One Day at a Time: Starting a new health journey

For the past 14 years, I have been in working towards getting in shape. I put so much pressure to maintain an unrealistic version of myself, I have to admit I'm miserable. And, only after going to therapy am I starting to deal with these issues. I have a cycle of loading my plate with things numerous things I want to accomplish, overloading myself, making it impossible to complete because I'm so overwhelmed. How do I fix this? 

1. Clearing my plate: This sounds easier said than done. With work, kids, husband, and personal goals it hard to know where to start. All of these things seem important, and they are, so deciding what that most important and then working around it. Currently, it's important to me that I am healthy and I don't gain anymore weight.

2. Going consult with my doctor. For years, I avoided the doctor because they always told me I was fat and unhealthy but I found a new doctor who has been working with me to solve a lot of my aliments. Most of them are gone but I still am working on eating cleaner. I am starting February 22th with a cleanse. So, no dairy, no gluten, no grains, and no sugar for 21 days. I know, but I need to learn discipline and how to get creative with food. I am ready for the challenge.

3. Cute Outfits, I have preached this before. When you look good you feel good no matter your size. I just joined a gym but I still wanted to look cute when I worked out at home. 

4. Taking my time. I didn't gain 40 pounds over night. It was over a 15 year period. When I thought about it in a new way, there was a little bit of relief. One thing I do, is every time I am seating for more than an hour, I get up and do something. A walk, a bike ride, squats, anything is better than just sitting around.

Whatever you are thinking about starting, just do it. It won't be perfect you will fail a couple times but each time you will gain wisdom and get better.

3 Ways to spend Valentine's Day while quarantining with kids

Valentine's Day is fast approaching and coming up with a way to celebrate including the kids is the new normal. Gone are the days of buying Valentine's Day cards for school and handing them out to your friends. SO, to let out kids have a little fun we are thinking of a few things we can do to lift their spirits in sheltering in place. Here are the ideas we came up with:

1. Ice Cream Date, Its been a minute since the kids have been out of the house and taking to a nice ice cream shop. Some of the places we like to go are Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream and La Michoacana

2. Making sweet treats, would be a perfect way to spend a night in. I love making chocolate covered strawberries and pretzels. Plus, making heart shaped pizza and a kids movie night sounds like a good time.

3. Valentine's Day Ding Dong Ditch is another fun way to go the kids excited and out of the house. Showering your family and friends with surprises and treats will make them feel special.

I feel like our family is going to do a combination of 1 + 2. What are your plans for spreading some love?

Procrastinator's Guide to Valentine's Day

Can you believe January is over and then we enter the season of love.  Back in the day me and Chris never really celebrated but since having kids we have thought of fun non-stressful ways to spend the holiday. 

When I was growing up, my mom would always give me something special and I have tried to pass the tradition onto my kids. But, as usual I'm last minute. With shipping being unpredictable you would think I would be more on top of my game but nope. So, with help of Afterpay, I have order all my gifts and will make a gift basket with the help of Target.  Read this post, Showing the Boys Love on Valentine's Day, if you need some ideas of what to get the men in your life.

But, this post is for the ladies! Yes, the ladies. Even though I believe that Valentine's Day is more than a gift giving holiday. I do like gifts. I like to give them and receive them, if possible. So, I came up with a few ideas of things I would like to receive and also possibly purchase for the ladies in my life.

Now, I do have your essential chemise, robe, or pajamas but if you aren't into that I also included accessories that I don't know usual purchase. Beauty products and perfume are all nice momentos if you know what the person likes. Now go while there is still time. If you order it now the post office might get to you or the person the gift is intended for on time.

But, always remember it's the thought that truly counts.

Meka