tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23150927619668456752024-03-05T00:56:57.226-06:00ColeLoquialismsLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.comBlogger117125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-5148267045473089302014-11-09T14:58:00.000-06:002014-11-09T14:58:50.078-06:00Random thoughts…I have been thinking a lot lately about writing.<br />
I do not like writing. In case you didn't read that correctly, I DO NOT LIKE WRITING.<br />
There. I wrote it.<br />
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Several times over the last few years I have thought about writing out my life story. Well, really starting with my earliest memories and working my way till now. I know this would take tons of time. I also know that I would have to go back and add stuff…all the time! I feel like I have a great memory until something that is so obvious cannot come to mind. I think of random things all the time and I know I'd need to go back and insert these thoughts into chronological order.<br />
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Now, you may be thinking: what is so special about your life that others would want to read about it? Well, that's just it. Nothing. There is absolutely nothing out of the ordinary special about my life. I just know I have had certain circumstances and situations that many could relate to. I mean, don't we all? I read Suzanne Beecher's "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Muffins-Mayhem-Recipes-Happy-Disorderly-ebook/dp/B003LL2YGS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415566464&sr=8-1&keywords=muffins+and+mayhem">Muffins and Mayhem</a>" a few years ago. I thoroughly enjoyed it but remember thinking at the end, there was nothing special about this, it was just one woman's honest story. I loved that it made me laugh and cry, even though she seemed to be like the mom next door when I was growing up. Nothing too special, just a fun lady sharing her story, and we all have one!<br />
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If I know myself I know I will not journal well. I am the most unorganized person I know. Really, I am. Did you see <a href="http://instagram.com/p/uyoNqaqjUS/?modal=true">this</a> picture of my bedside table? Enough said. But I do think I can write about my random thoughts here! Lately the biggest consumers of my thoughts are fitness, food, parenting and marriage, and postpartum; not in any particular order. Food - mainly because it is Fall, and postpartum because I have a three month old. If I told you all the thoughts that ran through my mind you would say I need help. And yes, I do, and I am in close contact with my Dr. We even text message! And I don't mean to sound too lighthearted about postpartum. It is no laughing matter, as I am realizing. I never knew how serious this was until after G was born. This is no joke.<br />
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So. Now that I've filled you in. Come along, and lets laugh and cry together!Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-7942780548718095732014-10-30T14:20:00.001-05:002014-10-30T14:20:58.930-05:00Shock!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwB2n0Df7JAlpWRjq4TL4b2-dLpaFQqRljTFD9pT0fO-CuvvLWPoY1tUzUNAM_zgeBkT478Y_0yazJxhyphenhyphen6tvdC7qsRuI5niQycL41_19VSdl0_9GIWy-clZYj1hIHApUf65Yz2lMzO5wlD/s640/blogger-image--993669393.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwB2n0Df7JAlpWRjq4TL4b2-dLpaFQqRljTFD9pT0fO-CuvvLWPoY1tUzUNAM_zgeBkT478Y_0yazJxhyphenhyphen6tvdC7qsRuI5niQycL41_19VSdl0_9GIWy-clZYj1hIHApUf65Yz2lMzO5wlD/s640/blogger-image--993669393.jpg"></a></div>I still can't believe I have another baby. <div>There are times when I think about how much our world has changed in the last year and my heart could just explode. I really do feel so blessed. </div><div>Then, I see the news on TV about innocent lives taken. I see on Facebook my friend who is needing to have a hysterectomy and she hasn't had children yet. I read of my friend who has had several failed medical procedures trying to conceive their first child. </div><div>The point is there will always be bad and evil, but there will also always be good and hope. I know that no matter what, there is always hope. And I am so glad that I <i>know</i> HIM. </div><div>We thank god everyday for this new miracle. Although, he's three months old on Saturday so I'm not sure how long I can keep saying <i>new</i>! </div><div><br></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-59353375213215119232014-06-07T10:18:00.001-05:002014-06-07T10:18:41.475-05:00Fit ClubI have still been hosting our Fit Club on Saturday mornings. Today was especially difficult, as we did Turbo Fire and it is intense. When I start to get too uncomfortable I just take it down a bit. I love the few girls who come and the accountability it provides. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzlDF9RAdL6kLM17JS0SRqHqTJw85gwZfYWRfTSaOzky-PuSZC6DV6h2IwFjzsyK_8IqA1LZjy0S3rkt6y-0E8Nj0ir6zmZQCN2Ga6Bi5EbZRhP9oiBM0MhKt2L7DhxgW3UoQuXAgTG0Z/s640/blogger-image--1645587199.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgzlDF9RAdL6kLM17JS0SRqHqTJw85gwZfYWRfTSaOzky-PuSZC6DV6h2IwFjzsyK_8IqA1LZjy0S3rkt6y-0E8Nj0ir6zmZQCN2Ga6Bi5EbZRhP9oiBM0MhKt2L7DhxgW3UoQuXAgTG0Z/s640/blogger-image--1645587199.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">In this pic I'm 30wks 5days! It's getting closer and closer! </div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-75724518386754381502014-05-23T21:02:00.001-05:002014-05-23T21:02:06.136-05:0028 wks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Moving right along. I had a growth scan yesterday and they measured baby at approximately 2.10lbs. Exciting to know he's right on schedule. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I look like I have a basketball in my belly! The material from my shorts is bunched up and makes it look strange, but it's a perfect round ball! Weird! I'm still wondering how a 2.10lb baby inside equals a 25 lbs weight gain!!! Yikes! I know how it equals out, but I am definitely gonna try and eat better these next few months. For baby and me. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyEWGR9mMejDbrshGKiLk5IW_ateOqcNrx-OYDVbxzy0_sMLZkW37gbzi-_wIvulOR7pOThds9K6r_jHKHpA_UtpwyFdizwMSWpHQWFCO2avMXB27ladCKQgozw8Ti4dGR39L3mneBd3I/s640/blogger-image-1920162780.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyEWGR9mMejDbrshGKiLk5IW_ateOqcNrx-OYDVbxzy0_sMLZkW37gbzi-_wIvulOR7pOThds9K6r_jHKHpA_UtpwyFdizwMSWpHQWFCO2avMXB27ladCKQgozw8Ti4dGR39L3mneBd3I/s640/blogger-image-1920162780.jpg"></a></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-60177965104072696212014-05-13T12:50:00.001-05:002014-05-13T12:50:13.359-05:0027wksApproximately 14.5 inches long!! Wow!!<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LVRTJE6t24F-kIswH7YAT44q_sMVMDkRjAYja8hbRN59Ug6JhmiX4RCH8O3xdvM-HMqcvBU0jY22mA1eswKQnF-Vj0QowM6becGERIDm8WvbIP87sQB0B1mdKXh4OiMGp7gEyvhgyFvq/s640/blogger-image--1269047600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LVRTJE6t24F-kIswH7YAT44q_sMVMDkRjAYja8hbRN59Ug6JhmiX4RCH8O3xdvM-HMqcvBU0jY22mA1eswKQnF-Vj0QowM6becGERIDm8WvbIP87sQB0B1mdKXh4OiMGp7gEyvhgyFvq/s640/blogger-image--1269047600.jpg"></a></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-15802347503243291262014-05-08T08:42:00.000-05:002014-05-08T08:42:17.271-05:00GideonI've been thinking lately about baby #3 and this miracle inside of me.<br />
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I don't deserve this. None of us do. I have really struggled with this <i>grace</i> thing. I know there are so many who would and have given up so much to have their own children, yet for some reason God has said "no." I don't understand why he would choose to bless us with another baby, but I am so glad he did. I pray that this little boy would grow up to be a strong man who loves Jesus with all his heart. I also pray that Jason and I, as well as Grace and Marcus, will set the example by showing him how to do that.<br />
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Jason had a dream soon before I conceived that we had a baby boy and his name was Gideon. I love the name. I think it is so fitting, and Jason says we don't have a choice, that he really believes the dream was from God and that has to be his name. I am also working at a school several days a week and easy pronunciation and spelling are the number one requirements for me! HA!<br />
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I am now 26+ weeks and moving right along. Doc says eat and grow is all that needs to happen now. Well, he said don't eat too much, but yeah, that's hard but I'm trying to manage!<br />
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I'll post more pics soon!Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-54172792418105090692014-05-01T15:14:00.001-05:002014-05-01T15:14:36.573-05:0025 weeks!<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Belly is popping, for sure. And I definitely feel pregnant now! I'm loving it all and so grateful to be able to carry a baby. I'm excited about August! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL32fgDzb3KAizWwVV2ob4u0XXOv1jjZawEW0m1wWZCe19gfOhLQVBB_TKZW8Igwsro6xm8RMwYEzXhn-CEOhftV6_0kdzqne7sXmeRL6CemP2WhFZ4dskfVM4Qkjnlgty24LxS7eVhzZs/s640/blogger-image-1974234666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL32fgDzb3KAizWwVV2ob4u0XXOv1jjZawEW0m1wWZCe19gfOhLQVBB_TKZW8Igwsro6xm8RMwYEzXhn-CEOhftV6_0kdzqne7sXmeRL6CemP2WhFZ4dskfVM4Qkjnlgty24LxS7eVhzZs/s640/blogger-image-1974234666.jpg"></a></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-50589844310500004642014-04-17T12:02:00.001-05:002014-04-17T12:02:50.066-05:0022 WeeksIn sunny Jamaica. I'm so glad to have this time before baby and with husband and friends. <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWdaUIgAWmKJFy3HtUuKafvzCQQ7DT0JJLp5QHJUGcsNG_oFef9Gkk98BvRm45ly3BC6PfmSQOqKmKEG2lVT_zVHjmGEOKE4RlWxda21dV69vOFy9iv-jKEBDAUh0KrXuQz_LIxGW9_Y6/s640/blogger-image--479874171.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEWdaUIgAWmKJFy3HtUuKafvzCQQ7DT0JJLp5QHJUGcsNG_oFef9Gkk98BvRm45ly3BC6PfmSQOqKmKEG2lVT_zVHjmGEOKE4RlWxda21dV69vOFy9iv-jKEBDAUh0KrXuQz_LIxGW9_Y6/s640/blogger-image--479874171.jpg"></a></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-80633197435350104102014-04-17T12:01:00.001-05:002014-04-17T12:01:59.158-05:0023 wks.I still can't believe this is real. Seriously! I don't know why I am having such a hard time believing this. I have the belly, and boy do I feel the kicking! It's getting pretty exciting! I suppose when school is out and I have more time to think about a new addition I will start freaking out! According to this app baby is about the length of 12 inches! Wow!! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIiUjdErYconW9gTN3-JmUNKJd5ZFS2tNXXZXu1f3Ga7HSqjnvrv_0QbVDOYw08FKUQY6nmK7-KeClFZeRMebVn-rl-sXiCKG6LhRM4rq_r4d0oFKfEp1ouiSbH3odrWn2JFkBw4Ubbpp/s640/blogger-image-1871235185.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkIiUjdErYconW9gTN3-JmUNKJd5ZFS2tNXXZXu1f3Ga7HSqjnvrv_0QbVDOYw08FKUQY6nmK7-KeClFZeRMebVn-rl-sXiCKG6LhRM4rq_r4d0oFKfEp1ouiSbH3odrWn2JFkBw4Ubbpp/s640/blogger-image-1871235185.jpg"></a></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-52526423587363045452014-04-14T13:05:00.000-05:002014-04-14T13:05:04.017-05:00JamaicaWe had a wonderful time in Jamaica.<br />
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We went with our friends who were there celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary. Sean and Donna have been close friends of ours since we met them in 2000 back in 29 Palms, Ca.<br />
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While the resort was beautiful, the country reminded me very much of Mexico. There were all kinds of poor beggars in the streets. Because of this we stayed on the resort the majority of the time and ventured out to Ocho Rios one morning to shop. We saw many half built homes, they were everywhere we drove. One tour guide said the reason is the interest rate for a mortgage loan is 31%. Outrageous! She said on average it takes ten years to build a house because you spend what cash you have to build what you can, then work and save to start again. The plus is in the end, it's paid for. If you think about it, that's better than the 20-30 year mortgages we take out and pay for!<br />
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Here are a few pics from the week.<br />
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<br />Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-82614351280419930152014-03-22T14:05:00.001-05:002014-03-22T14:05:46.591-05:00Marcus!He has just about passed me in height. He is getting so big!! I'm 19 wks in this picture. 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March 31st is the day we find out gender. <div>Getting excited!! <br><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JNuNlpTXpSYcBHvpQbWvzWb10N9Q-it1WZJpU7djIKlYzX9D08NYLUVqkQmjbGHX8sAW_YnObXni2aJygltPKvJAt6gemhtqGrG0j8y3aRC2-scCUoD69VBlSg_C3mJ6UVuYG1q6CAdE/s640/blogger-image-1759487097.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7JNuNlpTXpSYcBHvpQbWvzWb10N9Q-it1WZJpU7djIKlYzX9D08NYLUVqkQmjbGHX8sAW_YnObXni2aJygltPKvJAt6gemhtqGrG0j8y3aRC2-scCUoD69VBlSg_C3mJ6UVuYG1q6CAdE/s640/blogger-image-1759487097.jpg"></a></div></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-53669756354446416272014-03-08T16:28:00.001-06:002014-03-08T16:28:44.400-06:00Hair!!Definitely the boldest I've ever had!! I like it...for once. 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Hmm.We bought Grace her first pair of Ariat cowboy boots this year. She is now in a school where all the girls wear them and so she wanted a pair, too. She has worn them probably three times, mainly in the yard to help her dad. Really. What <i>does</i> she wear, you ask? Her converse, almost daily. Oh well, I suppose every girl needs one pair of cowboy boots. <div><br></div><div>Speaking of...</div><div><br></div><div>I grew up in middle Tennessee 15 minutes from downtown Nashville. Broadway and 2nd avenue was a big hangout on the weekends and still is one of the biggest tourist spots today. I NEVER had boots growing up. I NEVER wanted boots. I did not like country music, believe it or not. And I rolled my eyes when students would blare The Dance, by Garth Brooks, in the gym before school! Really! My friends wore Ropers and I thought they were the ugliest shoes! I still think they are ugly, too. 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But for now, I am sacrificing so we can get new floors put in before baby. Yes. For real. It's only $120 compared to $10,000, but still. Every Penney counts. Right? Ugh. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Do you have boots? Or those other ugly shoes? 😜</div><br></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-32922063668861542822014-02-23T19:04:00.001-06:002014-02-24T10:32:36.887-06:00BABYMOON I think that's the silliest name for "trip before baby comes" but oh well. That is what I've heard it called so I'm doing it too. :) <div>
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Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-66327206640750171012014-02-21T09:57:00.001-06:002014-02-21T09:57:56.604-06:00Really?As I've already posted, we are expecting and couldn't be more thrilled! I am following a Baby Bump app and it's so fun, as compared to 13 yrs ago before smart phones! The daily "advice" for today caught me off guard. I'm going on my 16th week and here's what was suggested:<div><br><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ43LdJnGNf1IagLrl0LeCN6YEDpc53AXfxhzzbTAqQoCnf-sT83RahgM-p3VwgDsgcTVFbeHsg-dZTmO6Dpmkpkkn9jKLr0UkREwFizB4HV9ecEs7PJRClQPPRBo_SdqToDppOdgNkUJE/s640/blogger-image-1305424155.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ43LdJnGNf1IagLrl0LeCN6YEDpc53AXfxhzzbTAqQoCnf-sT83RahgM-p3VwgDsgcTVFbeHsg-dZTmO6Dpmkpkkn9jKLr0UkREwFizB4HV9ecEs7PJRClQPPRBo_SdqToDppOdgNkUJE/s640/blogger-image-1305424155.jpg"></a></div></div><div><br></div><div>REALLY? </div><div><br></div><div>We haven't bought a single thing for baby, much mess put up the crib (which happens to be the only baby item we kept for the last 13 years!). It's kind of early in my opinion. </div><div><br></div><div>When did you start getting the nursery ready? </div></div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-11693439905042469802014-02-14T18:37:00.001-06:002014-02-21T10:03:34.574-06:00Hello!!!!!With the blogger app I can now post from my phone. Wow! Who knew? <div><br></div><div>I plan on posting more because there is so much that I don't feel needs to be on Facebook (not just yet).</div><div><br></div><div>This for example...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3GMBNTssNMrw2p086_-undck-L02TKKS6FSzyhKc4RKGarTSKXNh-qTrzR82-FEYnFeBmQvB3uPPlUIyRHrl_lPPZA2tsmwjSknY6-RW_bsPx8vZ1s14wZlXJUHaNb8jciWP1hG9a1dQ/s640/blogger-image--131503920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr3GMBNTssNMrw2p086_-undck-L02TKKS6FSzyhKc4RKGarTSKXNh-qTrzR82-FEYnFeBmQvB3uPPlUIyRHrl_lPPZA2tsmwjSknY6-RW_bsPx8vZ1s14wZlXJUHaNb8jciWP1hG9a1dQ/s640/blogger-image--131503920.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div>We are SO THRILLED!! </div><div><br></div><div>I'll be posting more soon. </div>Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-30867949670424261192013-07-12T11:41:00.002-05:002013-07-12T11:41:30.344-05:00Turbo Fire Apparel<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-27780328156265061392013-07-11T12:46:00.000-05:002013-07-11T12:46:09.804-05:00Turbo Fire is DONE…and I said I'd post pics- AHHH!WOW!<br />
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You know when you are starting a diet, a workout program, or even a household project for that matter, and you think after a few days, "why the heck isn't anything changing?"<br />
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I started Turbo Fire in February after being fed up and ready to make some changes. I knew that I didn't have money to purchase a trainer (plus that took time going to the gym), I knew that I only had control of ME; what I did for activity and what I put in my mouth. A friend told me about Turbo Fire. He is a Independent Beachbody Coach and knew that I would love the upbeat music and fun that this workout offered. He also new I was active and wanted to lose weight and SEE some changes. I ordered Turbo Fire and there happended to be a FaceBook challenge group going on. I am so glad that I joined. The accountability from that group helped a lot and having to send in pictures every 30 days is a HUGE motivator in my opinion. I am SO GLAD that I took pictures. It really helped me to see changes that I wasn't seeing in the mirror and it motivated me to keep it up. I have lost 25 lbs and out of over 700 group members in the challenge I was one of the top ten Grand Prize winners! I haven't received my prize yet, but I'm pretty sure it's Beachbody apparell. How crazy is that? I don't even remember what the prizes are!<br />
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While I am pleased with the results so far, I am not where I want to be. I ordered another Beachbody program that I am incorporating with another round of Turbo Fire. It is a weight program and I'm confident I'll lost more body fat with this program.<br />
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I am loving Turbofire. The workouts are fun, the music is great, and the inches are slowly falling off of my midriff area. That is always a very tough area for me. Now, don't get me wrong, there are days when I do not want to push play. There are days when I say, "I'll just eat well and skip my workout today." But, I have actually only fallen prey to that several times. I have been VERY disciplined for the most part. I think being so frustrated with my clothes not fitting has just put me over the edge. Now it is fun for them to be comfortable again, and see the changes! While this Turbofire program is 90 days, the videos and the lifestyle change I have made will go on forever. I am excited about the progress and am getting super excited about all the different workouts and changes in my body. I am taking my 60 day pics this week and will working hard this last month. I have entered a 90 day contest online and have to submit before and after pics. Those won't be public!! Eventually I hope to post before/after pics on here, but I don't have any idea if that will ever happen. I don't have that much courage!<br />
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On another note, my little girl…14 years old, went to a party this last weekend. It was a formal themed party. I'm not going to give my opinion of that, but lets just say the evening went pretty well. She went with a "date" and we stayed and grilled out with his family while there were gone. We had a great evening. When we first arrived Grace did not want to take off her jacket. She was so uncomfortable with a strapless dress. Let's just say I hope she always is! HA! She had on her jacket most of the evening (so I was told) and I was glad. I hope that modesty lasts forever. I kind of hope it would flow into other areas as well; like shorts and swimsuits!<br />
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<br />Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-4895901923551551332013-03-18T08:35:00.001-05:002013-03-18T08:35:24.948-05:00Up to Day 35!It's been a while since I've posted. My world has been a little bit of a world wind. I am on day 35 and it's still going great. Even though I haven't posted, I'm still working out!<br />
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I missed one day last week but I didn't feel bad, as I've worked hard all week. This week I'm going to be a little stricter on my food. Johanna asked me the other day if I plan on eating like this for the rest of my life. I said, "yes." I do plan on it. The difference will be when being confronted with food that I know is not "good" for me, I won't want it, or if I do, I will be satisfied with a small amount. I'm tired of feeling sick from eating too much junk. It's been six weeks and I do feel great. I don't miss the junk at all. I sent in my 30 day pics a week ago. I didn't see much of a difference but I think sixty days will be very noticeable. I am trying to just slow down. It is going to take T-I-M-E!Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-19669753519373884962013-03-06T13:43:00.001-06:002013-03-06T13:43:26.738-06:00Day 24Today was awesome! I pushed so hard and to the end. I finished and felt great. My face was flushed pink for a good hour after.
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<br>A full 45 min of kicks, high knees, punches, and air jacks.
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<br>Booya!Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-3022465067385454602013-03-05T19:16:00.000-06:002013-03-05T19:16:07.310-06:00SICK…AND DAY 23Now it's day 23. I actually skipped four days due to sickness. I had some kind of funk. I honestly don't think I have ever been that congested in my whole life. I got a z-pak at the doctor yesterday and pushed through a 30 minute class this morning. I rested A LOT over the weekend, and am hopefully back on track. I'm still a little congested, but I'm hoping it will go away soon. I did have a terrible time trying to breathe this morning.<br />
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I have still been eating really well. I am very impatient and don't like seeing the scale move slowly, but I know this is a lifestyle change. I'm almost sick to my stomach when I watch the junk that my family eats. Please don't blame me. It's seriously easier to buy it and have them happy, then not buy it and have a very unhappy husband. Marcus has been eating better (because I can control what he eats) and he has actually lost a little weight. He's doing great without soda too! Grace is the same old eat whatever I want, and then is very active in sports so she stays trim and lean. I keep telling her it will catch up with her one day. I know it will. For the most part, I fix pretty healthy dinners, but the snack foods are crappy because Jason won't eat the healthy stuff. He spends a lot of time lifting weights and doing cardio but eats a fourth meal every night. It's crap too. He doesn't eat the fruit or yogurt or nuts, he has to have the Doritos or oreos. It's very frustrating to me but I have told him till I'm blue in the face, "this is going to kill you." It is becoming very personal for me and important to me but I realize that food is also like a bad addiction. He is addicted to coke and junk food. He won't get better until he <i>wants</i> to. You can obviously tell how much it bothers me!<br />
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Well, I'm finishing up my roasted cabbage and liter of water and a good book tonight! I'm not feeling very well about my day 30 pics. Even though I might have a ten lb loss, I don't feel like I look very different.<br />
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PATIENCE.<br />
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PATIENCE.Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2315092761966845675.post-52994424973694588912013-02-28T09:02:00.000-06:002013-02-28T09:07:23.064-06:00Day 17 & 18<iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='400' height='326' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxBFNBMRgnZr-t3DF62eqFbiz0Xs9ElFifYhM65AqXwWQT3QJoQFUtw2UyjUdzWlRIlUGqJijZEv_NNI30R3g' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Yesterday was a rest day. Today's workout was tough. Thankfully it's only 25 min. My legs feel like jello! I took a short clip of part of it. It's 25 min with about 8 spurts of 1 min drills.
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<br>Don't worry. I rewinded this and did it!Lauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06634619894991134074noreply@blogger.com0