Ask and You Shall Receive!!

So last week in this post I asked for some accountability. Thanks to all of you who responded with encouraging words!

So what is better for accountability than a challenge - how about 2 challenges??? =)

I'm sure most of you have seen Holly's Ab Challenge

 

This challenge originally came from The Petite Athleat <~~~ she makes the moves look so easy, I'm like oh yeah I can do this, 25 of each, pffft no problem! ... Let's just say I could barely get off of the floor after doing this last night and I COULD not do 25 of each - this is a killer ab workout - Do it!

I did take before pics but I have to be honest, unless I see drastic changes I probably won't be posting the before and afters on the blog ... we'll see though because I am expecting a significant change =)

Next challenge is with Annie that I found through reading Skinny Meg's post, introducing her. She is truly and inspiration to me, seeing the transformation she made really inspired me. She is currently doing Insanity, like myself and I have joined a support group she set up on facebook for people doing Insanity. 

She has also started a summer challenge from all the responses she got after Skinny Meg's post.  I sent my request this morning to be added to the group and can't wait to see what this challenge is all about.

If you are interested in joining - go to Annie's Facebook Page and request to join.

 

So there you have it - Challenges accepted and I am ready to make a change!! =)

 

 

 

 

Heavy Heart ...

First of all I want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with the families in Oklahoma who have suffered any kind of loss from this horrific storm. I couldn't even imagine.

Secondly, I came across this video today and just had to share. What an inspiring story. Next time you're having a bad hair day or those pants aren't fitting the way you would like them to, or you just think your life isn't that great - remember, there is so much more in life and you never know when your time is going to be over - make it count!

 

 

That's all for today - sorry it's not funny and light hearted but sometimes you just need things put into perspective and that is what this video did for me today.

 



Accountability ... I need some!

 

 

So I have been killing it with Insanity - I did it 5 days last week, skipped Monday but did it yesterday - so I am getting in the swing of working out - however, my eating is not going so great. So I need some accountability.

 

 

I start my daily journal out great and then I get home and that all goes to crap. I find myself taking bites here and there, especially off he kids plates!! Or if they have a snack I will have "just one bite" - well all those bites are adding up. Or I end up eating something I do not know the calories for and just guessing (I HATE doing this).

 

 

I am getting discouraged because I am literally killing myself doing Insanity but not seeing any results on the scale.

 

 

So I needs some accountability. I am going to participate in Wednesday Weigh In from here on out. I never did  before because my weight loss is such a yo-yo problem - down 2 lbs up 3 lbs, down 4, up 2 ... I want to see the number consistently go down.

 

I've heard over and over again that the reason Weight Watchers works is because of having to get on the scale each week and someone else seeing what you weigh - accountability.  So maybe I will think about all those bites here and there before I take them, if I know I have to show y'all my weight each week ... Never hurts to try!!

 

I didn't take a pic today but my weight was 199.4 - down from 204.6  ... so let's hope next week is a loss and not a gain!!

Favorite Birthday Story

Linking up with Holly, Chrissy and Lindsey today for the - Share your favorite birthday story link up.

 

 

I don't have a wild and crazy story or anything like that. Mine was back when I turned 19 years old. The husband and I had just started dating. We had only just met a month before but we spent a lot of hours on the phone at night talking and getting to know everything about each other. In those conversations I had mentioned that I loved sunflowers, that Italian food was my favorite and that I had just recently gone to my first Cardinals baseball game and loved it.

 

So when my birthday came around The Boyfriend told me he had a night planned for my birthday but would give me no details. When I got to his apartment he had a HUGE bouquet of flowers for me with the biggest sunflowers, it was so pretty! I was impressed. Then he said ok, lets go, we have a lot to do!

 

He then drove us downtown and took me to the Old Spaghetti Factory to have some Italian food. He told them it was my birthday, so they sang to me and we both died laughing when they called me Sarah instead of Samantha - we still joke about that 12 years later!  He gave me my gifts at the restaurant - a silver bracelet that I LOVED!! and a card that when I opened it had 2 tickets to that nights baseball game - with a heartfelt note saying how much he loved me.

 

We went to the game and had so much fun! It really was one of the best birthdays I ever had. It wasn't wild and crazy but it was thoughtful and heartfelt - he listened to everything I had told him before and made sure to do all of my favorite things and made my day very special. He really impressed me that night and I will never forget that special day.  

 

Ok, enough mushy stuff for one day!! =)

Liebster =)

Angela @ Honey I Shrunk the Mom was kind enough to give me a Liebster award!! Thank you!

I am just going to copy what she said about the award, incase you have never seen this.

The award originated in Germany and was designed to highlight new blogs (with less than 3000 followers). Somehow the 3000 became 200 and more requirements became attached to it.

Here are the rules:
Post 11 random facts about yourself
Choose 11 deserving bloggers
Tell them you've tagged them
Answer 11 questions the tagger has asked you and give 11 questions to the people you've tagged
No tag backs

My 11 random facts:

1. I have an unhealthy infatuation with Channing Tatum

Enough Said!

2. I just started doing Insanity and the more I do it, the more addicted I am getting. It is hard as shit but I feel like a million bucks when I am done.

3. I struggle with social anxiety. On the computer I can be who I really want to be, but put me in front of people I don't know and I clam up and can't think of anything to say. Because of this I think I come off as snobby to some, but I am the most down to earth person, if I get to know you. I think insecurity has A LOT to do with this.

4. I love going to flea markets and looking around but I NEVER buy anything.

5. I can NOT sleep with my socks on, I feel like i'm suffocating or something, lol.

6. I pee in the shower.

7. I hate the color pink. It is just too froo froo for me! I do not own one thing that is pink, no clothing, no accessories ... nothing! Pink makes me gag!

8. I am addicted to chapstick - have to have it at all times.

9. My husband has turned me into a "camper", I love to camp! I love "disconnecting" from everyday life and just relaxing and enjoying nature. My boys love it too so it is a good time when we go .. I am excited the weather is getting warmer and camping season is getting closer!!

10. I am extremely jealous of confident people. No matter what they look like, if they are confident and outgoing, I envy them. I have been insecure and quiet for as long as I can remember. If you could buy confidence I would probably go bankrupt doing it!

11. I have always been attracted to dark hair, dark skin guys - just never really was attracted to fair skin, blondes but I ended up marrying a blonde with freckles! He is ALWAYS getting sunburned and I am always laughing because I never do.

These are his knees yesterday after sitting at the ballgame for a few hours. Too funny!!

Here are my eleven questions:

1. Country or city?

Country!! I have lived in the "city" my entire life, but I love driving through the country and would love to live in a small town without all the hustle and bustle. My dream would be to win the lottery, buy a ranch and live off of my land!

 

2. Morning person or night owl?

Neither!! I turn into a pumpkin after 9:00 pm and I do not speak in the morning until I have too. They used to call me Sunshine at work because they knew how "happy" I was in the mornings, ha!

 

3. Homebody or on the go?

Depends on my mood. I like to be busy most days but there are those occasional days when all I want to do is snuggle on the couch and watch movies all day.

 

4. Favorite food?

Sushi - can't get enough!

 

5. Favorite restaurant?

Place called Brio - my brother is head chef there but I have never gotten anything I didn't like there. If they would add sushi to the menu I would never have to anywhere else.

 

6. If money were no object, what is one thing you would buy?

A new house that my husband and I designed, on land.

 

7. Do you keep your nails painted?

Not usually, I hate when they start to chip and I have to get it all off immediately, can't be havin' chipped nails! I do however love getting my nails done professionally.

 

8. What is your view today?

Hmm, not sure if you mean what am I currently looking at or how am I feeling. Since my visual view is pretty craptastic (I'm at work), I will go with how I am feeling - I feel amazeballs and soooooo happy it's Friday! I feel so good this week, keeping up with the exercising and eating good ... it makes me happy to feel good and see the scale going dooooooown down down! =)

 

9. Do you keep your desk tidy or is it cluttered? Photo please! ;)

There ya go asking for my view again =) ... ok, here's the boring details. Pretty tidy if I do say so myself =)

 

 

10. Which do you use most to access the internet? Laptop, desktop, tablet, or phone.

Probably my phone, these days. I am always on there checking Instagram and Facebook - probably a little a lot too much!

 

11. Do you plant flowers in the spring?

Yes, just planted a bunch in our hanging deck flower boxes.. Love to watch them grow! =)

Thanks for the nomination Angela, this was fun!!!

Mother's Day re-cap tomorrow cuz I forgot to dump my camera on my pc so no pics...  Hope all you momma's had a great day!!

 

 

Finish The Sentence Link Up ...

Linking up again today Holly and Jake for yet another installment of Finish The Sentence ..

 

Unlike my sibling(s) (that I love very much)....  I don’t have a penis. (I am the only girl)

 

My best friend says... I’m cray cray … and I’m like yeaaaaaaahhh whatever.

 

People call me... the sweetest bitch you’ll ever meet, oh wait, wrong Sammie =) … yeah I like Jersey Shore, don’t judge me!

 

I most often dream...of being Channing Tatum’s love slave.

 

The best part of my day...taking a shower, locking the bathroom door and not hearing… Mooooom, I need, I want, will you …. Silence…..

 

I really don't understand...

 

I get really annoyed..when em-effers can’t put a new roll on the toilet paper holder – you use the last square you put a new roll on… do you like drip drying, cuz I don’t!!

 

There's nothing like a... good poop – seriously, best feeling in the world =)

 

Lately, I can't get enough...  of The Voice! .. American Idol who??

 

One thing I am NOT is... trendy, and I’m alright with that. Let me tell ya, some of these floral designs that look like my grandma’s couch threw up – yeah, nothankyouverymuch. I will stick with my v-neck sweaters and khaki pants.

 

I spent too much money on...

 

I want to learn.... to just say no. Say no to the bacon cheeseburgers, no to the reeses eggs, no to the nut fudge sundae from Ted Drews … and the list goes on. Fat girl problems up in this motha!

 

If I ever met _Channing Tatum_, I would... be his love slave, duh!

 

I can't stop... thinking about Channing Tatum – seriously, it’s a problem.

 

Never have I ever... been to a concert. Sad, I know. I am 30 years old and never been to one. Honestly that amount of people in one place freaks me out. The idea of a mosh pit makes me sweat and hyperventilate …

 

Reese Witherspoon...is human, give the bitch a break -  you know your ass has driven after drinking a little too much before and you know your ass has said some fucked up shit when you were drunk – move on people, move on.

Workout Wednesday Link Up

Linking up today with The SkinnyMeg  for her Workout Wednesday Link-Up                          

 

Well if you read my post yesterday then you know I am "trying" to do Insanity. I did my first real workout this morning at 4:00 o'clock in the FREAKIN' morning! LOL ... getting up at 4:00 has become ridiculously easy, I think I am just getting old and don't need as much sleep or something ... so if you're afraid to try it just make sure to get to bed at a decent hour and go for it - it really is nice to be done with it in the morning and then just relaxing in the evening.

 

So back to Insanity - I was so afraid to try it. I seriously almost hurled just doing the fit test - but I made it through. Today I found myself lying on the floor at one point saying - WTF are you doing, up at 4:00 in the morning killing yourself - then I remembered how fat I was, got my fat ass up and started sweating some more.

 

It wasn't pretty and  it wasn't perfect but I did it!

 

 

And I survived and felt great afterwards!

 

Love me some SUNSHINE!!

 

Totally got photobombed while I was trying to take the above pic! So gross!!!

 

 

So if there is an exercise you haven't tried because you thought there was no way you could keep up or physically do it - try it! Keep trying and you will get better. You will feel better when you are done and like you accomplished something. I never feel like I got a good workout unless I have sweat drippin off my nose and I definitely have that when I do Insanity.

 

Try something new until you find what works for you!