Ok, so I'm doing a 3 day or also known as a military diet. I've lost 1.5 lbs. Today is my second day. I'm excited to see what the scale will say tomorrow morning. I am wanting to do Body By Vi but don't have the money for it right now. I have decided that for every pound that I lose I am going to put aside $10 to go toward my Body By Vi fund. I also did an 8 minute workout just a minute ago that I found on Pinterest and it made me sweat. I'm gonna try to stick to that workout till I get used to it then add on alittle more. One pound at a time. I can do this. I want a rockin' body!!! I want my self confidence back. I want to feel good again.
We took the family to Schlitterbahn this weekend. We all had fun along with sunburn. This was the first weekend in a very long time where we actually didn't fight and had a good relaxing weekend. I wish life was like that all the time.
I am also looking for a job. Anything right now. I need income. I want a good paying job so we're not financially hurting anymore. I miss having money in my pocket.
This is a short post and I'm sorry but I have many things I've got to work on today.
Much love and aloha,
Me
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
I did it...not completely but I still did it!!!
Yay!!! I did it. I did step aerobics. I actually got off my butt and did something. I didn't do the whole hour like the video on Youtube but I still was able to get up and do it. I did 8 minutes of it. It's a start. Now just to drink my water like I'm supposed to. I'm gonna try to do some sort of exercise when I feel like laying down. I need to get up and get moving. I want to look good by Halloween so I can fit into a cute costume. I know my body and once I start losing weight, I do really good and I lose pretty fast. I just need to get up and do it.
Here are my stats:
SW:200
CW:200
TWGW(this week goal weight):197
LTGW(long term goal weight):150
So if I do 8 minutes of the workout about 5 more times, I will have finished the whole video. I know I can go the whole hour cause I used to in the past. I started using 2 risers right before I stopped going to the gym. Now I can't even last 10 min with only 1 riser. And the workout wasn't even that hard, it was a basic workout. That's ok, I'll get there again. I will try to take before pics today so that I can compare.
Much love and aloha,
Me
Here are my stats:
SW:200
CW:200
TWGW(this week goal weight):197
LTGW(long term goal weight):150
So if I do 8 minutes of the workout about 5 more times, I will have finished the whole video. I know I can go the whole hour cause I used to in the past. I started using 2 risers right before I stopped going to the gym. Now I can't even last 10 min with only 1 riser. And the workout wasn't even that hard, it was a basic workout. That's ok, I'll get there again. I will try to take before pics today so that I can compare.
Much love and aloha,
Me
Inspirations
I have been keeping up with the Olympics, somewhat, and I have absolutely fell in love with this lady. I love the definition of her body, the abs, her smile, everything. This is my goal. I want to look like her. I want to have her body. I don't know her name but I know she was a runner for Great Britain.
I really need to get over this sleepiness in the morning. I want to sleep till about 10 or so. I just can't get out of bed. One of many obstacles that I have to overcome.
Keep wishing me luck cause I really need it.
Much love and aloha,
Me
Monday, August 6, 2012
Totally an (UN)perfect plan...
Ok, the last time I blogged I was gonna do the cleanse. That was a joke. I didn't even last the first day. So I decided to start the HCG again. That's not going so well either. Sad face. I really need some motivation on this. Lots of motivation. Today I put on my jeans...the only pair of jeans that I own and it was a really depressing picture. I don't fit in them. I can't believe I have gained that much weight. I used to fit perfectly in them and they were so comfy and everything and now I can't even pull them up over my hips. UGH!!! So, I'm gonna try something else. I'm gonna try doing mini goals. Today, before I go to sleep, it is my goal that I do 1 hour of step aerobics. For tomorrow my goal is to drink my required water intake and do step aerobics. That's gonna be kinda difficult as my boys have scouts and for Jai's activity they are gong to a baseball game. But...it's a goal. My weekly goal is to lose 3 lbs by Sunday. Ha, wish me luck!!! I know I can do this cause I've done it before. I just can't wake up early enough in the mornings to get going. Once I get on Pinterest, I can't get off. Once I sit down, I can't get up. I hope I'm not the only one with this problem. So what goals do you have? I wanna hear them.
On a happier note, I made some tile coasters and they are too cute. (UN)perfect but cute!!! I would post a picture but I still don't know how to do it. I swear I'll figure it out one of these days then you'll get so tired of seeing pictures. I'll post pictures of food I've made, things that I see as I'm driving, my cakes, my cookies, basically everything. Then links...that's a whole nother story. I have so many friends who I would love to introduce to you via links but I just don't know how to do it. That too, one day I will be able to figure out.
Today I went to Chili's to apply for a job. Ha, I'm glad they filled the position I was looking for because the manager who I talked to about my application wasn't such a nice lady at all. I wouldn't want to work for her anyways.
Ok, well, enough about my (UN)perfect day. What's on your agenda for tomorrow?
Much love and aloha,
Me
On a happier note, I made some tile coasters and they are too cute. (UN)perfect but cute!!! I would post a picture but I still don't know how to do it. I swear I'll figure it out one of these days then you'll get so tired of seeing pictures. I'll post pictures of food I've made, things that I see as I'm driving, my cakes, my cookies, basically everything. Then links...that's a whole nother story. I have so many friends who I would love to introduce to you via links but I just don't know how to do it. That too, one day I will be able to figure out.
Today I went to Chili's to apply for a job. Ha, I'm glad they filled the position I was looking for because the manager who I talked to about my application wasn't such a nice lady at all. I wouldn't want to work for her anyways.
Ok, well, enough about my (UN)perfect day. What's on your agenda for tomorrow?
Much love and aloha,
Me
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Day 1 of a 7 day cleanse....wish me luck!!!
Ok, so I've decided to do a 7 day cleanse. Wish me luck. Really. Today all I eat is nothing but fruits except for bananas. I have no will power so wish me luck. I will really need it. Tomorrow all I eat is veggies. Now...that is when you will need to really really wish me luck cause I HATE veggies. I guess it's lettuce all day with carrots. Yuck! But that's all I can handle. Hopefully I can make it through the week doing this. Weekends are the hardest for me. That's when everyone is home and I don't really cook anything. Plus, we're going to the zoo this week sooo........I have got to be strong. I also want to go back onto the Hcg diet. That's how I lost my first 75 lbs. I felt awesome on it. I also looked great!!! And once again, my will power is completely shot. I don't have it anymore. I think if I look at enough "skinny girl" pictures, it'll motivate me enough and I will be able to do it again. Being over weight is rough. Today I weighed in and it was 199.2. Makes me sick. My goal is around 150 but if I'm able to lose more then I will. I also want to try Body By Vi but it is so expensive. I don't have $250 for the kit that I want. I know I can get it for free if I refer 3 people but I still have to have the initial $250.
Enough for weight loss. Onto crafts.
Yesterday I went to Home Depot and bought 1/2"x5' electrical conduits and brackets for curtain rods. Where did I get the idea from you ask? Why, Pinterest, of course. If I knew how to post the link I would but I'm still learning this whole blogging thing. I am going to put up one on each side of my bed that'll hang curtains from ceiling to floor. May sound weird to some but trust me, it isn't. Yes, another Pinterest idea, that's how I know it looks good...lol. And if I leave, I take them with me. Simple as that (well, the curtains at least....the electrical conduits were only $1.43 each so I can do it again). Anyways, I spray painted them black. One of them I painted a flat black and two I painted a shiny black. Both were spray paint. I like how the shiny one turned out better. I thought I was gonna like that flat black but not really. So I think I'll use that one for the dining room. The brackets that I bought were almost $4 each so with the candy I bought my daughter, the total came to $16 and some change. If you can find brackets somewhere else that is cheaper then by all means, get it. But make sure the brackets are big enough to hold the rod cause there are different sizes. When my project is done, I will post pictures. And hopefully by then I will know how to share where I found the idea(s). I also want to make my headboard from plywood. If I leave, guess what? I'm taking that too. I can just make some adjustments when I move. I will post the link for that one too or just do that tutorial myself. We'll see. I need to buy alot of fabric but don't know where to get it for a cheaper price then Hobby Lobby. I want something cute, modern, not too bright but not too dark. I'm excited for this project. Which reminds me, I still need to finish painting the room too. I just need alittle more paint. I guess I will have to wait for this Thursday or Friday. My room is a dark gray. I like it. Sometimes I think it's too dark but once I have all the accents and decorations and everything up, it'll look good. I guess maybe I should use my cricut and vinyl again for stuff on the walls. I'm still looking for the perfect quote for the wall. I think it'll be a very long time before I can figure something. I gotta work on one project at a time. I can do this. I can.
Well, I better get going. All 4 kids are awake and have lots of cleaning to do today. See ya on the flipside!!
Much love and aloha,
Tawnya
Enough for weight loss. Onto crafts.
Yesterday I went to Home Depot and bought 1/2"x5' electrical conduits and brackets for curtain rods. Where did I get the idea from you ask? Why, Pinterest, of course. If I knew how to post the link I would but I'm still learning this whole blogging thing. I am going to put up one on each side of my bed that'll hang curtains from ceiling to floor. May sound weird to some but trust me, it isn't. Yes, another Pinterest idea, that's how I know it looks good...lol. And if I leave, I take them with me. Simple as that (well, the curtains at least....the electrical conduits were only $1.43 each so I can do it again). Anyways, I spray painted them black. One of them I painted a flat black and two I painted a shiny black. Both were spray paint. I like how the shiny one turned out better. I thought I was gonna like that flat black but not really. So I think I'll use that one for the dining room. The brackets that I bought were almost $4 each so with the candy I bought my daughter, the total came to $16 and some change. If you can find brackets somewhere else that is cheaper then by all means, get it. But make sure the brackets are big enough to hold the rod cause there are different sizes. When my project is done, I will post pictures. And hopefully by then I will know how to share where I found the idea(s). I also want to make my headboard from plywood. If I leave, guess what? I'm taking that too. I can just make some adjustments when I move. I will post the link for that one too or just do that tutorial myself. We'll see. I need to buy alot of fabric but don't know where to get it for a cheaper price then Hobby Lobby. I want something cute, modern, not too bright but not too dark. I'm excited for this project. Which reminds me, I still need to finish painting the room too. I just need alittle more paint. I guess I will have to wait for this Thursday or Friday. My room is a dark gray. I like it. Sometimes I think it's too dark but once I have all the accents and decorations and everything up, it'll look good. I guess maybe I should use my cricut and vinyl again for stuff on the walls. I'm still looking for the perfect quote for the wall. I think it'll be a very long time before I can figure something. I gotta work on one project at a time. I can do this. I can.
Well, I better get going. All 4 kids are awake and have lots of cleaning to do today. See ya on the flipside!!
Much love and aloha,
Tawnya
Monday, July 23, 2012
Face Brightener and a whole bunch of (UN)organization
I know I had created this blog a long time ago, ok a REALLY REALLY long time ago and haven't blogged anything but I promise I have thought of it constantly and I feel it is now time for me to do it. There are so many things going on in my life right now and don't know how to organize everything (physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually) but I'm hoping by doing this blog it will help me. Remember, I am not a perfect person or mom but I'm trying everyday.
With that being said, what has been going on in my life? Well, where do I start? Marriage is very rocky right now. The man has PTSD and is an alcoholic. With the two combined, it takes a huge toll not only on me but my children as well. Leaving has been on my mind for some time now but I don't have the finances to do so. My dream and goal is to move to Vegas. Yes, Vegas. Why Vegas, you ask? Well, it's as close to "home" as I can get. I'm from Hawaii and some consider Vegas as the 9th island. I also feel in my heart that that's where I belong. That's where life will be great for me. My weight has also been on my mind. I'm sure all the stress I go through has alot to do with the extra padding. I have about 55 lbs to lose. I lost 75lbs recently but have also gained 20 of it back. So I'm trying to get on track with that. Beauty! Everyone is beautiful but I feel so unkept. My hair is never done, needs to be cut and styled, I never wear makeup (I don't feel pretty enough to wear it....I'm the type to wear makeup when I'm feeling pretty and not put makeup on TO feel pretty), I need my eyes checked. Seriously. I haven't had an eye exam in over 2 years and I want to get some contacts. My glasses hide my eyes. I have gotten so lazy with everything. I guess that's why I've gained weight, huh? I know it's the summer and I'm home with the kids and have no reason to be all dressed up and pretty but I feel ugly. Deep down inside I truly do feel ugly. I want to be happy. I want happiness right down to the core of my soul. I want it to shine. I'm so unorganized. I want a pretty home. Not the one I live in. I want a beautiful home. I know I can make the one I live in now beautiful but with all the negativity, it's not gonna happen. I guess everything boils down to me not being happy. Ugh! Sorry for the rambling and randomness. It's the story of my life. Ugh!
Last week Tuesday I went to a concert which I was soooo happy to have been able to go to. It was the second concert I've been to all my life. The first was some boy band. Can't remember the name but I can remember going and who I went with. It was for my 12th birthday. Anyhoo, I went to a concert with Justin Young, Anuhea, and Trevor Hall. I wasn't able to stay for the latter but I'm very happy with seeing Justin and Anuhea. For those of you who don't know them, they are from Hawaii. Very well known singers. I'm from Hawaii but live in Houston so it was a big deal to me. I went alone. I was find with that. Wish my BFF came with me but she couldn't make it. I also got to meet a FB friend while there. I have never met her face to face before but I got to that night. It wasn't planned, I promise. Just happened that way. But, I had a good time and so happy to have had a break away from my kids. Not that I don't love them cause I really do. Just an unperfect mommy needs time away once in awhile. Let's see if I can add a link to Youtube so you can see who Anuhea is. She is so pretty with such a beautiful voice and sweet spirit. It just radiates from her. I think I need to go back home. Those from Hawaii will understand that statement. But I will never forget where I'm from. Ok, let me try it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5XGvDAjOps&feature=relmfu Ok, hopefully that works. I'm still learning this whole blogging thing, I'm not perfect so bear with me please.
This morning I did a face brightener. I think you should try it. I guess this is one of the things I'm trying to organize and better myself with. Beauty. It's 3 tbsp baking soda mixed with 1 tbsp water. Mix to a paste and apply to face. Leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Trust me, your face will feel so much better when it's rinsed off. So much smoother. And do this once a week. So my goal for that is to do it every Monday morning. Let's see if I can keep up with that now.
I'm so sorry I'm so random. Like I said, it's the story of my life.
Next on my list of goals/routines is to do a Monday exercise of 30 minutes of an evening walk, 50 crunches, 50 squats and 50 jumping jacks. Whos' with me on this one? I don't blame you if you don't want to. But I really need to get on track with my weight loss. I have got to force myself. Tomorrow I will post a before picture of myself so that I can keep track and hopefully inspire you to get on track to a healthier life.
Who does Pinterest? I am the queen of Pinterest. I am a Pinja. That is where I am getting alot of my ideas from for weight loss, beauty, organization, healthy eating, recipes, the house, and much much MUCH more.
Ok, I think that is enough brain overload for all of us. I will see you tomorrow!!!
With that being said, what has been going on in my life? Well, where do I start? Marriage is very rocky right now. The man has PTSD and is an alcoholic. With the two combined, it takes a huge toll not only on me but my children as well. Leaving has been on my mind for some time now but I don't have the finances to do so. My dream and goal is to move to Vegas. Yes, Vegas. Why Vegas, you ask? Well, it's as close to "home" as I can get. I'm from Hawaii and some consider Vegas as the 9th island. I also feel in my heart that that's where I belong. That's where life will be great for me. My weight has also been on my mind. I'm sure all the stress I go through has alot to do with the extra padding. I have about 55 lbs to lose. I lost 75lbs recently but have also gained 20 of it back. So I'm trying to get on track with that. Beauty! Everyone is beautiful but I feel so unkept. My hair is never done, needs to be cut and styled, I never wear makeup (I don't feel pretty enough to wear it....I'm the type to wear makeup when I'm feeling pretty and not put makeup on TO feel pretty), I need my eyes checked. Seriously. I haven't had an eye exam in over 2 years and I want to get some contacts. My glasses hide my eyes. I have gotten so lazy with everything. I guess that's why I've gained weight, huh? I know it's the summer and I'm home with the kids and have no reason to be all dressed up and pretty but I feel ugly. Deep down inside I truly do feel ugly. I want to be happy. I want happiness right down to the core of my soul. I want it to shine. I'm so unorganized. I want a pretty home. Not the one I live in. I want a beautiful home. I know I can make the one I live in now beautiful but with all the negativity, it's not gonna happen. I guess everything boils down to me not being happy. Ugh! Sorry for the rambling and randomness. It's the story of my life. Ugh!
Last week Tuesday I went to a concert which I was soooo happy to have been able to go to. It was the second concert I've been to all my life. The first was some boy band. Can't remember the name but I can remember going and who I went with. It was for my 12th birthday. Anyhoo, I went to a concert with Justin Young, Anuhea, and Trevor Hall. I wasn't able to stay for the latter but I'm very happy with seeing Justin and Anuhea. For those of you who don't know them, they are from Hawaii. Very well known singers. I'm from Hawaii but live in Houston so it was a big deal to me. I went alone. I was find with that. Wish my BFF came with me but she couldn't make it. I also got to meet a FB friend while there. I have never met her face to face before but I got to that night. It wasn't planned, I promise. Just happened that way. But, I had a good time and so happy to have had a break away from my kids. Not that I don't love them cause I really do. Just an unperfect mommy needs time away once in awhile. Let's see if I can add a link to Youtube so you can see who Anuhea is. She is so pretty with such a beautiful voice and sweet spirit. It just radiates from her. I think I need to go back home. Those from Hawaii will understand that statement. But I will never forget where I'm from. Ok, let me try it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5XGvDAjOps&feature=relmfu Ok, hopefully that works. I'm still learning this whole blogging thing, I'm not perfect so bear with me please.
This morning I did a face brightener. I think you should try it. I guess this is one of the things I'm trying to organize and better myself with. Beauty. It's 3 tbsp baking soda mixed with 1 tbsp water. Mix to a paste and apply to face. Leave it on for 5 minutes and rinse off with warm water. Trust me, your face will feel so much better when it's rinsed off. So much smoother. And do this once a week. So my goal for that is to do it every Monday morning. Let's see if I can keep up with that now.
I'm so sorry I'm so random. Like I said, it's the story of my life.
Next on my list of goals/routines is to do a Monday exercise of 30 minutes of an evening walk, 50 crunches, 50 squats and 50 jumping jacks. Whos' with me on this one? I don't blame you if you don't want to. But I really need to get on track with my weight loss. I have got to force myself. Tomorrow I will post a before picture of myself so that I can keep track and hopefully inspire you to get on track to a healthier life.
Who does Pinterest? I am the queen of Pinterest. I am a Pinja. That is where I am getting alot of my ideas from for weight loss, beauty, organization, healthy eating, recipes, the house, and much much MUCH more.
Ok, I think that is enough brain overload for all of us. I will see you tomorrow!!!
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