Motivated Mondays

I linked up with Kelsey from Random Randts today. She had mentioned the linkup in #SMChallenge. That Facebook group has definitely been great motivation. 

Today, however, I am going to talk about my BIGGEST motivation right now. Babies. I have caught the fever. And the fever burns HOT. 

I know it would be pretty selfish and unhealthy to get pregnant right now. I am too overweight and too out of shape. 

I am also almost 31. I realize that's not too old, but it's going to take some time to lose this weight. I don't want to wake up one day 40, overweight, and childless. That being said, I realize not having a baby isn't the end of the world. I just want to know I did everything I could to try. 

I've also been trying Young Living's Progressense Plus. I'm hoping this will help with any other hormonal issues that could make it harder to get pregnant. I've only had it about 10 days, so nothing to report so far.  

Sorry, this is a bit of a downer motivation. It really does keep me going though.And I know I'm not alone in this motivation :-) 

Progress

I know I haven't checked in much but the new year is going great! I have been tracking every day and I finally joined a gym again. I'm also working with my friend, Karinya, to learn more about Young Living essential oils. I would say I am on the road to 2015 being MUCH healthier than 2014.


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Happy New Year!

Welcome to 2015! I'm looking forward to many exciting things this year. 

2014 was not a terrible year but it had some low lows. I lost several family members that I will miss dearly. I also felt like the year flew by and I did not accomplish anything in terms of getting healthier! 

2015 will be the year that does happen!! I've written out my goals for 2015 already and I'm going to post more about them on this weekend. Most of them fall into one of three categories: organizing, health, and finances. Pretty typical for resolutions/goals. 

Brace Yourselves

I seem to post at very odd times. I have tomorrow off work so I am up a little later than usual. I had a little bit of vacation time I had to use before the end of the year.  I also get Thursday off for the Holiday. A nice little weekend in the middle of the week!

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I joined a group in Skinny Meg's Challenge. I am #teampinkrocket and I'm already excited for the new year! The best part is that K is on board. We both already started eating better.

Christmas Survey

I know I haven't blogged in a while. To get back in the swing of things I did this Christmas survey from Amanda at Amanda Unbidden  I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and/or Happy Holidays!

Favorite Christmas Movie? My husband LOVES Christmas movies. My two favorite to watch with him are Elf or Christmas Vacation. I also love watching White Christmas

Favorite Christmas Song? White Christmas 

Favorite Christmas Tradition? Making Christmas cookies with my mom and sisters

Do you celebrate on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day? Both. We go to my husband's grandpa's house and my mom's house on Christmas Eve. Then we go back to my mom's house Christmas Day (for  just my mom, her boyfriend, and all the kids and grandkid) and we also do something we my husband's parents, his siblings, and all the kids on Christmas day. 

What's the best Christmas present you've ever received? Technically she was a present for my husband, but probably our dog Angel. I appreciate the time together most of all, so there isn't any presents that stick out. I have enjoyed many of my present though. 

What's the worst Christmas present you've ever received? I'm not going to put that here haha. 

Fake tree or real? Real. It smells so wonderful.

 Open presents on Christmas Eve or wait until Christmas Day? Mostly Christmas day.

Leave Christmas Shopping to Nov/Dec or do throughout the year? I wish I did it throughout the year. Most of the time it doesn't work out. That's a good goal for next year!

And some fitness/healthy living questions:

Workout on Christmas Eve/Christmas or take the days off? Probably days off. Maybe workout Christmas Eve.

Stick to healthy eating or go all out and make up for it on January 1?  Half way in between? I try to stick to a plan, but that does include indulging a bit. 

Too cold to build a snowman

It is sooo freaking cold out! I tried to take the dogs to the dog park today. My face was instantly frozen. We stayed about 10 minutes but at least they got a little bit of a run! 

After that I made some whole wheat pasta with chicken and broccoli for dinner. I added a little pesto to mine and K had alfredo sauce. We've been really trying to eat at home this week. We're doing pretty good so far! Sunday I made a beef roast in the crock pot and yesterday we had pork loin chops. 

Backwards before and after

It's been a while. I've been really struggling to stay healthy lately. I need some focus and determination. I know how to do this and I know I can do this! This a backwards before and after. Hopefully I can go back to my before!