My 2012 Resolutions

It's 9:14 here. Baby is in bed sleeping, Hubby is watching the Jazz game & im blogging. Yup, sounds like any other night here in our casa. But tonight isn't just any night, it is New Years Eve! Taking a look back [check earlier post for official look back] I can't believe its almost over.Just 2 hours and 46 minutes to be exact. This year started out so slow, then on January 24th our little man joined the world and then it's like life decided to go into "hyper-active-hyper-drive...and uhh astro-uh-turf" [sorry...I just couldn't help myself, also I hope someone besides me knows what im talking about ;)]. So like any other new years, I have some resolutions. But this year is different. I am actually planning them, writing them down, and am DETERMINED to follow through. Usually I just through out some random resolution when someone asks and it lasts all but a day, all this planning has to mean something this year right? With a house [hopefully...everyone is on vacation this last week or two and its been a pain and mess to get anything done...but if all goes well, mid January we can move in!] in the works, I really need to do some planning and goal making. You have to 'ink' it to think it, So with out further adieu my resolutions for 2012.

First off, and probably the most important is be the best momma to my son I can possibly be! Spend as much time as possible with him, teach him new things, make him laugh, and make sure he is extra loved and spoiled.

I want to get healthier. A life style change as one would put it. My major goal is to loose the baby weight. I want to be down to my wedding weight by our anniversary. Doing the math, that's about 6 pounds a month I would need to loose. I think this is doable & attainable. I want to stop with all soda, and majority of the juice I drink. Strictly water. I need to start exercising again & stretching every day. No gym membership, they don't motivate me. It actually has the opposite effect since I have no clue what I am doing. So just some simple routines at home, or borrowing the in laws elliptical.  I hope these mini goals will help me attain my main goal.

I need to get better at taking my camera with me. Don't get me wrong, I take lots of pictures but I miss out on some fun outings I wish I would have pictures of.

I want to floss EVERY DAY. I floss, just not every day like I tell my dentist I do ;)

I want to cut back on my TV/Internet time. As much as I love my blogs, FB, pinterest, etc I need to invest more time in real life [yes I realize I am blogging as I type this].

I WILL be more organized. I'm the farthest person from organization you have probable ever met. And OCD is something I actually WISH I had. For next year I already have plans for a family planner and Budget binder. 

I want to spend more time with my friends! This year has been a tough one on my friendships. Between having a baby and then moving into Tanners parents and working two jobs it has been hard. I plan to set aside time just for my ladies! And actually having a place of our own to invite friends over to will be a blessing.

We are going to start budgeting and following most of Dave Ramsey's money make over. We have been reading his books and I am super excited to start this one. It's going to be hard, and take discipline with our money, but we can do it!

I want to read atleast one book every month.

I need to take my dog on more walks.

I want to set aside special date nights for me and the Hubby. The year we had has been a tough one on our marriage, as it would any ones marriage. We need more time as a couple, just going out and enjoying being together.

ok, I think I got them all. Now that I have put this out there Im giving you all a special job. You are now going to be held responsible. If I ever mention giving up any of these please remind me of this post. It's ok to fall of your horse, as long as you get back on and keep riding!

Happy New Year Everyone! I hope 2012 brings you all kinds of joy and memories!

8 week body restart detox and cleanse

So things have not been ok since Hudson was born. Not horrible by any means, just not great with me and my body.

Not only did I gain a ridiculous amount of weight, I can't loose any of it. & Since I had Hudson my body just does not feel right. I'm way more tired then I ever used to be, I have been getting really dizzy and light headed. I have no energy. And I know alot of these symptoms can come from just the lack of sleep as a new mom, but it got worse not better as Hudson got older.

I went and got a big ol' blood test done, and all my levels came back pretty normal. Except for my vitamin D was very low & my cholesterol levels were on the low side. Which is great for the bad kind, but not so great cuz my good cholesterol was low too.

I'm now on a Vitamin D supplement and Vitamin B for some energy. The doctors office I go to I love! They focus more on the cause of your problem, not just treating your symptoms. They also promote going a more natural way then with prescriptions. I love this factor alot! I think you need a healthy balance between natural and western medical. If I broke a bone for example, I would go to the E.R. but if I have low energy I'm gonna go talk to someone about getting my body back in check.

My doctor asked me how aggressive I wanted to be at feeling normal again. I said at this point I need to do something for me. I wanna loose this baby weight, I wanna have energy again, I wanna feel normal again. So im doing a total body restart 8 week detox and cleanse.

I'm really nervous and hope I can do this, but something needs to be done. The first 2 weeks are supposed to be the hardest. I can only have: chicken, turkey, fish, any veggies (except potato and corn), any nuts (except peanuts), and can drink water, almond milk, coconut milk, green tea, or can make my own veggie juices. Then the next 2 weeks you add in fruit, then the next 2 you add in beans, then the last 2 you add in whole grains. & on top of all that, I'm taking some more supplements. So that means no red meats, dairy, carbs or sugar for at least 8 weeks! (why did I ever agree to this?)
Tanner refuses to do it with me, since this will go over Thanksgiving. But he has promised to be 100% supportive and he will eat my healthy dinner meals :D

Now, I will try my best to do good with this, but my doctor even said to be perfect you would need to go totally raw-vegan which I could/would never do. When she does this cleanse she says once in a while she might "cheat". As in, she might have some BBQ sauce or an Asian sauce in a stir fry that has some sugar in it, or something of the sort. I know that I'll be cutting out absolutely everything else, so it's ok in very very little moderation.

This weekend will include lots of taco bell and mac & cheese for sure! (my all time favorites) Then, Monday is the big day! Be sure to check in and see how i'm doing! I'll be sure to post some updates throughout.



Also, I have lost my camera cord :( I had some adorable pics of Hudson and his cousin Ella, but those will have to wait till I clean this messy room!

I Swore I Wouldn't Let It Happen

But I did.

And I can't help myself. Its been my addiction for the last, almost 2 hours.

Pinterest.

If you have not got a chance to check this site out yet, stop reading and go do it now! Be warned though, you will loose hours of your life. That being said, this site is genius. I can't tell you how many folders and bookmarks I have on my computer of things I find online. I'll bet a good 97% of those I never look at again. But to have a place to organize all my ideas, inspirations, and DIY tips is amazing. This has got to be my new favorite site....well at least a close second.  

Here is just a tid bit of some stuff I pinned today!

So, go ahead take a look around. I promise you will find something you love and something to inspire you.