Small and simple blessings during my day...

“Give your child a compliment and a hug; say, ‘I love you’ more; always express your thanks. Never let a problem to be solved become more important than a person to be loved. Friends move away, children grow up, loved ones pass on. It’s so easy to take others for granted, until that day when they’re gone from our lives and we are left with feelings of ‘what if’ and ‘if only.’ … “Let us relish life as we live it, find joy in the journey and share our love with friends and family. One day, each of us will run out of tomorrows. Let us not put off what is most important.”

9 years ba-by!!

Laughing and being silly... that is usually how we roll.

I have to admit... I tried to take a picture of my honey  and me for our 9 year anniversary and 5 pics later Steve was like O.K. we are DONE! ( you know me, i'm a girl and have to have it JUST right)
ha ha

Hence this is the last picture! And you can see we are totally laughing.

This man is  the love of my life.
When I look at this picture I see a Man that has held my hand through the delivery of 3 beautiful babies, he has been the man that was at my side when I went into surgery and radiation 2 times.
He was the one that was the first person I saw when I woke up.
This handsome man is the comic relief that makes the stress of life go away.
Steve is such a provider and would do anything for his family.
I appreciate and adore his willingness to serve. 
He is the one that drives me crazy some times, we have a good ol' fight, then it is back to buisness as usual
 and at the end of the day, we know that we are each others best friend and partners in crime.
He is the one I want snuggled up to me and waking up beside me in the morning.
Steve is my whole life,  I would be lost without him.
I'm grateful that he is such an amazing father, dad and husband.
I could not have picked a more laid back, loyal, amazing, kind, and loving husband to spend my life with.
 Let alone, raise our children with and create long lasting memories.
So when I say he is the LOVE of my life... love means so much more to me than just roses and a  nice card, it is the deeply treasured moments we have shared.
Happy 9 year anniversary ba-by!

Success

Start Day/ 3 day weigh in
Weight - 160  154
Neck - 13" Same
Upper Arm - 11-1/2" Left  11"
Upper Arm - 11-1/2" Right 10 1/2"
Chest 40 "  (or can we just say HUGE )=- :) 38"
Diaphragm (rib area)- 35" 34"
Waist (below belly button) 37" 36"
Abs (at Belly button) 36" 34"
Buttocks - 41" (baby got back) ha ha ha 40"
Thigh L - 22" 21"
Thigh R - 23" 21 1/2"

 Lost 6 pounds and 10 inches total so far..

When I think of confidence... this is confidence to me!!! I read that most women say they gain confidence in there late 30's.  Well THIS gives me the confidence I need to be comfortable in my skin.  When I succeed, when I feel and look a way that I feel I should.  Then and only then can I have confidence.  I know that it crazy to some people.  They look and me and say but you are so pretty... well thankyou.  That makes me feel good for the moment.  Now if I could just take my head and put it on the body I had about 13 years ago.  ha ha.

I'm thankful for the body I do have.. I just want to tone it, and make it the best it can be.  Our bodies are amazing.  With the right "fuel" in them they will produce beyond our wildest dreams.  I can run 5K's without just about passing out each time at the finish line.  I will be able to do all that I desire.  I just need to get healthy and stronger. 

Yeah, I'm so excited.. I actually screamed like a little girl this morning when I saw my progress.  What a great day!

2 Day Cleanse....

 I feel great!  It is 5pm,  I only have a few more hours before I complete my first 2 day cleanse.

I thought for sure I would feel like I was starving, but it really is all in the mind.  I have really stayed positive and tried to keep my goal in mind.
 
Don't get me wrong.. the  PIZZA, homemade chicken and dumplins and cornbread in my house during the past 2 days have smelled so yummy.  Yet on the other hand, I haven't really missed it.... but oh I will be ready for a yummy salad on Monday.  LOL :)

 I have been amazed at the lack of cravings for sugar or other things that I usually could eat!  I even had lots of energy... oh yes, lots of energy when all I did was drink this cleanse for life drink.
(4 times a day).

I really have been impressed with myself,  and Steve is cheering me on. It means a lot and is so much easier when there is lots of support.  :)

I weigh in tomorrow morning and i'm pretty excited.   I have to remember this won't happen over night but it will happen.  I'm excited to meet my goal!

Today is a great day!!!