2016: A new year filled with New Year's Resolutions. Every year people make them, and most of the time they get broken. I definitely tend to break more than keep. This year though, I didn't make the typical "I want to lose weight" or "I need to exercise more" resolutions. Sure, I would love to do both, and doing either one would be great, but this year I decided to go a different route.
This year I have made 3 resolutions for myself. 1. Be the best mom I can possibly be. 2. Read through the Bible in a year. 3. Work on being a better Proverbs 31 woman.
#1 Be the Best Mom I Can Possibly Be.
This is a no brainer, but so important to me. I always had such a great example of what a mom should be in my mom, that it will be so hard to live up to those standards, but I want to strive each and everyday to be just as good of one as she is. In doing this, I feel like I will become a better wife and person all at the same time. I want Mackenzie to grow up feeling the love in our home, and knowing how important she is. I want her to know that I am in charge, but everything I do it is with her best interest in mind.
#2. Read Through the Bible in a Year.
This one is a little bit more tricky for me. I seem to start this every couple of years, but about a month in I start missing days here and there and before you know it I have completely given up. I didn't start this on January 1, I actually started today (January 11), but I really want to stick with it this year. I want to be able to answer any questions with conviction that Mackenzie might have in the future, or anyone for that matter. I want to know God's word better and form a better relationship with him. The stronger my relationship with him is, the stronger my healthy relationships with everyone else will be. This is so important to me, and I want God's love to radiate out of me so there is never any doubt of where my heart or intentions are.
#3. Work on Being a Better Proverbs 31 Woman.
This is something I struggle with, and want it to become natural to me. I want to be a better Proverbs 31 Woman in order to set an example to Mackenzie. I want her to grow up showing these characteristics without even thinking about it. More important I want people to look at me and say "I want to my actions to show the characteristics of a Proverbs 31 Woman just like her." I look at some people I know, and strive to be like them. That's what I want people to say about me.
Some people may look at this and think these are weak New Year's Resolutions. They may be, but these are the things that are most important to me. These are things that I struggle with and want to become better at. They may not be a "typical" resolution, but these are things that I want to be successful at to become a better person. Achieving these things, will hopefully make me a more joyful person, one to let go of anger and be slow to anger or lose my temper, and a better wife and mother. I want to strive to be more like Jesus everyday, and I want people to see me and see the changes I make. I want people to encourage me in my journey, and I want God to help me remove any negative that brings me down. I want 2016 to be a year that my family becomes a family that God's love pours out of us, and people notice a positive change.
Monday, January 11, 2016
Monday, October 26, 2015
31st Birthday Week
Well, it's officially my birthday week! Happy 31st birthday too me! I remember when someone would say 30, I would think "wow that's really old." Now I just think how young I still am. I still look forward to my birthday, and I have already started my birthday celebration a week early. This year I get to share my birthday with Mackenzie's 4 month birthday. She really is the best present I could have ever asked for.
I have noticed since turning 30 (or maybe because I had a baby; who really knows the reason) that things that were easy for me in my late teens and twenties are a little harder than they use to be. I use to be able to drop 5 pounds easily, even if I gained it right back. Now I've been watching what I eat by counting calories, watching my macros, and cooking mostly healthy things; I've been exercising 4-5 days a week, and it just won't come off. The scale actually said I gained 1.2 lbs! It is so frustrating, because I am doing everything right, but the scale is just not saying what I would like it too. I keep telling myself, at least I feel better, have more energy, and feel a lot less bloated. I know I shouldn't obsess over the scale, but it is so hard not too! I need to get into the mindset of just being healthy, and not worry about the pounds. That will eventually take care of itself as long as I keep doing the right things and making the right choices.
I asked for a Fitbit HR for my birthday, and being the amazing husband he is, Gill obliged. He gave it to me a week early so I could start using it immediately. Can I just say I absolutely love it! I love that it gives me so much information. I love how it gives me my exact heart rate during exercise, how many calories I'm burning, how many steps I take, and how much sleep I'm getting. It really is great, and think that everyone should have one.
This week, I was really proud of myself. I went to the gym 5 days, and went for a walk with Mackenzie around the neighborhood 1 day. I did Zumba 4 of them, and did my own thing 1. I do so much better when I have an organized class. My heart rate got up higher (burned more calories), and I just felt like I got a better workout. I had forgotten how addicting working out is. It's only been 2 weeks of me going back to the gym, and when I don't go, I feel bad. I'm so glad that Gill encouraged me to start back, and has been as supportive as he has been. It has made a huge difference in how I feel and how much energy I have. It also makes me want to eat healthier.
This past week, I only did 2 freezer slow cooker meals. They make so much that we can eat on them for days. This week I made Low Fat Mexican Fiesta Chicken and Hawaiian Chicken.
Both were very good, and I will cook both of them again.
Here are the recipes:
Low Fat Mexican Fiesta Chicken
2-3 chicken breast
1 pkg Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 can diced tomatoes (I chopped my own instead of using canned)
1 cup of frozen corn (I did 1 1/2 cups)
1 can black beans
Directions
Mix taco seasoning in bowl with oil, vinegar, and water and pour over the chicken. Add other ingredients and freeze
On the bag directions
1. Cook on low 4-5 hours until chicken shreds.
The recipes calls for it to be served with rice, however, we ate ours with Low carb whole wheat tortillas, added a little fat free sour cream, fresh salsa, and a cheese blend. It was delicious and we will be eating this again really soon!
Hawaiian Chicken
2-3 chicken breast
1 can of pineapple and juice
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
Directions
Cook on Low for 3-6.
I cooked some broccoli in soy sauce as a side and some brown rice. It was very good, but a little sweet which was fine with us. Just a warning for anyone who can't have sugar. Gill put some BBQ sauce on the chicken and he said it made it even better. I liked it plain.
This weekend we are going to Auburn for the Auburn vs Ole Miss game. It's always hard when we go somewhere because I can't completely control what I am eating and can't go to the gym that day. Also, it's hard this time because it's Mackenzie's first Halloween and I will only get to see her for a little while in her costume (she's going as a tiger with an orange a blue tutu-I mean it is a football day and all). At least it is an early game so we can get back to see her. Hopefully, with all the Halloween candy around, eating out this weekend, and my birthday this week, I can still make good decisions with my eating choices.
I have noticed since turning 30 (or maybe because I had a baby; who really knows the reason) that things that were easy for me in my late teens and twenties are a little harder than they use to be. I use to be able to drop 5 pounds easily, even if I gained it right back. Now I've been watching what I eat by counting calories, watching my macros, and cooking mostly healthy things; I've been exercising 4-5 days a week, and it just won't come off. The scale actually said I gained 1.2 lbs! It is so frustrating, because I am doing everything right, but the scale is just not saying what I would like it too. I keep telling myself, at least I feel better, have more energy, and feel a lot less bloated. I know I shouldn't obsess over the scale, but it is so hard not too! I need to get into the mindset of just being healthy, and not worry about the pounds. That will eventually take care of itself as long as I keep doing the right things and making the right choices.
I asked for a Fitbit HR for my birthday, and being the amazing husband he is, Gill obliged. He gave it to me a week early so I could start using it immediately. Can I just say I absolutely love it! I love that it gives me so much information. I love how it gives me my exact heart rate during exercise, how many calories I'm burning, how many steps I take, and how much sleep I'm getting. It really is great, and think that everyone should have one.
This week, I was really proud of myself. I went to the gym 5 days, and went for a walk with Mackenzie around the neighborhood 1 day. I did Zumba 4 of them, and did my own thing 1. I do so much better when I have an organized class. My heart rate got up higher (burned more calories), and I just felt like I got a better workout. I had forgotten how addicting working out is. It's only been 2 weeks of me going back to the gym, and when I don't go, I feel bad. I'm so glad that Gill encouraged me to start back, and has been as supportive as he has been. It has made a huge difference in how I feel and how much energy I have. It also makes me want to eat healthier.
This past week, I only did 2 freezer slow cooker meals. They make so much that we can eat on them for days. This week I made Low Fat Mexican Fiesta Chicken and Hawaiian Chicken.
Both were very good, and I will cook both of them again.
Here are the recipes:
Low Fat Mexican Fiesta Chicken
2-3 chicken breast
1 pkg Taco Seasoning
2 Tbsp of Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 Tbsp of Apple Cider Vinegar
1/4 cup water
1 can diced tomatoes (I chopped my own instead of using canned)
1 cup of frozen corn (I did 1 1/2 cups)
1 can black beans
Directions
Mix taco seasoning in bowl with oil, vinegar, and water and pour over the chicken. Add other ingredients and freeze
On the bag directions
1. Cook on low 4-5 hours until chicken shreds.
The recipes calls for it to be served with rice, however, we ate ours with Low carb whole wheat tortillas, added a little fat free sour cream, fresh salsa, and a cheese blend. It was delicious and we will be eating this again really soon!
Hawaiian Chicken
2-3 chicken breast
1 can of pineapple and juice
1/2 cup of brown sugar
1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
Directions
Cook on Low for 3-6.
I cooked some broccoli in soy sauce as a side and some brown rice. It was very good, but a little sweet which was fine with us. Just a warning for anyone who can't have sugar. Gill put some BBQ sauce on the chicken and he said it made it even better. I liked it plain.
This weekend we are going to Auburn for the Auburn vs Ole Miss game. It's always hard when we go somewhere because I can't completely control what I am eating and can't go to the gym that day. Also, it's hard this time because it's Mackenzie's first Halloween and I will only get to see her for a little while in her costume (she's going as a tiger with an orange a blue tutu-I mean it is a football day and all). At least it is an early game so we can get back to see her. Hopefully, with all the Halloween candy around, eating out this weekend, and my birthday this week, I can still make good decisions with my eating choices.
Monday, October 19, 2015
Week 1 in the Books
Woo Hoo! We survived the first week of weekly meal planning and gym workouts. I think the whole experience of leaving Mackenzie with strangers for the first time at the gym was much more traumatic to me than her. It was so hard not telling Gill to take her home with him when we finished up instead of leaving her.
Let me just take a side bar to say, I am so lucky to have such a supportive husband. He is so supportive and encouraging of me, and I don't give him near enough credit. He motivates me to go to the gym, always asks what he can do to help me around the house (honestly, he probably does more than I do in that department), and is so encouraging and supportive. He is tough on me when I need it, and doesn't ever let me give up. I can't imagine what it would be like to have a husband who isn't so supportive. When they say you and your spouse have to give 100% to make it work, I got lucky with one that gives 110%. I'm so lucky to get to do life with him.
Ok, back on subject. This meal prepping thing is really the most amazing thing ever! It's so nice to be able to pull a bag out of the freezer, throw it in a slow cooker, set the timer, and several hours later have a healthy dinner. All we have to do is cook a little brown rice, or a side veggie and dinner is ready. I prepped 6 meals, and we only ate 3 this week. Who knew that you could eat like 4 meals off each one prepped? Of course the week got thrown off a little due to Auburn playing on Thursday night (WAR EAGLE! 1st SEC win of the season), and Gill's birthday today (we celebrated this weekend with family).
This week we ate the Cilantro Lime Chicken, Spinach and Salsa Chicken, and Sausage Peppers and Onion.
First up was Cilantro Lime Chicken. I enjoyed it, however, I think it needed a little more seasoning. We ate on this for 3-4 meals so it makes a lot. It might be better to divide into smaller portions if you are single, or don't want leftovers. We ate generous portions so it really does make a lot. I always take what I'm cooking out of the freezer the day before so it can thaw out. Here is the recipe:
3 chicken breast
1/2 white onion ( I used a sweet onion instead)
1 red bell pepper
1 can of black beans
1 cup of frozen corn
4 oz can green chilis
1 jalapeno
juice of 2 limes
3 cloves of garlic minced
1 cup of cilantro
2 tsp cumin
Directions
Place thawed contents in slow cooker and cook on Low for 7-8 hours and serve with tortillas or rice.
I didn't really taste the cilantro, or lime juice so I would recommend adding a little more of each. I also, think it needed a little salt added to it. Next time I cook it I will make these changes.
Next we cooked the Spinach and Salsa Chicken. Hello! It was wonderful. By far the easiest meal prepped and definitely one of my favorite meals. It will definitely be cooked pretty often. Gill said it reminded him of Gumbo when we added rice. It was delicious. Here is the recipe:
3 chicken breast
2 cups of Salsa or pico de gallo ( I used fresh pico from the deli)
1 bag of frozen spinach
2 Tbsp Mrs. Dash garlic and herb
Directions
Cover and cook on high 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours
shred chicken (I learned if you have a hand mixer, use it to shred chicken. So quick and easy)
serve with tortillas, rice, or salad
The last meal we cooked this week was Slow Cooker Sausage Pepper and Onion. Honestly, I wasn't really a fan. If I cook this again there will have to be several changes made to it. Here is the recipe:
1 lb package of sausage
1 red, green, and yellow bell pepper
1 onion
1 can diced tomatoes (I chopped my own)
4-6 garlic cloves
pkg Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
Directions
Cook on low for 6-8 hours
Some of the changes I would make to this recipe would be to double the meat (or half the veggies), and cut the garlic in half (very strong garlic flavor) Like I said, we didn't really enjoy it, and it will be a while before we make this again.
So the other part of getting a healthy lifestyle back is going to the gym. The first day was definitely the hardest. It is so intimidating going into a class, not really knowing what to expect when you haven't worked out in as long as it had been for me. I started out with Zumba. I thought that it would be a fun workout to start with since it had been so long. It was so much fun that it didn't feel like exercise, but I definitely got my heart rate up and sweated. All 3 Zumba classes I took were a lot of fun, and a good cardio workout. The other class I took was Pound. I wasn't a fan of the format because it didn't really feel like it flowed, and I hate squats and lunges which is what most of the class is. I'm not sure I will take this class again, unless it's my only options. I learned I do much better when I have the organization of class instead of trying to do it on my own.
This weekend we celebrated Gill's 31st birthday. Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch for Mackenzie's (and apparently Gill's according to him) 1st time. Griffin Farms in West Blockton is great. They have so much to do that it would be easy to spend the entire day there. Mackenzie pretty much slept the entire time we were there, but she did get to pet a cow.
The last meal we cooked this week was Slow Cooker Sausage Pepper and Onion. Honestly, I wasn't really a fan. If I cook this again there will have to be several changes made to it. Here is the recipe:
1 lb package of sausage
1 red, green, and yellow bell pepper
1 onion
1 can diced tomatoes (I chopped my own)
4-6 garlic cloves
pkg Italian seasoning
salt and pepper
Directions
Cook on low for 6-8 hours
Some of the changes I would make to this recipe would be to double the meat (or half the veggies), and cut the garlic in half (very strong garlic flavor) Like I said, we didn't really enjoy it, and it will be a while before we make this again.
So the other part of getting a healthy lifestyle back is going to the gym. The first day was definitely the hardest. It is so intimidating going into a class, not really knowing what to expect when you haven't worked out in as long as it had been for me. I started out with Zumba. I thought that it would be a fun workout to start with since it had been so long. It was so much fun that it didn't feel like exercise, but I definitely got my heart rate up and sweated. All 3 Zumba classes I took were a lot of fun, and a good cardio workout. The other class I took was Pound. I wasn't a fan of the format because it didn't really feel like it flowed, and I hate squats and lunges which is what most of the class is. I'm not sure I will take this class again, unless it's my only options. I learned I do much better when I have the organization of class instead of trying to do it on my own.
This weekend we celebrated Gill's 31st birthday. Saturday we went to the pumpkin patch for Mackenzie's (and apparently Gill's according to him) 1st time. Griffin Farms in West Blockton is great. They have so much to do that it would be easy to spend the entire day there. Mackenzie pretty much slept the entire time we were there, but she did get to pet a cow.
We also went to dinner at Texas Roadhouse with friends and family to celebrate. Our parents came down to visit and my Granddaddy and his wife also came. We really enjoyed it, and it was great getting to spend some time with everyone from out of town. Of course Gill enjoyed the fact that he didn't have 1 but 2 birthday cakes.
Hopefully this week there will be no distractions and we can do this clean eating. We love when people visit, but it always seems to throw off how we eat.
Monday, October 12, 2015
Adjusting to Life with a 3 month old
Wow! Where have the last 3 and a half months gone? I ask myself this question every day, and I still can't answer it. Just when I think we start getting in a routine, Mackenzie throws me a curve ball, and I feel like I'm starting from scratch.
A little back story on why I decided to start a blog, and the journey to this point.
Not many people know, but we had an extremely hard time getting pregnant. After several months of trying, my doctor decided it was time to do fertility drugs due to me having PCOS that was diagnosed when I was 14 years old. I was put on Clomid and one of the side effects is weight gain. On top of the weight I already needed to loose I gained about 20 pounds with the medicine. We did 3 rounds of Clomid and after each round I would get blood work. Each month passed and I was told that it didn't work. After the third month my doctor told me that if we wanted to keep trying that I would have to go see a specialist. After much prayer and long discussions, We decided to postpone any more treatment for 6 months and enjoy life with each other. After 6 months we would revisit the idea of fertility treatment. About 2 weeks after the last negative test, I began to feel strange and bloated and decided to take a pregnancy test just because. I had already prepared myself for another let down, however this time it was a little different. It was positive. After 6 more test, of 3 different brands, I was finally convinced it was actually true.
Fast forward 9 months of a horrible pregnancy where I was in so much pain and so sick that I was unable to continue to exercise. I gained around 35 pounds during pregnancy, and on top of the 20 I gained before becoming pregnant I was now up to needing to loose 55 pounds just to get back to pre-baby weight. This isn't counting the 20-30 I needed to loose before that.
So fast forward until now...
After Mackenzie was born, within 2 weeks I had lost 25 of the 35 pounds I gained during pregnancy (of course 8 lbs 8 oz of that was Mackenzie herself). After I was cleared by the doctor at 6 weeks to continue normal activity, I immediately started exercising again. Withing a week, I was sick with a fever and sinus infection and had to postpone again. Once I got over that one, I immediately got another sinus infection and double ear infection and had to postpone again. Once I was finally well, I started saying tomorrow I will work out or tomorrow I will cook a healthy dinner. Well tomorrow would come and go, and nothing would get done. I always had an excuse, and always a good one since I'm always with the baby, but I continued to always say tomorrow.
Well after 2 months of saying tomorrow I'm going to do (insert whatever here), I finally decided this weekend I was going to turn tomorrow into today. Saturday, I went and joined the gym, and I started meal prepping. Within 3 hours total time of grocery shopping, and prepping, I have 6 meals ready to throw in a crockpot for easy dinner. Seriously, why have I not done this before?! Yesterday, all I had to do was open a freezer bag and dump the food into a slow cooker and 7 hours later dinner was ready. It was so easy to prep the food while Gill was at home to help with Mackenzie, that I now am going to start doing this every Saturday/ Sunday for the week. This week I made Cilantro Lime Chicken, Spinach and Salsa Chicken, Low Fat Mexican Fiesta Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken, Lemon Pepper Chicken, and Sausage, Peppers,and Onions. Our total grocery bill was around $150, but I bought fresh veggies to use instead of canned to try to cut down the sodium, and processed food. I know, almost all chicken, but I don't particularly like beef, and chicken is just so easy to cook in a slow cooker. I plan to post my favorite recipes after each week.
Now for the exercising. This hasn't been quite as easy to get motivated to do. I always use the excuse of Mackenzie was so fussy today, or she wouldn't sleep, etc. I also have a fear of leaving her with someone besides myself. After hearing from several people who use the childcare at the same gym Gill uses, and how much they love it, I went for my own inspection this weekend. I have to say I was actually impressed, and decided to bite the bullet and join that day. I knew if I didn't do it then, I wouldn't. Today is the first day I'm planning to go, and I have to say I'm a little nervous. I'm so out of shape, and have a fear of being the person who can't finish a workout, can't keep up, or being judged by the way I look that this is really taking me out of my comfort zone. This sounds dramatic, but it really has taken a lot of prayer for me to get to the point of going. I know it is going to be hard, and I know I will have to make a conscious decision to go every day, but I have the motivation now to do it. If I don't do it for myself, I want to do it for my family. I don't want to be the mom on the sidelines who physically can't play with her kids. I want to be the fun mom, out in the yard running around with my family, playing tag or ball.
This blog is more for myself to help keep me accountable for what I'm doing. No one else may read it, and it may annoy some people seeing another blog, but I don't care. I want to see my progress as time goes on, and share with people my successes and failures. I want to be "real" and not sugar coat how I'm feeling. I know this is going to be a long difficult journey with lots of highs and lows, but I know as long as I have faith in myself, and ask God for the strength I need, I will succeed.
A little back story on why I decided to start a blog, and the journey to this point.
Not many people know, but we had an extremely hard time getting pregnant. After several months of trying, my doctor decided it was time to do fertility drugs due to me having PCOS that was diagnosed when I was 14 years old. I was put on Clomid and one of the side effects is weight gain. On top of the weight I already needed to loose I gained about 20 pounds with the medicine. We did 3 rounds of Clomid and after each round I would get blood work. Each month passed and I was told that it didn't work. After the third month my doctor told me that if we wanted to keep trying that I would have to go see a specialist. After much prayer and long discussions, We decided to postpone any more treatment for 6 months and enjoy life with each other. After 6 months we would revisit the idea of fertility treatment. About 2 weeks after the last negative test, I began to feel strange and bloated and decided to take a pregnancy test just because. I had already prepared myself for another let down, however this time it was a little different. It was positive. After 6 more test, of 3 different brands, I was finally convinced it was actually true.
Fast forward 9 months of a horrible pregnancy where I was in so much pain and so sick that I was unable to continue to exercise. I gained around 35 pounds during pregnancy, and on top of the 20 I gained before becoming pregnant I was now up to needing to loose 55 pounds just to get back to pre-baby weight. This isn't counting the 20-30 I needed to loose before that.
So fast forward until now...
After Mackenzie was born, within 2 weeks I had lost 25 of the 35 pounds I gained during pregnancy (of course 8 lbs 8 oz of that was Mackenzie herself). After I was cleared by the doctor at 6 weeks to continue normal activity, I immediately started exercising again. Withing a week, I was sick with a fever and sinus infection and had to postpone again. Once I got over that one, I immediately got another sinus infection and double ear infection and had to postpone again. Once I was finally well, I started saying tomorrow I will work out or tomorrow I will cook a healthy dinner. Well tomorrow would come and go, and nothing would get done. I always had an excuse, and always a good one since I'm always with the baby, but I continued to always say tomorrow.
Well after 2 months of saying tomorrow I'm going to do (insert whatever here), I finally decided this weekend I was going to turn tomorrow into today. Saturday, I went and joined the gym, and I started meal prepping. Within 3 hours total time of grocery shopping, and prepping, I have 6 meals ready to throw in a crockpot for easy dinner. Seriously, why have I not done this before?! Yesterday, all I had to do was open a freezer bag and dump the food into a slow cooker and 7 hours later dinner was ready. It was so easy to prep the food while Gill was at home to help with Mackenzie, that I now am going to start doing this every Saturday/ Sunday for the week. This week I made Cilantro Lime Chicken, Spinach and Salsa Chicken, Low Fat Mexican Fiesta Chicken, Hawaiian Chicken, Lemon Pepper Chicken, and Sausage, Peppers,and Onions. Our total grocery bill was around $150, but I bought fresh veggies to use instead of canned to try to cut down the sodium, and processed food. I know, almost all chicken, but I don't particularly like beef, and chicken is just so easy to cook in a slow cooker. I plan to post my favorite recipes after each week.
Now for the exercising. This hasn't been quite as easy to get motivated to do. I always use the excuse of Mackenzie was so fussy today, or she wouldn't sleep, etc. I also have a fear of leaving her with someone besides myself. After hearing from several people who use the childcare at the same gym Gill uses, and how much they love it, I went for my own inspection this weekend. I have to say I was actually impressed, and decided to bite the bullet and join that day. I knew if I didn't do it then, I wouldn't. Today is the first day I'm planning to go, and I have to say I'm a little nervous. I'm so out of shape, and have a fear of being the person who can't finish a workout, can't keep up, or being judged by the way I look that this is really taking me out of my comfort zone. This sounds dramatic, but it really has taken a lot of prayer for me to get to the point of going. I know it is going to be hard, and I know I will have to make a conscious decision to go every day, but I have the motivation now to do it. If I don't do it for myself, I want to do it for my family. I don't want to be the mom on the sidelines who physically can't play with her kids. I want to be the fun mom, out in the yard running around with my family, playing tag or ball.
This blog is more for myself to help keep me accountable for what I'm doing. No one else may read it, and it may annoy some people seeing another blog, but I don't care. I want to see my progress as time goes on, and share with people my successes and failures. I want to be "real" and not sugar coat how I'm feeling. I know this is going to be a long difficult journey with lots of highs and lows, but I know as long as I have faith in myself, and ask God for the strength I need, I will succeed.
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