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Little FAT Me
I work full time and I barely have time to breathe. In 2005 hurricane Katrina rearranged my life, since then I have gained roughly 80-90 pounds. I believe that it started in depression and became an addiction. I have started and failed many diets and then decided that MAYBE if I combine diet and exercise with blogging and shopping I might be able to find success. This is the story of 2010 and my struggle to rise above addiction, pain, depression and fat.
- Little FAT Me
- 30. Mother. Wife. Artist. Psychic (sensitive.) Writer. Singer. Rain dancer. Lover. Daughter. Sister. Child of God.
Wednesday, May 30
Tuesday, May 29
Good enough to eat!
Gosh I adore the interweb! Love it! Why? Well, my prettiest, I will tell you why! Because you can learn so much. No, you should not just go on any old thing you read, RESEARCH! If you read something interesting look into it further!!! I was looking up how to soften your skin... I found a banana milk mask - mashed banana with a little milk put over the face and neck and left on for twenty minutes. Then I added corse cane sugar and scrubbed for 90 seconds. Rinse with luke warm water and bam! Baby soft skin!!! Love it!
Monday, May 28
This land is your land...
When we first moved from two bedroom apartments to a three bedroom house we wanted the kids to be extra excited about having their own space. So the only thing we did before moving in was paint their rooms. My youngest wanted pink walls and pink ceiling, she now lives on the inside of a bubble gum bubble. My oldest wanted lavender walls and clouds, so when I painted them made sure that the cloud above her head was a special 💙 cloud!!!
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Sunday, May 27
You talked me into it...
Spice it up!
So I like to keep things fun for my wife, but lunches are kind of limited with needing to travel and stay fresh. I discovered bento lunches and started to model mine after those. They are basically single portion take-out or homemade meal... I posted one a few days ago. Only what I was posting TODAY about was the fact that to keep things fun and different is actually quite easy. You just have to play with flavors, one easy way is flavored mayo! Happy mouth!
Saturday, May 26
Take time.
I'm sick. Major flare up and the pain is vomit inducing. It didn't hold me back, it won't hold me down. Still, I do need to remember to take care of myself. I need to relax and breath. Tomorrow I have a day of rest scheduled. In going to eat clean and light, rest and sleep a lot. I also have a trip to the grocer planned. Hmmm.
Work the fuck out!
Ahhhh, so today I worked hard. Not so much hard, as hard because yesterday I kicked major ass. So today I took myself to the gym to work on my tri, I'm doing a mini in July and thought I should at least look I into it... I killed the bike and suffered through the two mile run. Next time NO 10k before a tri training session.
Friday, May 25
Thursday, May 24
Wednesday, May 23
Tuesday, May 22
Pretty.
It's so alien to me that I used to just consume anything, as long as there was a massive amount. When I think of the mindless eating, the disgusting crap... I adore cooking and I legit love food now. I am a foodie. Not in a fat girl addict way, in a thin girl who really loves to discover, taste and create. Savor with all the senses involved and one of those is sight. I so enjoy making my plates pretty!
Monday, May 21
I love playing this game!
Eeek! I love having a plan, makes me feel like I got this shit on lock! lol
Seriously, I adore checking boxes and keeping track... Just so fun. Today, I feel alright. I feel better than most lately, still a little icky. Having a plan helps, I feel like I am gonna conquer this day and that will lead to the week and that will lead to amazing things!!!
Seriously, I adore checking boxes and keeping track... Just so fun. Today, I feel alright. I feel better than most lately, still a little icky. Having a plan helps, I feel like I am gonna conquer this day and that will lead to the week and that will lead to amazing things!!!
Fruit IN eggs?
I mention tossing everything in the pan, today is a perfect example! I had picked up some fresh fruit salsa at the market and is was way too spicy for me to eat straight away. I wasn't sure what I would be doing with it - though now I know I am going to be using it to top som fresh fish tacos later this week - but I also decided to use it in my egg white scramble this morning! So amazing, and different. When people say things like, "I get so bored with diet food." I don't know what they mean. This is not DIET food, this is eating healthy and with small tweaks like what you put in the mix you create a whole new dish. Awesome!
Making the decision.
So. I have fibromyalgia and that sucks. Thing is that it can suck a bit or it can suck a lot, it's up to me. There are times when I down and I have to look at my life realistically and say, "You know self, we should sit this one out. You've been pushing now let's just wade a bit." Nothing is wrong with that. Only if I let that snowball into doing nothing and going nowhere the pain grows as I rust and the yuck of life seeps in... So today I am making the decision to feel better. To get things done and to start pushing again! Yay!
I'm starting it right, with my best friend on my lap! Who's lucky? Me!
I'm starting it right, with my best friend on my lap! Who's lucky? Me!
Sunday, May 20
Saturday, May 19
Because why not?
I am so seriously in love with SMASHbooking my world. It's just awesome to have an art/journal/odds and ends collection all in one place!
Sick day.
I don't feel well at all, but if you have to be down you don't have to be out! Making the best of it by curling up on the couch with my fav cardigan and handmade, one of a kind scarf Molly from etsy, keeping me warm while I sip on coffee and water and SMASH book my world apart! I am so lucky to live this life. Even the sick days.
5 miles.
Yesterday I went for a walk with my best friend. I didn't want to, I wanted to lay down. All day, that's it. Only I went for a walk and I was like, "I might only do three, and a wee bit - that's a 5K." she was fine with that, only we usually do four and run a bit in there. So on the final round I was like, "okay, let's do our four." done. She was amazed at our time. We could squeeze in another mile
If I could bring myself to walk it. Okay. Done. :-)
Cramping, tired and wanting to lay down I did another mile. THAT is the beauty of a workout buddy!
If I could bring myself to walk it. Okay. Done. :-)
Cramping, tired and wanting to lay down I did another mile. THAT is the beauty of a workout buddy!
Friday, May 18
Wow!
I can't believe we are finished with this school year! The kids really pushed and we've been working so hard the last few months. Eff that, we've been working hard this whole year! It's been so fun and I honestly feel so blessed to have this time with my kids. Thank God, and my amazing wife who makes this all possible by being a wonderful support and provider!
Thursday, May 17
WTF?
I don't feel very good right now. I've eaten too much, which is not that much for me... I am tired and worn down. We are at the end of the school year this week. I have had NO time, and have been running so much. I have also been fighting a flare up of fibro and at this point I think I am a teeny bit ready to lay down and take a smidge of a break. Good Lord, I am exhausted. I also feel bloated, So uncomfortable in my skin.
Okay, complaints registered. Out of my system - I am done.
Okay, complaints registered. Out of my system - I am done.
Asparagus - your friend.
Seriously. There are so many ways to cook and consume this little plant you can't find a good reason not to. Vitamins and antioxidants are great, but so is the flavor. Take fresh asparagus and roast with a bit of sea salt or cut it into inch long pieces and lightly stir-fry it in a touch of olive oil. (Cooked that way it makes a great addition to salads, pasta salads or any dish you can think up!
Nuts!
That's right. I'm having a handful (200 calories) of mixed nuts. Lately my weight has bounced low, 140, to high, 150 and I have strives to keep calm and continue. I am also resolved to feed my body and listen to her as she ask for what she wants. Lately more proteins and fats have been what this body is demanding. I think it's the hella increase in running. Love!
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