Mr. Biggs, my sweet cat

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Losing Weight

Well, update on my weight loss.

Not going well.

Its my son's fault.

He keeps cooking stuff.

I did go to Body pump tonight!!!   and I ran two miles the other day.....

Once he leaves things will get back to normal.  Here are Eric and Trevor, my two boys goofing off at my house.  Trev is visiting from Belgium, where he lives with his beautiful wife, Ilsa.  He just turned 30 this year.  Eric is always goofing off, but is growing out his hair for the first time in about 15 years!  and it looks really cute.  He's 28 and soon to be 29! 

Anyway, both good boys and having fun, but got to get back on track!!

Sunday, September 26, 2010

Soccer Game & Grandaughters

Kylinn's game was early, but it still was pretty hot in Arizona!  Yikes, I can't wait for cooler weather.  We went over and watched her for about 15 minutes or so and she sure had a red face.  I can't understand how they can play in that heat, but kids are so much more resilient than adults that way.  I am sure my mom couldn't understand how we could stand the heat when we were kids too!
Kylinn is 10 years old and she seems to like soccer. She is very much a girlie girl and likes bracelets and necklaces and things. She is very quiet and helps her mom with the baby alot. She is a good big sister to Ashtyn and Peyton.  I don't have a real good picture of Peyton yet.


Here are two photos of Kylinn.  She's a very beautiful girl!

Monday, September 13, 2010

Losing weight

Hi everyone.  Well, I have lost 5 pounds in two weeks!  So what is my secret?


I don't know if I should tell?

Haha, just kidding.

Here are my secrets:
1) First get a journal and track everything you eat!  Yes, its difficult, but keep the journal with you everywhere you go. (if you forget it, always have paper in your purse or pocket).  I also can go back and look at calories for items in the book I have previously recorded. The internet is a great source of figuring out calories.  I just google "how many calories are in....."
2) Shop for quick meals that are low in fat. For instance, Lean Cuisines. These can be frozen and used in a pinch. If you are in a hurry for work and need to pack something, use them then. Keep low fat snacks in your desk at work.  Measure out in a baggy the snack you are  having for the day so that you will know exactly how much you are eating to record in your journal.
When you make a homemade dinner, separate the leftovers in pre-measured bowls so that you will know how many calories each bowl is and grab one to pack in your lunch the next day. Its easy that way and helps you with portion control.
3) Measure everything!  Or at least eyeball it. You should know by now what a teaspoon looks like or a cup of something. Once you practice, this will become much easier to do.
4) Try not to go out to eat so much. If you do, don't punish yourself for making some bad choices. Sometimes when you reach a plateau, eating a fattening meal can kick you out of the slump! (your body stops holding on to everything thinking its in starvation mode & pumps up the metabolism).
5). Do some exercise.  Start with fifteen minutes a day.  Park far from the store, walk more, watch less TV, do some exercises while you watch TV; sit ups, crunches, squats, weights,etc.
6). Try to eat a salad each day to help fill you up. I don't always do this, once it starts to get cold, I just can't. I will have to find a low fat hot soup to take to work. I will divide it up into portions & grab one on the way to work to pack in my lunch bag.
7) I also heard taking vitamin B helps you to lose weight. It helps to metabolize your carbs, fats, omegas, etc.  I am going to go purchase some & try it.  I will keep you posted.

Weigh yourself everyday.  Even if you've been told this is not a good idea, it will keep  you up on what you are doing and should be a motivator!! 

Let me know how you are doing with these secrets of mine and if they are working or not.   I also heard on Dr Oz tonight that African Mango (Irvingia Gabonesis) is a great pill to take while losing weight. It is a super potent fiber, it helps take out cholesterol.  I am going to look for that too & I will keep you posted!!
Comment on my blog & let me in on any secrets you have & what works for you.
Thanks everyone!   I WILL ALSO ADD PICTURES LATER!

Tuesday, September 7, 2010

Austin's last night before his mission!

Hal, Eric,  Austin and I went to Toby Kieth's restaurant and had our last meal together before Austin goes off to Provo for three weeks then on to Texas for two years. We challenged him to eat the 100 ounce meal!  Of course he didn't make it, but he ate about half! (He may get another chance in Texas since EVERYTHING is bigger in Texas!)  LOL
President Lewis came by and set Austin apart for his mission. I told him he had to smile for  his missionary picture!  I'm going to miss him, but Hal and I know he is off doing the Lord's work!
YOU GO AUSTIN!

Thursday, September 2, 2010

I added Music!!

I figured out how to add music to my blog, hope you like it!!!   It will automatically play while you are reading stuff!  You can turn it off though.

ENJOY!!!

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

I just figured out how to add video to my blog!  My son Austin Daniel Key has been called to a mission in Dallas, Tx.  He is leaving next week. He turned 19 on July 25th. Here is the short video of his birthday cake & song at my sister's house in Maricopa.  The people in the background are Gene, Connie, Ray, Vince and then Austin and Ashtyn, his little niece.  You can see they blew out the candles together!
Hope you like it!!