tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84741648239727592702024-02-28T18:44:08.766-05:00Bella Before and AfterOrganizing, green cleaning, saving money, raising kids, cooking, spicy food, baking cakes, decorating cakes, yoga, diy, gardening, and much more. These are just a few of the things I like to blog about!Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.comBlogger390125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-49901950817019100812013-10-07T13:10:00.002-04:002013-10-07T13:10:38.405-04:00Gardening, Summer, Family, Life, Cooking, Gym.... just a few things I've been doing since March :)<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Hi.... can you believe I'm actually posting something? Me neither. Goodness, I didn't plan on taking such a long break, BUT things never go as planned around here anyway. I've been doing well, and honestly just enjoying my time "off". Today out of the blue, I decided I need to do a little update, just to say HI, and let you know I'm still HERE. Hopefully I'll update more later, but for now, enjoy these pictures. Just a quick peek at what we've been up to since March :)</div>
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The kids and I saying hello from one of our vacations.<br />
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Some beautiful ORGANIC veggies I ordered for my first ever REAL garden.<br />
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A very LONG project this past summer was building my vegetable garden.<br />
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I guess it was Easter time.... kiddos being silly and coloring eggs.<br />
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My daughter made an awesome magazine for me. It was super special.<br />
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Kids started swimming again, and my little one for the first time.<br />
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Dino D strutting his stuff because he has it going on.<br />
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My beautiful, amazing kids :)<br />
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Peek a boo.<br />
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Some beautiful produce straight from my garden.<br />
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The BOMB hamburger.... with my "special" sauce.<br />
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Garden is growing.<br />
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Love my garden.<br />
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Baby tomato plants.<br />
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Oh yeah, I cut my finger and fainted.... it HURT sooooooooooooo bad.<br />
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Propagating, some gardenia plants.<br />
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Grow baby grow.<br />
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Niyel, my helper in the garden every single day. Love this kitty :)<br />
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I started JUICING.... I'll tell you all about it later :)<br />
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Niyel, protecting the bounty :)<br />
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Just amazing, how pretty my garden was.<br />
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One of my first JUICING sessions.<br />
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I did a JUICE fast, or detox for 10 days with my mama :)<br />
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More yumminess from my garden, my kitty cat helper, and Dino D, who also loved watching things grow, and say HELLO to my mama :)<br />
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Cheers, Cheers, Cheers.... lots of juicing pics :)<br />
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Oh yeah, another vacation.... 4th of July... and cooking up a storm at our hotel :)<br />
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Making dosas on our balcony over looking the bay... so awesome.<br />
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Sightseeing.... it was MONSOON weather in FL when we arrived, so we got stuck in this gift shop for hours.... oh well.<br />
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More hotel food.... and of course we juiced there too :)<br />
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Enjoying the little bit of sunshine.... and OK we had a beer too, lol.<br />
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The rain stopped just in time for fireworks.... yup we got lucky !!!<br />
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Another mini vacation... camping at our cabin... love this place.<br />
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Burn baby burn :)<br />
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Enjoying smores... it rained a lot, but we did manage to make ONE fire.<br />
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Oh my gosh.... I spent LOTS and LOTS of time in my garden, LOVE IT :)<br />
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The girly went to county for swimming :)<br />
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Making sambar in the crock pot... with all my lovely veggies from MY GARDEN!!<br />
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Dino D picked a premature melon,,,, booo...... BUT dang he was so proud and so cute :)<br />
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This one time at band camp. I officially have a high schooler, watch out. :)<br />
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One of my many juicing sessions :)<br />
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Okra from my garden.<br />
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Farm fresh eggs :)<br />
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Started buying ORGANIC produce from a company that delivers to my door.... AWESOME!<br />
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Making homemade citrus infused vinegar, for CLEANING :)<br />
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That JUICE was soooooooo yummy, and colorful, and beautiful. I kinda LOVE my JUICE.<br />
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Look at that color..... just amazing.<br />
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Kids started school..... love these kiddos so much.<br />
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First day of school over :)<br />
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The boy loves fruit.<br />
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My TIGER..... def doesn't like gardening as much as his sister Niyel.<br />
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Making LOTS and LOTS of juice.<br />
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My mama, helping me make LOTS and LOTS of juice :)<br />
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My mama and I working out booties of at the gym.... or at least trying too.<br />
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GREEN juice.<br />
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GREEN ... ORANGE juice...<br />
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My first sunflower.<br />
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FRESH tomatillo chicken enchiladas, I'm still drooling.<br />
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Silly kids.<br />
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I've been tagged.<br />
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HAHAHA....<br />
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Time to clean up the summer garden, it's fall now :)<br />
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Working on finishing up the basement.... LOTS OF WORK!!<br />
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A pretty rose.<br />
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Me still working on my fitness. I started the Jillian Michaels DIET BET.... and I have until OCT 22 to lose 4% of my body weight. Getting there :)<br />
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So there you have it.... lots has been going on... and I have so much to share. Hopefully this was enough to make you want to come back to see more. I can't wait to share all about my garden, my juicing, my basement remodel, and so much more.<br />
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Have a fantastic day my friends. Missed you all so much.<br />
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If you love before and afters, and love pantry makeovers you definitely want to head over to Kate's blog today to check out my <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2013/03/corner-pantry-makeover-guest-post.html">CORNER PANTRY MAKEOVER</a>. </div>
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Kate is on a much needed vacation and asked if we could help out while she is gone, so of course.... why in the world would I pass up an opportunity to be on <a href="http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/2013/03/corner-pantry-makeover-guest-post.html">Chic on a Shoestring Decorating</a>. How exciting. I knew just the project to share. I hope you guys like it :)</div>
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I have loved Craigslist for many years now, but after SIX long months of searching , and searching for the perfect stovetop, and double ovens...... </center>
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I got my induction Wolf stovetop retail price $4,000 ----- for $900................oh yahhh!!!</center>
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I got my JenAir convection double oven stainless steel Retail $6,000 ----- for $1,200..... BRAND NEW, never been used.... OMG..</center>
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This week started off great, I woke up early, and felt great. I made it to the gym for a couple days, and then the stomach flu hits our home. My youngest got it first, and by Friday my son got sick, and my daughter too. She was the worst of them all, throwing up all weekend long. </div>
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I am linking this post over to one of my fav food blogs ever. Jen is a rockstar, for bringing all kinds of amazing ladies together, sharing healthy food every week. I am so happy to finally have something to share. Every Wednesday these ladies get together and share an entire day's worth of meals. SO MUCH FUN!! I def ate much more BROWN than GREEN this week, but what the heck. If you look closely you will see some green stuff, lol. Enjoy!!<br />
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<li>I really love this combination. So satisfying!</li>
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Day 15 over. I felt pretty good today, despite splurging at Ihop.<br />
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<li>GF Pancakes, butter, maple syrup, 2 scrambled eggs</li>
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<li>I was really hungry after breakfast. I could def tell the difference, between eating mainly carbs, and when I eat mainly protein. I feel much fuller longer, when I eat more protein.</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Lunch 12:52pm</span></li>
<li>Asian tuna salad. Always enjoy this meal, especially after yoga!</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Second lunch 3:53pm</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Dinner 8:15pm</span></li>
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Day 16 over. I really enjoyed having some pancakes this morning, and my dinner was amazing. I felt hungry after breakfast, but after getting some protein in me, I felt better.<br />
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Last night my youngest started throwing up with the stomach flu, so I've been up with him all night.<br />
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<li><b>Day 17/40</b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 7:11am</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Breakfast 7:42</span></li>
<li>Scrambled eggs, zucchini, salmon, garlic. </li>
<li>Tried to get a good breakfast in despite my sick child. </li>
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<li>Went to get some gatorade, and snacks for my kiddo. I decided to try these GF cookies, I've been eyeballing them, and my son wanted cookies. They were YUMMY!!!!!! Too yummy. </li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Second breakfast 10:34am</span></li>
<li>Gluten Free toast, and a slice of ezekial bread too. Also had some more eggs from breakfast.</li>
<li>I ENJOYED my toast, especially the multigrain Gluten Free toast, with butter. </li>
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Day 17 over. I was craving carbs like CRAZY again today. I guess having them around didn't help right? Those cookies were so tasty, and hit the spot perfectly. I am starting my period soon, so I just want to eat, eat, eat. I always get super hungry, and crave food before I start my period, and the first couple days. Never noticed it quite like this before. I'm so much more aware of my body now. I notice things that I didn't before. It's really interesting.<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 7:46am</span></li>
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<li>I had a big salad, meatballs, lots of veggies, fried zucchini sticks, and some stinkin pasta. Darn it.... I couldn't resist, I gobbled it down so fast, and felt very happy with myself too. I only had one spoon, but it was GOOD! </li>
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<li>Chik fil a - chicken strips salad, with 1/2 pack of ranch. It tasted good. Very filling. I always have lemonade there, LOVE it, but didn't have any, because of all the sugar. I also should have made a better choice with the dressing, but I just had to have some ranch. </li>
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Day 18 over. Today was a busy day. Kids went to the dentist, and we had swim class later. After having my little one be throwing up all over the place just the day before. Thankful it only lasted one day for him. Who knows, maybe that's why my tummy hurt after dinner? All I know is that I felt COMPLETELY bloated after that darn salad. Not looking forward to eating there again, for a long long time.<br />
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<li>Ate out again, this time me and the princess. Found a little mexican shop, and PIGGED out on some amazing tacos, with chicken, carne asada, and carnitas. OMG.... lots of guacamole, chips and salsa, and even a BEER. </li>
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<li>I would be lying if I said I didn't gobble those cookies down. I grabbed two just like that, and they were gone before I could stop myself. Darn period!!!</li>
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Looking back at last week, I was having lots of cravings, especially for carbs. This week just brought on even more cravings for carbs, and cookies, and even a beer, lol. </div>
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I've been reading a lot about wheat addiction, GLUTEN addiction to be specific. I'm telling you, it is true. My body just WANTED carbs, and even though I gave in, more times than I would have liked, I tried not to give into gluten filled carbs. </div>
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Despite the rough week, I felt ok. The only time I really felt BLOATED was after my chick fil a salad. Totally weird. I thought I was making a healthier choice, and that is what made me the sickest. </div>
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I finally got my sweet tooth satisfied with some amazingly yummy GLUTEN FREE snickerdoodle cookies, lol. They were scrumptious, every last bite. </div>
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I'm half way there, and I'm learning every single day more and more about my eating habits. It is super hard to stay on track when temptation is all around me. Everywhere I look I see food that I used to eat, and I never said no to food. I've slowly but surely been making choices every meal, choices that are just a little better. I'm trying, and despite the cravings, I've done pretty good. </div>
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-64532822548244578732013-03-02T22:17:00.001-05:002013-03-02T22:17:53.937-05:00Before Pictures - The Naked Truth - 2 weeks into my challengeBefore you continue I have to warn you, if you will be offended by seeing me in my sports bra, and undies, showing my belly fat then please do not continue reading.<br />
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This has to be the hardest thing I've done, pretty close to EVER. It's brutally honest, I'm being incredibly vulnerable, and I swear that if anyone even thinks about saying anything negative, SHAME ON YOU! I will not tolerate that kind of thing here, so DO NOT post anything, or say anything that is likely to hurt my feelings. I'm not sharing myself to be ridiculed, I'm sharing myself so that I can inspire someone else who might be struggling like me, and hopefully finally reach my goal as a result. I am scared to death of being laughed at, and to be SEEN like this. It's almost more than I can stand, but somehow I feel like it has to be done. I hope I'm not wrong!<br />
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As I look back at my life, I can never recall a time that I ever had the slim six pack. However up until having my first baby, I was always on the slim side. I don't THINK I'm heavy boned, but genetically all the ladies in my family carry all their weight in the middle. Tummy!! Not even hips so much, but literally all in the tummy, and back, as is clear from my pictures.<br />
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I wish I could tell you exactly how my body became like this. I mean I've always thought that I eat pretty good, and in terms of healthy organic food we do. We have been for almost 10 years now. I cook a lot, we don't eat much processed food at home, and I kind of tricked myself to believe that we don't really eat out a lot. BUT we do. We used to anyway! I'm trying to change that.<br />
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Food, I love food. No doubt about it. I know portion control was never a strong point for me, I would eat what I wanted, and as much as I wanted, and that was that! I've never been on a diet before, yup, NEVER. Most days I would eat 2-3 times a day, and pig out at each meal. Why because I was always hungry, WHY, because I wasn't feeding my body often enough.<br />
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I also tricked myself into believing we ate enough fruit and veggies, and the reality is not true. Again, something I'm trying to change. Mostly the veggies.<br />
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Also we can't forget about exercise, or my lack of to be exact. Once upon a time back in the day, way back in the day I used to really love working out. Then I had kids. Enough said!<br />
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However about 5 years ago I took my first YOGA class, and have been hooked ever since. I simply love everything about it, but even then it's been an on and off practice for me. Hardly practicing everyday which I could easily do even at home if I were serious about it. We have TWO gym memberships, yes TWO - and I have not put either to use for almost a year. Clearly shame on me.<br />
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Never enjoyed running, but will try. Never could do many sit ups, or push ups, and am slowly working on getting stronger everyday! I'm seriously sore from trying!<br />
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A little over a year ago I started Tae Kwon Do with my youngest, in hopes of getting fit, and eventually becoming a black belt like my other older two kids. I JUST made it to my 3rd belt, YELLOW a week ago. You know why, because we didn't go much this past year.<br />
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Yes, my friends. This past year I have EASILY put on, again I say EASILY....... 15 pounds. Not that I regularly weight myself, so Im not sure, but I HAVE NEVER EVER EVER EVER been more than 180 pounds, and that was when I was going to the hospital 9 months pregnant, getting ready to give birth to a big ol baby!!<br />
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The last time I actually remember weighing myself I was around 170 pounds.<br />
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Ok, so bottom line is this is what I look like now, and you know what??? It's not much different than what my tummy looked like last year or the year before, or at any other time the past 13 years. Ever since having my firstborn.<br />
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I know for a fact simply by trying on clothes, that I've gained a crap load more than I was even after having my second kiddo, my beautiful daughter. I can't even get some jeans up my thighs that I wore 2 months after having her a little over 8 years ago.<br />
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I have yet to actually take some proper measurements with a tape measure, maybe I'll get to that this week. I also want to take some pics with the clothes I'd like to eventually fit into again. You know as a huge visual so you can see far I have yet to go.<br />
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Again my apologies if you find this post full of my before pics gross. I even made them black and white, because somehow they don't look AS BAD that way.<br />
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My number one advice for anyone of you who are trying to get healthier, is to TAKE SOME BEFORE PICS. I know that posting them for everyone to see might not be your thing, and I never thought I'd have the courage to do so myself. AT least without having a good AFTER pic to show along side it. BUT the time has come for me to get REAL here. There is simply no hiding how I look, even if I can somehow make it look less noticeable with my clothes on. You can't EXACTLY see all my rolls, all the fat, all that unhealthiness, but you know it's there. My family sees it, my kids see it, and my gosh, I see it every day!!<br />
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Enough is enough!<br />
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I need to take responsibility for my own body, for my own health, and if this doesn't get my butt moving, then I don't know what will.<br />
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I can't even imagine the feeling of defeat knowing I posted these pictures, and won't work hard enough to show you what one can do if they truly put their mind to it. I don't want to be a failure, not at this. Not anymore.<br />
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PLEASE help me, with any encouraging words you can give. PLEASE refrain from sharing any magic diet, or pills, or things like that with me. I'm sorry but I want to do it eating REAL food, and working out. That's it!<br />
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Here are the pics, outlined by date, and any other details I jotted down at the time. Nothing magical happening so far, but that's OK. I still have 4 weeks to go, on THIS challenge, and lots to work on still. I've started, and this is my beginning!!<br />
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<li>My 3rd day of the challenge, first time at the gym in almost a year, getting ready for my YIN YOGA class, which was fabulous by the way. </li>
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<li>Then I went to get some other measurements on my body fat and bmi. Again, all signs lead to OBESE.... yup. I'm literally in the obese category now. Pretty much depressing, if I were to let it get me down. Instead I'm choosing to DEAL with it, and work hard to get healthy. Much better if I do say so myself :)</li>
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<li>Here I am in the changing stall, getting ready to bare it all. </li>
<li>I've just finished my yoga class. </li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">11:35 am</span></b></li>
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<li> Good GOD, please help me. This is my body now, and I know I need to love it, but I don't. I simply don't. I do know that I MUST cherish it though, it is the only one I will ever have, and if I don't start treating it better, it can't take care of me. </li>
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<li> I need to appreciate that I am "healthy" and strong. I am CAPABLE of doing so much more, and I must do it. Stop taking this great gift for granted. I know there are so many who would give anything to HAVE a body full of potential. </li>
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<li> A body, that although has been neglected, is just WAITING for another opportunity to shine. </li>
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<li>This is my BACK.... I really hate that I have rolls even on my back. Just another thing I really need to work on. I'm hopeful that one day it will be gone!</li>
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<li>My weight after yoga class, wearing a bathing suit, holding my cell. </li>
<li>After going to the spa, steam room, and sauna. </li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">12:15 pm</span></b></li>
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<li>Just to prove a point. I want you to see why I don't recommend using the scale as your only measurement of progress. Within a couple hours, I literally LOST 2 pounds. Amazing right?</li>
<li>This weight was taken only in my undies a couple minutes after the one above. You see, just that bathing suit was weighing me down a whole pound :)</li>
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<li><b>Friday - Day 5/40</b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">10:34 am</span></b></li>
<li>Bathing suit and cell phone</li>
<li>After Slow Burn Yoga</li>
<li>Before Sauna</li>
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<li>With clothes on :) Pretty deceptive. Gotta love those tight workout clothes, but you know what? I don't want to LOOK less fat because of what I'm wearing, or putting on a some spanx. I want to look less fat because I truly am less fat, you know what I'm saying!!!</li>
<li>This was taken right after my SLOW BURN yoga class, and yeah it was hard. </li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">11:20 am</span></b></li>
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<li>Barely any visible difference in two days. </li>
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<li> Or is there? I think that MAYBE there is a little less bloating? What do you think?</li>
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<li> Getting ready to go detox in the sauna, and hot tub, and steam room - my favorite.</li>
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<li>After the detox steam rooms, and after peeing, and after drinking LOTS of water, this was my weight. Obviously it's water weight, I'm sweating like crazy in there, but it's really good. All those toxins are just coming out through the sweat. Just make sure to stay hydrated. I drink LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of water. :)</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;"><b>Monday - Day 8/40</b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">11:32 am</span></b></li>
<li style="text-align: left;">With clothes on after yoga</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">HELLO,,,, can you guys see this. WOW,,, what happened. Seriously 4 pounds in 2 days?</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Weekends have been challenging for me. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">With everyone home, I've been having a hard time staying on SCHEDULE. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">No gym, no yoga, no schedule. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Eating with the family, especially the hubby, does not help. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Plus I didn't drink any green tea over the weekend. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Plus I didn't eat early, within 30 minutes, and often enough. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">So many things went wrong this weekend, and LOOK what happened. </li>
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<li> After sauna, undies and cell phone only.</li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">11:52 am</span></b></li>
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<li><b>Wednesday - Day 10/40</b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">9:55 am</span></b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span">I got to the gym a couple minutes late today, and my yoga class was FULL. I couldn't go in. </span></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span">I came unprepared to do anything else, I was only wearing my flip flops. Bo hoo.</span></li>
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<li> So since I missed my workout, and was already at the gym, I decided to have a day of pampering. Most definitely not planned, but very much needed. It was GREAT!</li>
<li>This was me before my facial :)</li>
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<li>After my facial :)</li>
<li>I had a nice full body massage after this. </li>
<li>Then I went and got a mani/pedi. </li>
<li>A lovely day indeed!</li>
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<li><b>Thursday - Day 11/40</b></li>
<li><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">1:55 pm</span></b></li>
<li>After HOT YOGA and sauna, undies and cell only.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Friday - yesterday - Day 12/40</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I didn't weigh myself. I was in a rush after my yoga class to get to my hair appointment. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Got my bangs cut again, what do you think?</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Then I came home to some BEAUTIFUL flowers by the front door. </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">It was a LOVELY surprise from my hubby!</li>
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<li>Here are some final thoughts:</li>
<li>Remember friends life is full of ups and downs, just like my weight has been.</li>
<li>I know this past week hasn't gone as well as I had planned. </li>
<li>I know I need to do better, because I know I can.</li>
<li>I still feel better, I still am proud of myself for trying. </li>
<li>I still have a LONG way to go. </li>
<li>I don't know if my tummy will ever be flat, even if I really HOPE it can be. </li>
<li>I Desperately want my back fat to disappear, but know it can't happen overnight. I accept that!</li>
<li>As long as I keep at it, results will come. They have to!</li>
<li>Life is beautiful, and I have so much to be thankful for. </li>
<li>If you made it to the end, WOW... I hope you've gotten a small peak into my life. </li>
<li>My struggles, my insecurities, and if they are your's too, then know you are not alone.</li>
<li>I HOPE more than anything to reach my goal. </li>
<li>If I can inspire any of you to work towards your goals, then all this was worth it.</li>
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<li>Remember if you don't have anything NICE to say, PLEASE don't say anything at all. </li>
<li>If you want to leave me some words of ENCOURAGEMENT, thank you!!</li>
<li>I truly hope you all have a wonderful day!</li>
<li>Enjoy every last drop of it, for every moment is precious. </li>
<li>If you have been waiting to get healthy, I HOPE I've inspired you to do it NOW!</li>
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-41528955979871518382013-03-02T19:10:00.000-05:002013-03-13T17:10:25.169-04:00Week TWO 40 Day Challenge - What I AteIf you are new to my blog, and want to get caught up on all my <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">40 day Challenge</a> posts click <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">here</a> to read my story, and if you haven't seen my <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/2013/03/before-pictures-naked-truth-2-weeks.html">before pictures</a> yet, maybe you can go give me some words of encouragement on <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/2013/03/before-pictures-naked-truth-2-weeks.html">this</a> post. I appreciate all the help and support I can get, thanks soooo much!!<br />
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I am linking this post over to one of my fav food blogs ever. Jen is a rockstar, for bringing all kinds of amazing ladies together, sharing healthy food every week. I am so happy to finally have something to share. Every Wednesday these ladies get together and share an entire day's worth of meals. SO MUCH FUN!! <br />
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Holy Moly Guacamole, it's been 2 weeks already, only 4 more to go. Actually 27 more to go to be exact!! Its been crazy hectic, and I'm so glad I started, and so thankful for all the support so far. I've been hearing stories from many of you on your struggles, and it's nice to look at each other for inspiration and help. I've also learned lots of useful tips thanks to all of you, so thank you for sharing!!<br />
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I'm going to show you WHAT I ATE for my second week, and I have to warn you ahead of time, this week has been quite a struggle for me. You'll see why, and I wish I could say I did better, but the week just didn't go as planned.<br />
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You know what though????<br />
It's OK!!<br />
I tried, I accepted if something didn't work out as planned, and just kept on trucking. It wasn't the end of the world, I didn't give up, I didn't punish myself. I just KNOW I could have done better, and should have, but it just didn't happen this time.<br />
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Clearly I might need to adjust some things to make it more realistic for ME..... like I said from the start, I'm not doing this challenge to LOSE WEIGHT, or get down to a certain size. My goals are so much more than that. It's also CRUCIAL to remember that despite what you do to reach your goal, if it's not sustainable, then it probably won't last. So I've been trying really hard to eat realistically, and slowly try and train myself better eating habits. Ones which equal being healthy, not losing weight.<br />
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I truly believe my body WILL take care of itself once I start feeding it better, and of course challenging it physically. I've done really good about my YOGA practice, and so good in fact that my body is constantly sore, constantly growing, and getting stronger, and my flexibility is dramatically improving. It's awesome!!<br />
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So my friends, let's get started shall we?<br />
Here's what I ate last week (my second week)- Mon thru Fri.<br />
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<li><b>Day 8/40</b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 7:11 am - lemon water</span></li>
<li>The week started off with a late start and pretty much stayed that way all week. It was SO cold, and raining, and getting up early just wasn't working from the start this week.</li>
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<li>Leftover daal (spiced lentils) with spinach</li>
<li>3 Scrambled eggs</li>
<li>NOT a good combination, ate it but not doing this again.</li>
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<li>Romaine salad</li>
<li>Spinach</li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>Oven Roasted Turkey Breast (I sliced it thick)</li>
<li>Feta, salt, pepper, oil, vinegar</li>
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<li>Chips and salsa - no idea exactly how many, I tried not to eat a lot, but it was yummy.</li>
<li>Grilled Chicken - with mango salsa</li>
<li>Steamed broccoli and I stole my kiddos onion strings</li>
<li>Black beans on the side instead of rice</li>
<li>I was eyeballing my kids food so bad. My oldest was having the burger sliders, YUMM, and my daughter had the chicken alfredo pasta. OMG,,, looked so good. I was good though, and stuck to my food, which was so filling. I was stuffed after dinner. YAY!!</li>
<li>Forgot my phone again and had to ask the waitress to take a picture. </li>
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Day eight over. After a rocky start, I woke up late, and a not so enjoyable breakfast, I still managed to get my butt in the gym for YOGA. That was great! I enjoyed a little chocolate, and ate pretty good while being surrounded by tempting food at Chillis. Overall I think I did OK! </div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 5:11 am - Lemon Water - Trying to figure out how I got up on time this day. I didn't mention anything in particular so I am guessing I just actually got up when my alarm went off, lol. </span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Breakfast 7:47 am - Considering I woke up so early, I sure waited long enough to eat. BAD!</span></li>
<li>3 Scrambled eggs</li>
<li>Pepperoni cubed</li>
<li>Spinach, garlic, onions, feta</li>
<li>Was edible for sure, but not the best. Don't think I'm going to add pepperoni again. </li>
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<li>I was SO tired this day, raining and cold. After kids went to school, I just CRASHED on the couch. I woke up just in time to go to the kids school for help day, and grabbed this on the way out. </li>
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<li>This salad is so crunchy, and delicious. I really love the sesame flavor. </li>
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<li>Beef with tomato sauce, and spinach</li>
<li>Gluten Free Pasta</li>
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<li>This is the pasta I used. It did taste great. If I didn't know it, I would think it was the real thing. My kids had no idea at all that it was anything but real pasta. </li>
<li>I've been trying hard to stay away from GLUTEN since the challenge. Last week I hardly had any "carbs" at all, but this week my cravings have just been going crazy. </li>
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Day nine over. Today was challenging to say the least. I have no idea why I waited so long to eat breakfast. I didn't go tot he gym today, and was snacking like crazy this afternoon. Also I was just craving carbs all day, so gave in with dinner.<br />
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 6:21 am - lemon water</span></li>
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<li>3 Boiled eggs</li>
<li>Beans with feta cheese</li>
<li>Polenta (only I didn't salt it enough) </li>
<li>I seriously COULD NOT swallow this meal. </li>
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<li>This was the most I could eat. I just wouldn't go down. I love polenta, we call it MAMALIGA, and it's so yummy. We eat it with lots of butter, cheese, sour cream, feta cheese, or even milk. Of course you could eat with so many other things as well, just not what I tried this morning, lol. </li>
<li>This was left over, and that was it for me. I guess sometimes things DO NOT go as planned. </li>
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<li>My plack of planning has me grabbing a bite from the gym every day. Luckily these small little tuna/egg/chicken salads are full of protein, and really satisfy me. Plus now that I'm trying them I can hopefully start making them myself, see the ingredient list is right on the label :)</li>
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<li>I missed my yoga class this morning. Was already at the gym, only didn't come prepared for anything else. I was wearing flip flops. So I steamed myself in the sauna and decided to pamper myself today. I got a facial and a massage, and it was lovely :)</li>
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<li>After my massage and facial, I really wanted a mani and pedi too, so I went to get them done. Just in time before the kiddos come home from school. </li>
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<li>Salmon - small piece</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Dinner 8:51 pm - Late dinner after spending the evening at the high school. Learning about AP classes for my upcoming freshman. YIKES,,, my oldest will be in high school next year!</span></li>
<li>After tasting that beef enchilada at Publix today I really wanted to have that for dinner. </li>
<li>Chicken enchilada</li>
<li>Cannellini beans, corn</li>
<li>GLUTEN FREE tortillas</li>
<li>Salsa Verde (green sauce)</li>
<li>Cheese</li>
<li>I only used 2 tortillas and layered the filling between. </li>
<li>All of us devoured this dinner, the kids loved it, and I actually had seconds :) Ohhh BOY!!</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 7:11 am - Lemon Water - Woke up super late again, but after all that relaxation yesterday I slept like a baby, didn't want to wake up. </span></li>
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<li>Smoothie </li>
<li>Yogurt, almond milk</li>
<li>Strawberry, banana</li>
<li>Spinach, agave </li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Lunch 11:13 am - Totally awesome quick meal, really enjoyed it :)</span></li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>Cooked Salmon</li>
<li>Olives</li>
<li>Small tsp mayo</li>
<li>On my way to the gym for YOGA..... go go go !!!</li>
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<li>Pesto Chicken</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Dinner 5:12 pm - quick and simple.</span></li>
<li>Salsa Verde Chicken Chilli</li>
<li>Same chicken filling from enchiladas yesterday. Just added extra beans.</li>
<li>Spinach salad</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 8:32 pm - Pretty lame snack, but again, just giving in to every craving, erghhh. </span></li>
<li>2 chicken strips</li>
<li>Pickles</li>
<li>2 orange slices</li>
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Day eleven over. Are you starting to see a pattern this week. Waking up late. Craving all kinds of stuff. Not eating regularly. What can I say, it's been tough this week. </div>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 6:44 am - Lemon Water</span></li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Breakfast 7:25 am - Yummy!</span></li>
<li>3 egg scramble</li>
<li>Zucchini, onion, tomato, green chilli</li>
<li>Indian spices made this YUMMY.... really enjoyed it :)</li>
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<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Lunch - 12:01 pm - Enjoying my meal after yoga and a haircut!</span></li>
<li>Asian Tuna Sandwich </li>
<li>Gluten Free UDI bread</li>
<li>Spinach Salad</li>
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<li>Sambar (Indian veggie soup, with lentils)</li>
<li>1/4 cup kerala red rice</li>
<li>Buttermilk</li>
<li>Sour Cream and Onion chips</li>
<li>BOCA Meatless - Spicy Chicken patty</li>
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<li>I told you I enjoyed it so much!! I had seconds. Must admit this was the beginning of the end for me yesterday. I was so full afterwards, I actually had a tummy ache. Really haven't had seconds at all for almost 2 weeks. This was a little too much, I gave in and pigged out, but really should have stopped after my first serving. </li>
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<li>Spent the evening at my kiddos school for a carnival, filled with food, and sweets everywhere. The kids had fun, I was doing good until my kids asked for a cookie from one of the vendors, and then I just HAD to have one too. Not only was it SUPER sweet, it was from the grocery store, yuck, and full of sugar, preservatives, and gluten. So pissed..... :(</li>
<li>Seriously have no idea why I ate it. </li>
<li>Wish I would have saved my SWEET treat for something worth while, but NO!!!</li>
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<li>Five Guys Little Bacon Cheeseburger</li>
<li>Fries</li>
<li>NO SODA, only water</li>
<li>My kiddos wanted some of my burger, so surely that saved me at least 100 calories, :)</li>
<li>I used to enjoy this all the time. I LOVE a good hamburger, and we would eat here often enough. Nothing beats my homemade burgers, but on a busy night, when I'm running around with the kids, this used to be an easy choice.</li>
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That my friends is how last week went for me.<br />
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I told you it was pretty rough. I was all over the place with my cravings, giving into temptations, and waking up late.<br />
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I did not drink my GREEN TEA most of the week. Not for any particular reason, I just didn't make it in the morning, probably because I was waking up so late, and was rushing most days. I am pretty sure that made a difference. I felt so much better last week, peed a lot more, and had more energy.<br />
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I also was super tired this week, sneezed quite a lot, and my body just felt sore. Hopefully I'm not coming down with something, but it's been crazy cold, raining, and just crappy weather here. Not to mention I'm walking around in flip flops, and wet hair half the time. I'm usually pretty sweaty after leaving the gym, I don't exactly have time to get all prettied up before I leave.<br />
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Either way, this week was bad for me. I REALLY wish I could tell you it went great. There were plenty of times I did good, despite my temptations, but HELLO did you see what happened yesterday. Oh man, that was a total bummer!!!<br />
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Again I want to remind all of you, that it's OK if you aren't perfect. I tried, but not hard enough, and clearly my body wanted something last week, and I just wasn't giving that to it. I need to figure out what was going on exactly.<br />
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I really thing the GREEN TEA makes a huge difference. So that is something I need to MAKE sure I drink and have ready every day.<br />
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Also as much as I wish I could say I don't need or want any carbs, clearly my body says otherwise. I think I need to be more realistic in eating more carbs.<br />
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Still don't know if I will continue the GLUTEN FREE kick for the rest of the challenge, but I do think it's helped me. I still feel less bloated, and I know this is a direct result of taking out most of the gluten from my food. So I'm going to keep it going as long as I can.<br />
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I really want to try to bake something yummy and satisfying this week, I really want something good, and healthy too. Any suggestions??? Preferably GLUTEN FREE!<br />
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Alright, well that's a wrap up. Another week down, and 4 more to go.<br />
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Can't wait to see how I do next week!!<br />
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Thanks again for all your support, I LOVE all the help, and words of encouragement I've been getting. I sure hope I don't let you all down, but most importantly I hope I don't let myself down. I felt very disappointed in my choices yesterday. I know I can do better.<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-87131551974137578892013-02-23T15:27:00.001-05:002013-03-13T17:09:34.585-04:00Week ONE 40 day challenge - What I Ate <div>Are you ready for the longest post ever?<br />
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If you are new to my blog, and want to get caught up on all my <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">40 day Challenge</a> posts click <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html">here</a> to read my story, and if you haven't seen my <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/2013/03/before-pictures-naked-truth-2-weeks.html">before pictures</a> yet, maybe you can go give me some words of encouragement on <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/2013/03/before-pictures-naked-truth-2-weeks.html">this</a> post. I appreciate all the help and support I can get, thanks soooo much!!<br />
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I am linking this post over to one of my fav food blogs ever. Jen is a rockstar, for bringing all kinds of amazing ladies together, sharing healthy food every week. I am so happy to finally have something to share. Every Wednesday these ladies get together and share an entire day's worth of meals. SO MUCH FUN!! <br />
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</div><div>I was thinking I would post daily what I ate, and how the day went. However by the end of the day I am so worn out, and tired, I can't wait to go to bed. </div><div><br />
</div><div>Plus I've really tried to wake up EARLY everyday, so I need to go to bed early. </div><div><br />
</div><div>I think doing a weekly update would be easier for me, and even for you. Rather than looking through 40 posts, you can look through 4 and see every meal I've eaten throughout this challenge.</div><div><br />
</div><div>I hope you enjoy, and get an idea of how my week has gone so far :)</div><ul><li><b>Day 1/40</b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 5:15 - lemon water</span></li>
<li>Yesterday I forgot to get a couple things from the store, so I had to wake up early to go get it. BTW need to remember nothing is open that early, so after going to both stores next to my house, I ended up going to Wal-mart, and picked up a few things.</li>
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<ul><li> Needed to eat something so grabbed some almonds.</li>
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<ul><li> Took a quick morning picture. Lovely right? Puffy eyes, and messy hair! I really want to make it a point to TRY to look more presentable every day. If you look at my GOALS,,, you will see that doing my hair, and wearing lip gloss is on there. Reality is this is what I look like every morning, and I will continue to take a pic every morning to see if I can start working on that goal. In the mean time, I'm being honest here, and trying to show you the real me. This challenge is all about being honest and truthful to myself. I need to be accountable, and if this is how I look then I need to accept it or change it, right? I want to look better, and I know I can!</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Breakfast 7:28 am - 2 hours after waking up. My plan was to eat within 30 minutes. </span></li>
<li>1 chicken sausage</li>
<li>3 scrambled eggs</li>
<li>onions/ spinach/ mushrooms</li>
<li>black beans</li>
<li>1/2 avocado</li>
<li>hot sauce</li>
<li>green tea</li>
<li>This breakfast was so heavy, I barely ate it all. My goal is to eat 30 grams of protein within 30 minutes of waking up. It was tough to finish, but I ate it. </li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 12:08 pm - not hungry, but time to eat again. </span></li>
<li>Yogurt</li>
<li>Almond milk</li>
<li>Strawberries</li>
<li>Spinach</li>
<li>Banana</li>
<li>Raw agave </li>
<li>Very tasty shake, and full of protein. Much easier to "eat" than breakfast :)</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Lunch 3:08 - Trying to eat every 3-4 hours. This was a delicious salad!!</span></li>
<li>Leftover chicken 65</li>
<li>Romaine lettuce</li>
<li>Avocado</li>
<li>Tomato</li>
<li>Cucumber</li>
<li>Oil and vinegar, salt and pepper</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Dinner 8:37pm - Late but tasty. Just have to figure the timing out, hope it gets easier.</span></li>
<li>Turkey Chilli</li>
<li>Beans</li>
<li>Ground Turkey</li>
<li>Onions</li>
<li>Chilli seasoning</li>
<li>Onions and a sprinkle of cheese</li>
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<ul><li><b>Day 2/40</b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 5:11 - Lemon Water</span></li>
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<ul><li> Good Morning!</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Breakfast 6:25am - Still an hour late.</span></li>
<li>3 boiled eggs</li>
<li>mushrooms, spinach, garlic, onions</li>
<li>black beans</li>
<li>avocado</li>
<li>tomato</li>
<li>cucumber</li>
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<ul><li> Keep those almonds handy. These saved me for real. I can't believe just a few almonds can hold you over so well. </li>
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<ul><li> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 9:11</span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 10:29 - Raining and cold, didn't feel like a shake, wanted something hot.</span></li>
<li>leftover chilli</li>
<li>cucumber, tomato</li>
<li>green tea</li>
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<li>Yogurt</li>
<li>Almond milk</li>
<li>Strawberries</li>
<li>Spinach</li>
<li>Banana</li>
<li>Raw agave </li>
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<li>2 slices of canadian bacon</li>
<li>Just "HAD" to have some banana chips, so it took a lot to limit myself. I ate them slowly, and had some protein with it. I ate a couple almonds as well, just to keep munching on something until my craving went away. Must admit I think I ate a couple more in addition to this, but did pretty well considering how tasty and addictive they are.</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Dinner 4:38 - Trying not to eat a late dinner anymore. This was early, but better than late.</span></li>
<li>chicken breast </li>
<li>bell peppers, onions</li>
<li>pinto beans</li>
<li>Totally yummy, I loved it!</li>
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<ul><li> Snack 7:45 - light snack before bed.</li>
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<ul><li><b>Day 3/40</b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 5:56am - lemon water</span></li>
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<ul><li> Good morning!</li>
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<li>3 scrambled eggs</li>
<li>black beans</li>
<li>4 pieces canadian bacon</li>
<li>bell peppers, onion </li>
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<ul><li>Made it to the gym, YAY!! </li>
<li>Got my official starting weight, wish I had taken it on Monday, oh well. </li>
<li>If you'd like to read more about my starting weight, and the rest of my numbers check out this post : <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/2013/02/my-starting-weight-scary-numbers.html">MY Starting Weight - SCARY NUMBERS</a></li>
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<ul><li> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 11:08 - almonds and dark chocolate after yoga class.</span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 12:38 - another snack after relaxing in the sauna, and hot tub. Ready for lunch.</span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 1:33pm - 4 slices of turkey breast. </span></li>
<li>Went to my moms and this was the only thing I could quickly eat to get some protein in.</li>
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<li>Turkey soup</li>
<li>Carrots</li>
<li>Cabbage</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Dinner 7:30 - I was looking forward to this dinner. YUMMY!</span></li>
<li>Rajma (indian spiced beans)</li>
<li>Spinach</li>
<li>Salmon</li>
<li>Tomato/onion salad</li>
<li>Buttermilk for the beans</li>
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<ul><li><b>Day 4/40</b></li>
<li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Up at 4:52am - lemon water</span></li>
<li>Had to wake up early today to help my youngest with a project for school. I thought it was due on Friday, and was wrong. </li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Breakfast 6:10 - leftovers</span></li>
<li>Chicken and bell peppers</li>
<li>beans</li>
<li>2 eggs</li>
<li>avocado</li>
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<ul><li> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Starbucks 8:30 - Green tea. Getting ready to go to the kids school to help.</span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Lunch 2:04pm - totally starving after hot yoga, and sauna.</span></li>
<li>MY FAVORITE asian tuna salad.</li>
<li>Picking up kiddos for swim class, and heading right back to the gym. </li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 3:35 - Had to eat again before heading home. Long night tonight.</span></li>
<li>Egg Salad</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Dinner 10:00pm - Tired, hungry, and exhausted after 4 hours of TKD testing.</span></li>
<li>Good news, we all passed and got a new belt. </li>
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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPGBeC3Rka-v2EhkHKvJbChVMH7iOPjQZQf7Dmp9obuPA7FO6-grY0dZL96SE3JDwaOWQUEcoJWd8jxOMdO0WsXh1VtOMHHc3Z6YxmuK7pGxIasTpt5HWKtFlx6eJtKFR6P16bsNHXiy6/s1600/IMG_4786.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbPGBeC3Rka-v2EhkHKvJbChVMH7iOPjQZQf7Dmp9obuPA7FO6-grY0dZL96SE3JDwaOWQUEcoJWd8jxOMdO0WsXh1VtOMHHc3Z6YxmuK7pGxIasTpt5HWKtFlx6eJtKFR6P16bsNHXiy6/s640/IMG_4786.jpg" width="478" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;">Day four over. What a day, I was so tired, couldn't wait to go to sleep. Luckily everything was closed by the time our testing for TKD was done otherwise I would have probably eaten something I should not have. It's getting easier to eat often, and my almonds are awesome. I have been drinking lots of water, green tea, and peeing a lot, lol. </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><b>Day 5/40</b></li>
<li>Up at 6:33am - lemon water</li>
<li>Naturally didn't want to wake up this morning. SO tired, and sore!!</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Breakfast 7:29am - No veggies, or beans, lots of protein. Kind of rushing this morning.</span></li>
<li>3 scrambled eggs</li>
<li>3 pieces canadian bacon</li>
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<ul><li> After yoga class. Feeling good, getting ready for sauna, and hot tub!</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;"> Snack 10:34am- after yoga, quick snack.</span></li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Lunch 12:31pm- First time eating bread this week. Gluten Free UDI bread, very tasty!!</span></li>
<li>Turkey Avocado sandwich</li>
<li>Spinach carrot salad</li>
<li>Oil Vinegar dressing</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 4:30pm</span></li>
<li>Organic edammame (shared the bowl with everyone)</li>
<li>1 slice oh canadian bacon, my kid took one</li>
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<ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: red;">Snack 5:00pm- My kid opened a yogurt, and didn't eat it. It looked so yummy so I ate it :)</span></li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">We went out to eat, my first time at a restaurant this week. THAI / CHINESE </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I usually love some fried rice, and have some low mein, and some soup, and those crispy noodle things they bring you before your meal comes out.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I did good!!</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">I ate 1/2 of a chicken lettuce wraps appetizer.</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Took 3 or 4 or 5 bites of mongolian beef, ate all the scallions, and one bite of orange chicken. The kids enjoyed themselves, and I felt full, but not too much. I drank my green tea, and was so happy with myself. </li>
</ul><div style="text-align: left;">So my friends, if you've made it this far, WOW!!! I know that was a lot to take in, but I am really trying to be accountable for everything I eat. I need to track it, so I know what I'm doing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope it's given you some idea of what to eat should you choose to join the challenge with me. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I know if you look at my PLAN this week, I didn't quite stick to it. I didn't actually get a chance "cook" this week. It was busy, and hectic, and I'm surprised I managed to eat ok despite that. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">With the exception of the GF UDI bread on Friday for lunch, I have not gone near any bread, rice, potatoes, pasta, milk. I have been eating yogurt, and buttermilk. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have not felt the need to eat any "carbs" and so I won't next week either. I will take it one week at a time and if needed even one day at a time. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I have not felt hungry to the point where I wanted to eat things I'm not supposed to. If I got hungry I grabbed some almonds and drank my water or green tea and I felt just fine. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">If any of you are thinking of giving this a try, I urge you to go for it. I was kind of scared on Monday, thinking it was going to be REALLY hard, but each day it did get easier. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">I know you all are super curious about the numbers. Did I lose anything?</div><div style="text-align: left;">I am going to write another post on all that later tomorrow after I go to the gym again.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">So far, in the past 3 days I have dropped something. So I hope to see that continue. :) Most importantly I feel GOOD, and I proved it to myself that I CAN DO IT.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">If you have any questions, PLEASE ask, I'm here to help you :)</div></center><center> </center>Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com37tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-21044176538821552462013-02-21T09:24:00.001-05:002013-02-23T15:33:23.591-05:00My Starting Weight - Scary NumbersAs I started this challenge, I knew I didn't want to focus on the NUMBERS so much, especially the number on the scale. I didn't want the whole challenge to boil down to how much weight I lose.<br />
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I want so much more from this challenge than just to LOSE WEIGHT. If that were the only thing I was after, I'm sure there would be a lot easier ways to get there, none of which I consider especially fun, healthy, and most importantly sustainable.<br />
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However, knowing my "starting point" is kind of crucial to track some progress right. I'm already bummed that I didn't get a chance to do it until yesterday, so who know's I may have already made some progress in 2 days, and I don't even know it, lol.<br />
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I made it to the gym yesterday, on day 3, and it felt great. I spent 4 hours there. Went in early to get my numbers. Then I went to a wonderfully relaxing YIN YOGA class, it was perfect. I've never taken Yin yoga before, and it was just what I needed after not practicing any yoga in months. Lots and lots of slow stretching, and meditative poses. I literally fell asleep during shavasana, totally awesome :)<br />
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Then I headed to the spa, and let the waterfall massage my back, and neck. Then went to the steam sauna and detoxed all my pores. I LOVE the steam sauna. After that I went to the dry sauna just to finish my stretching. I love stretching in the sauna, and in the spa for that matter. Your muscles are already so warm, it's perfect!<br />
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SOOOOO anyway, can you tell I'm holding off on sharing those numbers with you?<br />
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Yeah, they were bad. It was really an eye opener, and I don't know why. I mean seriously it couldn't have been such a shock, I see myself everyday naked, and lets just say it's not muscle I see.<br />
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Even still, I felt my jaw drop, and started to laugh. Kind of a sad laugh really, because I let myself go so long, and now look at where I am. I've never been this heavy, even going in to give birth to my kiddos, not with one of them have I ever weighed this much. Also the whole having 3 babies thing, and never getting my tummy back in shape between them has taken a toll on me the most.<br />
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It was scary, and at the same time, made me even more determined. I NEED to get healthy, not because of the weight I'm at, but because of the rest of those numbers. I need this FAT gone from my body, and especially my mid section. It's simply not healthy, and I want to be healthy people.<br />
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I want to have more energy, I want to be able to run, I want to climb stairs without getting out of breath, I want to fit in my clothes without hanging out all over the place because I can't fit in anything anymore. I want to do it for ME,,,, FOR ME,,,, FOR ME, and then of course I want to do it for everyone else. If I can motivate even ONE person to make a change in their lives, I would be so happy. <br />
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So without delaying the inevitable, here are those numbers :<br />
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Age <b>33</b><br />
Height <b>5'7</b><br />
PBF (percent body fat) <b>36.4</b><br />
BMI (body mass index) <b>29.2</b><br />
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The machine says I should lose <b>32.4 body fat</b><br />
Consume around <b>1531</b> calories to maintain my current weight I guess? Need to verify about those calories. Not that I want to count calories, but just curious.<br />
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So there you have it friends. NOT GOOD!!<br />
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I have LOTS and LOTS of work to do to get my body healthy. I know I won't get even close by my birthday, but I'm not looking for miracles here. I just need to know that I CAN do it. This 40 day challenge is a good thing for me. It's keeping me accountable, and seeing those numbers yesterday, is enough to keep me going until I reach that healthy point in my life.<br />
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More updates to come, PROMISE!!<br />
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Now tell me, are you obsessed with counting calories, or the number on the scale? Why or why not?<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-79974363818237933312013-02-18T13:51:00.002-05:002013-02-23T15:33:23.594-05:00Bella's 40 Day Challenge - Healthy - Getting StartedHello friends :)<br />
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I wanted to post all these over the weekend so you could all start the challenge with me today. However creating these pdf files took FOREVER, and I'm still not sure if they are ok. So for my own sanity, let's see how it goes for me this week, and if I need to tweak them, I will. Plus I will have some advice on how it goes this week which I can share with you all to make your start day much easier.<br />
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Mine has been pretty hectic. I'm still trying to get it together, and think I will probably have to simplify everything even more so it will work. I'll tell you all about my first day in another post tonight. I hope to be able to do a summary of the day each evening for you. Let's see how it goes.<br />
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So anyway, take a look at what I've been planning for this week, and let me know what you think!<br />
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If you have any questions please let me know.<br />
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ALSO for those of you who said you want to start the challenge with me, please take this week to prepare. Hopefully the documents I've shared give you a good idea of what I am doing. You can of course simply print it out, or you can customize it to fit your life, and schedule.<br />
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These are just my initial goals, and I'm always overly hopeful that I can do it all. It would be awesome if I can say I've made it through week one :) Like I said I'm taking it one week at a time, and I suggest you do the same. Try not to stress yourself out, I'll do it for you, lol.<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-20903854414550412842013-02-13T17:27:00.000-05:002013-02-23T15:33:23.587-05:00Bella's Birthday WishFor my Birthday this year I have a pretty simple wish.<br />
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I WISH that my friends and family join me on a 40 day challenge to better themselves.<br />
This would be a MIRACLE for me, and many of my loved ones. Pretty much everyone in my family could stand to get healthier. I just wish there was some way I could help them, but sadly I haven't even been able to help myself. So in hopes that I can do both this time around, I'm starting this challenge.<br />
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Here is a small list of things I want to work on.<br />
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Eating healthier<br />
Working out<br />
Practicing Yoga<br />
Stop yelling<br />
Relaxing in a weekly bath<br />
Meditating<br />
Mommy and Kiddos time<br />
Date nights<br />
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These are the things that immediately come to mind. I'll try to work on a couple other things that might bring sanity to my life, and we'll see how it goes.<br />
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Most importantly I just NEED to get my body in shape, if even just a start. I NEED to do this for myself more than anything else. I've been NEEDING to do it for many years now, and just haven't.<br />
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By this weekend I will post my plan for the following week so that if any of you would like to follow along you can. I would be so grateful for any and all support you give me. If you decide to join along, maybe you can share it with your friends. I can't think of a better way to celebrate my birthday this year, than knowing I've FINALLY reached a goal I've had for over a decade, and if I can motivate even one other person to do the same I would be so incredibly happy.<br />
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Remember this challenge does not have to be about eating, working out, or any of the things I mentioned above. You can customize it be anything that you need in your life right now.<br />
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40 days isn't that long, but LONG enough to create a habit. I hope! I've never done anything like this before, so wish me luck. I know that many people have seen the most success in their lives when they put themselves out there, when they make themselves vulnerable. When they are accountable to someone other than themselves. That better be true for me now.<br />
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I'm putting myself out there for all of you to see. I will post pictures of myself before, during and of course after. I will be as honest as possible. I will share what my plans are every week, and everyday I will update on how I kept up with them.<br />
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It will be hard, it will be super hard. I will make this effort for myself, and for all of you who may benefit from my journey. I know I've been inspired by many others, and can only hope to one day inspire someone myself.<br />
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So give it a thought, and see if there is something you would like to work on for the next 40 days. Will you join me in making it happen?<br />
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This challenge will start on MONDAY FEB 18th. so get ready!!! Tell me do you think it's possible for a miracle to happen in 40 days?<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-12475830354598740742013-01-19T14:46:00.001-05:002013-01-19T14:46:17.556-05:00NEW blog, NEW business, NEW everything --- coming soonOMG, I am soooooo excited!<br />
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After weeks of searching, I have finally decided on a <a href="http://www.mycutelobster.co.uk/">designer</a> for my blog, new website, and business. I am also giving my cake site - <a href="http://www. eurostylecakes.com">Euro Style Cakes</a> a makeover, combining the <a href="http://eurostylecakes.blogspot.com/">blog</a> with it.<br />
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I am also FINALLY redoing this blog, and moving everything over to wordpress. I am so nervous about it, because I don't like change very much. Really can't stand website related stuff, and the thought of having to learn everything over again is just daunting. I just think it's the best time to do it, plus TASHA @ <a href="http://www.mycutelobster.co.uk/">MY CUTE LOBSTER</a> assures me it's not so bad, and she will help me through it. Yes, I'm pretty thrilled I found this girl, I so love her already :)<br />
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I've taken a much needed break from blogging, and am ready to be back. Ready to get my new business up and running, and ready to move forward. From everything I've read, and researched, there is no better way than to move to wordpress, so thats what I'm doing.<br />
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So about my new business.<br />
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I've mentioned before that I am working on creating Custom Cake Kits. There is much to work out still, but I am so excited that it is one step closer to becoming a reality.<br />
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My website will be up and running soon, thanks to <a href="http://www.mycutelobster.co.uk/">MY CUTE LOBSTER</a>, I'm working on getting my Etsy Shop open, and now I need some help from you.<br />
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I've also been working on some kind of logo design, and can't get this image out of my head, what do you think about it? I've numbered the different drawings, can you tell me which you like better? Do you have another suggestion? When you see this does it portray what my business is about?<br />
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I'm also still deciding on the name, can you help me?<br />
Here are the names I'm struggling with.<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Custom Cake Kits</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Bella's Custom Cake Kits</span><br />
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Can you tell me which one you like better, AND WHY??? I want to know if you were to search for something like this, what would draw your attention better, what sounds better, are they all easy to remember? I want my name in there, because well I'm super PROUD, but should I include my name or not?<br />
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Can you tell, I need help?<br />
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I appreciate your help, and all your support. I'm so excited, and can't wait to share more with you as it happens. Wish me luck, and I hope to have more good news soon!<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-30179176052957582512013-01-11T09:45:00.001-05:002013-01-11T09:45:39.110-05:00I "almost" sat down to make a TO DO list.......Yeah, actually I did sit down about 30 minutes ago and started writing one up, and actually put this at the top of my list :<br />
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9:10 - 10:00 -- Make my list :)<br />
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Can you believe it?????<br />
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Here's what I had on there 10 minutes later :<br />
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<li>Laundry </li>
<li>Make beds</li>
<li>Wash dishes</li>
<li>Clean kitchen</li>
<li>Wash sheets</li>
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<li>Pick up Kumon</li>
<li>Pick up physical form</li>
<li>Help mom with a 3-d car cake</li>
<li>Pick up lacrosse stuff from store</li>
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Why in the world would I spend almost an hour writing down things that I TOTALLY know I have to do, like not even without a doubt..... know I have to do. Not like I can avoid seeing the dishes from breakfast this morning, or the pile of laundry upstairs. Not like I need a reminder to do those things. </div>
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My errands, yeah I can see how having that up where I can see it would be helpful, and maybe even setting a reminder on my phone so I know when I need to get started on them. </div>
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I bet by the time I finish writing this post, and just START DOING some of the things that need to be done I would have finished at least half of them and started on the rest, and it will be before 10:00.</div>
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My point is this. I want to make it a point to STOP procrastinating, to STOP wasting time "thinking" about all that needs to get done, and just FLIPPIN DO IT....</div>
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Deep breath, and get moving girl...... you can do it. Yup totally talking to myself!!</div>
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P.S. Another thing I REALLY NEED TO DO,,,, take down my Christmas decorations, YIKES!!</div>
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-67792175279151034992013-01-10T06:57:00.002-05:002013-01-10T06:57:42.286-05:00Tiny Blog Makeover - for now....You know when you really want to get a blog makeover, but just can't decide what you want?<br />
That's been me the past week.<br />
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Naturally since one of my goals is to blog more, I REALLY wanted to get some kind of new look.<br />
I was just about to lose my mind looking at all the choices out there.<br />
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I've found so many amazingly talented blog designers, by the time I narrowed it down, I still had a list of well over 30. Not exactly helpful.<br />
Not to mention, I still had to come up with some kind of idea to tell the designer, and honestly I just have no clue. Did I also mention the cost of a "custom" blog design is just a little more than I can spend right now.<br />
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Especially with me trying to save and get my "CUSTOM CAKE" business started on Etsy. I am just a little tooooooooo excited about that.<br />
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So last night, I spend long hours updating the look of the blog, "just enough" to satisfy me for now.<br />
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What do you think?<br />
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I still need to work on a few things, especially the pages (up there) in the right corner. I have some new things I want to focus on this year, and you need to know about it.<br />
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Can't wait to share :)<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-43484709117060465692013-01-07T13:52:00.000-05:002013-01-07T13:52:45.828-05:002013 Say no to "TO DO" listsHappy New Year everyone!!<br />
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Another year, and one more fresh start on getting lots of things done. Nothing seems to get you in the mood to tackle a TO DO LIST better than the start of a new year. I've decided to rename my list this year. Instead of my never ending TO DO list I want to call it my :<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>"I DID IT" LIST</b></span><br />
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Maybe this will inspire me to DO MORE, because who wants a list that says you've done NOTHING all year, totally not me, thats who.<br />
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Like all of you, I have my list full of things I can't wait to say "I DID".<br />
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I'm trying to be realistic in my expectations of getting things done this time around. I always seem to set myself up for failure by expecting too much of myself, or expecting it to get done too fast. This time around I want to be able to take a breath, and relax, even if something isn't done perfectly, or in record time. This time around I want to try and get some family help, instead of trying to put it all on myself. This time around I want to try harder than ever to reach some goals I've had for YEARS!!<br />
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This time around I want to focus on myself more, and my family more, and my TO DO LIST less, even though this post is about getting things on my TO DO list done. Seems weird, but I've spent years, and years of my life, setting goals, and making lists, and stressing myself out about things that need to get done. All of the stress and little to show for it. It's not like I have tons of things crossed of my lists, so I can actually say it was worth it, I did it. Quite the contrary, I've spend countless hours making lists, and re-making the same ones because I never seem to get it done. I've missed out on so much, and neglected myself in the process.<br />
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I've neglected my family too, maybe not physically, but emotionally. I've been cranky and tired, and frustrated and upset more times than I care to admit, and usually it had nothing to do with my family, but they were the ones to suffer my bad mood.<br />
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I'm going to try to make a very SERIOUS effort to not waste so much time on "<a href="http://pinterest.com/bellab4andafter/">PLANNING</a>" or "<a href="http://pinterest.com/bellab4andafter/">PINNING</a>" things I'd like to do ONE DAY, and just DO IT, you know what I mean. Seriously, I have thousands of things pinned, and ideas in my head, but nothing seems to be happening as a result. I don't want to waste that precious time anymore. I want to spend my time more wisely.<br />
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Don't get me wrong, I love <a href="http://pinterest.com/bellab4andafter/">PINTEREST</a> so much, and am pinning something almost daily, but I'm going to make it TOP priority to actually start creating and doing some of these wonderful things I've found on there.<br />
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Taking baby steps is fine by me, I refuse to let myself get worked up if something doesn't get done, I refuse to let those kinds of things get me down anymore. History has proven to me it just doesn't matter, the only one who loses is ME. Instead I will accept things as they come, as they happen, and if it goes according to plan, YAY, and if not, I'll try to understand, life isn't fair, and even though we think we are in charge and make the plans, we have no control in the end, and thats something I know we can all agree on.<br />
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Did I mention I need to be truly more grateful everyday as well, yeah that kind of goes along with the whole I'm not in control of things, and I have no choice but to accept that, and be thankful anyway that I'm still alive, my family and friends and I are healthy, we have a roof over our head, food to eat, and live in a country that I think is pretty great. We are truly blessed, and compared to what other people have to worry about everyday, I'd say that if the laundry room doesn't get a pretty makeover like right now, the world isn't going to end.<br />
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So there you have it, my thoughts for today. Life is GOOD!!!<br />
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They get to watch the cartoon, and snack on the goodies Snoopy is cooking up.<br />
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I created a simple printable to give to each of the children.<br />
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If you would like to download a copy for your family, or even for you kids at school feel free.<br />
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This is my first time sharing a PDF and using Scribd.<br />
Hopefully it downloads properly, and you can edit the wording in the speech cloud.<br />
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I'll post pictures of the big FEAST later.<br />
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Have a wonderful day friends.<br />
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P.S. If you know of a better or easier way to share files, please let me know.<br />
I am also looking for the EASIEST way to share printable RECIPES on my blog.<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-76301398527733076672012-11-07T15:19:00.001-05:002012-11-07T15:19:55.756-05:00Proud to be an AMERICANHello everyone!<br />
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I just wanted to share a quick update I posted on my personal facebook page this morning, and I wanted to get your thoughts on it too. Many of my friends had some very strong feelings about the election, and while I'm not very political at all, I had to share my thoughts about the election last night.<br />
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I've kept quite and smiled when people would give me their rant about their political point of view. I tried to listen, and get everyones side as much as possible. I always tried to put myself in their shoes and see where they were coming from. It was enough to make me go crazy!!! You know why, because you can never make EVERYONE happy.<br />
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I refuse to call myself red or blue, democrat or republican, liberal or whatever else there is out there. I just can't do it. I can't say that I'm 100% anything. The only thing I know for sure is despite it all, this country still stands for OPPORTUNITY for so many. We have freedoms that others can't even dream of, and my father came to this country for a better life as did so many others. They can't all be wrong, we have something special going on in this country. The sooner we realize how lucky we truly are, and start appreciating all we have, the faster we can say GOD BLESS THE USA!!!<br />
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Here's what I had to say on my update this morning:<br />
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<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;">I am proud to be an American! I feel sad that some people don't feel the same way "anymore".... Since when do we all get what we want all the time?? It's impossible to please everyone, and having said that I for one am very pleased with our reelected PRESIDENT OBAMA. I hope that we can accept it (quickly) and carry on with living in this great country full of opportunity! It still is the land of</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"></span></span></i><br />
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I sure hope you all have a wonderful day, and try not to forget how lucky you are to live in this amazing country of ours.<br />
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Remember these are all BEFORE pictures. I've done nothing to the home yet, except move in.<br />
It literally took me months before I was brave enough to put a nail in the wall.<br />
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Since these pictures were taken, I've done a couple things, and I will start showing you those updates soon. I hope you get an idea of what I am working with through these pictures.<br />
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Here goes....<br />
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The front of the house. I could not wait to do something about those overgrown bushes since the first day we moved in. They were driving me CRAZY!<br />
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Ok, lets go for a tour shall we?<br />
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When you walk in the front door, this room is immediately to the right. I love the window, and I love the arches. I don't love the couch in there, and I'm having the hardest time figuring out how to utilize the room better with the piano in there.<br />
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The piano room and dining room are together. I seriously love the open feeling of this room, but it's pretty empty at this point. Too bad since it is the first thing you see when you walk in the house. I guess I should get it together pretty fast!<br />
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Here's another view of the beautiful window in the piano room. The front door is right there on the right.<br />
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Here's a view from the piano room, looking into the dining room. The kitchen is through the door.<br />
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This is the view from the dining room. The foyer, hmmm. I never know what to do in these rooms. The bench is practical, but is the perfect place to dump crap, which I'm afraid will continue to happen as long as it's there, or I find a better alternative. I need to work on this very important area.<br />
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The kitchen. There is no lack of cabinet space in this kitchen. In fact the cabinets are so tall that I don't even utilize the top shelves. I really want to get sliding drawers on the bottom cabinets again, I miss those from my old house. What a space saver, and so much easier to store everything.<br />
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When we were house hunting, I really wanted a kitchen sink overlooking the backyard, or with a window over it. This was the next best thing, I get to look out that big beautiful window, and I'm not staring at a backsplash. This day I was trying to save my poor plants. They were so desperate for water, I'm surprised they survived at all.<br />
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Our new fridge. Can you believe that the first couple weeks we moved in, we were eating out of a cooler? Yup, it took almost 3 weeks for our fridge to arrive. I was so happy when it came.<br />
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Our little computer area in the kitchen. It's the perfect place for the family computer.<br />
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My new pantry. OH MY GOSH!! Dare I say that even though this one is bigger "technically" I like my old one better. Darn, I know it's crazy, but I need to work on this pantry so bad. It is driving me mad. I HATE those wire shelves. Ok, enough about that. :)<br />
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Here's another interesting fact about our home. For some reason the kitchen stove was missing the top. So there was no way you could cook anything. I think even those caps are not the correct size, they don't fit properly. The microwave was missing the glass plate. The oven was missing the racks. YAHHHH, I know. I've been without a oven since we moved in, no biggie I have a small toaster oven. The microwave, I don't really use anyway. BUT the stove, well, I knew, I had to figure something out. So as tacky as it is, I figured I could use my BBQ grills to place on top. That's what you see here. It worked, but would slip easily. For the time being, it's what we use. :( I'm keeping my eye out for a GOOD SALE or a GOOD DEAL on second hand items. I'm open because what I'm looking for is pretty darn expensive. Have you ever priced built in appliances for the kitchen??<br />
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Here is our new couch. I kinda fell in love with it. We have always had recliners, but I knew it would be too big for this room, and we needed something long to seat a lot of people. I also didn't want to cover up the window.<br />
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See, you can walk behind the sofa. That was important to me. I also love that the sofas are not tall. They are very low to the ground, so even without kicking your feet up you sit very comfortably.<br />
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Remember when I was trying to figure out where to place the TV? Well against that wall it finally went. It just RECENTLY got installed on my wall, (thank you brother), but for months it sadly looked just like in this picture. Lots of cords :)<br />
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This fireplace mantle needs to be decorated big time. I just haven't found what I want to do with it yet. There are lots of ideas, but I'm still very lost. Do you guys have any suggestions???<br />
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There's that beautiful window. Not such a beautiful view YET, but still. I knew I didn't want to cover that window, except when I wanted to cover it. You know what I mean. No blinds, no shades. I'm happy to say that I DID make some curtains which I am very proud of. I will share that project soon.<br />
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Did I mention the house has lots of arches??? Love that! You see the bar area? Well it is there, but it's hardly big enough to actually sit at. Much different than my old house. Gosh that was a HUGE bar area, and soooo helpful for parties.<br />
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The table just barely fit, I'm sure you can see how a round one would fit much better though, right?<br />
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I'm not completely sure what to do with this wall yet. I really want it to be the kids ART wall, but everyone seems to be fighting me on it. Lets see.<br />
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Downstairs bath. Finally got a shower curtain up.<br />
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So plain in there, I need some color.<br />
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Hahaha, how's that for color. I know, sad, very sad.<br />
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Downstairs we have one bedroom. This is next to the bathroom, and next to the living room. Totally looks like a guest room right? (JUNK ROOM is more like it)<br />
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I had to figure out a way to create a small office, and a guest room in there. I kinda accomplished that, pics to come.<br />
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Oh my gosh, so much stuff. I'm so glad my house doesn't look QUITE like this anymore. Oh boy, did I mention how glad I am that we are finally unpacked, and almost settled in.<br />
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Ok, lets go upstairs shall we? That darn spindle was broken since we moved in, and it seriously took me MONTHS to fix it. I wish I could say it was super hard, but besides the fact I didn't measure it properly a couple times, it took me less than 5 minutes to actually fix, ALL BY MYSELF. I know unbelievable.<br />
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Our fabulous laundry room. The kitties temporary sleeping area, and litter area. So glad they don't stay there anymore. I love my kitties, but I just don't think I'm an indoor pet kinda gal. I just don't deal well with accidents on my floor :( On another note, did you see that window. I love that we have so many windows, everywhere.<br />
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The girls room.<br />
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So many boxes.<br />
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The bed fits perfectly, but it's so plain. I need ideas on how to decorate this room.<br />
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So terribly boring.<br />
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There is potential, I need suggestions though. Give me some ideas please!!!<br />
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Her bathroom.<br />
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The landing spot at the top of the stairs. The stairs are on the left, the boys rooms are up ahead, the girls room is behind me along with the laundry room, and my room is to the right.<br />
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Here's the boys room. The big boys room.<br />
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We're trying to get it together.<br />
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Slowly but surely, we'll get there.<br />
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His closet.<br />
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My little guys room.<br />
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The boys share a bathroom.<br />
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This room is also so plain. I just don't know what to do in boys rooms.<br />
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Boys Bathroom.<br />
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Entrance to my room.<br />
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Yeah, can't believe I'm showing you this. See those lovely sofas there, yup, they are HUGE. I have nowhere else to put them, so I put the bed in the corner hoping I could somehow create a sitting area next to the window. This just wasn't working, no way no how.<br />
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So much unloading, so much laundry, so much stuff. Oh it sure was fun unpacking I tell you.<br />
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Oh joy, what is that? Oh MORE BOXES.<br />
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That wall is also full of potential, for something. Oh ideas, come to me. I wish I could just figure it out, but I have a feeling it will take me years before I get it done.<br />
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A peek inside my closet.<br />
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Our bathroom.<br />
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The smallest shower EVER. At least the doors close smoothly. Oh and that tub has broken seals around the jets, so I can't even use it. Does anyone know if that can be fixed, or do I need a new tub?<br />
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Getting unpacked.<br />
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So love that even our toilet has a window, YAYYYY!!!<br />
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Ok, well the only place you haven't seen yet is my GARAGE, and BASEMENT. The basement isn't finished, but I will take some before pics of that to show you for now. The garage is getting there. I've kinda sorta started organizing it, and will show you pics of that soon too.<br />
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The only other thing I need to show you is my GARDEN. You know how I love working outside, and couldn't resist to get it in shape. Although I have more work than I can handle around here, I'm glad to say I've started on it.<br />
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Thanks for coming on a house tour with me. I had fun, and am so stinking excited to share the progress with you as I slowly but surely make this house HOME.<br />
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Ahhhhhh, the joy of being on an extended vacation. I wish I could tell you I've been busy traveling the world, or sitting on a remote island. However the closest I came to a vacation this past year was going to our neighborhood pool for the 4th of July (pictured below).<br />
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Yeah, I've been gone for a long time, has it been nearly a year? I think so, maybe even more.<br />
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Don't ask me where I've been, it's nothing special. Don't ask me what I've been doing, it's nothing special. Don't ask me for a good reason why I've been away so long, there is no real reason.<br />
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You know how you don't go to the gym one day, then it turns into two, and before you know it a whole month has passed. Well that's kind of what happened here.<br />
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I clearly remember when school started last year, and I was so excited that for the first time in more than a decade I would finally have some FREE mommy time during the day.<br />
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Well that never really happened.<br />
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It seems like the past year has been anything but FREE time. In fact it's been the craziest ever in the past decade, lol.<br />
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For starters, my hubby who has always traveled for work, started working from home A LOT!!! (As in FULL TIME, FROM HOME, and well that my friends, meant mommy didn't have FREE time like I had so clearly envisioned).<br />
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Then some other things happened, and before I knew it, we were moving in with my mom. Getting my house ready for rent was CRAZY!!! Then we had to move yet again in our new home, which was also CRAZY!!! Two moves in six months, yikes.<br />
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I can say that I am 90% unpacked, lol. Mostly everything is kinda where it should be, although I have so much to do still.<br />
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As you all know, there is always work to be done around the home. I have so many projects it's not even funny. If you are curious, I think I'm going to post about my HUGE TO DO LIST, and see how long it takes me to tackle it. That should be fun.<br />
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This post could technically be the longest post ever, if I talk about all the things that have happened in the past year, so I'm not going to do that. I will try to highlight some of those things, as I try to get back to writing on my blog, YAY.....<br />
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I actually feel like I'm guest posting right now, everything feels strange, and new, or does it feel old, I'm not sure. I feel like I'm out of date, has so much changed? I was never good at staying up to date with the blog world. I just did my own thing. I'm pretty sure I will continue to do my own thing.<br />
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I think I have a clearer picture of what I want my blog to be about, but to put it into words right now would be hard. I do know that from the beginning I started it mostly as a way to motivate myself, and I think that it has served that purpose well.<br />
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I think about my blog A LOT, and I think I'm finally ready to move on to TAKE TWO of Bella Before and After!!! <br />
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<b>These are some of the things I plan on blogging about:</b><br />
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Food : I love to eat, no doubt about it. So I'll continue to share what we eat, and hopefully get my kids to cook a lot more.<br />
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Mission Impossible : Getting in shape without dieting, without a trainer, without surgery, and all this after 3 kids. Is it possible????? If you are curious, maybe you should follow along.<br />
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Cakes : I REALLY want to get my shop up and running in the next few months. I'm soooooo excited about it, and will be sharing lots of information on this as it happens. Plus I will need lots of volunteers to give me ideas for designs. It will be SUPER fun.<br />
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My house : Projects that I'm working on, because they are never ending, and I have lots to do in my new home. I love DIY, and I LOVE saving money, so this will also be lots of fun.<br />
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What do you think?<br />
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<b>Have you ever taken an extended blogging break? How long? How did you get back into blogging, and was it scary for you too?</b><br />
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Before I leave, I just wanted to say it feels GREAT to write this post. I hope at least a couple of you are glad to read it, and I look forward to getting back in the swing of things, even it takes me a while :)<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-43440136645941106272012-06-25T16:32:00.001-04:002012-06-25T16:32:17.171-04:00A Wonderful UpdateThis is going to be super quick!!<br />
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I just wanted to say HELLO, and let you all know that we are finally ALMOST unpacked, and trying to get all settled in as fast as possible. It's been about three weeks since we officially moved in to our new home, and I couldn't be happier.<br />
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There is lots of work to be done still, but it's coming along. I didn't really take lots of BEFORE pics, because there was nothing really to show, but I guess I can start with all that now.<br />
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I have done no decorating so far, and everything is still pretty plain, so it will be fun to see how I start to transform all these spaces.<br />
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In other news, we are happy to announce that we have adopted TWO new kittens from the shelter. My little guy TIGER and my little lady NIYEL are too cute, and we've been having lots of fun with them as well. Although I can't say I'm crazy about the litter box smell, and finding little surprises on my CARPET, but hopefully all will work itself out soon. <br />
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I know I've said this so many times, but let me say it again, I MISS YOU all. I know it's hard sticking around a blog that has been MIA for a while, and it's easy to forget about it, but I am truly in awe that you have stuck by me, and still come say HI. It means so much to me.<br />
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I have LOTS of stuff to share with everyone, and I'm slowly but surely getting back on track to where I can devote some time to blogging again. I'm so excited!!<br />
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I would like to show you just a few pics of the house.<br />
The main floor, has lots of arches throughout, and the windows have the same arches too. There's lots of molding on this floor too, and the whole house was freshly painted, and had new carpets installed. Although I'm not too crazy about the carpets, especially on the main floor, for now, they are staying, especially since they are new. The floors could use a good polish, but the fact they are banged up a little doesn't bother me at all. They are good wood floors, and I'm happy with them as well.<br />
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This was the day we had the inspection done on the house, so all the kids were chilling with me there. Every room is so full of natural sunlight, I just love that. Every window has a beautiful view.<br />
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The kids are lying down in the dining room. To the right is a sitting room.<br />
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The sitting room. The front door is too the right.<br />
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Aren't those arches lovely? I can't wait to see how I can get creative with these walls.<br />
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You all know how I'm constantly trying to organize my pantry. Well this one, is practically walk in. I'm sure I'll have lots of fun organizing this one too.<br />
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The kitchen is rather large, and I have built in oven and stove. Never had that before. I must say it sure does create lots of extra storage space, which is nice. The cabinets, are in great condition, clean, and extra long, so I don't have any storage issues here. I would like to upgrade those appliances eventually, but lets see how that goes. Have you checked out the price for built ins lately. I about fainted!!!<br />
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This is our living room. My husband, and brother say the TV must go on top of the fireplace. I'm saying no, and the TV will go on the wall to the left. What do you think?<br />
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Another wonderful window, letting in tons of light.<br />
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My kids dancing around, hehe.<br />
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The kitchen, and breakfast nook. I like it :)<br />
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This is the princess's room. She's kinda spoiled being the only girl. She gets a BIG walk in closet, a remote control ceiling fan, her own bathroom, and an incredible bay window.<br />
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Isn't that pretty? She does have one of the best rooms in the house. Lucky girl :)<br />
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I'll finish off todays tour with my laundry room. Which I couldn't be happier with. It's upstairs, next to all our bedrooms, hello, wonderful!! Oh and look at that beautiful WINDOW. Oh man, that is just awesome, even in my laundry room I get natural sunlight, and fresh air. How awesome is that?<br />
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I have TONS more pictures to show you. Can you tell, I'm pretty excited? This will be a long summer indeed. Moving, unpacking, gardening, and trying to fit in a vacation or two as well, lol. Let's see hwo everything goes!!!<br />
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Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-15739050428374754382012-05-11T18:32:00.004-04:002012-05-11T18:32:42.893-04:00Breastfeeding : TIME magazine coverI JUST saw a couple comments on facebook about the new TIME magazine cover, that has the whole country talking. The comments, were for the most part negative, and even went as far as to refer to the cover as child porn, and totally gross. I was really shocked, and VERY saddened to see this kind of reaction. Obviously the picture was taken in a way that would get reactions, OK. I doubt that she seriously nurses her son like this in public, or even at her own home. It was a photo shoot, yes, but much more that that. It was meant to get us talking, SO LETS TALK!!!<br />
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I remember a couple years ago I watched a documentary, about an English woman who was still nursing her 9 year old girls. I watched that and thought, OK, yes, maybe that's a bit extreme, and while maybe that would not be something I would do, I didn't at any point think it was porn, or totally gross. The girls obviously weren't bothered by it, and clearly their mom wasn't bothered by it, and so who was I, or anyone else to say that they should be bothered by it.<br />
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As a mother who COMPLETELY believes in breastfeeding, as THE VERY BEST thing you can do for your child, between having 3 kids, I was breastfeeding for nearly 7 of those years. That's a whole lot of breastfeeding in my lifetime.<br />
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My first child nursed for the shortest of them all, not because either one of us wanted to stop. The only reason I stopped with him was because, while nursing one day he fell asleep with my breast in his mouth as babies do, and while he was dreaming he bit down so hard he drew blood from my nipple. I'm talking he really bit the crap out of it, and after that, I was so scared, and couldn't think of that pain again. Besides that one had to heal, and you know walking around with one breast full of milk, while the other is shrinking just didn't appeal to my young self back then. I was only 20, and maybe if that happened now, I would handle it different, but I did my best even then. He breastfed an entire year before that happened.<br />
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My second child nursed for 2 1/2 years, until I was in my second trimester with my 3rd child. I started weaning her ever so slowly for a couple months before that, but she just wouldn't have it.<br />
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My third child, bless his heart, he nursed for 3 1/2 years. I thought he would never stop, but the day came when he too, called it quits. For the record, both my youngest continued to ask for it, ON OCCASION even much after they stopped. Yes, there was no more milk, and yes they had practically forgotten how to suckle, but it was a bonding moment, that nothing compares too. It was a comforting thing for them, even if it only lasted 20 seconds. I didn't make a big deal of it, and they felt incredibly happy for it. I was so thankful that I could STILL comfort them in such a wonderful way, and honestly I wish I could still do that to this day, lol.<br />
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Life was so simple when popping my boob in my childs mouth would solve ANYTHING. Seriously it was the best medicine, and ultimate cure for anything that came our way.<br />
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I was never one to cover myself with big huge blankets, or sheets, or other stuff. I never had an issue nursing anywhere, and IF someone gave me a look, I would just smile. I was very confident, and it showed, so nobody really ever gave me a hard time about it. Although practically everyone I know, including most of my family and friends, DID think I was a bit weird. I never let it bother me though, and would always tell them how wonderful it was, and how HEALTHY it is for a child.<br />
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My thoughts have always been like this, and although I strongly believe that breastfeeding is THE ONLY way for me, I must also remember that many might NOT be ABLE to do so, for various reasons, and then of course there are those who choose not to do it at all, or just for a very short while. It's all good people. I don't judge, whatever works for you, but if you know me, and if I know you, no doubt you will hear me ramble ON and ON about the benefits of breastfeeding. I do believe in it very much, and I have no problem telling the world.<br />
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So what are your thoughts on this? I can already imagine that most of you will think that extended breastfeeding is a bit extreme, and that's ok, but try to be respectful even if you don't agree with me. I would be happy to discuss the topic with you, but not if you will be mean about it :)<br />
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Oh and having a supporting husband, is most helpful. I can't imagine being able to do this, if you don't have a husband who completely agrees, and supports you. So I was blessed with that as well. Nobody else really mattered, this was what we BOTH agreed was the best thing for our children, and often he was the one defending me to others.<br />
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I know it's not for everyone, but I would have it no other way. Those years I spent breastfeeding were the most amazing years of my life, I absolutely LOVED it, and the bond I created with my children will never go away. If you are thinking about going down this path, I can tell you, IN ALL CERTAINTY you will not regret it. If you have any questions about it, please let me know, I will be happy to help out in any way!!<br />
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I will continue my thoughts on this next time, along with co-sleeping. So get ready!!!<br />
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I ran to the garage to get my mom, and my oldest to help me catch it. My kids play in the front yard all the time, and are always playing in the garden, so leaving it there was definitely not an option.<br />
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I was almost 99% sure it wasn't poisonous, but didn't know exactly what kind of snake it was. I just knew I had to catch it and get it out of there.<br />
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My mom screamed like a girl, haha, my oldest tried jumping ON TOP of my van, so I was left alone to try and catch this thing.<br />
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I took a fork like tool from the garden and tried to corner it into a bucket, but I didn't have much success.<br />
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We called a critter hotline, they said it was unlikely they could get anyone here fast enough, besides the snake was not dangerous so just leave it alone. YIKES, again, not an option. I can just imagine my kids playing and the snake jump out at them, OMG, yeha they would practically freak out, and even though my youngest LOVES snakes, finding one in the garden that just jumps out, or slithers past you might be a bit much even for him.<br />
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Then my mom went to get a neighbor and he finally helped me get him back in the woods where he belongs. He ended up just picking the snake up since we couldn't get it to stay in the bucket.<br />
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After he caught it, we called the kids to see it, and pet it a couple times, and off it went back home.<br />
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KING snakes are very good snakes to have around the house. They are non-venemous, and help control the rat population. OK, good stuff. Oh and they also eat other venemous snakes, yeah, that's good right. It was a pretty snake, I must admit, but no thank you, NOT in MY garden, ahhhh.<br />
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AND even this made me thing of Tiger. Remember <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/2011/04/my-cat-tiger-and-snake.html">THIS</a> post where he was playing with a snake in my garage at my old house? Oh man, I wonder if he would have caught this one too?<br />
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A little history on my back, it hurts, A LOT.<br />
I've never been in a car accident, never had any major trauma, so I'm not really sure why my back is all messed up, BUT it is. (Oh does giving birth to 3 babies, and breastfeeding for over 7 years have anything to do with it, hmmm, MAYBE).<br />
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The middle of my back, my lower back, you name it, it hurts. My neck area, oh wow, sometimes I just want to dig my fist under my skull to relieve the pressure I feel there, which is pretty much everyday. Instead of having the normal C curve in my neck, mine is practically reversed. Just today I went over my xrays with the chiropractor and he said it was 63 degrees off, YIKES.<br />
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What does that have to do with anything. Well, if I don't treat it, I will eventually have a major HUMP BACK, and obviously continue getting nasty headaches, and back pain, all of which I already suffer.<br />
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Two days ago I went to the chiropractor, I felt like crap, had a MAJOR kink in my neck for the millionth time, and was fed up, so I went. Felt better, and had another appointment today, and after my TWO MINUTE consultation I was left unsatisfied with his treatment plan, he didn't make me feel confident about anything, and I was not happy.<br />
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ANYWAYS, I left the office feeling very unsatisfied, and even though I JUST had a treatment, and a 15 minute massage <i>(which by the way was great for what it was, I mean my kids could karate chop the heck out of my back, and it feels better than nothing)</i> I remembered this place someone told me about one time while I got my nails done. I remember this lady raving about this ROMANIAN massage guy who was beyond amazing, and she went on and on for an hour talking about how he healed her, when nobody else could. She had bad knees, or something, I don't know. BUT I clearly remember that he was AMAZING, and ROMANIAN, so I asked where he was, she told me, and then I forgot all about him, UNTIL today.<br />
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I drove around a bit until I found it, and got lucky. Not only was he there, he had an opening, (come to think about it, I probably took up his lunch time, oooops), and after talking with him for 5 minutes I was READY for my first treatment/consultation/diagnosis. Just from talking to him, I felt like he knew more than any doctor, chiropractor, etc I had ever seen. He was SO confident, and practically gave me a 100% money back guarantee that he could make me feel MUCH MUCH MUCH better, of not completely. That's how I felt anyway, you just know when someone knows their stuff, and this guys knew his stuff. HE WAS AMAZING, did I already say that, YES simply AMAZING!!!!!!!!!<br />
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Since he specializes in REFLEXOLOGY the first thing he did was touch my feet and he immediately told me my feet were the problem for all my back pain. I have an really bad arch in my foot, and when I walk, most of my weight falls on the balls of my feet, which also explains why I can't stand wearing heels, my feel HURT already there. Then he found the EXACT FLIIPIN spots on my back and neck that cause me grief every moment of my life. I'm talking like in the first ONE minute. After that he got to work, and pushed, and rubbed, and stretched my back, muscles, and all those knots out until I felt like a train just hit me. This was def not your typical relax, music, hot stone, lalalala massage, this was THERAPY, and it hurt, and it was rough, and I almost had to tell him to stop, BUT I didn't.<br />
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The more it hurt, the better it felt when he was done, I mean seriously just when I thought I couldn't take the pain anymore, it went away. Got it, so if you go get a massage, MAKE sure you let them do it HARD, and really REALLY get in there, you will be happy they did.<br />
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Ok, then I was ready for my FIRST ever cupping treatment. I've wanted to try cupping for the longest time, and I can't believe my ROMANIAN massage therapist who I just happened to find by chance through a lady at the nail salon, could do this, and not only that he was like an EXPERT. He's been doing this for 30 years, and his mom used to do this on him when he was a little boy in the village in Romania. WOW, I thought only the Chinese did this kind of thing.<br />
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So he started placing like 30 cups on my back, he seriously covered my whole back, and it felt weird, I could feel heat, almost a burning, tingling sensation, but no pain. I had no idea what to expect, but I felt like my whole back was being tugged on. Talk about getting the blood flowing.<br />
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After about 10 minutes the cups came off, and I could not believe the difference RIGHT away. It was amazing, amazing, amazing. Where did all the pain go, where did all the tightness, and pressure go? Really I could care less, all I know was I could move my neck again, my shoulders, my back. My posture felt like 10 times better, more improved, and even now as I'm sitting here almost 6 hours later, my back is still HOT, like I can feel the blood circulating, literally. I am blown away at how incredible this treatment is.<br />
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My back looks SCARY, indeed, and I've seen people at the gym before (mostly asian women) with cup rings on their back, and I always thought I wanted to try that. NOW I have a whole mess of them, and I am proud to show them off, to anyone. Take a look, enjoy, ask questions, I don't mind.<br />
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I want to tell everyone how awesome I feel, AFTER ONE SESSION, and recommend this to anyone who is suffering from chronic pain. Seriously just give it a try, you have nothing to lose, and while the marks will remain for several days, and possibly scare everyone who sees them, WHO CARES. You will feel A MILLION times better, I just know it, and that's what matters right.<br />
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I can't wait for my next visit with him. I'm sold. What about YOU???<br />
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**Disclaimer** Clearly I am not giving out medical advice, please consult your trusted physician. I am simply telling a friend about MY experience with something that brought me a great deal of relief, and I think it can work for you too. I would love to write more about my experience and interest in holistic and alternative treatments, because I'm TOTALLY into it people. I just might become the next CRAZY AWESOME ROMANIAN massage therapist/doctor/holistic healer/whatever you want to call people who can heal without the use of conventional medicine. YUP, that's what I'm all about.<br />
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Ok, that's it for now, just wanted to share this very exciting thing with all of you, because it was kind of a big deal to me, and I just had to tell all of you too :)<br />
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<center><img src="http://i939.photobucket.com/albums/ad234/bellabeforeandafter/bellasignature.png" /></center>Bella @ Bella before and afterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03434128873035913017noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8474164823972759270.post-27995875772217527042012-04-30T13:49:00.001-04:002012-04-30T13:49:53.943-04:00It's been over a month....Hello everyone!! I feel so strange being back on my own blog, it's been literally over a month since I've even taken a look at it. The past month has been hard.<br />
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Since losing my cat, I've felt many things. Guilt being #1.<br />
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I still can't believe it happened, so quickly. In a flash he was gone, and there was nothing I could do about it. I still replay those moments in my head, and every time I back my car out of that driveway, I shutter, and every time I see the spot where he took his last breath I lose mine.<br />
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The night that it happened, my youngest son woke me up at around 3am to tell me, very CLEARLY that Tiger was NOT dead, that he woke up, was walking, AND was very much alive.<br />
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It was weird, I can't really explain it. When everything happened earlier that day, he didn't want any part of it, he acted like nothing had happened. I thought he just didn't understand.<br />
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That night though, he dreamt of Tiger. He was the one to to see him "wake up in HEAVEN"????<br />
Why not, that sounded pretty good to me :)<br />
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It made me cry, he hugged me, and told me everything was ok. Then he told me that even a big bear couldn't hurt Tiger anymore, lol. I told him he was right. Tiger was safe, FORVER, and EVER.<br />
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It's been strange not having him around. Everyone has felt his absence. My mom misses him terribly, and she never really cared for animals much, but he was special!!<br />
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Here's my big question to all of you....<br />
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Am I traitor, that literally the next day after this happened, even with all my grief, and crying, and guilt, all I could think about was getting another little kitten?<br />
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I have been wanting to go to the shelter and pick one up SOOOO badly, and have been waiting to do it. Is it too soon, does it mean that I loved Tiger any less? I just know I want another one, maybe two, and I can't wait to hold that little kitty in my hands, and cuddle with it, and make all kinds of new happy memories with it.<br />
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Gosh, I can't wait!!!<br />
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Also I wanted to say THANK YOU soooo much for all your incredibly messages, you all are so awesome. Every one of them just made me feel at peace, and loved, and if Tiger could read, I'm sure he would be on cloud nine now too, purring away, and rubbing all over you with gratitude. Truly, I am so thankful for all the kind words, they all made me feel much better.<br />
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Love you all, and I'll be back this week with some pics of MY NEW HOUSE, that I simply can't wait to move into, because then I can go get my new kitty, among all kinds of other things, I am so excited about. Life is good, even when tragedy strikes, I guess there's always a silver lining somewhere.<br />
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Believe it or not, I learned an important truth about myself with Tigers death. That's a LONG story, but I really think I know WHY it HAD to be ME. By letting go of him, I had to let go of many things in my life that weren't very healthy for me, and just realizing those things, has made the world of difference in my life. I've tried very hard this past month to reflect on many things, and hopefully things will continue to look up for me from now on.<br />
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I don't even have words to express the grief I'm feeling.<br />
The GUILT<br />
The anger, that I am the one who ran over my beautiful cat.<br />
I loved him so much.<br />
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He was the BEST FREAKIN CAT EVER, and I will miss him<br />
I will miss him rubbing against my legs everyday<br />
I will miss his BEAUTIFUL green eyes, the most beautiful eyes ever<br />
I will miss him walking with us down the street, EVERYWHERE<br />
Everyone that met him would always say how awesome he was<br />
He was the friendliest cat<br />
He was the best companion<br />
The kids adored him<br />
Even my mom who is not a pet person, LOVED him so much<br />
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He ran out of food yesterday, and my mom must have reminded me a million times to get Tiger food<br />
So yesterday and today he got spoiled with whole albacore tuna, I was just joking that he loves running out of food, because thats when he gets the yummy stuff :)<br />
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Just this morning, my mom and I watched him as he devoured his food<br />
He was so beautiful, we loved on him SOOOO much today<br />
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I just can't believe he's gone<br />
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Right before my eyes, I saw him take his last breath<br />
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It's just unbelievable. WHY me, WHY did I have to be the one to take his life<br />
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I just couldn't stop shaking, the kids ran out to see, and everyone was screaming, crying, I just killed him, I just killed Tiger<br />
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It was supposed to be a happy day, everything was perfect, I was heading to the gym for my yoga class and to go rock climbing with the kids<br />
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If I had left a minute earlier, if I had left five minutes later<br />
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If I didn't leave at all<br />
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If I had looked behind my van, like I always do.<br />
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This time I only saw the kids bike to the side, and I don't know why, but I never checked for the cat<br />
WHY DIDN'T I CHECK for the cat?<br />
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WHY<br />
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WHY<br />
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WHY<br />
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The kids said he was sitting in the driveway cleaning himself just minutes before we left<br />
I called them all to hurry and get in the car<br />
We were all thinking about the gym, rock climbing, and NOBODY thought about Tiger<br />
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I'm sorry baby, I'm SOOOOOOOOOO sorry.<br />
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I love you, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU, LOVE YOU with all my heart!!<br />
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I took some pictures of him, I will miss him always.<br />
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This is the hardest it's ever been on me to lose an animal. I just can't imagine I could cry so many tears for a cat, but damn it, I LOVED that cat so much, and I FUCKING killed him. How can I ever forgive myself for that?<br />
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It's been four hours since it happened, and I haven't stopped crying since. I just can't stop thinking about him, right now, he would have been sleeping on his favorite spot in the garage. We would have called him in for the night, and gave him one last rub before heading to bed.<br />
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Now he's dead, and cold in a grave. I feel so guilty, so bad, so sad, so hurt.<br />
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All I know is that he didn't suffer.<br />
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It happened so fast, I backed up, ran over him, saw him dash to the front of the driveway, and thats when I jumped out of the car, realizing what just happened<br />
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By the time I got to him, (5 seconds later) he took his last breath, there was NOTHING I could do.<br />
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There was no blood, no visible sign of injury, he just looked like he was sleeping, only this time he would never wake up, and I'm flippin crying like a crazy mad woman all over again, I just can't get the thought out of my head, I just can't stop seeing him. I know he didn't suffer, it was just SO fast.<br />
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If there is anything I can be thankful for, it is that!<br />
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I'm so sorry everyone, I know this was a terribly sad post, but I just HAD to sahre his story, and what I did. I had to write about it, and get all my feelings out, and I have to share some pictures with all of you, because I loved him, and I always will<br />
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He was a HUGE part of our family, there will never be another cat like him, EVER.<br />
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My husband said, that you never know why things like this happen, and I know that's the truth.<br />
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Would I rather have had him die a painful death some other way, or hit by a strangers car on the road, where he was left by himself, NO of course not.<br />
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But this pain is just unbearable, I am 100%responsible, and he never saw it coming. He trusted us so much.<br />
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This is just something I can't explain, to know that you are responsible for your animals death.<br />
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Oh gosh, my heart is hurting so bad, I miss my cat :(<br />
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Do you believe cats, (animals) know when they are loved?<br />
Do you believe they can love you back?<br />
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I know Tiger loved us, and I sure hope he knows how much we loved him too, FORVER!!!<br />
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We buried him in my daughters blanket, so he would be forever warm.<br />
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We all wrote on this makeshift cross, that just happened to by Dino D's sword. It was from him to Tiger, so he could remember him always.<br />
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My mom, bless her heart, she was so strong, and dug the hole, and took care of everything for me. I don't know what I would have done without her, I was just a mess. Shaking, I"M STILL SHAKING, and CRYING, and shaking, and crying :(</div>
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The girly, grabbed a kitty from her room, and buried it with Tiger, so of course he wouldn't be lonely. </div>
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My oldest, gave Tiger his book. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Diary, because it's filled with all kinds of stuff about him, and he thought Tiger should have it. I mean seriously, OMG, these kids are just making me cry even more. We all loved Tiger SO much. DId I already tell you guys that, WE LOVED TIGER!!!<br />
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After he was buried, my mom put a planter on his grave and filled it with flowers. The princess said it was perfect, so he would never be hungry. You know because cats love to chew on grass, and plants :)<br />
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I never quite understood the grief of losing an animal like this, it's so painful.<br />
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I just can't believe that he was with us, and now he's gone.<br />
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Just the other day I shared a picture of him on facebook, he was so peaceful sleeping on the grass, it was such a beautiful day, everything was perfect.<br />
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Now he's gone<br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">This week I will finish up my pantries. Yes PANTRIES!</span><br />
I worked on my <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/2012/03/fff-under-stairs-pantry-makeover-part.html">Under Stairs Pantry</a> last week, and had a bit of a detour, when I had to play plumber for the day and fix a water leak.<br />
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I've pretty much finished that though, and in the process had to work on my upstairs pantry as well. So why not finish that up this week.<br />
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Here's a couple more pics at what I'm working on! Oh the joys of getting organized. It's so much fun, like FOR REAL. I'm not being sarcastic :)<br />
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This weekend passed so quickly I don't even know where it went. Despite the fact that it was a 3 day weekend for us, it's over now, and I'm feeling lazy as ever.<br />
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My little girl is sick, fever, and throwing up. {Frowny Face} No school for her tomorrow, and I'm just sitting in bed with her watching a movie.<br />
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I've actually been feeling kinda crappy the past few days as well, especially with a major headache. Sucks. It feels good to have a lazy weekend every once in a while though, he he.<br />
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One thing I am doing this week, is taking on a <a href="http://bellabeforeandafter.blogspot.com/2012/03/clean-drinking-water-shouldnt-everyone.html">WATER CHALLENGE</a>!<br />
So far today, I've had lots of water, and just finished up two oranges. That def quenched my thirst for juice. I also had some tea this morning, AT HOME.<br />
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Will you guys join me as well?<br />
So far I have TWO friends participating.<br />
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Ami @ <a href="http://alililly.blogspot.com/">ALILILLY</a><br />
Lesley @ <a href="http://sofabulouslyflawed.blogspot.com/">FABULOUSLY FLAWED</a><br />
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