*More information on her soon!
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Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Becoming A Shaklee 180 Blogger
I've quite possibly never been more scared to post a blog post on my blog before than this one. But when it comes to weight loss, it is down right scary and extremely personal.
Last year, I followed a blogger who shared her weight loss journey with Shaklee. When she ended the 6 month program and posted about Shaklee looking for a new set of bloggers to apply for the Shaklee 180 program, I decided to go for it. I've been aware of Shaklee for years and knew that they are a company who promote more natural products. After checking to make sure they are gluten and dairy free, I decided to go ahead and apply. I fully expected not to be picked, so imagine my surprise in February when I got an email saying that I was one of the 90 bloggers (out of around 500 who applied) chosen to take this journey in the Shaklee 180 program. If you want to follow the journeys of the other bloggers, check them out here.
I feel blessed, excited, nervous, and scared, all rolled into one to do this journey. If you remember, weight loss has not exactly been successful for me since shortly after we adopted Xiomara. I'm very worried this will be the same. However, I'm also working on my mind at the same time while I work on my body. I'm trying very hard to accept that the number on the scale is just that: a number. It does not necessarily reflect my health, especially if I am exercising and eating a healthy diet.
Speaking of exercising, even though the Shaklee program focuses on what you eat, I am working hard on exercising. I don't take this program lightly. I want to be successful. I have been exercising 6 out of 7 days a week since November (missing only and few days here and there) and I will continue on throughout this whole program and beyond.
At this point, I am not comfortable sharing my starting stats, but I will share a before picture (it's not the best as it's dark, but it will do for now). Again, this is personal for me and so instead I ask that you all encourage me, cheer me on, share inspiring weight loss ideas, or even share with me your favorite health snack or exercise!
I look forward to sharing with you as you journey along with me these next 6 months of my life!
Last year, I followed a blogger who shared her weight loss journey with Shaklee. When she ended the 6 month program and posted about Shaklee looking for a new set of bloggers to apply for the Shaklee 180 program, I decided to go for it. I've been aware of Shaklee for years and knew that they are a company who promote more natural products. After checking to make sure they are gluten and dairy free, I decided to go ahead and apply. I fully expected not to be picked, so imagine my surprise in February when I got an email saying that I was one of the 90 bloggers (out of around 500 who applied) chosen to take this journey in the Shaklee 180 program. If you want to follow the journeys of the other bloggers, check them out here.
I feel blessed, excited, nervous, and scared, all rolled into one to do this journey. If you remember, weight loss has not exactly been successful for me since shortly after we adopted Xiomara. I'm very worried this will be the same. However, I'm also working on my mind at the same time while I work on my body. I'm trying very hard to accept that the number on the scale is just that: a number. It does not necessarily reflect my health, especially if I am exercising and eating a healthy diet.
Speaking of exercising, even though the Shaklee program focuses on what you eat, I am working hard on exercising. I don't take this program lightly. I want to be successful. I have been exercising 6 out of 7 days a week since November (missing only and few days here and there) and I will continue on throughout this whole program and beyond.
At this point, I am not comfortable sharing my starting stats, but I will share a before picture (it's not the best as it's dark, but it will do for now). Again, this is personal for me and so instead I ask that you all encourage me, cheer me on, share inspiring weight loss ideas, or even share with me your favorite health snack or exercise!
I look forward to sharing with you as you journey along with me these next 6 months of my life!
This is a sponsored post as part of the Shaklee Corporation blogger
program. I have received free products, online support and incentives for
participating. My opinions are my own.
People following the weight-loss portion of the
Shaklee 180™ Program can expect to lose 1-2 pounds per week.
Monday, March 18, 2013
Maroon 5 In Concert {My Birthday and Christmas Gift}
Most people that know me well, know that I love music. I have ever since I was a little girl. The funny thing is that my style of music varies so much. I love pop, I love worship, I love country, I love classical. About the only music I cannot stand is heavy metal or rap.
Over the years I tend to go through trends in which I gravitate towards one style of music for a few months and then another. While I listen to other stuff during that time, I find that
a certain type of music gets me through a certain season of my life.
For many years now, one of my favorite groups ever has been Maroon 5. I think I fell in love with them on their Songs About Jane album as Sunday Morning and This Love (just note this music video is not the *cleanest*) were peaceful and relaxing to me. Almost more jazzy in sound.
Throughout the years I continued to listen to them, but I really fell in love with them when front man Adam Levine took a spot as a judge on the TV show, The Voice. Now I'll fully admit that I have a bit of a celebrity crush on him. Pretty much my one and only crush on a celebrity since I was 12 and in love with Jonathan Taylor Thomas. :) I find Adam funny, extremely talented (seriously he can play pretty much any instrument, and have you heard his vocal range?!?), and yes, even cute!
This last fall, I told Chris that there are very few individuals or groups that I would want to see in concert, but Maroon 5 is definitely one of them. The fact that they almost exclusively write all their own music is rare in this industry and something I love about them. While Chris likes Maroon 5, he definitely doesn't love them like I do. He prefers country music, but when I told him this, he agreed to do so. I promised him it could be my Christmas gift and birthday gift rolled into one big gift. One week later, he had to stick to his promise as I found out Maroon 5 was coming close to us and I wanted to go.
So at the beginning of March, we braved three snow storms in a matter of days and we made it an overnight date. I honestly had so much fun! Chris doesn't like to admit it, but he was smiling, dancing a bit, and singing along with the songs. The whole concert was so well done from the lights, the sound, to the music played, that I literally have become a Maroon 5 fan for life. I will definitely be trying to make my way to another concert in the future. Thanks Chris for letting me be a teenager for the night and taking me to see Maroon 5! Thank you Maroon 5 for the awesome, well done concert! Also, a big Happy Birthday to Adam Levine today! Yes I know his birthday! I told you I was a bit of a teenager! ;)
Over the years I tend to go through trends in which I gravitate towards one style of music for a few months and then another. While I listen to other stuff during that time, I find that
a certain type of music gets me through a certain season of my life.
For many years now, one of my favorite groups ever has been Maroon 5. I think I fell in love with them on their Songs About Jane album as Sunday Morning and This Love (just note this music video is not the *cleanest*) were peaceful and relaxing to me. Almost more jazzy in sound.
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| The teenager in me comig out in full force as I wait for the concert to start! :) |
Throughout the years I continued to listen to them, but I really fell in love with them when front man Adam Levine took a spot as a judge on the TV show, The Voice. Now I'll fully admit that I have a bit of a celebrity crush on him. Pretty much my one and only crush on a celebrity since I was 12 and in love with Jonathan Taylor Thomas. :) I find Adam funny, extremely talented (seriously he can play pretty much any instrument, and have you heard his vocal range?!?), and yes, even cute!
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| We didn't have super close seats, but I can't complain about these either! |
This last fall, I told Chris that there are very few individuals or groups that I would want to see in concert, but Maroon 5 is definitely one of them. The fact that they almost exclusively write all their own music is rare in this industry and something I love about them. While Chris likes Maroon 5, he definitely doesn't love them like I do. He prefers country music, but when I told him this, he agreed to do so. I promised him it could be my Christmas gift and birthday gift rolled into one big gift. One week later, he had to stick to his promise as I found out Maroon 5 was coming close to us and I wanted to go.
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| He was SO awesome about taking me to this concert! |
So at the beginning of March, we braved three snow storms in a matter of days and we made it an overnight date. I honestly had so much fun! Chris doesn't like to admit it, but he was smiling, dancing a bit, and singing along with the songs. The whole concert was so well done from the lights, the sound, to the music played, that I literally have become a Maroon 5 fan for life. I will definitely be trying to make my way to another concert in the future. Thanks Chris for letting me be a teenager for the night and taking me to see Maroon 5! Thank you Maroon 5 for the awesome, well done concert! Also, a big Happy Birthday to Adam Levine today! Yes I know his birthday! I told you I was a bit of a teenager! ;)
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
{Almost} Wordless Wednesday: So Grown Up
I keep looking at this girl and being shocked at how grown up she looks! This is my "baby" who is closer to four than three. I can hardly stand it. She is growing up too fast!
Friday, March 8, 2013
What I'm Into Right Now
It's been way too long since I have done a "What I'm Into Right Now" blog post! I actually can't believe it has been this long as it is one of my favorite things to read on blogs. Enjoy reading, listening, praying, etc. Have a great weekend!
On the web:
Dear Mom on the iPhone, I Get it.
{A great response to this article. While I love both of them and can definitely see both sides, I really liked the heart and words behind this response.}
Consoling The Offender.
{Oh how I needed to read this! I've had a lot of offenders lately and instead of consoling, I've been scolding. I'm realizing that the offender is hurting and needs to be comforted, consoled, and loved.}
On my Kindle:
Grace-Based Parenting
{Yes the same one I had on here a year ago. I'm slowly making my way through it. Liking what I read, but also finding it a slow read.}
Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe
{This one I am starting this next week with a few girlfriends of mine. I am SO excited to read it as I've read great reviews and also the title alone makes me want to sigh with relief!}
On my Spotify:
When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
{Could Bruno's voice be any dreamier?!? Also, the lyrics make me want to cry.}
Just Give Me A Reason by P!nk
{A haunting, gorgeous song on love.}
Sad by Maroon 5
{The girls and I have enjoyed playing and singing this one together on the piano. It touches my heart.}
On TV:
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman
{Yes, the super old show that I watched as a child. Pretty sure I may have to reserve a whole separate post on this.}
In theaters:
Les Misérables
{I never say this about any movie, but if you have not seen this, make sure you do at some point. The story of grace, love, and redemption is played out so clearly!}
In the Bible:
Psalm 68:19-20 "Blessed be the Lord-day after day He carries us along. He's our Savior, our God, oh yes! He's God-for-us, he's God-who-saves-us."~Message Translation
{I've been clinging to this promise a lot lately.}
What I'm Praying For:
Spring!! That seems shallow, but it's an honest answer. I need sun, I need outside, I need walks, I need to burn energy. More importantly, my girls need it too!
On the web:
Dear Mom on the iPhone, I Get it.
{A great response to this article. While I love both of them and can definitely see both sides, I really liked the heart and words behind this response.}
Consoling The Offender.
{Oh how I needed to read this! I've had a lot of offenders lately and instead of consoling, I've been scolding. I'm realizing that the offender is hurting and needs to be comforted, consoled, and loved.}
On my Kindle:
Grace-Based Parenting
{Yes the same one I had on here a year ago. I'm slowly making my way through it. Liking what I read, but also finding it a slow read.}
Desperate: Hope for the Mom Who Needs to Breathe
{This one I am starting this next week with a few girlfriends of mine. I am SO excited to read it as I've read great reviews and also the title alone makes me want to sigh with relief!}
On my Spotify:
When I Was Your Man by Bruno Mars
{Could Bruno's voice be any dreamier?!? Also, the lyrics make me want to cry.}
Just Give Me A Reason by P!nk
{A haunting, gorgeous song on love.}
Sad by Maroon 5
{The girls and I have enjoyed playing and singing this one together on the piano. It touches my heart.}
On TV:
Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman
{Yes, the super old show that I watched as a child. Pretty sure I may have to reserve a whole separate post on this.}
In theaters:
Les Misérables
{I never say this about any movie, but if you have not seen this, make sure you do at some point. The story of grace, love, and redemption is played out so clearly!}
In the Bible:
Psalm 68:19-20 "Blessed be the Lord-day after day He carries us along. He's our Savior, our God, oh yes! He's God-for-us, he's God-who-saves-us."~Message Translation
{I've been clinging to this promise a lot lately.}
What I'm Praying For:
Spring!! That seems shallow, but it's an honest answer. I need sun, I need outside, I need walks, I need to burn energy. More importantly, my girls need it too!
