New GOALS & Ninja Baby Shower

When I first started this journey my goals were to lose at least 20 pounds, start exercising and simply feel better. 

I DID those things!! 

Before, I could barely go 5 minutes on the elliptical without having to stop and I NEVER in my life had been up at 5 in the morning to exercise. It has been almost four months and I am down 30 pounds!! My weight loss journey has had some major up and downs. There have been days I've felt like giving up and there have been days I've felt like nothing could stop me. Lately, however, I haven't been seeing much progress and I've had this "feelin sorry for myself" attitude. I've got to live for now. Today. The here. The now. I CAN and WILL do this! Yes, it's going to take time but the struggle is what makes you stronger. Soooo, I think it's time to set some new goals and push harder...

New Goals:
-5AM workouts upped to 3 days a week
(only been doing 2)
-Run every weeknight afternoon
(even days I go to the gym)
-1 monster or coke zero a day. that's it. then water, water, water
-Eat as clean as possible
-No negative comments about myself. period.
-Go to a class at the gym
-Get to a weight with a 1 as the first number (6 pounds away baby!!)
-Feel great in my dress for homecoming one month from now
Long Term Goals:
-Bikini for cruise at the beginning of summer 2014
-Toned tummy and legs that don't touch
-140 pounds

My long term goals scare the bajesus outta me!! BUT at the same time they excite me. 

When I set goals for myself it makes the everyday ordinary, extraordinary!! 

Now for a little weekend updateage...

Sunday Taddies and I went to Statesboro for one of my besties baby shower. She is having a little boy and is due December 18. We all call baby Walker "ninja baby" because....

Ummmm, duh, his Mama is freaking Korean!! He round houses up in her uterus people. 

Shower outfit
Boots-Belk, Leggings-JcPenney
Cardigan-TJ Maxx, Shirt-??

Unchu and Steve
Doesn't he look like an Abercrombie
model?? Ninja baby is going to be
a cutie with this Mama & Daddy. 

Unchu and Mama Unchu 

All of the beautiful hostesses 

My gift to Unchu. Shhhhh....
it's a baby bath center. 

He needed a little something else too

Couldn't help myself. This was too cute!!
Do you think Walker is going to be the
only White Asian wearing camo? Maybe. 

Before leaving Statesboro we went shopping and ate at 

Mellow Mushroom. It was fun spending the day with my sissy and getting to see Unchu. 

Taddies at Mellow Mushroom after the shower 

Hello beautiful.
Would like to be mine?
Oh wait, you're how much?!?!
Okay, well, I'll be back for you.

The week has begun folks...

Let the goal setting commence!!

WINNER of the Premier Jewelry $25 GIVEAWAY

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SO many choices...

What will she pick, oh what will she pick?!?! 

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You can unclip the pearls
for a completely different look

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Tasty Tuesday: Too Much Chocolate Cake

One my culinary teacher friends gave me this recipe and it is AMAZING!! We always make it for catering events at school and I take it to every function that I'm asked to bring something to. It will stay moist for days in a cake keeper and is so EASY, DELICIOUS, and an A+ crowd pleaser. 

Disclaimer-you may TASTE or have a SMALL sliver of this cake. I did not give you this recipe to sabatoge you. I gave it to you in the hopes that you could use it as an easy go-to recipe. Remember one word...MODERATION!! 

Too Much Chocolate Cake 

Ingredients: 

-1 package devils food cake mix 

-1 (5.9oz) package chocolate pudding mix 

-1 cup sour cream 

-1 cup vegetable oil 

-4 eggs 

-1/2 cup warm water 

-2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. 

2. In a large bowl, mix together the cake and pudding mixes, sour cream, oil, beaten eggs and water. Stir in the chocolate chips and pour batter into a well greased 12 cup bundt pan.

3. Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until top is springy to the touch and a wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool cake thoroughly in pan at least an hour and a half before inverting onto a plate If desired, dust the cake with powdered sugar or drizzle with chocolate. 

The Nothing Fight

Have you ever had one of "those fights"? You know, the nothing fights with your spouse that start with something so simple and end up being a knock down drag out about everything. Let me just tell you that this weekend we had a "nothing" fight. Over freaking stools!!

Before I get into our brawl, let me first say that I love Chris with all heart. Second, let me say that sometimes I can be a witch with a capital B...
BUT, and this is a big but, sometimes men just don't understand and are as dumb as rocks!! It takes them days of "thinking" to do what women could get done in 10 minutes.

Alright, with all that said here's what had happened...

Our kitchen was in need of some barstools. Why have a bar but no stools!? Right ladies? I wanted the kind of stools that were more like tall chairs, just because they are more comfortable. I also wanted 3 of them. My wonderful husband could care less but humored me and we went "stool" shopping. During our outing, I found the stools I wanted but decided to check a couple other places just in case. Before making our purchase we headed home and I used a  chair from our guest bedroom to measure and make sure the 3 stools would fit. 

My stool shoppin and white trash fightin outfit
Cardigan-Target, Shirt-Belk
Necklace-H&M, Black Skinnies-JcPenney
Gladiator Sandals-Shoe Dept. 

Yes, I used construction paper to "measure" 

This is when the magic started!!
Me: I think three chairs would fit best.
Chris: Why would I buy 3 chairs when there are only 2 of us?
Me: Because it will look better, be more room for guests and if we are
going to spend the money I want to do it right.
Chris: There are only 2 of us.
Me: I am well aware but I would like to get 3.
Chris: Gotta go to the bathroom.
Me: Are you kidding me?!? Now?!?
15 minutes later...
Me: See I've even measured it out we need 3.
Chris: I guess we can get 3. Will that make you happy? (Condescending voice)

Oh no he didn't!! 
This is where is gets good.

Me: So, I'm never happy? You're the one who........

Let me just leave the rest to your imagination because it wasn't pretty. It's taken me 2 days but I now realize that I'm the one who escalated that fight. Instead of saying, "That really hurt my feelings and do you truly think I'm unhappy?" I got level 5 pi**ed and retaliated with some pretty mean words. I've only been married 3 1/2 years, and in no way am I a marriage counselor, but I know I was fighting dirty.

My home will never be a perfect place, and yes we are going to have fights, but I want for my home to have an atmosphere of love, happiness and laughter. And do you know who will determine that? ME! Have you ever heard "If mama ain't happy ain't nobody happy"?
Hmmm...I'm thinking that's true. I know that creating this atmosphere will take work, a whole lotta prayer and me keeping my BIG mouth shut, but my family is worth it.

Yes, we got 2 and not 3!! I HATED
admitting I was wrong. Still gotta figure
out how to hide those TV wires. If you
don't have a kitchen TV...get one!!
LOVE it!!

Put this little bench I recovered in the
foyer and stuck some baskets underneath.
That thing was sooooo ugly before!!
Used a staple gun, fabric and
an old mattress pad. 

Made the hubs his own little shelf in our
bedroom so he doesn't junk up our dresser
with the 9 million things he
carries in his pockets! 

Mama got us 2 new lamps for the living
room from Kirkland's. Love the color!

Put my Fall wreath on the laundry room door
and made a little "check your makeup/take
the dog out" area leading to the garage. 

Our neighbor's and life long friends gave
us this pretty J as a house warming gift. 

Our Master bedroom is coming
along. Need more color and a big
something for over the bed. 

In 2 Corinthians 2:14-16, Paul refers to us as a fragrance through whom God will manifest the sweet aroma of Himself in everyplace. Y'all my house has been a little "stinky" lately. It's time for me refill my plugins. 

Later on Saturday afternoon Chris gave me a
pair of SURPRISE Ray Ban's he ordered
for me weeks ago. My very first pair of non Dollar
General eyewear. Why oh why did they come
when I just wanted to be mad? 

The DEEP works soooo much
 better than medium!!

Left-Sunday morning
Right-4:45 AM this morning before
heading out the door to the gym  

What you don't know about me...

I am deathly afraid of cats
I've never had braces but would like to
I eat ketchup on my spaghetti
Most all of my panties have holes
I run deodorant under my boobs 
before going to the gym
I've been coloring my hair 
since the 7th grade
I never thought I would find a husband, must less one like Chris
My stomach is the part of 
my body I hate most
I love to visit out of town but I get homesick within a couple of days
I HATE putt putt golf but always smile when we are asked to go
I cannot sleep without a 
box fan on at night
The color yellow looks awful on me
My Daddy is a preacher
I can eat anytime day or night but 
have learned to control it
I have always wanted 3 little boys
I graduated Magna Cum Laude 
from college
Moving back to my hometown after 
being away six years was one of  the hardest decisions I've ever made
I'm scared crapless that I'm going to be huge when I get pregnant
I still see myself as a "big girl" 
no matter my weight
I hate being late and get really 
outta sorts when I am
Every once in while I go through little bouts of depression but can
cover it up like a champ
I had my heart broken for the first time my freshman year of college 
My ultimate goal is to one 
day wear a bikini
I have a type A personality and 
stress about everything
I broke my leg when I was 4
jumping on a trampoline
I had breast implants after losing 
110 pounds because mine looked 
like deflated balloons
I've never been anywhere on an airplane
I love listening to old bluegrass gospel
My mama is my hero
AND...

Sometimes I see people and think, 
"If they really knew me 

they would love me" 

Throwing it WAY back this Thursday-1991
Brother Bobby, Cousin Alvin and Me  

Freshman year of college with all my roomies-
Ashlee, Anna, Me and Melody  

Me and Ash-
She now has the most
PRECIOUS little boy ever  

Me and Mel-
Ummmm....why did I color my hair
brown?!?! Never again!!! 

Weigh In Wednesday: Week Night Meal Ideas

Praise the Lawd for pay day and groceries. Nothing is better than knowing your pantry and frig is full. When I was a kid I always got so excited when my Mama got groceries. My favorite thing was that chocolate milk that came in a gallon size jug. When you poured it, it was so thick that it stuck to the sides of your glass...yum! 

These days I try to plan out what we are going to have for a week at the time (And yes I sometimes still buy my fat kid chocolate milk). It really helps me stay on track to eat at home and not have to wonder what in the world I'm going to fix for dinner. BUT like I've told ya'll before...I ONLY cook 2 to 3 times a week. The other nights we eat LEFTOVERS. Ain't nobody got time for slavin in the kitchen. Hey Jack!! If you don't like leftovers you might as well shave ya beard cause that's gayer than two boys kissin. 

Breakfast Ideas-
Lovin the already packaged smoothies,
boca sausage links, a $9 fruit bowl (holy mother!!)
and chocolate protein shakes that apparently
will make me look like Jillian Michaels
Fav Snack-
Individual celery pack and hummus

Meal 1-SKINNY Mighty Meaty Pizza

1 slice-around 280 calories 
Ingredients-1/2 pack chopped spianch
(thawed/squeezed), turkey pepperoni,
1/2 pack ground turkey, 2% mozz  and
pizza sauce...
Pillsbury Thin Crust is only
180 calories per serving 

Mellow Mushroom Mighty Meaty=
514 calories a slice 

Meal 2-Spinach Turkey Burgers & Baked Sweet Potato Fries 

1 burger and bun-320 calories 
Ingredients-1 pack chopped spinach
(thawed and squeezed), 1 egg, salt/pepper,
whole wheat buns, LC wedges in place of mayo 

Meal 3-Shrimp "Alfredo" with Wheat Noodles and Broccoli 

3/4 cup noodles, 6 shrimp, 1/4 cup
sauce and 1/2 cup broccoli-370 calories 
Ingredients-Gorton's 120 cal shrimp, cauliflower,
broccoli steamers, zero cal spray butter and
100% whole grain pasta 

Click HERE for cauliflower sauce recipe.
I substitute butter for zero cal spray butter. 

More STOLEN Meal Ideas from Mama Laughlin

Southwestern...ummmm?!?!-
Ingredients-1 bag frozen chicken breasts,
1 can drained black beans, 1 can drained
corn, 1 can Rotel, 1 block reduced fat cream
cheese. Cook in crock pot on high for 4-6
hours. Serve over rice, on tortillas
or as a soup. LOVE THIS!!!

Can't wait to try these!!
Click HERE for Skinny Turkey Patty Melt
Click HERE for Skinny Enchilada Lasagna  

Weighed in this morning guys and lost another point stinkin 8!! What is up with my .8's? At first I was aggravated but then I thought back to this past week. Out of 7 days I did "good" about 4 and I exercised 2. So there ya have it. That's the reason I lost point stinkin 8...ME!! I can do better and I know it. BUT instead of beating myself up I'm going to do better this week. I'm only .4 away from 30 pounds gone. It's so close I can TASTE it. Gosh I'm such a fat kid. Ha! At least I was lookin pretty dang cute today. Shhhhh...to those of you who saw me wearing this last night. Ya ain't gotta tell everything thing ya know. 

Scarf-Outdoor market in Charleston, SC
Shirt-JcPenny
Black Skinny Jeans-JcPenny
Boots-Belk
Earrings-Claires 

Look at this little kindergarten cutie-pa-tootie. My Aunt always sends me pictures of my little cousin Cayden and I want to just eat her up. I couldn't pass up sharing this adorableness....

If that smile doesn't make you have a Happy 

HUMP Dayyy I don't know what will!!!