Wednesday April 28

Today was a great day!! I got another walk in and some much needed stuff done around the house. I think that it is funny how I make sure the house is really clean BEFORE I leave on vacation. I know my MIL won't mind a little mess, but I think I would feel better knowing that it is clean. I have a few more loads of laundry to do and clean my kitchen. I also still have to pack!!

Breakfast~
Kashi cereal
milk

Lunch-
1 chicken strip
mac n cheese
wheat roll w/ butter
diet soda

Snack-
animal cookies
24oz water

Dinner-
meatball sandwich
G2 Gatorade

Exercise- 2 miles in 60 minutes

The weather lately has been weird. It rains on hour and completely sunny the next, so we have squeezed a walk in when ever we can. I am planning on doing the wii fit tomorrow with my friend. Night all!!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday April 27

Today started off good, but again after lunch I was sick all afternoon. I am not sure if it is what I ate, how much I ate or even if my morning coffee had anything to do with it. Maybe it was my medicine or even my walk. I would like to know so that I can prevent it next time. I did manage to get a lot of stuff done around the house. Only a few things left to do before I leave. I know you will miss, but I will be back. Thursday will be my last post until I return on May 9!! I will be posting some pictures here as well as facebook shortly after I return. Don't be too jealous, it has only taken us 10 years to do a big trip like this :)

Breakfast-
coffee w/ SF mocha mix

Lunch-
tuna sandwich
w/ cheese & jalepenos
24oz water

Dinner-
BLT
apple juice
24oz water

Exercise- 2 miles in 60 minutes

I googled my walk and what I thought was 1.5 miles ended up being closer to 2 miles. So all along I was walking more than I thought. Elijah likes our new route and I get to see my dream house so it is a win/win!! My calorie count is 1630 and I burned 370.
Loves, Holly

Monday April 26

Today I started preparing to leave on my cruise. I made a list of things I want done around the house as well as packed. I managed to get everything on my to do list done today, except the dishes, but I can do that in the morning. I went for my walk this morning and took a new way home. I think it is the same distance wise but it was nice change of view, plus I found my dream home and it's for sale!! I am not sure of the price but I am sure it is out of my range! I will have to make this my new permanent route! I started inputting all my food intake on www.livestrong.com so now I can also tell you my calorie intake.

Breakfast-
1 egg
1 slice of toast w/ butter
SF mocha w/ SF syrup

Lunch-
Grilled cheese sandwich
berries w/ splenda
3 sf chocolates
24oz water

Dinner-
ww spaghetti
w/ meatballs
24oz water

Dessert-
graham crackers w/ frosting

Exercise- 1.5 miles in 60 minutes

According to livestrong.com I took in 1992 calories and burned about 370 calories. I am not sure what got into me tonight but all I wanted to do was eat!! Just one of those days I guess!
Loves, Holly

Sunday April 25

I was at my mom's last night so I didn't put in my info. So I am just going to skip it. Today was a full day. I took my mom and Riley to the airport, cleaned out my car, then took Kaydence to a birthday party. I am tired now!!!

Breakfast-
Orange juice

Lunch-
3 jalapeno poppers
3 mini tacos
chili w/ corn bread
chips
diet soda
apple juice

Dinner-
tuna
crackers

Dessert-
ice cream

No exercise today.

I hope the weather is good tomorrow so I can walk Elijah to school. This week is going to be very busy with cleaning and packing. We leave on Friday night for our cruise!! YEAH!! I am so excited!!
Loves, Holly

Friday April 23

Today started off good, but is ending on a sour note. I have some sort of bug that is making me sick to my stomach. I tried making dinner for my family and had to wait until Erik got home so he could finish it. I think it was my lunch that is not agreeing with me since I was fine before that. I did manage to get in my walk this morning. And I haven't eaten a lot either (mostly junk)

Breakfast-
none

Lunch-
nachos
candy bar
24 oz water
2 small cookies

Dinner-
apple juice

Exercise- 1.5 miles in 60 minutes

I hope that this is gone by morning since I have a really busy weekend ahead of me.
Loves, Holly

Thursday April 22

Today was one of those days were all you want to do is lay around and hang out! I ended up going to Macaroni Grill with my sister for lunch and then went to my friends, but we never worked out, we just hung out all evening. It was fun just sitting around watching the kids play. We are planning to work out tomorrow afternoon while the kids are in school.

Breakfast-
Orange
animal cookies
16oz water

Lunch-
Fettuccine alfredo
bread
diet coke

Snack-
popcorn

Dinner-
bagel w/ cream cheese

Dessert-
ice cream

Today was a good day mood wise! I hope tomorrow is too!
Loves, Holly

Wednesday April 21

Yesterday was one of those days where nothing goes right and I was in a mood! It started with Kaydence getting up around 6:45am and not wanting to go back to sleep. (I was up until after midnight too, because I thought I was going to sleep in) Then when Elijah got up he was moody and not wanting to listen. My day really didn't start off right. I had to go grocery shopping and all before 1pm. I was exhausted by the time I came home, but lucky for me Kaydence took a nap so I could rest. I ended up getting a massive migraine that evening and Erik ruined dinner so we ended up getting pizza. I was happy for bed time last night. TODAY is a new day!! I am suppose to meet my sister for lunch and work out tonight. Here is to a great day!

Breakfast-
thin bagel w/ cream cheese

Lunch-
pizza stick
chicken strip
biscuit
diet soda

Snack-
graham crackers w/ frosting
24 oz water

Dinner-
pizza
bread sticks
24 oz water

No exercise today.

My plans for exercise tonight are going to be changed so hopefully we can figure out something else in place of it!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday April 20

Sorry I didn't get to this last night. Erik and I were on a date until kinda late! We went to the Olive Garden and went to see Alice in Wonderland in 3D. It was pretty good, although it should be called Alice in Wonderland 2 as it really was a sequel. I love watching 3D movies they are very cool. I did fairly well at dinner. I feel like I could have really pigged out and ate everything, but I was good and only ate half. I even let Erik take my leftovers for lunch today so that I wouldn't be tempted today!

Breakfast-
Coffee w/ sf mocha mix
grapes
SF cocoa

Lunch- (McDonald's)
double cheeseburger
small fries
16 oz water

Dinner- (Olive Garden)
salad
2 breadsticks
3 fried mozzarella
1/2 chicken alfredo pizza
diet soda

Exercise- 45 minutes on wii fit

I did get together with my friend again yesterday and we worked hard on the wii fit. We are getting together again tomorrow. This time we will work out at my apartment's gym.
Loves, Holly

Monday April 19

Today was another beautiful day! I walked Elijah to school today so I got my exercise in! It felt tougher than normal because it was so warm outside. Some of you may know that I am very warm blooded and I hate being hot, so days like today exercising is not my friend! But I managed through it and got it done! I am really getting on myself about my diet today because I have gained a few pounds. I am not sure if it has anything to do with my period or just that all I want to do is eat, but today I was good and back on track :)

Breakfast-
oatmeal w/
SF syrup
Splenda brown sugar
24 oz water

Lunch-
chicken nuggets
w/ ranch and frank's
chips
24oz water

Dinner-
peanut chicken
rice
24oz water

Dessert-
24oz water

Exercise- 1.5 miles in 60 minutes!

I am glad that I don't live by my sister today because she made my famous chocolate chip cookies and I know that I would not have control to eat a whole plate full! Cookies are my downfall!!! I need to try and make them with whole wheat flour and splenda, then I can eat a few without feeling guilty! Maybe this weekend:)
Loves, Holly

Sunday April 18

Today was a beautiful day! After church we meet some friends at the park and now I am a little sunburned! It was fun seeing them again. The rest of the day was lazy and full of lounging and watching TV! The best way to spend a Sunday evening if you ask me :)

Breakfast-
none

Lunch-
chicken strips
jo-jos
chips
diet soda

Snack-
crackers w/ nutella

Dinner-
cheese fondue
sourdough bread
24oz water

No exercise

I am hoping that tomorrow will be a productive day! I have a few things I still need done before we leave. Well my hubby is waiting for me to come to bed so Good Night!
Loves, Holly

Saturday April 17

Today started out as a lazy day and turned into a day full of cleaning! We got some much needed things done, but still need to go down to storage. We are getting everything in line for when we are gone on the cruise. We leave in 2 weeks!! It's very exciting! I am all full of hormones so my mood has been all over the place today. I am enjoying green tea to help calm me down before I go to bed.

Breakfast- (in bed... I know I have the greatest hubby)
Pancakes
scrambled eggs
SF syrup

Snack-
cheez-its

Lunch-
BLT

Dinner-
Mac n Cheese
orange juice

Dessert-
green tea
24oz water

No exercise today

I have been catching up on all my shows today, we are currently watching V. Have a great night and tomorrow!
Loves, Holly

Friday April 16

Today was full of cramps, bloating, eating, vegging, disappointment and joy! Oh what fun it is being a woman!! As I am typing this I am dealing with some major cramps :P This is not fun and was not missed!! Erik is out tonight with a buddy so the kids and I rented a movie and now they are asleep and I am in the dark watching my shows!

Breakfast- (McDonald's)
hash brown
bacon, egg, cheese biscuit
orange juice

Lunch-
PB & J on WW bread
cheetos
SF chocolates
16oz water

Dinner-
Chicken strips w/ ranch
biscuit
cheez-its
diet soda

No exercising today (too many cramps)

My plans got changed for tomorrow so hopefully I can get Erik to walk to the park with the kids. I hope that this weather keeps up through the weekend. Well I am off to assume the fetal position!
Loves, Holly

Thursday April 15

Happy Tax day!! I did mine back in Feb and have already spent the money. It went straight to our cruise, which we leave in 2 weeks!! I have had a very hungry day, I think it had a lot to do with me starting my period today. it has been 9 months since I have had one, so I am expecting this one to be bad, but so far it hasn't. I did get my walk in today! Yeah me!!

Breakfast-

Lunch-
quesadilla
24oz water

Snack-
chips

Dinner-
salad
pizza
diet soda

Snack-
pizza
animal crackers
24oz water

Exercise- walked 1.5 miles in 60 minutes

I hope that tomorrow will be better, but I will be busy most the day so we will see!
Loves, Holly

Wednesday April 14

So I forgot to do this last night! I remembered this morning when I got out of bed (at 9am) So I will do it now! I started working out with a friend yesterday. We did the Wii fit yesterday and we will be mixing up what we do, walk one day, go to the gym, Wii fit, etc. I worked hard for 30 minutes. I felt great afterwards, but hit a wall around 5pm! I was tired:) Last night was an easy going night and Erik even helped me clean the house! It all somehow got done last night that I have nothing to do today... OK that's not true, I can ALWAYS do laundry!

Breakfast-
Coffee w/ SF mocha mix
cookie

Lunch-
tuna w/ crackers
24oz water

Dinner-
waffles
eggs
sf syrup
24oz water

Exercise- 30 minutes on Wii fit

Today I will be walking Elijah to school again! That walk is getting easier, but the hill on the way back still gets me!!! Talk to you tonight!!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday April 13

Today started off kinda rocky. My meds made me really sick and then I got a really bad sharp pain in my lower chest. Luckily it went away by noon. Also today Elijah's school had the teachers working at McDonald's for a fundraiser, so we had that for dinner. I also met up with a friend and we are starting a new workout schedule tomorrow!! I am hoping to get some good sleep tonight and hopefully feel better in the morning!

Breakfast-
strawberries
4 doughnut holes
SF cocoa
16 oz water

Lunch-
1 1/2 grilled cheese sandwich
cottage cheese
3 jalapeno poppers
8oz water

Dinner-
Chicken nuggets
Fries
diet soda
cookie

Dessert-
3 cookies
milk
16 oz water

I bought some cookies at McDonald's because the proceeds went straight to the school, and as you know, cookies are my downfall. At least there is no more!! I am looking forward to starting my new workout plan in the morning!
Loves, Holly

Monday April 12

So I wasn't able to get to a computer this weekend and I decided that I wanted to post at night instead of the morning. I figured that it would help me remember what I ate that day! I got a new diet book on Friday called Belly Fat Cure. It is a lot like what I am doing now, but a little different. I am really thinking about doing this diet instead of the on I am on. I will explain what I am doing when I start. You basically count sugar and carbs. It is full of some really great recipes too. I forgot to add on Friday that I lost 2lbs last week for a total of 18!! I am excited that this is working, slowly but surely!

Breakfast-
2 scrambled eggs w/ cheese
ww english muffin
24 oz water

Lunch-
chicken strips w/ ranch
cheetos
16 oz water

Snack-
jelly beans

Dinner-
Taco salad
tortilla chips
24 oz water
2 mini candy bars

Exercise- 1.5 miles in 60 minutes

I had a lazy day today! Sometimes it is nice to have one of those! Tomorrow Elijah has a playdate so I am heading to my mom's after bible study. I will be gone most of the day, but my mom has some good food for me to eat!
Loves, Holly

Thursday April 8

So I got a surprise visit from my cousins last night! It was really short, they had to be at the airport at 6:30 this morning, but it was still nice to visit. I did really well with everything yesterday. I even got in a walk!! If I weren't going out of town today I would do another one. It is sunny out!! I do love this weather, minus the wind and cold!

Breakfast-
scrambled eggs w/ cheese
ww english muffin
24oz water

Lunch-
pork tenderloin
cottage cheese
16 oz water
candy

Dinner-
pork tenderloin
cottage cheese
24 oz water

snack-
chips
16 oz water

Exercise- walking 1.5 miles in 60 minutes


Well I definitely got all my water in and then some!! It is getting easier to get it in. I will be gone today through Sunday so I am not sure if I will get a chance to get on here and update daily, but I will be back Sunday night or Monday! I hope you all have a great weekend and enjoy the sunshine if you have it!
Loves, Holly

Wednesday April 7

Well I didn't get my nap in yesterday but I wasn't overly tired either. Kaydence started feeling better by noon and was back to normal by dinner. My mom came over to help me watch her so I could take Elijah to school and go get some crackers and juice for Kaydence. I love having family close by!! I did well on my eating yesterday. I did go out to eat again for lunch, but I tried to make the right choices. I also got all my water in again!! YEAH!!! That can be hard to do. I didn't get in my exercise, but I am hoping to walk to Elijah's school again today. The sun is out and hopefully will stay out!

Breakfast-
Coffee w/ SF mocha mix
thin bagel w/ cream cheese

Lunch- (jack in the box)
2 tacos
curly fries
jalapeno poppers
16 oz water
candy

Dinner-
baked potatoes
w/ cheese, sour cream & bacon bits
24 oz water

Snack-
peanuts & cashews
nutella w/ crackers
16oz water

I am going to visit family this weekend and I think I will be bringing some snacks with me so that I can be good over the weekend. Weekend are usually the hardest part of my week. I tend to think it's a free for all! I am trying to break that thought!!
Loves, Holly

Tuesday April 6

Well I have been up since 4:45am with maybe a 45 minute nap since then. Kaydence woke up and started throwing up. So my plan of sleeping in went out the window!! Yesterday I did fairly well with my diet, but didn't get my exercise in. I had a lot packed into my day and was too tired to go to the gym. I was going to try again today, but if I don't get a nap I might not.

Breakfast-
SF cocoa
cheese & crackers
cookie
kashi bar
24 oz water

Lunch- (jack in the box)
2 tacos
curly fries
water

Snack-
jo-jos
2 jalapeno poppers
diet soda

Dinner-
2 chicken wraps
w/ ranch, cheese, avocado, lettuce & bacon
on ww tortilla

Here is to a new day... starting with coffee!!!
Loves, Holly

Monday April 5

I was good yesterday!! I did have a few pieces of candy, but over all I did great!! I even got a walk in for exercise!! I am hoping today will be just as good. I upped my medicine last night and I feel a little nauseous this morning. That happens when I up it, and I still need to up it 2 more times before I am what I should be at. It is a long process, but at least I will be healthier in the end!

Breakfast-
coffee w/ SF mocha mix
thin bagel w/ PB

Lunch-
turkey, cheese sandwich
w/ lettuce and avocado
chips
24 oz water
candy

Dinner-
taco salad
fried chicken
24 oz lemon water
12oz water
m&m's

Snack-
potato salad
12 oz water
candy

Exercise- 1.5 mile walk in 60 minutes

Today I am hoping to go to the gym and do some machine.
Loves, Holly

Sunday April 4

Happy Easter!! Sorry I didn't post yesterday it was a busy day, but it seems that nobody noticed! Yesterday was also my 11 year anniversary of the day Erik proposed! Easter is always extra special to me! I ate a lot yesterday, but mostly all in one meal!!

Breakfast-

Lunch-
spinach dip w/ bread
stuffing
turkey
chicken salad
green bean casserole
bread stick
2 deviled eggs
potato salad
water
diet soda
candy

Dinner-
potato salad
water

Dessert-
candy

Today I am back on track and starting my exercises up again!
Loves, Holly

Friday April 2

Yesterday was cold, wet and windy. I managed to get some much needed stuff done around the house. I did have to venture out and get a few groceries for Easter. Erik had worship practice until really late so it was just the kids and I. I had a few wrong choices food wise but sometimes you want what you want. Overall I think I am starting to get back on track.

Breakfast-
oatmeal w/ sf syrup and splenda brown sugar
apple juice

Lunch- (my cheat)
top ramen
water

Snack-
a couple animal crackers
a few pieces of candy

Dinner-
Chicken tenders w/ ranch
biscuit
2 jalapeno poppers
diet soda

Snack-
chips
water

No exercise

Today I might take the kids to my parents church for an egg hunt and we might also meet some friends for lunch today. I am heading to my parents tonight to get my food for tomorrow done as well. I have a lot to do today so I guess it's a good thing I got up at 6:00am!
Loves, Holly

Thursday April 1

Wow I really feel like I fell off the wagon these last few days. I think this is why I don't keep candy in my house. But I am encouraged to start again fresh today and hope for the best!!

Breakfast-


Lunch-
ww Quesadilla
sour cream w/ salsa
water

Snack-
Candy

Dinner-
Cheeseburger on ww bun
milk

Dessert-
peanuts

No exercise again

I think I am going to start my exercises back up next week. Everything should be getting back to normal then! I weighed myself this morning and no change. I am just happy I didn't gain after the week I have had!!

Loves, Holly

Wednesday March 31

Well yesterday was another bad day, diet wise. I did make it to the park today!! The kids had a blast! I started potty training Kaydence and bought her some treats for when she goes and I ate quite a few myself. And to top it off I didn't exercise. I was planning on it, but while I was doing the dishes I sliced my toes. I was moving the garbage and something sharp was in it and when I put it over my foot it cut 2 toes. I am better today but I was in too much pain to get my shoes on and exercise. So I will try again today. I am determined to be better today!!

Breakfast-

coffee w/ milk and SF syrup

ww english muffin w/ PB

a few animal crackers

Lunch-

mac n cheese

Snack-

pepperoni stick

candy

16 oz water

Dinner-

Chili Dog

water

Dessert-

3 hard boiled eggs

cashews

water

a few more candies

Here is to a new day!

Loves, Holly