tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40388569823647266662024-03-18T23:59:16.429-05:00Transformation of a Junk Food MomOne Mom's Journey to Healthy HabitsJunk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-59332249997533211452012-04-21T22:16:00.001-05:002012-04-21T22:18:43.803-05:00Back At It...So, I haven't posted in awhile. Or worked out in awhile. But who's counting? I decided that what better day to start again than yestersay. It was rainy outside and I had no plans on a Friday night. Boring, I know.<br />
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The hardest thing for me is motivation. I think it's that way for many of us struggling to get in shape or eat healthy. Once we actually start our work out, we push hard and we feel great afterwards (minus the sweat dripping down our face!). It's that initial step of getting off our butt and taking that first step, or jog, or pushup. <br />
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Reality is I wanted to sit on the couch and watch TV all evening, which I did do for a bit, but I finally forced myself to get up and change. Once in my workout gear, the motivation set in and I was ready to conquer today's workout - <a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/04/16/my-body-rocks-workout-beginner-tutorial-abs-bonus/" target="_blank">My Body Rocks</a> (bodyrock.tv)! <br />
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Well, I didn't quite conquer it, but at least I did it! I started with four minutes of jumping rope to warm-up and then started the work-out. Here are my scores:<br />
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Prisoner Squat Jump & Knee Touch: 28, 22, 16<br />
Mountain Climbers & Squat Press: 3.5, 3, 3<br />
Squat & Front Raise: Modified to use sand bag 1st round, no equipment 2nd & 3rd - 20, 17, 17<br />
Under Toe Touch: 4, 4, 4<br />
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I did have to take a break for about a minute between the 1st and 2nd round. This was a tough one, especially if you haven't done a workout in several weeks. But, I did finish which is the important thing!<br />
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-38823649665518389822012-01-23T00:30:00.001-06:002012-01-23T00:30:28.669-06:00Bodyrock.Tv 30 Day Challenge: Fit Test #2<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Going Strong!! So I missed my workout on Wednesday, picked back up on Thursday, and skipped again on Friday. Who wants to workout on a Friday anyway? I would much rather go out with friends and have a few adult beverages. Which is exactly what I did!<br />
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Although I was hurting the next day (and I don't mean sore muscles), I pushed myself to get in a workout. I had finally gotten to the <a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/16/day-1-week-3-fitness-test-2-seans-chest-and-triceps-workout/" target="_blank">second Fit Test of the 30 Day Challenge</a>. Knowing that I was probably dehydrated from drinking the night before, I was a bit worried I wouldn't score well compared to my original scores. However, I can proudly say that my scores absolutely improved!<br />
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<u>Fit Test #2:</u><br />
<b>Squat Jumps:</b> <span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">30 </span>(5 over original test)<br />
<b>Push-ups:</b> <span style="color: red; font-weight: bold;">15 </span>(3 over original test)<br />
<b>Burpees:</b> <span style="color: red;"><b>10</b></span> (3 over original test)<br />
<b>High Knees</b>: <span style="color: red;"><b>112</b></span> (36 over original test)<br />
<b>Switch Lunges:</b> <b><span style="color: red;">30</span></b> (16 over original test and no modifications)<br />
<b>Tuck Jumps: <span style="color: red;">12</span></b> (4 over original)<br />
<b>Straight Abs:<span style="color: red;"> 9</span></b> (no modifications)<br />
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And to celebrate my achievement, I went out and gorged myself! Ok, so it wasn't really to celebrate, but it was date night with the hubby and I did gorge myself. And to add a bit of Fashion & Beauty to this post, here was my outfit for the night.<br />
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-54088451007067311602012-01-18T23:21:00.003-06:002012-01-18T23:25:10.982-06:00Eight Little Naked NuggetsSo, I skipped a workout tonight. I got home late from work and was starving. And, I'm extremely sore from the past couple of days, so a rest day will probably be good for me. Hoping to make up the workout this weekend. :)<br />
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I did, however, try the new grilled chicken nuggets at Chick-fil-a today. Now, Chick-fil-a (or chick-a-lay as my 4 year old would say) is my all time favorite fast food restaurant... Well, it's a toss-up between McD's and CFA, but still a fave.<br />
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Anyway, my typical order is the #5 eight count with large fries and a large diet coke, ez ice. Oh how I love my CFA nuggets! Tender, juicy, and oh so tasty.Yum!! However, since I'm on a semi-sorta health kick, I decided to try the grilled chicken nuggets today.<br />
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I was't sure what to expect... Well, I guess I was expecting them to at least come in the same box as the breaded nuggets. When I reached my hand into my to go bag, I felt a plastic bowl. Huh? They must have gotten my order wrong. As I pulled the plastic container out of the bag, there they were. Eight little naked nuggets laying in the bowl. They looked so sad and so... so bland. </div>
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Overall, I was not that impressed with the flavor. The seasoning was a bit overwhelming, and the chicken tasted processed. Plus, they got cold super fast. Nothing like eating cold chicken. But, I was so hungry I ate all eight nuggets plus half of my large fries (which I LOVE by the way!).</div>
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So, overall, I would give the grilled chicken nuggets a C-. They just don't compare to the regular nuggets. If you're trying to eat healthy, I would highly suggest going for one of the chicken wraps instead. :)</div>
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I still haven't been able to give up the fries yet. Fries are my downfall, and I seriously could eat them everyday if I could. As it stands now, I probably eat fries at least three times a week. Yes, I know, awful! </div>
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I warmed up with four minutes of jumping rope. My scores for the workout were: </div>
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Squat Leaps: 25, 18</div>
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I then did Sean's Weighted Workout. It was brutal! I could only make it through 2 rounds instead of the actual 3. I didn't have to modify any of the exercises, so GO ME!! My time was 18 minutes 22 sec (2 rounds). </div>
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Breakfast: Diet Coke</div>
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Snack: None<br />
Lunch: 1/2 Waldorf Chicken Salad from CPK and 1 slice of Roasted Spinach CPK Pizza, iced tea</div>
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Snack: Kashi Roasted Almond Crunchy Granola Bar<br />
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-85945933999617809752012-01-15T11:46:00.000-06:002012-01-15T15:21:43.170-06:00My Brows on a Budget.... e.l.f. Brow KitI envy all of you ladies that have beautiful eyebrows. You know, the ones that are full, perfectly shaped, and require minimal maintenance. I used to have these brows back in the day. I can remember on my wedding day, my make-up artist telling me how beautiful my brows were. Oh, those were the days....<br />
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Fast forward eight years and my brows are now a MESS... A special shout out to my lovely friend who I like to refer to as "anxiety". Thanks to him, my brows are way over plucked and super sparse in areas. Not only do I pluck with a tweezer, but when I get super stressed I pull the hairs out with my fingers. I know, it's insane. So, because of this, eyebrow powder/pencils are my best friend. I never leave the house without filling in my brows. Even when I did have nice looking brows, I still used eyebrow powder to give me that polished look. It truly makes a difference!!<br />
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My go to eyebrow powders are <a href="http://www.smashbox.com/products/6026/Eyes/Brows/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Smashbox in Brunette</a> and <a href="http://anastasia.net/product.php?productid=16137&cat=249&page=1" target="_blank">Anastasia in Brunette</a>. If I had to choose between the two, Smashbox wins by a small margin. Both have lasting power, but Smashbox tends to stay the best in my city's outrageous humidity.<br />
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I was using the Anastasia powder (in Ebony this time) which tends to be dark on me, but that was a good thing because my hair WAS dark. But after getting my hair cut and colored for the New Year, my hair is now much lighter. I continued to wear the Anastasia powder for a few days, but I noticed something was off. I couldn't put my finger on it. At first I thought it was my new hair color that I didn't like, but then I realized my brows were way too dark for the new color. I needed to add some warmth to my brows.<br />
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Since it was the beginning of the year, and one of my resolutions was to spend less money, I decided to try a drugstore brand. While in Target a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that e.l.f. had a new <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/eyes/eyebrows/eyebrow_kit" target="_blank">brow kit for $3</a>. Yes, only $3! Who can pass up a deal like that, and the colors matched what I was looking for. I had never tried e.l.f. brand cosmetics before, but figured I could stand to lose 3 bucks if it didn't work out.<br />
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The darker brown is the "gel" which is more of a wax. I use my Anastasia brow brush to apply the wax where my brows are sparse to even out the color. I also apply a small amount over my entire brow to help keep the hairs in place. Then I apply the lighter color to my entire brow to add a bit of warmth so they better match my hair color.<br />
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For $3, I would definitely recommend this product. The gel and powder were easy to apply. It lasts throughout the day. And most important, it does I what originally bought it for - to match the color of my brows to my hair.<br />
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If you've tried e.l.f. cosmetics, let me know your thoughts. Were you happy with the quality? What e.l.f. products do you use? Also, do you have any other recommendations for not too expensive brow products?<br />
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After a night off playing Bingo, I got back to work. Day 7's workout was the<a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/10/day-2-of-week-2-of-the-30-day-challenge-domino-workout/" target="_blank"> Domino Workout</a>. </div>
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<b>Breakfast: <span style="color: red;">Diet Coke</span></b></div>
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<b>Snack: <span style="color: red;">Handful of goldfish</span></b></div>
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<b>Dinner: <span style="color: red;">Broccoli Cheese Soup with 5 saltine crackers</span></b></div>
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Not a huge difference, but I have noticed a bit more definition in my arms/shoulders and abs. Just today, a co-worker asked if I had lost weight, so something must be working. Since starting the 30 Day Challenge I have been sleeping better and seem to have more energy during the day. Positive results. I know that once I get my diet in check, my progress pics should show more "progress". :)</div>
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I'm a couple of days behind in the 30 Day Challenge, but trying to catch up. I completed Day 6 on Tuesday and then took a break yesterday to go play Bingo (yes, Bingo) with some of the girls. I didn't realize how serious the game of Bingo can be! It was a lot of fun though; especially while drinking adult beverages! And if you're wondering, no I didn't win. But I will be back!!<br />
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Breakfast: <b>Diet Coke</b></div>
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Snack: <b>None</b></div>
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Lunch: <b>Pappadeaux fried shrimp and fries (ate about a quarter of the dish), iced tea with sweet & lo, 2 slices of french bread</b></div>
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Dinner: <b>Bertolli's Vodka Pasta family style meal</b><br />
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Breakfast: <b>Diet Coke (notice a trend)</b></div>
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Lunch: <b>Grilled Chicken skewers, rice, 1 chocolate chip cookie, iced tea</b></div>
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I almost skipped today too. I got about three hours of sleep last night because my sweet, adorable, never-sleeps-through-the-night son decided to wake up at 2:30 AM. That means I got to wake up too. Unfortunately, we never went back to sleep. If anyone has any ideas to get a 4-year-old to sleep in his own bed without waking up at least once per night, please, I'm begging you, let me know!<br />
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Then, I didn't get home from work and picking up Z at my mom's until 8:30 PM. I was exhausted!! I REALLY wanted to skip today's workout, but knew if I did, I would skip the next and the next, etc. Not an option!! So, I changed into my workout gear and busted out the 400 rep <a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/06/day-5-of-our-30-day-challenge-i-wont-give-up-workout/" target="_blank">"I Won't Give Up" Workout</a>.<br />
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The knee highs were relatively easy during the first three rounds, but then my legs started to feel like jello. I was able to get through the knee highs with no modifications. The knee lifts with dip station was another station. Those were killer! I definitely had to take small pauses, plus there were times where I modified the exercise to allow my feet to touch the floor.<br />
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Breakfast: Diet Coke<br />
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Lunch: Chic-Fil-A Chargrilled chicken and fruit salad (Healthiest thing of the day!)<br />
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Dinner: McDonald's Chicken McNuggets Meal (But the fries were SOOO good!)<br />
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The workout for Day 4 was the<a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/05/day-4-of-our-30-day-challenge-wish-you-would-workout/" target="_blank"> <span id="goog_1676936558"></span>"Wish You Would Workout"<span id="goog_1676936559"></span>.</a> It was a much simpler routine, but still a tough one. </div>
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BURPEES/PUSH-UPS: <span style="color: red;">8, 5, 5</span></div>
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TRIPLE PLANK JUMPS: <span style="color: red;">4, 4, 4 (These were killer!)</span></div>
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Breakfast: <b>2 Glazed Donuts, Diet Dr. Pepper</b></div>
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Snack: <b>Donut Holes </b></div>
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Dinner: <b>Wild Boar and Creole Rice</b> (the hubby is big into hunting. We eat a lot of game. Probably the healthiest meal of the day though!)</div>
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Horrible, Horrible, Horrible!! I know, but this is par for the course for me. Now that I've started to workout again, my diet needs to change as well. Gonna hit the grocery store for some healthy alternatives. :)</div>
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Yesterday I did Day 3 of BodyRock's challenge titled <a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/05/day-4-of-our-30-day-challenge-wish-you-would-workout/" target="_blank">"International Love Workout"</a>. I was going to skip it since I was going out that night, BUT I decided to stay motivated so I did the workout before getting ready to go out. So glad I did!</div>
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Here is the workout hosted by Lisa Marie (She is super spunky!!). You can find the video on their <a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/wp-content/themes/nerdery-skeleton-theme-v1/timthumb.php?src=http://www.bodyrock.tv/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Jan4_Main.jpg&w=594&h=412&c=1&q=100" target="_blank">website</a> or on <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=tnazGIaipQ4" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. </div>
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<b>Superman Push-ups: <span style="color: red;">14</span></b></div>
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<b>Reverse Pull-ups: <span style="color: red;">12</span></b></div>
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<b>Tricep Dip/V Abs: <span style="color: red;">8 (modified - half dips, knees up - no V)</span></b></div>
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<b>Overhead Abs:<span style="color: red;"> 20 (no sandbag)</span></b></div>
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Who in their right mind is going to do this? I'm talking about posting a horrendous looking before pic. Well, I'm gonna be brave and DO IT!! </div>
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So, here it is, before I decide to change my mind!</div>
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Excuse the weird face and smudgy mirror (4 year old handprints, lol). </div>
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Did someone say "skinny fat"?! Cuz that's me!! </div>
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I'm not overweight, but I am lacking in the tone department. My goal over the next couple of months is to tone up and just get in better shape overall. I want definition, people!! </div>
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And, as I'm sitting her typing out this post... :::: Hold That Thought, Please! Interrupted by my smudgy fingered son who wants to ride his scooter. Be back in a bit. ::::</div>
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Ok, I'm back. So the dilemma right now is: Do I workout or eat the Papa John's pizza that just got delivered? Hmmm...decisions, decisions. </div>
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And here is a pic of my OOTD that I wore yesterday to Moms & Margaritas Night at our local Chuy's. (Yes, those are pillow pets in the background!).</div>
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Cardigan: JCrew Outlet<br />
Skinny Jeans: Target<br />
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I was a bit sore from the Fit Test yesterday, but decided to tackle <a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/03/day-2-of-our-30-day-challenge-good-feeling-workout/" target="_blank">Day 2</a> of the BodyRock.TV 30 Day Challenge anyway. And I will say, it was it a challenge!<br />
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I found a cool <a href="http://www.inthegym.net/workout/playlists/pop/unleash_the_boogie_workout_pla.php" target="_blank">playlist</a> from <a href="http://www.inthegym.net/">www.inthegym.net</a>. If you need some new workout playlists, I highly recommend this site. I listen to the music on my computer (it's free!) while I workout.<br />
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Before starting the workout, I noticed in the video and on the blog there were several different exercise combos for the intervals. I knew it would be very difficult to remember each combo, so I set my rest period to 15 seconds instead of the normal 10. This allowed me to focus on the combos I wrote down so that I would remember the sequencing.<br />
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After a quick warm-up, I started my 12 minutes of torture (ok, it wasn't that bad, but only because I modified a lot of the exercises)! Here are my scores:<br />
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<b>10 High Knees / 10 Mountain Climbers</b> - 5<br />
<b>2 Squat Jumps/ 2 Push-ups / 1 Jump Tuck</b> - 3<br />
<b>Center to Elbow Jump / 2 Leg Jumps</b> - 3<br />
<b>Clean Press / Squat / Press Push-up</b> - 7 (I did not use the sandbag)<br />
<b>5 Tuck Jumps / 1/2 Burpee with Squat Hold</b> - 1 (sad to say I could only get through one. I changed the tuck jumps to regular squats)<br />
<b>Spider Knee Push-up / Straight Leg Push-up</b> - 2 regular, 15 modified (Girl Push-ups)<br />
<b>Switch Lunge with Press</b> - 15 (Did not use sandbag)<br />
Potty Break compliments of my 4-year old<br />
<b>2 Side Lunge / 2 Side Punches / 2 Jump Tucks</b> - 8 (modified)<br />
<b>10 Squat / 10 Squat Jumps</b> - 1 (I was hurting at this point!)<br />
<b>10 Elbow to Knee Jumps</b> - 5 (modified for low impact)<br />
<b>10 Wide Leg Jump Push-ups</b> - 10<br />
<b>Speed Run</b> - 150<br />
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Is one of your New Year's resolutions to get in shape or tone up? If you said yes, then we're in the same boat. :)<br />
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When I first started this blog last year, it was to help keep me accountable in the health & fitness department. Unfortunately, the momentum didn't last long, nor did the blogging!<br />
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However, about mid-year last year, I stumbled across an AWESOME fitness blog called <a href="http://bodyrock.tv/">BodyRock.TV</a>. I was in awe of the host. Her body was strong, lean, and beautiful. And the best part of the blog...all of the videos were free, and I didn't have to step foot in a gym! Score!!<br />
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After stalking the blog for several days, I decided to give it a try. The workouts were intense and kicked my butt! But, I felt great afterwards. I stuck with BodyRock for several months working out 2-3 days per week. Then, as usual, life got in the way. Work, toddler, ectopic pregnancy.<br />
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Well, it's time again to get my rear in gear!! I got the all clear to start working out again, albeit, no heavy lifting just yet. And, perfect timing too!! BodyRock.TV is having a<a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/2012/01/02/day-1-of-our-30-day-challenge-fit-test/" target="_blank"> 30 Day Challenge</a>! There is a new host, but the principles are the same, and the new host has a rockin' bod for inspiration...<br />
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The 30 Day Challenge starts off with a Fitness Test. 7 exercises in intervals of 50 seconds with 10 second rests in between. Check out the video below (and no, that is not my tush. I wish it was!).<br />
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<b>SQUAT JUMPS - 25</b></div>
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This is a good starting point for me. I'm curious to see where I'll end up at the end of January. :) <br />
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Please check out the blog -<a href="http://www.bodyrock.tv/" target="_blank"> BodyRock.TV</a> if you are looking for an at-home, kick-ass workout. I could use some virtual work-out partners. :) It's tough, but can be modified for beginners, so don't be intimidated. I've had to modify quite a few exercises over the course of my workouts.<br />
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Oh, and if you "Like" BodyRock.TV on Facebook, you can keep up with the work-outs. Plus, I noticed they added the host's daily food logs. Great examples of healthy eating (and no, I have no affiliation with the site, lol!).<br />
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-80708592086094510562012-01-02T18:18:00.000-06:002012-01-02T22:35:17.706-06:00Project Declutter 2012... Vanity Area<span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the things I struggle with is keeping my home clean and organized. I've never been good at housekeeping. I often wonder if my husband would have actually married me if he really knew how bad my cooking and housekeeping skills were. But, now he's stuck with me. :)</span><br />
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One thing you may notice is that I don't have any jewelry laying around. That's only because I recently found a new home for all of my necklaces. Check it out <a href="http://junkfoodmom.blogspot.com/2011/12/purely-pinterest.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Prior to this, I had tangled necklaces all over the counter and in my drawer. Makes a world of difference to get them out of the way!<br />
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I didn't take before pics, sorry. The drawer was so messy I was embarrassed to post a pic. I purged a lot of my make-up, relocated the rest, and cleaned the plastic bins. Looks great now! </div>
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Next up in Project Declutter 2012 are the bathroom cabinets under the sink. Who knows what I will find under there, lol! </div>
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</div>Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-31061790897035483452012-01-01T11:24:00.000-06:002012-01-01T16:14:03.070-06:00Happy New Year 2012!! What is your Legacy?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A new year is upon us. A time for reflection and new beginnings. A time for goal setting and new year's resolutions (and hopefully you have some great ones!).<br />
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But, a different thing has been sitting on my mind the past couple of weeks as 2011 came to an end. It's not what my new year's resolutions will be or what new goals I have for 2012 (which I do have some), but what is my Legacy?<br />
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As part of a leadership program at work, I was asked to read Maxwell's <a href="http://www.amazon.com/21-Irrefutable-Laws-Leadership-Follow/dp/0785288376/ref=pd_sim_b_5">"The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership"</a>. The last law is The Law of Legacy. Although the book and chapter is focused on business and leadership, the principle is very easily translated to personal, everyday life. <br />
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What is my Legacy? How will family, friends, and acquaintances remember me after I'm gone? What do I stand for? Am I living a life that will enable me to leave a positive legacy?<br />
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So, this year my main goal is to reflect on the above questions and make sure that my thoughts and actions fulfill the Legacy I want to leave.<br />
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-79614170040473237952011-12-31T20:19:00.000-06:002012-01-01T13:54:12.035-06:00New Year, New Me...Ok, well maybe not a completely new me, but I did get my new "do". Love it!!<br />
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My head feels so much lighter and my hair looks so much healthier. Not too mention, I look about 10 years younger. No more grays!! </div>
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I'm still trying to get used to the color. It's a bit lighter than usual (you can't tell from the pics though). But, other than that, I'm so glad I made the change. Now on to shopping tomorrow. :)</div>
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Happy New Year!! I hope everyone has a fabulous night with family and friends. I'll be cozying up with the family watching the ball drop from the comfort of my home. I'm such a homebody!<br />
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-79954822770510269142011-12-30T22:09:00.001-06:002011-12-30T23:09:17.666-06:00Time for a Change...The new year is almost upon us. I'm definitely looking forward to starting fresh next year. The end of this year was pretty much a downer.<br />
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I did get some good news today though. My HCG levels have returned to 0! My red blood cell count went up as well but it was still low - 9.2 - so my OB wants me to continue to take the Folgard. Hopefully, in a few weeks my Hgb and iron count will be back to normal. We will start trying again in March. The plan is to schedule an HSG before we start trying to make sure my left tube is all clear. This should help our chances of conceiving. If we haven't gotten pregnant by May/June then I will see a specialist. Praying that we can avoid this though.<br />
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After two months of not being able to go to the salon, I finally have an appointment for tomorrow. I'm super excited!! You wouldn't believe the number of gray hairs that I have growing at my roots. If I let my hair grow out, half of my hair would be completely gray! Boo.<br />
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I've decided to make a change and go shorter. Currently my hair looks like this...<br />
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It's hard to tell from the pic, but my hair hits mid back (right at the bra line) when it's straight. More often than not it's straight except for special occasions. </div>
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Love it!! And hair color:</div>
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An interesting fact I learned while searching hair color is that you can tell if you have a "warm" or "cool" skin tone based on the color of the veins in your wrist. If the veins in your wrist have a green hue to them, then you have a "warm" skin tone. If the veins are bluish, then you are considered to have a "cool" skin tone. Pretty cool! Although, I still don't know what skin tone I have. My veins look both greenish and bluish. :) </div>
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Oh, and I'm loving this cut. Maybe one day I'll get enough nerve to actually chop all my hair off! :)</div>
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-63056001071957021552011-12-27T22:02:00.000-06:002012-01-04T22:42:06.555-06:00Christmas 2011 in Photos...and Happy Anniversary to me!Today is our 8th anniversary. It's amazing how time flies! Unfortunately, the hubby is out of town on his yearly post-Christmas hunting trip. Normally I don't mind him going on his hunting trip this time of year, but this year I was pretty bummed. I think it has to do with the recent loss of our pregnancy. Well, at least he got a deer this morning so we'll have meat in the freezer for the coming year. Plus, we'll celebrate our Anniversary when he gets back.<br />
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So, in honor of my Anniversary, I am going to post Christmas pictures to make me feel better. :)<br />
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Christmas Eve...<br />
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Holiday Decor... I'm a bit bummed because I didn't get to decorate my house as much as I wanted. Plus, I hardly took any pictures. I did take a few pics of the decor at my Grandmother's house though. :)<br />
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Overall, we had a great Christmas! Looking forward to the New Year!! I hope everyone had a great holiday season as well!<br />
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Although this holiday season has been tough for me both physically and emotionally, today was a great day to celebrate my blessings. I especially feel blessed to have my health back and to have such a wonderful support system surrounding me. </div>
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I'm super tired now so I'm headed to bed in my Christmas jingle bell jammies. I plan to post a few Christmas pics tomorrow. </div>
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Here is one of my little guy enjoying the new headphones we got him. So cool! :)</div>
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<br /></div>Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-7000675513714724752011-12-18T14:39:00.001-06:002012-01-04T22:41:10.532-06:00Recovering...4 days since my surgery and I am feeling exhausted. I can't seem to get my energy back, but I think that is because of my anemia due to the blood loss. It will probably take me a few weeks to fully recover from that. The pain has eased, and I'm not walking like a hunchback anymore which is good. My incision sites are still a bit tender, but not near as bad as the past couple of days. I think the worst part of the whole recovery process has been the trapped gas. Oh my gosh, talk about pain!<br />
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I was feeling good enough yesterday to get out of the house. My mom drove me and Z to my Aunt's house for a family Christmas Party yesterday. I have to laugh though because on the way there we needed to stop at our local grocery store HEB to pick up a cheese ball (the Pesto Pine Nut cheese ball is to die for!) and to get gas for my car. We decided that I would get down to get the cheese ball since I needed to use the restroom while my mom went to get gas (which is located across the parking lot of the grocery store).<br />
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A few minutes later, I get a call on my cell from my mom. "Natalie, I parked on the wrong side of the pump and turned the car off. Now the car won't start". "Crap, I have the keys with me", I said (I have a keyless ignition sytem). So here we are, I'm in the store barely able to walk, and my mom is across the parking lot with my 4 year old son and 7 year old niece and the car won't start. How in the world am I gonna get the keys to mom? My mom and I both crack up at the situation because this is something that totally would happen to us! :)<br />
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So, I limp up to the manager and start off by saying, "I'm so sorry, but I feel so silly for asking you this." I proceed to explain the situation, that I just had surgery a few days ago, and is there any way that one of their sackers could walk the keys to my mom. The manager was so super nice. She said she would personally walk the keys to my mom. So kudos to HEB for going above and beyond in my time of need! I love that store!!<br />
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So, we finally make it to my Aunt's. Had a fun time seeing family. Played white elephant gift exchange. This is what I ended up with:<br />
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Now, I'm just waiting for the troops (my mom, grandmother, and aunt) to come over later this afternoon to help me decorate for Christmas. With everything that has been going on the past couple of weeks, I have not even come close to finishing. Truthfully, I haven't even really started. I'm looking forward to finally getting in the Christmas Spirit!</div>
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-68672571473616301742011-12-15T23:02:00.001-06:002011-12-16T23:06:00.037-06:00The Saga Continues...I have to apologize in advance. I am high on Vicodin right now, so I have no idea how this post is going to come out. :)<br />
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What I was hoping was going to be a day filled with positive news, ended up being one with not so great news. Although, in the end, I am blessed that things worked out the way they did.<br />
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Yesterday morning I went to the clinic to have my HCG levels drawn again, and then I ran some errands - Target, Walgreen's, picked up lunch. I was a little fatigued, but other than that I was feeling pretty good. I was so confident that my numbers were going to be good, that I had planned on attending a work function that evening.<br />
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While waiting for the results of the blood work, I began to prep for work. However, at about 2 PM I went to the restroom and Holy Pain, Batman! Since being diagnosed with the ectopic, I've always had some pain while using the restroom (sorry, TMI again), but this time was way, way worse. The pain was not letting up and felt like cramping mixed with extreme pressure in my pelvic area. I took some Tylenol and called my husband to tell him he needed to come home right away. The pain was not letting up at this point. I called my doctor's office to see if the results had come back yet, thinking that if my levels had gone down, the pain may just be a normal part of the methotrexate process. Unfortunately, the results had not come back. I told the nurse that if the pain got worse or didn't let up, I would call them back.<br />
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My husband and I decided to head down to the Medical Center as a precaution. I had to drop off some things for work that way, and if my HCG levels had not dropped, I would have to go to the hospital anyway. If we headed that way early, we could beat traffic. On the way there, the pain started to lift, but I was still feeling not quite right. We got to the hospital about 3:30 PM and decided to hang out in the cafeteria. I debated whether to go to the ER or to head back home as I was feeling somewhat better. 4 PM rolled around and still no news. I called the nurse back to check, but she said they still hadn't received the results. I decided to go to the ER at that point. I was still feeling quite a bit of pressure and tenderness upon pressing on my abdomen, and everything I read online said that if you feel pelvic/rectal pressure to call your physician. I figured better safe than sorry. Boy, was I glad I went.<br />
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After getting settled into a room at the ER, my hubby had to go back home to get our son from daycare. Normally, my mother-in-law will pick Z up if we are in a bind, but wouldn't you know, my father-in-law was admitted to the hospital that day. So, while I was alone in the ER, they send me to ultrasound. I knew something was wrong when I asked the sonographer how things were looking. Of course she said, "you will have to wait for the radiologist to review the pictures and talk to you". Plus, the tenderness was so bad when she was moving the wand. After about 20 minutes, the radiologist came back and told me what I already knew. There was blood in my abdominal cavity. Not a good sign. I asked him if he thought my tube had ruptured, and he said with the amount of blood he saw that, yes, he did think it had ruptured. I knew what was coming after that - surgery.<br />
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I was wheeled back to the ER, where the on-call OB came to talk to me. She told me that she didn't quite believe I had ruptured like the radiologist had thought. She even mentioned that if she had initially seen me before I was sent to ultrasound by the ER doctor, she would have never ordered an ultrasound. She would have reviewed my HCG levels (which came back as being down, good sign I guess) and my H&H (which was around 10) and sent me home based on the fact that my vitals were stable. Well, I count myself lucky that I saw the ER doc first and she pushed for an ultrasound. The on-call doctor then proceeded to say that since the ultrasound did show blood in the cavity, that they can't ignore it (even though it might reabsorb in its own time) especially from a medical malpractice standpoint. Geez, thanks lady! So the wheels were put into motion. My husband, son, and my parents all made it to the ER before I was wheeled back to surgery. I was scared and nervous. This was my first ever surgery. But, I was glad that I would finally be done with this whole experience and I could move forward. I told everyone I loved them and I would see them after surgery.<br />
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Apparently, surgery went well. The surgeon who performed the surgery made rounds this morning and came in to talk to me. He said that luckily the tube hadn't yet ruptured, but that it had been leaking for at least a couple of days, if not a whole week. He said he removed about a liter and half of blood from my pelvic cavity. "Wow", I thought, as I compared that to a bottle and a half of the liter sodas. He couldn't believe that I was able to tolerate all of that blood in my belly up until yesterday. He proceeded to tell me that he did remove my entire right fallopian tube. It was malformed which is why I ended up with an ectopic pregnancy in the first place. He also told me I had extensive scarring and adhesions on my colon from endometriosis (which was the first time this had been discovered). He cleaned everything up the best he could. He mentioned that even if I had not had the surgery last night, I would have eventually had to have that tube removed. Plus, my chances of having another ectopic would have been greatly increased if that tube was left in place.<br />
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So, looking back over this whole experience, the one thing I've learned is to listen to your body and your gut instinct. I knew from early on that this was an ectopic pregnancy which was ultimately confirmed. I also knew that my body was telling me something yesterday afternoon. I'm glad I didn't ignore the signs because if I had, who knows, things may have been much worse - my tube may have actually ruptured instead of just leaking. To look at the pictures from surgery, I'm amazed that the tube actually did not rupture. It definitely looked like it was on the verge of doing so. So, if you are going through an ectopic pregnancy, and happen upon this post, please, please listen to the signals your body is giving you. Even if it turns out to be nothing, it is better to be safe than sorry.<br />
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I am home recovering now. I count my blessings that I can now move forward without as much worry and anxiety. I'm on vicodin for pain and Folgard for anemia (my H&H ended up dropping to 7). The pain has subsided some and I should be back to normal in a few days. I'm looking forward to March when we will get the all clear to try to conceive again. All of the physicians told me that my fertility has greatly increased since my damaged tube is now out of the picture. I pray to God they are right. I'm not getting any younger and would love nothing more than to have one more child. I truly believe that God helped me through this experience and there was a reason for my ectopic pregnancy and surgery. It was to help remove the barriers that was preventing us from conceiving for so many years. I firmly believe the saying is true, "the Lord works in mysterious ways". <br />
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Sorry this was so long. I had lots to tell. :) I'm off to pop a vicodin and get a good night's rest. <br />
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-5200683622761240512011-12-13T21:51:00.001-06:002012-01-04T22:40:28.336-06:00Tomorrow is the Day....Two weeks after my initial methotrexate shot and one week after my second dose, I'm headed back to the clinic tomorrow to get my HCG levels checked again. I've felt pretty good since my last post. I've had periods of minimal to moderate cramping, especially last Friday and Saturday. Not sure if it was the methotrexate or the fact that I may have been been too active. I was rushing around trying to get prepared to host a Christmas Favorite Things party for a few of my friends. <br />
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I'm praying that my levels have dropped significantly from last Wednesday's result in the 600s. I'm ready to be done with this so I can move forward and not worry that my tube may rupture. My gut is telling me that the methotrexate is working, but that is what I thought last week and my hcg results had actually increased. We shall see what the lucky number is tomorrow. If the number doesn't look good, then off to surgery I'll go. <br />
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I'm blessed at this point that my tube hasn't ruptured. I've also been off of work for the past week and a half which has been a nice break, but I need to get back to work. I count myself lucky that my work has been understanding about all of this. However, if I'm not in front of my accounts, business starts to go down which ultimately affects my pocketbook (and that is no bueno). <br />
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One last thing, it's amazing how many of my friends have told me they have had an ectopic pregnancy or know someone who has. Although each story is a bit different, they have all told me it was a very scary experience. I can definitely attest to this now. Every little twinge or pain makes me concerned. I know this journey is out of my hands, and I try to remember that, but it is hard not to worry. I've done the best I can facing my loss and the recovery process. I truly feel that tomorrow will be a good day and my HCG levels will be down. Keep your fingers crossed for me, please.Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-6187788660372052712011-12-08T00:10:00.001-06:002012-01-04T22:41:45.676-06:00Another Round... Methotrexate Day #6 (TMI Warning)Yesterday was pretty tough emotionally. I awoke that morning to what I thought was the passing of the fetal tissue (sorry, TMI for sure). I won't go into graphic details, but I was very much saddened by what I saw (or thought I saw). Once I decided on what to do with the tissue, I said a quick prayer asking for God to watch over my angel and to give me strength to get through the day. <br />
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Thinking that the worst was over, I felt relief knowing we could now move forward with a normal life. I still needed to get my HCG levels drawn, but I was confident that my levels would be dropping. How could they not be after this morning? My Dad and I drove to the clinic for the blood draw, we ran a few errands, and then we met my Mom and Grandparents for lunch. It was turning out to be a pretty good afternoon. <br />
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After lunch, I came home to wait for my Mom to come back to my house. She had to go pick up my niece and nephew from school and then she was going to swing by my house to pick up my grandparents. At about 4 PM, I got a call from my OB's office. I was anxious to hear how much my levels had dropped... The only problem was they didn't drop. No, they actually went up a couple of hundred points. What?! I thought this nightmare was over. It never occurred to me that my numbers would go up (well, I knew it was a possibility, but I just knew they were coming down). "Head to the emergency room", the nurse told me. "The doctor will be calling you shortly". <br />
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My head was spinning at this point. I felt sick to my stomach and lightheaded. I needed fresh air. I went outside to clear my head and to make sure my reaction was from anxiety and not due to a sudden rupture. The cold air hit my lungs and immediately I started to feel better. I called my husband and told him he needed to come pick me up right away so we could head back to the hospital. I made arrangements for my son and packed a bag for myself because I wasn't sure if I would be undergoing surgery in a few hours.<br />
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Once we arrived at the hospital (which took almost an hour and a half due to traffic - remind me not to let my tube rupture or future labor happen during rush hour), the check in protocol ensued. My OB's partner who was on-call that night finally made it down to see me about an hour after I got there. We went through the options (surgery or another methotrexate shot) and the advantages and disadvantages of both. Part of me wanted to just have the surgery and get it over with, but I knew it was best to try to avoid surgery. I didn't have any bad side effects from the initial shot and I wasn't in much pain, so we decided to give the shot one more chance to work. I prayed that I was making the right decision. <br />
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I still don't know if the second shot is the right answer, but it did allow me to go home that night and be here today for my son's first ever Christmas Program. I admit that this was one reason why I chose the shot over surgery. I didn't want my son to miss seeing me in the audience. And I'm so glad I was there. As soon as he saw me, he waved and gave me the biggest, cutest smile ever. <br />
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<br />Junk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-30798918944006471172011-12-06T17:46:00.001-06:002011-12-16T12:47:11.121-06:00Purely Pinterest!By now almost the entire world knows about <a href="http://http//pinterest.com/">Pinterest</a>. Ok, well my neighbor had never heard of it, but you get the idea. If you haven't checked out Pinterest, you are definitely missing out. I love the virtual "corkboard" functionality of the site! If I come across a great home decor picture or a great recipe on the web, I just "pin" it to one of my boards for future reference. When I need to get back to the original site or blog, I just click on the picture on my board and presto! It redirects back to where I originally found the picture. Plus, I love the fact that I can follow my friends and search for other photos that users have already pinned.<br />
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One of my very first "pins" was this picture that was floating around Pinterest several months ago:<br />
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The photo was connected to this blog - <a href="http://http//www.fullmeasureofhappiness.com/">a full measure of happiness</a>,<br />
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I loved it! What better way to organize and display your necklaces. Especially since mine were all tangled and stuffed into a drawer. I could never remember what necklaces I had, and if I could remember, it took an act of congress to get them untangled.<br />
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So, I went out to Target and bought a towel rod and shower curtain hooks. I decided to hang the rod in my closet behind the door. This was the only available space I had. I recruited my husband to hang the rod, and viola! The end result:<br />
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"Wow, if only I could do this with my scarves", I thought. <br />
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My scarves and belts were a mess just hanging on a sad, solo hanger that was about to snap in half at any minute from the excess weight. Then the thought occurred to me. Why can't I do this with my scarves?! I will just use the closeable shower hooks. Genius! Ok, I know I'm not the first to think of this, but I thought it was a pretty clever idea. So off I went back to Target to buy the 24" towel rod and closeable shower hooks. My dad got the honor of putting up the rod this time. :) <br />
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Here is the end result (I wish I had a before pic of the sad hanger with all of my scarves precariously hanging from it):<br />
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I did run out of shower hooks, so another trip to Target is in order. I still need to hang the rest of my scarves and also my belts. Hopefully, I won't go in to Target for one thing and come out with twenty like I normally do. :) <br />
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Tell me what you think? How do you organize your scarves and jewelry? A future project of mine will be to organize my earrings, so if you have any ideas or pics, please let me know. Thanks!<br />
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Today I hardly had any cramping. I feel pretty good physically and emotionally. The only thing I hate right now (well, maybe not the only thing) is the fact that I have to use a pad. It sucks. I feel like I'm walking around wearing a diaper and everyone can see it. Irrational, I know, but still freaks me out. I can't wait to get back to normal. <br />
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Tomorrow my dad is coming over to spend the day with me and I am going to put him to work. All those home projects on my husband's to do list that haven't been done...yep, I'm gonna have my dad do them. My husband is going to love it and so will I because they will FINALLY get done. I can't wait to post a pic of my first Pinterest home project once it's completed. I've already done half and it looks great, but I plan on doubling the fun. Come back and check it out in a few days!!<br />
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jfmJunk Food Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03778256155676712329noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4038856982364726666.post-10962054592259595972011-12-04T00:10:00.001-06:002012-01-04T22:42:27.389-06:00Methotrexate Day #2Again, today has not been too bad. Emotionally, I am actually feeling pretty good. I'm still a bit anxious, but who wouldn't be? I woke up this morning feeling a little queasy, but it quickly went away. I did start to feel small twinges in my abdomen as the day progressed. They were more annoying then anything.<br />
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My husband decided to go to a Christmas Party we had been invited to, so my sister came over to "babysit" me. I was hungry, so after searching fast food nutritional information online (definitely, not nutritious!), I had her bring me Jack In The Box tacos and curly fries (very low levels of folate). What a mistake! About an hour after I ate, I started to experience much worse cramping. Uh, oh. I was starting to get nervous. Was this the beginning of the medication kicking in?<br />
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Nope, it was just the nasty side effect of eating three tacos and a medium fry! Word to the wise, don't eat crappy food when you are expecting cramps to kick in any day now. It's hard to decipher Jack In The Box cramps from methotrexate cramps. <br />
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By the way, my sis and I watched Horrible Bosses to pass the time. So Funny!! <br />
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