Bluebonnets! A Texas Tradition

Bluebonnets are Texas' state flower. For some reason, most Texans are obsessed with their Springtime bloom. And I'm no exception. Every year, I look for them and every year I'm a little depressed at how few I see. It's been dry in Texas over the last decade, minus a few years here and there. This year, I really thought I wouldn't get any pictures of Kaylee in them. I was almost panicked. Until a friend of mine posted some pictures of her son in a field of them. WHEW! She gave me the location, which wasn't far from my house.

I didn't sleep that night (no surprise there... I just don't sleep anymore), so I decided to make a list in my head of all the things I would need. My tripod... the remote for my camera that I've yet to use... her little rocking chair... a blanket... her little watering can... her squeaky bunny (to try and entice a smile).. I loaded up the truck the next morning and off we went.

It was cloudy, hot and humid. If it weren't for the hot and humid part of things, I would say it looked like Old Man Winter outside. But, I didn't want anyone to mow them before I could get there. I had already had one field of wildflowers mowed the day before I found out about this field.


"Mom, what is going on??"


"I'm DONE! Get me out of here, woman!"


"Halp! Halp! I'm drowning!" :)


"Ohhh! Ma bunneh!"

I see a difference!

Ok... so the food thing totally sucked for me the last 2 weeks. I haven't had the truck much and we stayed so busy in the evenings that I didn't have the time (or courage) to battle the grocery store. So, in the end, I haven't lost any weight. Boo.

But... it might not all be because of the food. I see a difference. And it's crazy. I'm currently looking for a Zumba DVD that I can do at home when Kaylee naps (assuming she does... otherwise, I can probably just hold her or put her in her jumperoo). So far, no luck.. it's either a $90 package or a console game, which you have to have the extra stuff on.

Here's the same outfit I wore 4 weeks ago...




I'm hoping at some point I'll be able to see a difference in my butt... ha! But.. I'll take the difference I see in my legs and stomach for now.

Still rockin' it... Week 3

I'm down to 141.2! This is after a somewhat stressful week. I didn't eat as well as I should. This week isn't starting out any better as I bought a box of Chips Ahoy and 3 giant chocolate muffins the other day. I'm still doing Zumba twice a week (paid in full until the 2nd week in June, so I'm a fool to not go for the money alone). I have not started boot camp yet. I intended to, but realized I would not be doing myself any good by trying to kill myself before I walked around in 90 degree heat for 6+ hours for Round Top Days. I hope to go this Saturday though. I also hope to get back to better eating and stop stress eating altogether.

Month: Nine

I'll write more when... well... hopefully later. I got one shot of her sitting up and then she took off. This is my life. She's fast. She climbs. She smiles constantly. I love it.

PS: excuse the orange nose.. apparently she's gotten a few too many sweet potatoes and carrots lately. :)

It's a start...

I lost .4lbs this week. This is without a kitchen, so I hadn't started my raw food diet just yet. I also was only able to exercise once.

This week, I'm exercising 3x (2 zumba and 1 bootcamp)... and I'm doing salad and fruit salad for my food intake. I have almonds for a snack. I'm drinking more water, but I do need something to help me get going in the mornings, so I haven't cut out my mochas just yet. Give me time... I'm sure once I'm in better shape, I'll have more energy and won't need an artificial get-up-n-go drink.

I'll post about Kaylee turning NINE months old here in a bit...

Work-in-Progress

Here's the stats:
Weight: 144.4lbs
Height: 5'4"
Approx BMI: 24.7

Hips: 41.75"
Waist: 29.25"
Bust: 33.75"
Thighs: 23.5"
Calves: 13"
Upper Arms: 11.75"
Lower Arms: 8.5"


BEFORE:


I'm starting a 10 week, 2x a week Zumba class. And, I'm updating my diet. I think I'll lose a considerable amount of weight in the first couple of weeks. Then it'll get harder. Technically, I'm already in a "healthy" range. But, baby made me flabby.. so that's what I'm mostly working on. The weight loss will come naturally when I start toning up. I used to be a steady 120lbs... so I'd like to get back to that.

Over all Goal:
Weight: 120lbs

Goal for the 10 weeks:
Weight: 135lbs

Oh hai!