,9, and 11) and a few shirts (M and 2 S) and I have tried these clothes on at least once a month to see if I am even making head way on my goal. Granted I weigh myself and I have lost 23.5 lbs so far towards my drop 75 lbs goal, but I try on these clothes to help me see where I am losing the weight.
From this time last year, I have cut my waistline in half from a size 18 to a size 9/11. And I can wear certain medium shirts, depending on how long they are and how I feel they fit.
One thing I have also been doing is reading a book called, "Drop 5" by Good Housekeeping. It teaches you how to not cut the foods you love out of your diet but limit how much you eat them and how often. I have only changed the amount of food I eat and when and how much I intake of my favorite not so healthy foods.
Also, on a work out basic I have been using the Gold's Gym resistance bands with door anchor. My set works on toning and trimming. It focuses on arms, core, back, chest, glutes, and legs. So basically it covers everything. I do a two hour workout session a day. And I will say this much, if you feel the burn the next day don't worry it's normal.
Well everyone, I am off to do some more Avon selling and playing with my wonderful daughter. Have a wonderful day everyone!
Friday, September 7, 2012
Got The Job!!
I GOT THE JOB!!! YAY!!! Okay so now that I got that off my chest, today was another one of those days where I got up and got on the scale. Which was a bad idea. I didn't lose any weight from yesterday. (I was trying to see if and when I lose most of my weight). So now I plan on weighing myself only on Tuesdays and Fridays. This way there is an almost exact amount of time in between weigh ins.
I'm hoping that this process will help me figure things out. And I plan on noting what I eat the days before I weigh myself. (www.myfitnesspal.com) This way when I weigh myself and if I get good results (losing more weight), I will try to curve my diet towards what I ate and did during that time frame.
Still working on cutting Ramen out of my diet but, I JUST CAN'T HELP IT, IT TASTES SO GOOD!!! Lol. I have cut back drastically on soda, which was one of my massive set backs. But, 1 glass (8 oz) of soda every other day is what I allow myself and I do what I can to limit my sweets intake.
Now, I am not trying to say cut sweets all together because that is not healthy. But limit how much sweets you eat. If you want something sweet, look at the calories per servings. And try to stick close to that. Also, invest in a food scale. That is what I am doing to try to portion out my meals.
Good Luck everyone! I have to go to work ^_^
I'm hoping that this process will help me figure things out. And I plan on noting what I eat the days before I weigh myself. (www.myfitnesspal.com) This way when I weigh myself and if I get good results (losing more weight), I will try to curve my diet towards what I ate and did during that time frame.
Still working on cutting Ramen out of my diet but, I JUST CAN'T HELP IT, IT TASTES SO GOOD!!! Lol. I have cut back drastically on soda, which was one of my massive set backs. But, 1 glass (8 oz) of soda every other day is what I allow myself and I do what I can to limit my sweets intake.
Now, I am not trying to say cut sweets all together because that is not healthy. But limit how much sweets you eat. If you want something sweet, look at the calories per servings. And try to stick close to that. Also, invest in a food scale. That is what I am doing to try to portion out my meals.
Good Luck everyone! I have to go to work ^_^
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Just keep losing!
So as everyone knows I have been having a rough last month. I gained 8 lbs back at the end of July and was completely miserable with myself for it happening. But, I hit a wall in the middle of the month that put me in a position to where things need to be different and I started pushing myself to do more.
In two week I had lost 4 lbs (which I stated in a few blogs back), and I have been on track with losing at least 2 lbs per week. Last week I weighed myself before the, what I thought would be hellish, weekend. I was 192 lbs. So I was expecting to gain back at least 2 of the 4 lbs lost. (I knew I would probably be drinking and eating a lot).
I came home Monday night but, I didn't have the chance to weigh myself until Tuesday night. My parents got me a scale as a late birthday present. So now I have a scale at my house now.
And to my surprise when I got on the scale it said I weighed 191.3 lbs!!!
Talk about a surprise for me. I didn't gain anything I lost .7 lbs. And then today I got up this morning expecting the results of Tuesday nights weigh in to change for some reason and I got on the scale and it said I weighed 190.2 lbs!
I have lost since the beginning of the year 19.8 lbs out of my 70 lbs goal! I have 50.2 lbs to go to achieve my goal but boy oh boy am I happy. Plus, I have a job interview today to try to get part time work to get me out of the house and get money to put Klaire in day care so she can make new friends and grow on her social skills.
These last few weeks have tested me mentally and physically and I have to say the results of it are starting to show. People who have seen me over the last week say that they can tell that I am losing weight and that I am looking good.
What a wonderful note to end on ^_^ Have a good day everyone! Time for me to go do some super cleaning before the interview <3 Wish me luck!
In two week I had lost 4 lbs (which I stated in a few blogs back), and I have been on track with losing at least 2 lbs per week. Last week I weighed myself before the, what I thought would be hellish, weekend. I was 192 lbs. So I was expecting to gain back at least 2 of the 4 lbs lost. (I knew I would probably be drinking and eating a lot).
I came home Monday night but, I didn't have the chance to weigh myself until Tuesday night. My parents got me a scale as a late birthday present. So now I have a scale at my house now.
And to my surprise when I got on the scale it said I weighed 191.3 lbs!!!
Talk about a surprise for me. I didn't gain anything I lost .7 lbs. And then today I got up this morning expecting the results of Tuesday nights weigh in to change for some reason and I got on the scale and it said I weighed 190.2 lbs!
I have lost since the beginning of the year 19.8 lbs out of my 70 lbs goal! I have 50.2 lbs to go to achieve my goal but boy oh boy am I happy. Plus, I have a job interview today to try to get part time work to get me out of the house and get money to put Klaire in day care so she can make new friends and grow on her social skills.
These last few weeks have tested me mentally and physically and I have to say the results of it are starting to show. People who have seen me over the last week say that they can tell that I am losing weight and that I am looking good.
What a wonderful note to end on ^_^ Have a good day everyone! Time for me to go do some super cleaning before the interview <3 Wish me luck!
Friday, August 31, 2012
Wonderful Times
Yesterday I took my daughter to the park to meet with her friend. She had a good time. Played around with the other kids at the park and we had a blast. She loves the big girl swings, she runs to them every time we go to the park.
It's times like these that make me love being a mother. My daughter is such a wonderful girl. I'm so happy to have her <3
Working on sign language with her and hoping it will help her out with her speech development. Here's to trying to teach my daughter language skills! ^_^
Hope everyone has a great labor day weekend!
It's times like these that make me love being a mother. My daughter is such a wonderful girl. I'm so happy to have her <3
Working on sign language with her and hoping it will help her out with her speech development. Here's to trying to teach my daughter language skills! ^_^
Hope everyone has a great labor day weekend!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
YAY!
I took my daughter to the little park by my apartment today and she seemed so not interested in the jungle gym at all. She only seems to like the little animals that rock and the swings. No slides, or climbing things either. It seems like she is more interested in running around and swinging and rocking than anything else. Not even the little kids around her. She did decide that I needed to take a walk with her today so she grabbed my hand and walked me to the end of the sidewalk, patted my hand, and let go and walked back to the door. The cutest things ever!
On an side note. I weighed myself today. From last thursday to today I have lost another 2 lbs. So I am not down to 192 lbs. ^_^ I only need to lose about 52 more lbs to get to where I would like to be. I want to be back in my size 5 jeans (might not happen since I have big hips but still lol)
Everyone have a good night. Oh and I will be starting up a blog that will have one of my stories in it. ^_^ Thinking I should get some of my stories out there.
On an side note. I weighed myself today. From last thursday to today I have lost another 2 lbs. So I am not down to 192 lbs. ^_^ I only need to lose about 52 more lbs to get to where I would like to be. I want to be back in my size 5 jeans (might not happen since I have big hips but still lol)
Everyone have a good night. Oh and I will be starting up a blog that will have one of my stories in it. ^_^ Thinking I should get some of my stories out there.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
30 Day Plan Derailed
With life taking a hard hit on me over this month, my original plan has gotten derailed :( I'm not very happy with the fact that I have to start all over again but, life happens. I did manage, in the 2 weeks I could do it, to lose 4 lbs ^_^ So for 2 weeks of doing my plan I lost 2 lbs a week. Which isn't bad.
Now if I can get back on it and stay on it for a month I should be able to lose 8 lbs in a month. If I keep on the losing 2 lbs a week. ^_^
I will be updating with the status of my plan on Monday. I will be picking it back up and trying to stick with it constantly. ^^
Have a good weekend everyone!
Now if I can get back on it and stay on it for a month I should be able to lose 8 lbs in a month. If I keep on the losing 2 lbs a week. ^_^
I will be updating with the status of my plan on Monday. I will be picking it back up and trying to stick with it constantly. ^^
Have a good weekend everyone!
Monday, August 13, 2012
Rough weekend
This weekend was rough. Had a baby shower to go to, and not to mention that the wonderful curse arrived way early. Sometimes I hate being a women. But, since I haven't been feeling good, I haven't really been eating :(
I know it's not good for me or anything like that, but if I eat I feel sick :( It is really starting to suck. BUT, this week I am starting on a small walking regimen for the time being at least to get me some sort of exercise while I am in pain.
I ran out of those meal protein drinks last week, so I need to get new ones. Hopefully they won't be sold out when I go back to get more. Don't know what to do for dinner tonight but, I'll figure something out.
Peace out for now <3 Have a good day ^_^
I know it's not good for me or anything like that, but if I eat I feel sick :( It is really starting to suck. BUT, this week I am starting on a small walking regimen for the time being at least to get me some sort of exercise while I am in pain.
I ran out of those meal protein drinks last week, so I need to get new ones. Hopefully they won't be sold out when I go back to get more. Don't know what to do for dinner tonight but, I'll figure something out.
Peace out for now <3 Have a good day ^_^
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Had a wonderful Day
Finally got some necessary house cleaning and organizing done today ^_^
Had some help from my brother in law so it made things a lot easier.
Did some healthy eating and since cleaning is exercising I got in plenty of that today, lol. But, tomorrow might be a little bit different. Major laundry day and I will be finishing up the clean up from today. Looking forward to having some free time this weekend to spend time with family for my cousin's baby shower. ^_^
Hope everyone had a good day. Remember be safe and have a good day.
Had some help from my brother in law so it made things a lot easier.
Did some healthy eating and since cleaning is exercising I got in plenty of that today, lol. But, tomorrow might be a little bit different. Major laundry day and I will be finishing up the clean up from today. Looking forward to having some free time this weekend to spend time with family for my cousin's baby shower. ^_^
Hope everyone had a good day. Remember be safe and have a good day.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
30 Day Plan Derailed for now
My 30 Day Plan has been derailed since last Tuesday. (Or more or less never started) My hubby has been in and out of the doctors and hospital for the last week and it's just been really rough and hard to get any set schedule up and running with him home 24/7 and not being able to move around much and when he does he's writhing in pain.
So, I will be starting my 30 Day plan (trying to start it) today. And try to get it set up. But, we have his brother staying with us til Friday and I don't know how much of a schedule I can keep this week. But, I will try!
If I don't try, I'll never succeed ^_^
Have a good day everyone. Be safe.
So, I will be starting my 30 Day plan (trying to start it) today. And try to get it set up. But, we have his brother staying with us til Friday and I don't know how much of a schedule I can keep this week. But, I will try!
If I don't try, I'll never succeed ^_^
Have a good day everyone. Be safe.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Fit & Active
I have just started eating the fit & active products from Auldi's and I have to say for the shakes they are delicious. It's not like the special K shakes (which I found had a very chalky after taste). I also have been eating the light cheese strings and the 100 calorie chocolate dipped pretzel packs.
For a diet food line, I find it very tasty. So I will complete my week out with the shakes until Sunday and maybe even go get more to last me next month and see if there is any change.
Alone today I have had the energy to do 4 reps of 15 with 5 lbs weight for crunches and then another 4 reps of 10 with 10 lbs weight for my final 40 crunches. Surprisingly I actually could do 100 crunches today total. And for me that is a very big deal. Usually I can't get past 20 crunches with no weights.
I also managed to do 5 reps of 10 jump roping and about 10 minutes of jumping jacks. Not including the 4 sets of 10 with 15 lbs weight of curling as well today. I am actually very happy with myself today. And hope to keep this pace up for the rest of the week. ^_^
Have a good day everyone!
For a diet food line, I find it very tasty. So I will complete my week out with the shakes until Sunday and maybe even go get more to last me next month and see if there is any change.
Alone today I have had the energy to do 4 reps of 15 with 5 lbs weight for crunches and then another 4 reps of 10 with 10 lbs weight for my final 40 crunches. Surprisingly I actually could do 100 crunches today total. And for me that is a very big deal. Usually I can't get past 20 crunches with no weights.
I also managed to do 5 reps of 10 jump roping and about 10 minutes of jumping jacks. Not including the 4 sets of 10 with 15 lbs weight of curling as well today. I am actually very happy with myself today. And hope to keep this pace up for the rest of the week. ^_^
Have a good day everyone!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Over the Weekend
So this weekend was my birthday weekend so, yup you guessed it, off of my diet plan (but not that bad). I did have an amazing time in Atlantic City but I kinda wish I didn't eat so much cake. But other than the cake and the alcohol intake for the day it was a great time and I kept somewhat on my diet.
Today I did a 4 hour dancing session to make up for the weekend indulgence. Plus, I have looked into some fitness foods and things like that from Auldi's called Fit & Active.
Tomorrow I will be trying the fit and active weight loss shakes (vanilla) and the fit and active lunch meat. I got a few things from the food line but yeah we will see how that goes.
The shakes come in 6 in a pack, so I will be trying them for the rest of this week into the weekend. If I start feeling better and these shakes are good I will continue with them.
So wish me the best of luck <3 Good luck to everyone out there! Enjoy yourselves and have a good night!
Today I did a 4 hour dancing session to make up for the weekend indulgence. Plus, I have looked into some fitness foods and things like that from Auldi's called Fit & Active.
Tomorrow I will be trying the fit and active weight loss shakes (vanilla) and the fit and active lunch meat. I got a few things from the food line but yeah we will see how that goes.
The shakes come in 6 in a pack, so I will be trying them for the rest of this week into the weekend. If I start feeling better and these shakes are good I will continue with them.
So wish me the best of luck <3 Good luck to everyone out there! Enjoy yourselves and have a good night!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Pre-30 Day Plan Day 3
Last night was a very interesting night. I made Kraft man and cheese, corn and chicken (thin cut lightly seasoned in season salt). Total in my dinner calories was 350 calories.
Usually I would be posting this the night before but last night was rough with my little one. She didn't want to go to bed and she decided that I needed to be in her room with her all night long. So that leads into today. In a ton of pain from my lower back and now I can't move today. :( Not really happy about it but it looks like today there will be no working out. :(
Hopefully tomorrow will be a much better day and I won't be in too much pain. So sorry everyone but today I am going to take a day to myself and try to get my back to feel better.
Hope everyone is having a good day :)
Usually I would be posting this the night before but last night was rough with my little one. She didn't want to go to bed and she decided that I needed to be in her room with her all night long. So that leads into today. In a ton of pain from my lower back and now I can't move today. :( Not really happy about it but it looks like today there will be no working out. :(
Hopefully tomorrow will be a much better day and I won't be in too much pain. So sorry everyone but today I am going to take a day to myself and try to get my back to feel better.
Hope everyone is having a good day :)
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Pre-30 Day Day 2
Today had a very very late start for some odd reason I decided to go back to bed when I woke up this morning. (My daughter was curled up with me still asleep, so I think that's why lol)
So I didn't eat breakfast this morning :( But, I did do a decent lunch to make up for it.
Lunch: (Not as healthy as it should be but eh I was hungry)
I did get in 2 hours of dancing this morning (general) and burned 775 calories. So I basically ate what I worked off which isn't bad since I didn't eat this morning.
I do plan on doing 2 more hours of dancing but this time with the Dance Central game for the Xbox 360 Kinect. So I will be burning off another 775 calories later today.
Oh, I almost forgot. I am using the myfitnesspal app for all my calculations for exercise burns (I use the nutritional facts on the packages for my food). You can follow my intake on myfitnesspal.com and look up my username (krystalaharding) and if you have the app friend request me. I give moral support for everyone who is on my friends list. Plus the site has a lot of people on there all going for goals. There are message boards and conversations and things like that. There are also calculators set up on there to help you see what your calorie intake should be.
Well I'll be back on tonight to give everyone the nightly update =) Have a great day!
So I didn't eat breakfast this morning :( But, I did do a decent lunch to make up for it.
Lunch: (Not as healthy as it should be but eh I was hungry)
- 2 packs of ramen, 1 pack seasoning (760 calories)
- 1 bottle of water (16.9 oz)
- 1/2 packet of Crystal Light Peach Tea (5 calories)
I did get in 2 hours of dancing this morning (general) and burned 775 calories. So I basically ate what I worked off which isn't bad since I didn't eat this morning.
I do plan on doing 2 more hours of dancing but this time with the Dance Central game for the Xbox 360 Kinect. So I will be burning off another 775 calories later today.
Oh, I almost forgot. I am using the myfitnesspal app for all my calculations for exercise burns (I use the nutritional facts on the packages for my food). You can follow my intake on myfitnesspal.com and look up my username (krystalaharding) and if you have the app friend request me. I give moral support for everyone who is on my friends list. Plus the site has a lot of people on there all going for goals. There are message boards and conversations and things like that. There are also calculators set up on there to help you see what your calorie intake should be.
Well I'll be back on tonight to give everyone the nightly update =) Have a great day!
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sorry I'm Late
So this evening has been hectic since 2 pm so I was not able to get on and post about my lunch or my dinner but now I have time to do so.
Lunch: (not very happy about it)
Dinner: (Small and simple)
So today had a few unexpected bumps but, I made it through the day and had a great day. Just wishing I could've gotten more exercising in. Tomorrow is a new day <3
And a little of topic but, I am a huge wrestling fan and tonight is the RAW 1000 episode and at this moment I am having problems breathing from all the excitement of all the legends coming back into the ring at once <3
Like I said very happy sorry for being off topic. Going back to being absorbed in RAW tonight. Good night everyone!
Lunch: (not very happy about it)
- 1 Classic Chick N Crisp Plain (310 Calories)
- 1 small value bk fries (240 Calories)
- 1 bottle of water (16.9 oz)
Dinner: (Small and simple)
- 1 Grilled Chicken Sandwich plain (120 calories)
- 1 bottle of water (16.9 oz)
- 1/2 pack of Crystal Light energy packet (5 calories)
So today had a few unexpected bumps but, I made it through the day and had a great day. Just wishing I could've gotten more exercising in. Tomorrow is a new day <3
And a little of topic but, I am a huge wrestling fan and tonight is the RAW 1000 episode and at this moment I am having problems breathing from all the excitement of all the legends coming back into the ring at once <3
Like I said very happy sorry for being off topic. Going back to being absorbed in RAW tonight. Good night everyone!
Pre-30 Day Plan Day 1
YAY!! My first vlog is now up on my youtube channel (Klairesmomma) and is ready for viewing. It is literally short and simple and since it is my first talking vlog it's a little jumbled but I will be working on that. So feel free to leave comments and concerns and things like that. I will be back after lunch to post the calorie intake for lunch =)
After lunch and my next blog I will probably be cleaning house (which also burns calories!) And when I am done I might do the dance central. Depends on my pain level. =)
See everyone soon <3
After lunch and my next blog I will probably be cleaning house (which also burns calories!) And when I am done I might do the dance central. Depends on my pain level. =)
See everyone soon <3
Starting Pre 30 Day
Starting today I will be keeping track of my pre-30 day plan. This will start with my morning routine.
Morning Routine:
Keep in mind to NEVER eat back the calories you burn. I will be working on a calorie intake of 1200-1550.
I will be posting all day long about what I eat and what I do. It might take me some time to get started on the vlog today having technical difficulty with my webcam so I will be using my iPhone to record the videos today.
Talk to you all soon.
Morning Routine:
- 1 bottle of water 16.9 oz
- 1/2 pack of Crystal Light Energy (5 calories)
- 1 hour dance routine (burn 387 calories)
- 1 mini bagel (L'oven Fresh 110 calories)
- .75 tblspoon cream cheese (Happy Farms 70 calories)
Keep in mind to NEVER eat back the calories you burn. I will be working on a calorie intake of 1200-1550.
I will be posting all day long about what I eat and what I do. It might take me some time to get started on the vlog today having technical difficulty with my webcam so I will be using my iPhone to record the videos today.
Talk to you all soon.
Highly Annoyed
Why is it when people (your significant other to be exact) know that your the one who gets up between 2 and 4 am when you child wakes every morning, find it necessary to call your name 3-5 times while they are laying next to you then after not responding they ask you if you are awake?
Nine times out of ten you had just fallen asleep and you would like to keep it that way. But some people apparently just don't get it. If you barely sleep as is, then get up with a kid every night (since your spouse or significant other can't or won't) why do they think that waking you up to watch a show that you are recording and will be on demand the very next day is necessary?!
It's not and a good amount of the time the person you are waking up after they just pass out are probably ticking time bombs waiting to explode! I for one do NOT like being woken up after I just passed out and knowing the fact that once I am woken up I can not fall back asleep for several hours. But my wonderful boyfriend thinks I don't want to miss my show and then gets pissed off at me for yelling at him and telling him that is the reason I record my show is so I can sleep.
Then once the show is over he puts on his favorite movie (which is played out for me) and rolls over and passes out.... I want to just wake him up by doing the same thing he did to me but, I don't want that argument. It's not necessary for the two of us to be in bad moods the next day.
Sorry for the rant but I am sure there are many people out there that can relate to this matter. Mothers included. I also love the kicking me in the butt at 2 am because our daughter has just woken up and tells me to get up and take care of her as if she can't put herself back to sleep on her own.
Gotta love those times. Tomorrow I will be starting up the pre 30 day plan as promised and I will start will the vlog's but please do not mind how crappy I will probably look due to the lack of sleep that I will be receiving tonight.
Good Night (hopefully) Everyone
Nine times out of ten you had just fallen asleep and you would like to keep it that way. But some people apparently just don't get it. If you barely sleep as is, then get up with a kid every night (since your spouse or significant other can't or won't) why do they think that waking you up to watch a show that you are recording and will be on demand the very next day is necessary?!
It's not and a good amount of the time the person you are waking up after they just pass out are probably ticking time bombs waiting to explode! I for one do NOT like being woken up after I just passed out and knowing the fact that once I am woken up I can not fall back asleep for several hours. But my wonderful boyfriend thinks I don't want to miss my show and then gets pissed off at me for yelling at him and telling him that is the reason I record my show is so I can sleep.
Then once the show is over he puts on his favorite movie (which is played out for me) and rolls over and passes out.... I want to just wake him up by doing the same thing he did to me but, I don't want that argument. It's not necessary for the two of us to be in bad moods the next day.
Sorry for the rant but I am sure there are many people out there that can relate to this matter. Mothers included. I also love the kicking me in the butt at 2 am because our daughter has just woken up and tells me to get up and take care of her as if she can't put herself back to sleep on her own.
Gotta love those times. Tomorrow I will be starting up the pre 30 day plan as promised and I will start will the vlog's but please do not mind how crappy I will probably look due to the lack of sleep that I will be receiving tonight.
Good Night (hopefully) Everyone
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Other Mothers
I have noticed ever since I had my daughter that there are other mothers out there who love to be the first to tell you what you are doing wrong. And to be honest it pisses me off to no end. Who does the kid belong to? You right? Yes.
Other mothers who tell you what you are doing is wrong, or are the first to correct your methods, need to back off! It's your child, being it if it is your first child or your second or so on.
You have the power and the right to do what you want and what you feel is right for your child. Always remember what people say to you, be it positive or negative, is their opinions. And you can either take their opinions as advice or you can tell them off.
Now if it is your family, well then you have to kind of sit there and take it. But, I am not saying that you have to take what their saying and run home and do what they suggested. And if it is your first child, be prepared for the unwanted comments on how you are raising your child.
You will always get people telling you what you are doing is wrong but, there will always be some positives hidden behind those negatives. And if you can find the positives you'll be fine.
You just have to do the following:
Some people know when to back off when you are upset and will drop it but others need to be told to back off and drop the subject or else they will just keep upsetting you. Avoid these talks around your children. They do not need the negativity that it can spawn.
So to recap: It's your child, your life. Let others' opinions just roll off your shoulders and don't let it get to you.
Other mothers who tell you what you are doing is wrong, or are the first to correct your methods, need to back off! It's your child, being it if it is your first child or your second or so on.
You have the power and the right to do what you want and what you feel is right for your child. Always remember what people say to you, be it positive or negative, is their opinions. And you can either take their opinions as advice or you can tell them off.
Now if it is your family, well then you have to kind of sit there and take it. But, I am not saying that you have to take what their saying and run home and do what they suggested. And if it is your first child, be prepared for the unwanted comments on how you are raising your child.
You will always get people telling you what you are doing is wrong but, there will always be some positives hidden behind those negatives. And if you can find the positives you'll be fine.
You just have to do the following:
- Listen to what they have to say
- smile and tell them, "Thank you for your opinion," you can go from there however you wish (you can always tell 'em off after you thank them =] )
- Look at what they are saying towards your style of parenting.
- Either change with their advice or just shrug it off
Some people know when to back off when you are upset and will drop it but others need to be told to back off and drop the subject or else they will just keep upsetting you. Avoid these talks around your children. They do not need the negativity that it can spawn.
So to recap: It's your child, your life. Let others' opinions just roll off your shoulders and don't let it get to you.
Quick Breakfast
Today we decided that things needed to be quick and easy and simple. We were too tired to really go all out with a big Sunday breakfast. So we decided to do 2 egg omelet's with cheese in the middle and toasted mini bagel's with low fat cream cheese ((mainly since I am on a diet)). It's quick, simple and easy to make. It takes about 10 minutes in total if you are making this for about 3 people.
Something else as a good quick breakfast would be oatmeal with fresh fruit and or cereal with fresh fruit. Do what you can for the time you have.
Something else as a good quick breakfast would be oatmeal with fresh fruit and or cereal with fresh fruit. Do what you can for the time you have.
Pre 30 Day Plan
Tomorrow is the BIG day for my pre 30 day planning. I plan to set up my planning via vlog on youtube tomorrow afternoon. I will be trying to mark my day with videos all day long but I can not promise that I can do the entire day (I do have a 20 month old who demands a lot of attention from me) So I have the idea of using play time (and teaching time) with her and incorporate it with my routine for my 30 day plan. My videos will mark the routines through the day but, I will be putting up the entire day here in my blog for everyone to see.
But on a different note, my daughter decided to "steal" pez right from her daddy every time he tried to eat one. It was so cute because she only did it to him. I was allowed to have some and every time she gave me one she gave me a kiss with it. <3 My daughter is my entire world. We are planning on taking her to the park later on today if the weather stays this nice.
Have a Happy Sunday everyone =)
But on a different note, my daughter decided to "steal" pez right from her daddy every time he tried to eat one. It was so cute because she only did it to him. I was allowed to have some and every time she gave me one she gave me a kiss with it. <3 My daughter is my entire world. We are planning on taking her to the park later on today if the weather stays this nice.
Have a Happy Sunday everyone =)
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Back Pains
The worst feeling in the world is being in massive amounts of pain and not being able to play with your child. Today Klaire decided that it was time for me to play with her. So since I couldn't move around to much, I decided to lay down on the floor and roll the ball with her. She decided that it would be fun to jump on my back :( Not fun. Then after that I tried not to scream out in pain but a tear escaped my eye and she got off me and gave me a kiss and a big hug <3
She knew she hurt me and she was trying to tell me she was sorry. It was so cute. She got up on her bed and sat there and I put my head on my arms on her bed and she pushed me away and started playing with her toys and didn't mind me leaving the room. I love it when my child can keep herself occupied.
On a lighter note, we went to see Batman The Dark Knight Rises. Very good for the final movie in the series. Now I am just looking forward to the Justice League movie whenever they decide to start making it.
I am still going to be on track with my pre 30 day plan even if I am in massive pain. So when I start up my videos, they will be my planning and describing how I came to my conclusions of things that would work.
So if I don't get on for the rest of the weekend, have a good weekend everyone and stay safe =)
She knew she hurt me and she was trying to tell me she was sorry. It was so cute. She got up on her bed and sat there and I put my head on my arms on her bed and she pushed me away and started playing with her toys and didn't mind me leaving the room. I love it when my child can keep herself occupied.
On a lighter note, we went to see Batman The Dark Knight Rises. Very good for the final movie in the series. Now I am just looking forward to the Justice League movie whenever they decide to start making it.
I am still going to be on track with my pre 30 day plan even if I am in massive pain. So when I start up my videos, they will be my planning and describing how I came to my conclusions of things that would work.
So if I don't get on for the rest of the weekend, have a good weekend everyone and stay safe =)
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Painful Day
Today has been the most painful day I have experienced in months. My siatic nerve damage is kicking me in the butt right now. But on a lighter note, my mom drove up to see me today and Klaire was well behaved the entire visit. =)
Sorry for not posting the vlog up yesterday I just really wasn't feeling all that well but, hopefully I will have it up and running tomorrow. I will be attempting to make a Cream Puff Cake sometime within the next week or so. And tomorrow depending on when I start cooking dinner and what I decide to make will depend on if I will make a vlog about it or not.
As long as things go smoothly tomorrow I will be back on track.
Pre-30 day will be starting up on Monday for sure so if I do not get any vlogs up this week I will have them started next week.
Also, I have a few little fun recipes that I have found in a few of my moms cook books and I will be trying them out soon and posting my results <3
Please feel free to leave comments or questions here or on my youtube channel =)
Much love everyone. Have a good night <3
Sorry for not posting the vlog up yesterday I just really wasn't feeling all that well but, hopefully I will have it up and running tomorrow. I will be attempting to make a Cream Puff Cake sometime within the next week or so. And tomorrow depending on when I start cooking dinner and what I decide to make will depend on if I will make a vlog about it or not.
As long as things go smoothly tomorrow I will be back on track.
Pre-30 day will be starting up on Monday for sure so if I do not get any vlogs up this week I will have them started next week.
Also, I have a few little fun recipes that I have found in a few of my moms cook books and I will be trying them out soon and posting my results <3
Please feel free to leave comments or questions here or on my youtube channel =)
Much love everyone. Have a good night <3
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Afternoon Everyone!
So last night I ended up staying up until 3:30 am which was okay I guess but, today I am super tired and drained. So I think I will be starting Pre-30 on Monday. This way I can just go with what I normally do for the rest of this week. Pre-30 will be a 7 day plan (Not including the weekend) and it will consist of me fine tuning my exercise plan and my diet.
I am doing my 30 day plan on a tight budget, so this isn't one of those of you have to spend so much money on foods that are highly priced. Personally I think the cost of some of the foods that these diets have you eat are just highly outrageous and that's what puts you off from doing them, especially if you are on a tight budget.
I am going to be doing all my shopping for this at Wal-Mart. I will be posting what I buy and how much I spend and what my starting budget is.
Steps to Prep:
~ Get at least one case of water (keep 2-3 bottles in the fridge to keep cold)
~ Get some kind of flavor packet (if you want flavored water)
~ Get your favorite fruits. Look into bananas, strawberries, kiwi, mangoes, oranges or apricots, plums, blueberries (if you can have them). Get what is best for you.
~ Get an HRM and a pedometer
~ If you don't have one already invest in a scale (I will be getting on soon)
~ Plan out a walking or running route
~ Look into eating chicken and fish, even turkey over constantly indulging in red meat.
~ If you do not like salads (like myself) try to find an alternative to make a salad. Such as other assorted vegetables.
This is just a simple list to get you started on planning out. Make a list of foods you do not normally eat, foods you do not eat, foods you dislike. Then make a list of foods you would like to try, then a list of foods you eat all the time. Then check the calories on each list and try to plan out meals that will total you to at least a 1550 calorie intake. (That is what I am using, feel free to drop it to 1400 or 1200)
I will be making a vlog on youtube later on today to discuss this topic more. I will post a link here in my blog so you can find it easily.
Have a happy hump day =)
I am doing my 30 day plan on a tight budget, so this isn't one of those of you have to spend so much money on foods that are highly priced. Personally I think the cost of some of the foods that these diets have you eat are just highly outrageous and that's what puts you off from doing them, especially if you are on a tight budget.
I am going to be doing all my shopping for this at Wal-Mart. I will be posting what I buy and how much I spend and what my starting budget is.
Steps to Prep:
~ Get at least one case of water (keep 2-3 bottles in the fridge to keep cold)
~ Get some kind of flavor packet (if you want flavored water)
~ Get your favorite fruits. Look into bananas, strawberries, kiwi, mangoes, oranges or apricots, plums, blueberries (if you can have them). Get what is best for you.
~ Get an HRM and a pedometer
~ If you don't have one already invest in a scale (I will be getting on soon)
~ Plan out a walking or running route
~ Look into eating chicken and fish, even turkey over constantly indulging in red meat.
~ If you do not like salads (like myself) try to find an alternative to make a salad. Such as other assorted vegetables.
This is just a simple list to get you started on planning out. Make a list of foods you do not normally eat, foods you do not eat, foods you dislike. Then make a list of foods you would like to try, then a list of foods you eat all the time. Then check the calories on each list and try to plan out meals that will total you to at least a 1550 calorie intake. (That is what I am using, feel free to drop it to 1400 or 1200)
I will be making a vlog on youtube later on today to discuss this topic more. I will post a link here in my blog so you can find it easily.
Have a happy hump day =)
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Ever Wonder What...
Do you ever wonder what your kids dream of? I have noticed that some nights (or during naps) I go in and check on Klaire and I notice her smiling. And when I see her smiling I wonder what she could possibly be dreaming about. I mean wouldn't you if you saw your child smiling in his/her sleep?
I also wonder what she is thinking during the day with some of the things she does. I am just a very curious person and sometimes it gets the best of me and I find myself asking her what she is thinking and waiting for a response and usually the only response I get to that is Klaire coming running at me and giving me hugs and kisses. I love it when she does that.
(Okay so today I seem to be writing a lot more than usual but I promise this is the last one for tonight.)
As mentioned previously, my youtube vlog is up with my very first makeup tutorial. I am still waiting for it to load (it says I have 21 minutes left of it loading) and hopefully it turns out as well as I had hoped.
I am also thinking about starting up my pre-30 day plan tomorrow and if not tomorrow start is on Sunday. If you have a myfitnesspal.com app feel free to add me so you can keep track of the journey. My username on it is krystalaharding and I have a track blog on there as well about the plan.
For those of you who are new to my blog (who haven't followed over from my older one) my 30 day plan is my recipes and a workout routine that I have put together with things that I like and things I need to work on. Most of my diet plan recipes come out of "Good Housekeeping's Drop 5 lbs" and what I have come up with on my own. I will put up the recipes and the calorie intake and what not when I set this up. <3
Hope some people take interest. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment. I will do my best to reply in my next blog or my vlog <3
I also wonder what she is thinking during the day with some of the things she does. I am just a very curious person and sometimes it gets the best of me and I find myself asking her what she is thinking and waiting for a response and usually the only response I get to that is Klaire coming running at me and giving me hugs and kisses. I love it when she does that.
(Okay so today I seem to be writing a lot more than usual but I promise this is the last one for tonight.)
As mentioned previously, my youtube vlog is up with my very first makeup tutorial. I am still waiting for it to load (it says I have 21 minutes left of it loading) and hopefully it turns out as well as I had hoped.
I am also thinking about starting up my pre-30 day plan tomorrow and if not tomorrow start is on Sunday. If you have a myfitnesspal.com app feel free to add me so you can keep track of the journey. My username on it is krystalaharding and I have a track blog on there as well about the plan.
For those of you who are new to my blog (who haven't followed over from my older one) my 30 day plan is my recipes and a workout routine that I have put together with things that I like and things I need to work on. Most of my diet plan recipes come out of "Good Housekeeping's Drop 5 lbs" and what I have come up with on my own. I will put up the recipes and the calorie intake and what not when I set this up. <3
Hope some people take interest. If you have any questions please feel free to leave a comment. I will do my best to reply in my next blog or my vlog <3
Youtube Vlog Up!!!
So as nervous as I am I have finally set up a youtube vlog and as of right now I just did a quick mommy on the go make up tutorial of what I do on a somewhat daily basis (if I have the time). And this is my very first video that I have ever made (first how to video) so I kinda ramble a bit and what not but yeah. So if you are interested please feel free to take a look at Klairesmomma@gmail.com is my youtube thing (for some reason I can't make a username don't know why) so yeah. Feel free to leave comments and advice on how to make better videos or things you would like to see me do :)
((I apologize in advance for any messed up angles or if you miss the way I put some things on. I will try to make a second video with better angles))
((I apologize in advance for any messed up angles or if you miss the way I put some things on. I will try to make a second video with better angles))
Still Playing
So at this
time, I have decided that to get Klaire to talk more, I have to play
more. Yup, getting down on the ground and playing with her. That and
making noises (siren sounds, animal sounds, ect) if she can start
mocking these sounds progress has been made! At this time I have just
started this method today and I will post results (if any) next Tuesday
to let everyone know how my little test is working.
On a lighter note for mothers who are having problems losing weight, I am starting up a 30 day plan on the first of august. This consists of exercising and dieting recipes (not like those normal diet plans). I am making this plan to suit the needs of mothers on the go. Each day I will be posting what I do and eat (and recipes for anyone who might want them).
So if you are a mommy who is having issues with your toddler not talking, I will have results for you and if my method works, feel free to use it.
If you are a mommy (or anyone) who wants to try my 30 day plan, subscribe to get my daily recipes and advice.
I am thinking about making a youtube account to make vlog's as well. Once I do that, I will definitely put the link up so people can follow and see how I make things and can leave comments, questions, or ideas you would like me to try to make.
Thank you to everyone who has read this. Please feel free to give me feedback, or topics that you would like me to address or questions if you think I can answer them and help you out.
On a lighter note for mothers who are having problems losing weight, I am starting up a 30 day plan on the first of august. This consists of exercising and dieting recipes (not like those normal diet plans). I am making this plan to suit the needs of mothers on the go. Each day I will be posting what I do and eat (and recipes for anyone who might want them).
So if you are a mommy who is having issues with your toddler not talking, I will have results for you and if my method works, feel free to use it.
If you are a mommy (or anyone) who wants to try my 30 day plan, subscribe to get my daily recipes and advice.
I am thinking about making a youtube account to make vlog's as well. Once I do that, I will definitely put the link up so people can follow and see how I make things and can leave comments, questions, or ideas you would like me to try to make.
Thank you to everyone who has read this. Please feel free to give me feedback, or topics that you would like me to address or questions if you think I can answer them and help you out.
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