Day 0- 21 Day Fit (2/16/14)

So, I suck at blogging. There's that. I would make an old fashioned promise to get better but, I won't. And I don't like making promises I can't keep.

Growing up, I took dance classes. I wasn't terrific but it got my cardio in. In high school, I got to go to Gold's Gym every other day for a semester. Bomb! Throughout it all, I thought I was fat. There are pictures of me when I'm 3 and my thighs touch. So, I always felt like a chub. Looking back (especially to my junior high years), I wish I could write to myself- a 00 is not fat. Cherish this time before your metabolism crashes!

In college, I steadily gained a few pounds each year.  My biggest problem has always been eating healthy. I am a horrible eater. Horrible. I eat fast food at least once a day. At the very least.

Enter marriage-
I thought once I was married I would do better. We are on a budget and good wives cook dinner. We ate out at least 4 times a week for most of that first year. I blamed it on working too much and being tired when I got home. Casey would agree and off we would go. I felt like a bad wife. Casey should come home to a clean house, laundry done, and dinner ready. (Hello inner 1950's sexist) He never has. Case has never once complained. He will cook, he will do dishes. I really did get super lucky with him. Inside though, I still felt like I wasn't being a good enough wife. Occassionally, Case and I would go for a run (be real- my run is any other person's speed walk.) Still, I was packing on the pounds. I sit at a desk 96% of the time and eat like crap. What did I expect to happen?! A few months ago, I decided I was fed up. I drank a large McDonald's coke everyday without fail. I do not do well without my coke. (This deserves it's own post recognition and it will get it ASAP) I decided to be done. And, I was. I did not have 1 drop of coke for a whole month!! My friend, Alycia told me I looked better. I think that I look better- less bloated, but no weight loss. That's fine. I just want to feel good. I will occassionally get a coke, dr. Pepper, or sprite now. I just watch how much of each I get a week so I can make sure I am not developing a dependence on one.

I'm still not happy with how I look. I feel like a fat wife. Case has never said or done anything to make me feel this way. It's a me issue. But it's one I don't like and I am going to change.
I had Casey measure me (2/16/14) to get my starting numbers. I felt so embarrassed. He says he is proud of me and I'm always hot.

*Yeah, he's going to think hot when I wear skanky swimwear on our cruise!! Woot, woot! *

Then, Monday, February 17, I started Beachbody's 21 Day Fit! I plan on updating each day. I'll feel more accountable. And, spoiler alert, it's already working! ♡ IT!

Last, we all have different shapes. We will all probably all have things we want to change, but no one should feel so down on theirself that they don't feel like trying. Just be happy with yourself and if you don't like something (outside or in), improve it! Goals are what make you better! Love yourself!

Some Tuesday's Are Terrible

Today was a little bit rough. I'll be real with you- my week is on a downhill, going no where positive and getting there fast.

But I have to say how insanely blessed I am. I absolutely could not have gotten a better life than I have. Casey had to be to work early this morning. Before he left, he made my breakfast. When he got home, he helped clean the kitchen and made his own dinner so I could go out with a friend. When I got a text that hurt my feelings, he was the first person I called and instantly I felt a little better. He is my sounding board, and times a million the best choice I have ever made.

Work was semi-unpleasant today. It was busy. And stressful. My co workers and friends listen, and they are so amazing. I have never once had to beg for help, because EVERYONE is always willing to do what they can to lend a hand. I love what I do every day. God gave me this opportunity because it makes me a better person and I am so thankful for it each and every day.

November Goals

People, it is time to get serious! Last month's goals were a HUGE success. (Please note that they were all super easy) However, I super loved accomplishing all of them as well as some other MAJOR accomplishments that I will talk about later. So, November at the Holmes' house is getting serious! (Duh, I've said serious twice. I am really cracking the goal whip on myself)

1. DO MY VISITING TEACHING.- I can't handle the phone calls and the tone of the voice on the phone when I say it's not done. I feel like a drug addict that has had a fix again. That's the type of disappointment I feel.
     Side Note: We have a meeting at church tomorrow to go over visiting teaching. I suck. I get it. Sad day.

2. Make more neighborhood/church friends. (This is shameful considering my goal above.) Casey is very well known around these parts and I want to know people too. We go to activities and I am his shadow. I haven't branched off and met people. I started adding wardies on facebook. It's a cry for help, no joke. I need friends. My friend from work (I can make friends there just fine) Alycia, recommended a game night. It is happening.

3. Make and take my lunch to work at least two times each week. { This is a work goal. My co-worker Ben and I have started making monthly goals so we can stand out. This one is just so don't waste so much money and keep gaining weight}

4. Keep up to date on the book of the month. Again, a work goal. The Associates (Jordan, Ben and I) plan weekly meetings to read books and better ourselves. We did it with our HAM radio tests so now we are reading the book 'Crucial Confrontations'. Ben and I have a bet- if it's not read on time you owe the other person a soda. And I am loud and proud that I ALWAYS beat the boy associates. I'm the office rookie. I gotta make em work for their advanced status.

5. Family Organization Board. People, I am getting real here! It's going to have a planning calendar, grocery list, MENUS. Mediocre is not happening.

6. Make the Christmas shopping list. And a list of winter activities! No wedding planning this year! We are going to have some fun!

I think 6 BIG goals for November is plenty. It is the holiday season after all! I will report back at the end of the month!

October Goals= COMPLETE

You heard me, world!
It's only October 26 and I completed all of my October goals! This girl rocked the house! If you don't remember my goals were here-October Goals. Now that you've read the goals you can judge my excitement. But whatevs, they are still done!

1. Our Halloween Costumes rocked the ward party {because we are old and go to that. Sigh}
2. WIN on Ebay. Yeah, this happened. And Casey has no idea so if we could all keep that on the DL that'd be real chill
3. General Conference was awesome! I love me so church at home in jams on the couch. And we get the Ensign so we get to read them all soon as well as I watch and listen to them from my phone. (website here)
4. I ate enough candy for 4 people and the month isn't over. I make weird goals. Whatev.
5. The baby shower deserves and will get it's own post. .. when I become a better blogger. Don't let the suspense kill ya ;) 

Happy October World. You were so good to me!

Apple Cinnamon Water

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I found this water recipe Pinterest and shockingly enough I REALLY like it! It really makes me drink more water, and tastes so much better then plain old tasteless water!
 It's probably easiest to just search "apple cinnamon water". So yummy!!!

North West

Old news, but I need to be real with my concerns here.

I've been researching all day, and guys, I think Kim and Kanye really named their baby 'North'. I keep thinking it's a huge secret because they are being oddly private with their baby in their extremely public life. This blog is a no judgement zone, I really like the name North. It's different, but pronounceable. They didn't spell it all awkward like.

Let's be real with the deal breaker. Kids last name is WEST. And the TMZ birth certificate doesn't even list a middle name. For reals? (I still think it might be fake, is anyone with me on this?)

Back to my super important, I need to be heard, point. Our last name is 'Holmes'. Seriously, besides Sherlock, what can I not name my kid?. Almost nothing.

What is the one name that I love? Not even love, but LLLLOOOVVE.



Foster


You guys, I love it. I love the 'ph' that the 'F' makes. I love how it looks written in cursive. I think it's a solid name.


Yet, my last name is Holmes. And alas, I cannot have Foster Holmes.

{side note: Foster homes are a great thing and I am in no way bashing them, I just think you can't name your kid something that is already something. Does that make sense?}

I've pleaded with Casey to take my maiden name instead but he will not. Maybe Kim plead with Kanye too. Unfortunately, we aren't famous so it won't fly for us.

Let's all mourn the name that we can't have and can someone, or everyone, please name their babies "Foster" for me?

President Holmes

So, about a week ago Casey called me and told me he got a call and we needed to meet with our Bishop the next day. On Sunday, which in this story is obviously the next day, we had a missionary farewell to go to. Following that, we went back to our church for the meeting. For those of you that have had the pleasure of being in on of these meetings you know what happened next. Might I also add, that one knows that one married a spiritual giant when they ask to speak to you alone first. Anyways, let's keep a little suspense for what's next shall we?

The following Sunday, Casey sat up with the Young Men to pass the sacrament. We don't have tons of little Priesthoods so they usually borrow the Young Men's Presidency.

Side story: Case walked up to sit with them and they didn't even let him sit on the end. The moved him right to the middle of the pack so they could all chat it up. They think he is the greatest thing since sliced bread {Bishop's words not mine, but he's not wrong.}

Anyways, there was much ruckus from those first two rows when they released the Young Men's President AND Casey as the Young Men's 2nd Counselor. Then those first two rows went cray cray pointing at Casey and JUMPING (quite literal jumping) off of the bench. For those of you not quite guessing the ending [or not reading the title, which would be embarrassing as the reader], Casey was then called to be the new Young Men's President.

I absolutely love Casey's interactions with the Young Men. He really is such a good example and I know he is perfect for his calling. It has been a change. We had just decided quite a few other life changes, but it's okay if the Master's programs and Ph. D's come later. We're going to go with the Lord's timing on this one.