Fail.

Do you ever just feel like a failure?

For the most part, I don't. But when it comes to eating healthy, I do. I just can't seem to stick with a plan. I eat until it hurts, and then I usually eat some more. It just isn't something I can control very easily. And then I feel like crap and get depressed and it's that much harder to start over again. But I have to, I have to always start again. I get so jealous of the girls that bounced back to their Pre-baby body so quickly. I get mad thinking about those that didn't have to work at it. I get depressed thinking about those that did because I'm not as strong as they are. The worst is that I think I look alright, until I see a picture of myself. Then I want to never eat again. But, that isn't the answer. The answer is to do something good for myself each and every day. What did I do today? I didn't eat any sugar. What am I going to do tomorrow? Ill decide that in the morning. I have decided that I can choose what is hard in my life. Would I rather have it be hard to control my eating habits or hard to live in a body that depresses me? I think I'll choose the first. Tomorrow is a new beginning. I can do this.

Friday Favorite

This Friday Favorite is brought to you by the men's section at Target. I found this shirt for $9! It is so comfy and is perfect to wear while lounging around the house. I may have bought two more because I was so pleased. I am not the kind of person that can stay in my sweats all day, but I'm also not the kind that likes to dress up everyday. That is why I love t-shirts. They are simple, just like me. I highly reccommend grabbing one for yourself!

Ps- this picture not only makes me look much thinner than I am, but it also makes me look like I have no legs...spooky!

Try This! Tuesday

I hereby promise to be a better blogger.  I really have a good reason, I promise.  My reason for not blogging is three fold. 
1. Blogger has not been letting me upload pictures.  Why, I do not know.
2.  Greg is both researching and writing his senior thesis paper this semester (this is usually done in two semesters) so he takes over the office every night leaving me high and dry with no computer.
3. During the day I am either chasing a little boy around the house, or recovering from chasing a little boy around the house and spending time on the computer doesn't sound as appealing as sitting on the couch.  There, I said it.  I'm lazy.

Balsamic Chicken, Spinach, and Tortellini Salad

Since it is Tuesday and all, I thought I would share a new recipe that you should all try.  My sister-in-law made this amazing main-dish salad when we visited a few months ago. I have been craving it ever since.  I vaguely remembered her saying that she found the recipe on pinterest, so I started to search. And guess what?  I found it!  I have made it a few times for our small family and I can never get enough. 

Click here for the recipe.  Enjoy!

Calories:  who knows
Weight Watchers Points:  7 for 1/4 of salad.

Friday Favorite

This week my friday favorite is the Nike Flex Run shoe.  I got a pair of these for Christmas and I love them!  They are so light!

I'm hoping my love for them will encourage me to run a little more this year.

New Beginnings

Happy New Year Everyone!

I hate new year's eve- I really don't understand the point of that holiday.  But, I do love the renewal that comes with a new year.  I love setting goals for myself and trying to find ways to be the best version of me. 

This year my goals involve my physical health, as well and my spiritual, mental, intellectual, and emotional well-being.  I am trying to be a more well-rounded person so it only made sense to me to set goals for all aspects of my life.  Some of my goals this year include....

1. Spending more time doing the things that I really enjoy.  Why waste time doing something you hate if you dont have to?

2. Tracking every mile I run.  I don't care what the total is at the end of the year, I just want to track it

3.  Create a recipe binder

4. Read the Book of Mormon with my hubby

5. Read more in general

6. Write in my journal more often

7. Do more yoga 

8. Get more sleep 

Here are some good ol' pinterest quotes that have motivated me and might have the same effect on you.

I love this quote.  The prettiest thing a girl can wear is her smile right?

Ugh, so you're telling me that if I want a rockin' bod then I'm going to have to work for it?  Geez! 

This quote has actually helped me out a lot in the past few months.  I found that I compare myself to others.  a lot. And I need to stop.  I need to stop because its okay to just be me.  I don't need to wear what everyone else is wearing, or look the way everyone else looks.  I don't need to feel like a failure because I don't exercise everyday and I'll never be a size 4. I don't need to feel like a crappy mom because I see all of these women who seem to do it all.  As long as I am doing the best I can, and am happy with the person that I am, its okay.  Rees will love me just the same.  Greg will love me just the same.  I doubt either of them will ever notice if I am not wearing the cool shade of toe nail polish or my house isn't decorated perfectly.  They love me for me and that is all I can ask for.  

I hope you have had a fantastic holiday season and here is to an amazing new year!

Friday Favorite

This favorite has nothing to do with exercise.

With all the snow lately my favorite thing has been Greg's old beanie I found in our snow gear. He used to wear it in high school and I love it.

It's perfect for those days when I don't want to go my hair.

Try This! Tuesday: Creamy Cucumbers

Alright, alright, its Wednesday.  But hey, at least I'm posting SOMETHING on here! 

I did not weigh myself today because truthfully, I know I have gained a pound or two and I just don't want to make it real by seeing it on the scale.  But I promise, I will weigh in next week.

 

The following is a delightful little snack that I had today.  It is SO easy to make and really satisfying and delicious. 

Creamy Cucumber Slices

Here is what you need:

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- 1/2 of a cucumber, sliced (I found the thicker the slices, the better)

- 2 Tbs fat-free cottage cheese

- 1 Tbs fat-free sour cream (I didn't have fat free, so I just used regular)

- Ground black pepper

 

The How-To:

Take your cottage cheese, sour cream and a little bit of pepper and mix it together.  You can also add 1 tbs chives.  I didn't have any, but wish I did! Spread the mixture onto your cucumber slices and top with a little more black pepper. 

please don't judge me for my HORRIBLE picture-taking skills.

 

Voila! 

Easy peasy and so yummy!

 

Calories:  35

Weight Watchers Points: 1

 

Recipe Via Weight Watchers Weekly