Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Weight Watchers Wednesday :: Catching Up + Contest Winner
Happy Wednesday! I am so sorry that I don't have a full post today for WWW. I have an incredibly busy day with back-to-back meetings and I'm working on a few other projects that are taking up my evenings. I plan on being back next week. Until then, please linkup below and catchup on past posts. There are some great posts linked up from last week to visit too!
Weekly Stats:
Starting Weight: 158
Current Weight: 154
Catchup on Weight Watchers Wednesday:
Week Three :: Getting Healthy
Week Two :: Lululemon Workout Finds
Week Two :: Juice Cleanse
Week One :: Getting Started
Week One :: Back on Weight Watchers
Now Link-up!
It doesn't have to be about Weight Watchers...anything related to living a healthy lifestyle would be perfect!
...And congratulations to Missy R. for winning the Cirque du Soleil Amaluna tickets!!! I just sent you an email Missy!
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
February Goals and Recap of January
I realize the month is almost halfway over, but better late then never on posting this!
- Biggest Goal - Appreciate the little moments with my family and NOT stress over insignificant things. Life is too short and too precious.
- Read one book
- Send some VDay surprises to friends and neighbors
- Continue on my healthy eating and WW plan
- Get into the 140's with my weight
- Continue Weight Watchers Wednesday each week on the blog
- Try at least one new recipe...that's healthy!
- Drink warm lemon water daily and do apple cider vinegar shot several times a week
- New shoes for Jack
- Redesign and order new blog business cards for upcoming conference
- Limit my weekly Target runs
- Home Improvements:
- Find an anytime front door wreath
- Install bottom gate for stairs and improve existing top gate
- Pool leak repairs...the most costly!
- Organize my makeup/beauty area in bathroom
January Goals Update:
- Read one book - FAIL...I'll move this one to February. I'm in the middle of reading Molly Sims new book, but I have not finished and it's not a novel so doesn't count!
- Spending freeze on buying clothes for myself - FAIL...I need to just give this one up. I bought a few tops from J.Crew that were on sale. I've already have them in heavy rotation for both work and fun so I'd say it was money well spent!
Try one new recipe- Blog a minimum of twice per week - IMPROVED
- Get at least 8 hours of sleep every night - GETTING BETTER
Visit Dermatologist-
Drink more water on a daily basis - Home Improvements:
- Dress up our front door - HALFWAY {got a new welcome mat, but still looking for a great anytime wreath}
Dress up our living room/mantle- Install bottom gate for stairs and improve existing top gate - FAIL
Finish Jack's "Campsite" Playroom
Monday, February 9, 2015
Weekend Recap :: Shower Picture Overload
Happy Monday! Although I'm feeling stressed for the week, I'm choosing to be positive knowing that this evening I can come home and watch the Bachelor while I do a million things on my to-do list.
And side-note, I had a dream last night that I was on The Bachelor and JJ Watt was the bachelor. Jack was in my life, but I have no idea what happened to my husband - ha! Sorry babe. It doesn't matter because I was cut the very first night. Clearly, there is too much Bachelor in my life right now!
We had a great weekend. The weather was amazing which made it that much sweeter.
FRIDAY
Friday was a great day because even though I was at work, I was able to turn in my current company car for a brand new model since my lease was up! I stayed with the same type of car {Honda CRV} but switched to a white one with tan interior after much debate...and lots of texts between me and Ashley {why do we over-analyze everything}. I love it and it's fun to drive something that smells of new car! Although it's the same car, the 2015 has some great new features {even in the basic model that I have} like keyless entry and ignition, side cameras and a touchscreen. #spoiled
We didn't do anything exciting Friday night except catchup on our DVR, but Jason was in a great mood after a stressful week preparing for a call Friday afternoon that ended up going better than he anticipated!
SATURDAY
Saturday we showered Sara and Baby Logan - who I think will be here any day now, but two weeks at the latest. The shower was at Ousie's Table, one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. We reserved the coolest private wine room, that was great for our small group. Everything turned out just perfect!
I was pretty beat after the shower from stuffing myself with amazing food and a mimosa {or two}. I rested up and hung out with Jack before we met some friends for dinner. We clearly need to get together more often because we ended up sitting at the restaurant, Brio, just talking for over 4 hours! Jack had fun at home with his nanny who let him stay up and play a little later than usual :)
{Diet update: Saturday was definitely my cheat day, but I'm proud of myself that I didn't go as crazy as I could have. I got right back into my groove on Sunday so the scale wasn't too scary Monday morning}
SUNDAY
I wasn't able to sleep well on Saturday night so I was feeling super sluggish Sunday morning. Jason was bogged down with homework so we skipped church. I took Jack for a super long walk in the morning so Jason could have a quiet house while he did homework. Jack was asleep when I came back to the house from the walk so I just kept on walking and ended up with over 13k steps total for the day!
After our long walk, I packed a picnic lunch for the three of us and and we drove to a park in the area that I love, but always forget about. Jack had so much fun running around in the open fields, watching turtles and birds, but his favorite part was this aligator statue. He would growl at it, but then run to it and hug it.
We took him to the shoe store after the park since I knew he had outgrown his current shoes. I like to buy him sturdy, quality shoes after his leg accident. I'm sure I'm being overly paranoid,but I want him to be supported as much as he can and his cute little moccs just don't cut it anymore. #sadday
After grocery shopping, dinner and bath time, I finally settled down to watch the Grammys. My favorite performance was Sia and my favorite red carpet moment was Gwen Stefani. What were your favorites?
Hope you are surviving Monday!
And side-note, I had a dream last night that I was on The Bachelor and JJ Watt was the bachelor. Jack was in my life, but I have no idea what happened to my husband - ha! Sorry babe. It doesn't matter because I was cut the very first night. Clearly, there is too much Bachelor in my life right now!
We had a great weekend. The weather was amazing which made it that much sweeter.
FRIDAY
Friday was a great day because even though I was at work, I was able to turn in my current company car for a brand new model since my lease was up! I stayed with the same type of car {Honda CRV} but switched to a white one with tan interior after much debate...and lots of texts between me and Ashley {why do we over-analyze everything}. I love it and it's fun to drive something that smells of new car! Although it's the same car, the 2015 has some great new features {even in the basic model that I have} like keyless entry and ignition, side cameras and a touchscreen. #spoiled
We didn't do anything exciting Friday night except catchup on our DVR, but Jason was in a great mood after a stressful week preparing for a call Friday afternoon that ended up going better than he anticipated!
SATURDAY
Saturday we showered Sara and Baby Logan - who I think will be here any day now, but two weeks at the latest. The shower was at Ousie's Table, one of my favorite restaurants in Houston. We reserved the coolest private wine room, that was great for our small group. Everything turned out just perfect!
I was pretty beat after the shower from stuffing myself with amazing food and a mimosa {or two}. I rested up and hung out with Jack before we met some friends for dinner. We clearly need to get together more often because we ended up sitting at the restaurant, Brio, just talking for over 4 hours! Jack had fun at home with his nanny who let him stay up and play a little later than usual :)
{Diet update: Saturday was definitely my cheat day, but I'm proud of myself that I didn't go as crazy as I could have. I got right back into my groove on Sunday so the scale wasn't too scary Monday morning}
SUNDAY
I wasn't able to sleep well on Saturday night so I was feeling super sluggish Sunday morning. Jason was bogged down with homework so we skipped church. I took Jack for a super long walk in the morning so Jason could have a quiet house while he did homework. Jack was asleep when I came back to the house from the walk so I just kept on walking and ended up with over 13k steps total for the day!
After our long walk, I packed a picnic lunch for the three of us and and we drove to a park in the area that I love, but always forget about. Jack had so much fun running around in the open fields, watching turtles and birds, but his favorite part was this aligator statue. He would growl at it, but then run to it and hug it.
We took him to the shoe store after the park since I knew he had outgrown his current shoes. I like to buy him sturdy, quality shoes after his leg accident. I'm sure I'm being overly paranoid,but I want him to be supported as much as he can and his cute little moccs just don't cut it anymore. #sadday
After grocery shopping, dinner and bath time, I finally settled down to watch the Grammys. My favorite performance was Sia and my favorite red carpet moment was Gwen Stefani. What were your favorites?
Hope you are surviving Monday!
Friday, February 6, 2015
Five on Friday :: Showers, Books, Watches and a Giveaway
ONE - After a doozie of a week I'm pretty excited to snuggle up with my hubby this evening and watch How To Get Away With Murder. I'm also so excited to be hosting a shower tomorrow for my friend Sara who is due very soon with her first baby boy. We will be showering Logan with all things Woodland Creatures at one of our favorite restaurants! Can't wait to share pictures. I'm sure I will be overgramming - follow along @ChelseaPurifoy
TWO - I'm so not ashamed to admit that I'm reading {and loving} former Bachelor contestant Sean Lowe's new book, For the Right Reasons. I didn't even watch his season, but I am a fan of the show and a major fan of his sister, Shay from Mix and Match Family and Mix and Match Mama Blogs.
The book is great if you are a fan of the show because it gives you all sorts of details on how everything works behind the scenes. I am 100% watching this season and on pins and needles for Monday night!
THREE - I'm in need of a new watch. The Burberry watch that I wear everyday is going on 4+ years and is super small compared to the popular oversized watches that are more on trend. I love this Kate Spade watch {below}. Any others I should check out? I tend to like two-tone watches since I wear an equal amount of gold and silver and usually just keep one watch in heavy rotation. I know Michael Kors watches like this one are super popular too.
My dream would be to own a Michele watch like this one, but that's not gonna happen anytime soon unless a lottery is involved!
FOUR - I still need to do a full post about the wedding that Jack was in, but until then, I just die each time I look at this picture!
FIVE - In case you missed my earlier post today, I'm giving away two tickets to the new Cirque du Soleil show coming to Houston! If you are local be sure to go and enter!
Have a great weekend!
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Linking up:
TWO - I'm so not ashamed to admit that I'm reading {and loving} former Bachelor contestant Sean Lowe's new book, For the Right Reasons. I didn't even watch his season, but I am a fan of the show and a major fan of his sister, Shay from Mix and Match Family and Mix and Match Mama Blogs.
The book is great if you are a fan of the show because it gives you all sorts of details on how everything works behind the scenes. I am 100% watching this season and on pins and needles for Monday night!
THREE - I'm in need of a new watch. The Burberry watch that I wear everyday is going on 4+ years and is super small compared to the popular oversized watches that are more on trend. I love this Kate Spade watch {below}. Any others I should check out? I tend to like two-tone watches since I wear an equal amount of gold and silver and usually just keep one watch in heavy rotation. I know Michael Kors watches like this one are super popular too.
My dream would be to own a Michele watch like this one, but that's not gonna happen anytime soon unless a lottery is involved!
FOUR - I still need to do a full post about the wedding that Jack was in, but until then, I just die each time I look at this picture!
FIVE - In case you missed my earlier post today, I'm giving away two tickets to the new Cirque du Soleil show coming to Houston! If you are local be sure to go and enter!
Have a great weekend!
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Linking up:
Houston Area Peeps :: Giveaway for Cirque du Soleil Tickets!
Cirque du Soleil's AMALUNA is coming to Houston February 12-March 22 at Sam Houston Race Park.
I've never been disappointed by a Cirque show and this one sounds really awesome. You can read more about it here, but one thing that I think is amazing about the show is that it is that the cast is comprised of 70% women, with a 100% female band. This women's studies gal is super supportive of that!
This would make a unique date night for Valentine's Day or a fun {and I'm sure much-needed} girls-only night!
They are giving me a pair of tickets to give to YOU for Wednesday, February 18th at 8pm.
Enter below if you'd like to attend OR if you aren't feeling lucky, you can purchase tickets here. The giveaway closes on Tuesday at the end of the day. I will announce the winner on next week's Weight Watchers Wednesday post!
{And after you enter to win here you can increase your chances of winning by jumping over to Houston Moms Blog and Pineapples & Pickles - both blogs are giving away tickets too!}
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Thursday, February 5, 2015
Thoughts for Thursday :: Fun Shirts for the In-Between
This time of year is always a bit hard to dress and shop for. It's still cold so you aren't quite ready to shop for spring dresses and tank tops, but you don't want to spend your money of sweaters and coats knowing Spring is right around the corner.
Enter some great in-between blouses that will not only serve you now with jeans, boots and a jacket, but will transition nicely with crops, shorts and sandals when the temps start to rise.
Enter some great in-between blouses that will not only serve you now with jeans, boots and a jacket, but will transition nicely with crops, shorts and sandals when the temps start to rise.
This is the Factory version of last year's super popular winter and spring tops. I wanted that green Christmas plaid one so badly! I love both of the tops. Would look great with dark denim and tall boots now and shorts later. Runs a little large in my opinion.
This shirt caught my eye the other day and I have a feeling that the black and white version might sell out soon. Runs small!
I haven't seen this guy in person, but it looks like a great transitional (and comfortable) piece. Wear now with leggings, boyfriend sweater and booties. Later with cropped leggings and sandals.
You are probably sick of hearing bloggers talk about this top, but I wanted to mention it one more time because you can currently snag it (if they have your size) for just $17! Regular $98. It comes in white, green, blue (above) and black. Keep checking the site as each day the stock of the colors and sizes change - I'm guessing from returns.
If you read Pinterest Told Me To, then you already know all about this top, dubbed a Must-Have by Sheaffer. It comes in tons of colors and we all love it because its flowy, forgiving and a longer length. I purchased it early fall in both black and the dark purple pictured above. Both tops have been on heavy rotation lately! It runs TTS and the only downside is that it does wrinkle easy which is why I prefer the darker colors.
This top is beautiful and also on sale! Limited sizes are available, but if they have your size, you can snag it for $27 (regular $59). I haven't tried this on or seen in person, but you can never go wrong with Loft!
Any other good, transitional tops that we should know about???
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Feel better Annie!!!
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Weight Watchers Wednesday :: Let's Get Healthy
Welcome back to another week of Weight Watchers Wednesday! I've realized this week as I was thinking about this post that I'm much more focused on my overall health and improving myself from the inside out than I am at actually losing weight for vanity reasons, even though I'm still hoping that will be the byproduct.
I'm reading about overall body health, trying to drink more water and just put good in so I feel better. That's really what the theme of this week has been for me.
Weekly Stats:
Starting Weight: 158
Current Weight: 153.2
Weight the day after my 3 day cleanse was 153 (last week). I figured I would gain a little back after I reintroduced solids back into my diet. I was up to 155 after the weekend with some cheats so I'm happy that I used Monday and Tuesday to be super strict and get back on track.
Successes worth celebrating:
- Surviving the 3 day cleanse
- Eating {mostly} good while we had company and during the Superbowl...I said no to pizza and enchiladas!
- Taking my first shot of Apple Cider Vinegar (Had to add a little something to it...thanks to my SIL Stephie for the recipe!)
What was hard last week: Sitting through meals with my family and not eating what I really wanted instead opting for healthier choices. It's always hard, however I felt MUCH better afterwards. My body hasn't been hitting that afternoon dip lately even though I'm getting the same amount of sleep at night.
What I'm focusing on this week:
- More sleep
- Small portions
- Track everything that goes in my body
- Increase my intake of lemon water instead of coffee and snacking
- Saving my "splurges" and extra points for Saturday when I'm hosting a baby shower Saturday at lunch at one of my favorite restaurants and Saturday night when we are having a dinner date night with another couple and I'll likely enjoy a glass of vino!
- More daily steps and getting back to yoga!
- Taking 15 minutes a day to meditate and just be still
Meals I'm Eating This Week:
Egg & Avocado Toast
Warm Lemon Water {obviously not a meal, but great for in between}
My Fit Foods Lean Lemon Turkey and Cilantro Lime Turkey for quick, work lunches
Turkey Taco Casserole
Asian Chicken Salad
Turkey & Avocado Wrap on Whole Wheat Tortilla
Grilled Chicken Salad with cucumber, tomato and hard-boiled egg
Grilled Chicken Quinoa Bowl
Quinoa Salad with Cucumber and Tomato
Read with me:
The Everyday Supermodel - currently reading and so far I love it!
Clean Eats
The Body Book
Catchup on Weight Watchers Wednesday:
Week Two :: Lululemon Workout Finds
Week Two :: Juice Cleanse
Week One :: Getting Started
Week One :: Back on Weight Watchers
Now Link-up!
It doesn't have to be about Weight Watchers...anything related to living a healthy lifestyle would be perfect!
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