Whole 30: Week 2 Review

Week two of the Whole 30 is under my belt and I've moved into week three!!!  Can I get a Amen. 

The physical results that I'm seeing are wonderful. Clothes that were fitting tightly and were almost unwearable a couple of weeks ago fit well or are loose now. While my stomach has a LONG way to go before it's truly flat, it is much flatter today. My skin looks great.  I'm sleeping well. 

Okay, now I have to be honest and confess.  I WEIGHED!  I told my husband to hide the scales and I found them while cleaning on Saturday and I've gained 3 pounds.  I should have put them back.  I was depressed about the scale going up but I didn't through in the towel.  Fast forward to Monday, I was still a little depressed so I ate 3 mini twix.  I felt guilty and then it made me sick.  I assume it was all the sugar.

So, today is a new day and I'm going to ROCK week 3.  I've also decided to increase my running until I'm finished with the challenge. 

Have a wonderful week.

Whole30 Week 1

Oh my goodness, I made it the first full week.  I'm not going to sit here and say it was easy, because it wasn't.  The food you eat is the easy part, it's those darn sugar cravings that will get you.  We ate healthy prior to Whole30 but I also had Coke Zero and other sugary snacks.  My office had Krispy Kreme donuts and Panera Bread bagels this week and I wasn't tempted at all.  One of the ladies I work with bought me a bowl of fruit to have since she knew I wouldn't eat the bad stuff.  It's gotten easier but I still find myself wanting to eat all the bad Halloween treats that I see in the store or on Pintrest.  Okay, here is a breakdown of how I felt each day:

Day 1- Everything was fine until around 2:30.  My head started hurting really bad.  I think it was a combination of sinus stuff and no caffeine. 

Day 2- Woke up with a splitting headache.  Still, I think it is a combination of sinus and no caffeine.  Hopefully it will end soon.

Day 3-  I felt really good through out the day. 

Day 4-  I did really well but I had a wedding that night.  I knew going into this challenge, I would cheat for dinner.  The food was pretty healthy and I had a small piece of grooms cake.  I felt sick to my stomach on the drive home.  I'm sure it was the sugar.

Day 5-  This was the worst day.  I wanted to cheat and eat everything in sight.......but I didn't.  Oh, I was really moody.  Just ask my hubby.

Day 6-  All I wanted to do was go home and go to bed.  I felt really tired.  I'm not eating enough I guess because I was hungry all day long.

Day 7- Felt really good and my stomach seems less bloated.  Less bloat makes me really happy! 

I think I will have success with the challenge.  I put on a skirt that use to be a little snug and today it's really loose.  Well, today starts week two so I will update you next week.

Dentist Visit and a Check-Up

Parker had dentist appointment yesterday to get his teeth cleaned.  He did very good and has 1 cavity.  We got back in three weeks to get it fixed.  According to his dentist, he will more than likely have overcrowding and need braces in the future.  It could change, my luck it will not.  Poor guy, he has his Mommy's teeth gene.  Because he was a super good patient, he got 2 prizes.   

 

 

 

He had his 4 year-old check-up this morning and got 2 shots and the flu mist.  Those shots really hurt and he cried.  He's a tough little guy but I know it hurt. 

 

 

Oh the joys of turning a year older.  Hopefully no more shots for another year.

 

#Whole30 Challenge

For the month of October, I'm going to attempt to complete the Whole30 challenge. I've heard a lot about Whole30  in the last few months so I decided to jump on the bandwagon.  To tell you the truth, I'm actually really excited about the challenge.  Lee and I eat pretty clean but I'm hoping I can kick the Coke Zero habit and control my sugar intake.  Funny thing, Lee will actually fuss about how much sugar is in food so this is the perfect challenge for him. 

After reading Jennifer's post about her success with the challenge, I was really excited and knew I could do it.  If you have been reading my blog for a while, you know I have struggled to loose weight since I had Parker......4 years ago.  I'm a runner but that doesn't mean I'm going to be skinny.  I honestly believe that your diet has more of an impact on your weight loss than exercising.  As of this morning, I weigh 174.  My goal is to get back to 140-145 but I will be very happy to weigh 155 which is what I weighed at my first appointment after finding out I was pregnant.  I carry most of my weight in my stomach so I pray that not having sugar will help. 

Okay, have you ever made your own mayo?  I knew I wanted to have chicken salad for lunch so I found a Whole30 approved mayo recipe.  After reading all the comments, I was scared to death.  Most people have multiple failed attempts before they get it right.  GUESS WHAT!  This girl got it right on the first try.  I was so excited.  The key is patience.  You have to drizzle 1 cup of oil, which took me 8 minutes. 

So this was my lunch today.  I had yummy chicken salad with grapes and a side of pineapple. 

 

 

Well, we shall see how this goes.  I will post at the end of each week to let you know how I did and how I felt. 

Let's Talk About Fall

 

I'm linking up with Lauren today for a little Fall survey.  I love Fall and it's almost like it has it's own smell.  Here in South Alabama, Fall doesn't seem to last long enough.

 

Okay, here we go

1. Three words that come to your mind when you think of Fall.

Football, pumpkins, leaves

2. Your go to Fall outfit

Comfy Cotton top, leggings, flats

3. Favorite Fall candle scent

Anything pumpkin or hazelnut

4.Your go to Fall accessory

Scarf and gray/brown nail polish

5.Your go to Fall beverage

I love apple cider.

6. Any Fall festivities coming up for you??

We love to go to Wales West.  You can ride a train and it takes you to this building that looks like a train station where the kids can decorate a pumpkin.  We go for Christmas also and the train goes to the North Pole.  It's so much fun.

7. Do you go to a pumpkin patch??

See previous.

8. Have you ever been to a corn maze?

No, but we may do that this year.

9. Favorite Halloween movie??

Not really sure I have a favorite Halloween movie.  Now, I'm all about some Christmas movies on Hallmark.

10. Halloween, thanksgiving or Christmas??

Christmas!

11. Did you enjoy this survey??

Sure!

12. Favorite thing about Fall?

The turning of the leaves.

 

13. Is Fall your favorite season?

Oh Yes!

I'm a runner so Fall means cooler runs.  I struggle during the summer with my runs so I'm looking forward to easier runs, that is until Old Man Winter returns.  I actually love running in the winter, it sure beats the hot humid runs in the summer.

Happy Hump Day! Please feel free to do this survey and share your answers as well.

TMNT Birthday Party

How is it possible that I have a Four Year Old?  Time is flying by.  Parker loves the TMNT so we decided to have a Turtle party at Kangarooz.  He told me that it was the best party ever.  That made me so happy to hear.  Sorry for the picture quality, these are from my iPhone. 

 

 

He had a great time celebrating with all his little friends.  I'm so blessed to have this little boy call me Mommy.  I had no clue that I could love anyone the way I love my son.  GOD IS GOOD!

 

 

Parker's 4th Birthday Interview

25 Questions* as answered by Parker


1. What is your favorite color? Green

2. What is your favorite toy? Ninja Turtles

3. What is your favorite television show? Paw Patrol

4. What is your favorite thing to eat for breakfast? Cereal

5. What is your favorite thing to eat for lunch? Peanut Butter & Jelly

6. What is your favorite fruit? Grapes

7. What is your favorite snack? Yogurt

8. What is your favorite cereal? The Wolf

9. What is your favorite drink? Capri

10. What is your favorite outfit? Super Hero Shirt

11. What is your favorite game to play? Match It, First Words

12. What is your favorite animal? Lion

13. What is your favorite song? The blue jeans pained on tight

14. What is your favorite book? The childrens bible

15. Who is your best friend? Cullen

16. What is your favorite thing to do outside? Play & run

17. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

18. What do you like to take to bed with you at night? One of Daddy's t'shirts

19. What is your favorite summer memory? Going to the pool

20. What do you want to be when you grow up? A big transformer

21. Tell me three things about Sophie Kae. I like drinks, play & I like fighting my daddy.

22. Name something you want to do this year. I want to go to the theater.

23. If you could travel anywhere this year, where would it be? Disney

24. If you could change your name, what would it be? Erin

25. If you had one wish, what would it be? To do a magic trick.