Friday, June 21, 2013
Grass is greener!
So it has been a little bit of time since I felt inspired to write. Life filled with ups and downs. But guess what, it is what you make it. This whole grass is greener, yeah it is a urban legend. There is no greener grass, just different grass. You know what sometimes I don't even want grass and just want to roll around in mud. Focus on the things that matter. My amazing children, not the mud they track in on their feet. My husband lying next to me, not the fact that he is farting all night long. I might not be at my dream job right now but I get to focus on being a better person for me. I run at lunch now and it really gives me the encouragement to make it through the day. Find the one patch of grass that is green in your yard and go lay on it or roll in the mud. Anything you do is going to have its ups and downs. Now remember YOU get to decide how you respond to it. Good luck on your daily endeavors.
Thursday, March 14, 2013
WOW I can't keep up!
Hello all you wonderful people,
Wow life is busy and crazy! I know every single one of you can agree. Now the real challenge is how do I keep up on me, life, kids, kids school, husband, work and everything else. Well with me I go straight to the bottom and I start eating bad, not exercising and just feeling plain horrible about myself. Remember we cannot give to those that need us or those we love until we take care of ourselves. We need to love ourselves, take a moment everyday to do one thing for you. I don't care if it is even a nap or going to the bathroom without your four kids and husband coming in to keep you company. Yeah last time I remember, I don't need a friend or family member hanging out while I am pooping. Even though I find the need to keep my husband company while he is going potty. So remember YOU matter too. I know this is short but I am going to go watch a movie, because I matter too. Bye all
Wow life is busy and crazy! I know every single one of you can agree. Now the real challenge is how do I keep up on me, life, kids, kids school, husband, work and everything else. Well with me I go straight to the bottom and I start eating bad, not exercising and just feeling plain horrible about myself. Remember we cannot give to those that need us or those we love until we take care of ourselves. We need to love ourselves, take a moment everyday to do one thing for you. I don't care if it is even a nap or going to the bathroom without your four kids and husband coming in to keep you company. Yeah last time I remember, I don't need a friend or family member hanging out while I am pooping. Even though I find the need to keep my husband company while he is going potty. So remember YOU matter too. I know this is short but I am going to go watch a movie, because I matter too. Bye all
Thursday, February 28, 2013
Hi all,
Thought I would share my family with you. I have the love of my life Matthew.
Then there is my AMAZING children Gina-Maria, Kylie, Gavin and Phoenix!
Well this is my family, I will post more pictures and videos of our adventures. Finding ways to lose weight while having good family time. Remember life is what you make it, so make it something GREAT!
Thought I would share my family with you. I have the love of my life Matthew.
This is Miss Kylie!
This is Miss Phoenix!
This is Mr. Man Gavin!
Phoenix and Gavin helping their Mama make dinner!
This is Miss Gina-Maria!
Monday, February 25, 2013
Fruits and Vegetables Galore!
Hi all,
I was washing all my fruits and vegetables that I recently just picked up at the Farmers Market in Chico, CA. When I realized what a great deal I received on EVERYTHING! You all need to go to the Farmers Market in your area. If your just a fruit lover, vegetable lover, throw it in a juicer(like me) or just for dinners, this is the place to get great quality and save a bundle.
Here are some pictures to prove my point!
I purchased all these items for a low cost of $20.00. So you may look at it and think that is still a lot. But I received 12 kiwis for 1 dollar, 10 carrots for 1 dollar, a large bag of mixed greens for a dollar. Trust me as a mother of 4, I try to find deals and quality. Nothing beats this, plus friendly people all around you. Go give it a shot, you may be surprised. My 2 cents for the day; It is never to late to get started!
I was washing all my fruits and vegetables that I recently just picked up at the Farmers Market in Chico, CA. When I realized what a great deal I received on EVERYTHING! You all need to go to the Farmers Market in your area. If your just a fruit lover, vegetable lover, throw it in a juicer(like me) or just for dinners, this is the place to get great quality and save a bundle.
Here are some pictures to prove my point!
Meditation WHAT!!!!
Hello all,
Today I went to meditation! Wow oh wow did not think I would like that. To my surprise "I LOVE IT". I am sick as a dog today but feel amazing from all the breathing and relaxing. The instructor asked us to just sick there in silence after we had done our chants. ME, sit quiet and not have my mind going a mile a minute "YEAH RIGHT". Any of you that know me in real life know this is not a possible act. But after me getting in the way of, well, ME! It was sooo amazing, I was able to focus on my breath and just let the brain relax. And if you are busy like me with four kids, a husband, a brother and his son living with us, I never get to relax my brain. So when all of you are out and about this week, think of things that make you happy, things that make you sad or wish you could change. Start making your goals. I would love if you would post them on here. I am going to start posting my goals and my weight loss, every couple of days. This will help us all be honest, have support and make us not feel alone. Good night all!
Today I went to meditation! Wow oh wow did not think I would like that. To my surprise "I LOVE IT". I am sick as a dog today but feel amazing from all the breathing and relaxing. The instructor asked us to just sick there in silence after we had done our chants. ME, sit quiet and not have my mind going a mile a minute "YEAH RIGHT". Any of you that know me in real life know this is not a possible act. But after me getting in the way of, well, ME! It was sooo amazing, I was able to focus on my breath and just let the brain relax. And if you are busy like me with four kids, a husband, a brother and his son living with us, I never get to relax my brain. So when all of you are out and about this week, think of things that make you happy, things that make you sad or wish you could change. Start making your goals. I would love if you would post them on here. I am going to start posting my goals and my weight loss, every couple of days. This will help us all be honest, have support and make us not feel alone. Good night all!
Saturday, February 23, 2013
OMG I can't believe I am going to do this!
So this is the main reason why I started this blog, to share my weight loss and hopefully inspire people to get healthy with me. Ahhh so nervous, today I am going to put up some pictures that, well, make me want to cry. I am still not were I want to be but I am way closer to my goal and feel incredibly more healthy.
Here is Photo one! This is me November 2011, I can't believe I ever got to this point.
Here is Photo two! This is me 4/10/2012, at this point I had already lost, 25 lbs.
And the newest just taken of me. I do still have 40 more pounds to lose. However since the end of July I have lost another 25 lbs. I am down a solid 50 lbs. I have kind of plateaued and trying to mixed things up so I can continue to lose my weight. Now that I have shared some embarrassing photos, I encourage all of you to come along this journey with me. I would love it if you would post some stories or even photos.
WHO, WHAT, WHERE, ME!
Good Evening all,
Who do you want to you be? What do you want be? Where do you want to live? What do you want to wear? What do you want to eat? It is hard with busy days, all the kids, work, achieving, goals, and just wanting more. Wanting what your neighbor has, wanting what your friend has, wanting what your coworker has. We want so much and are constantly not satisfied with what we have. How do you really know what you want? I know for me, one second I want to be a movie star and the next travel the world. The truth is I am so clouded and engulfed with media, life, and what I don't have and all that I will have tomorrow. Being forced to just wait today, gave me a moment to think, be alone with myself, the person who really knows what I want, what I truly need, ME! These are just a few of the things that flowed through my head today. As I was standing in the fresh air, watching the trees dance, the wind whisper sweet nothings in my ear, and my body soaking up every ounce of sun shine. I need to focus on what Crystal actually wants and not what I think I need because everyone else has it. Today I was a Farmers Market and as I was walking back to the car and someone gave me a discount on eyelash extensions, who needs eyelash extensions. Well for a moment I was thinking do I need eyelash extensions. This is exactly what I am talking about. We need to focus on what we actually want and not what others make us think we want or tell us what we want. Well that is my 2 cents for the day, hope it helps you find some enlightenment.
Love,
Crystal
Who do you want to you be? What do you want be? Where do you want to live? What do you want to wear? What do you want to eat? It is hard with busy days, all the kids, work, achieving, goals, and just wanting more. Wanting what your neighbor has, wanting what your friend has, wanting what your coworker has. We want so much and are constantly not satisfied with what we have. How do you really know what you want? I know for me, one second I want to be a movie star and the next travel the world. The truth is I am so clouded and engulfed with media, life, and what I don't have and all that I will have tomorrow. Being forced to just wait today, gave me a moment to think, be alone with myself, the person who really knows what I want, what I truly need, ME! These are just a few of the things that flowed through my head today. As I was standing in the fresh air, watching the trees dance, the wind whisper sweet nothings in my ear, and my body soaking up every ounce of sun shine. I need to focus on what Crystal actually wants and not what I think I need because everyone else has it. Today I was a Farmers Market and as I was walking back to the car and someone gave me a discount on eyelash extensions, who needs eyelash extensions. Well for a moment I was thinking do I need eyelash extensions. This is exactly what I am talking about. We need to focus on what we actually want and not what others make us think we want or tell us what we want. Well that is my 2 cents for the day, hope it helps you find some enlightenment.
Love,
Crystal
Friday, February 22, 2013
Diving in head first!
Good Morning all,
So I am going to try something new. I want to share my life and stories hopefully to inspire, to help, encourage, motivate (you and me). Life is this crazy roller coaster that if you do not hold on tight you will just fall right on out. On the other hand if you hold on too tight you will be sore for days and days and miss the whole ride and adventure. I can completely understand the metaphoric meaning behind this now. I went to Las Vegas with my husband Matt, we decided to go on the New York, New York roller coaster and it was SCARY. So of coarse like any sane person would do I closed my eyes, held on way too tight and screamed for dear life. Well to say the least I was sore for about 3 days after that. My husband on the other hand was feeling great! He let the roller coaster take him where it pleased, he had his eyes open looking at the tall buildings and people walking around down low the size of ants. His safety harness did just what it was suppose to and he ended up safe at the end of the ride, just the same as me holding on for dear life. However, he left with happiness, a rediscovered sense of his adventurous side. I left sad that I did not have more fun and held on just too tight. So this is what we all go through everyday of our life. Ups, downs, how are you going to handle it. Are you going to be disappointed like me or put up your hands, open your eyes and enjoy the ride. I know my answer now. This blog is going to share my most personal discovers to hopefully give something to myself and to you. I hope you enjoy it!
Love,
Crystal
So I am going to try something new. I want to share my life and stories hopefully to inspire, to help, encourage, motivate (you and me). Life is this crazy roller coaster that if you do not hold on tight you will just fall right on out. On the other hand if you hold on too tight you will be sore for days and days and miss the whole ride and adventure. I can completely understand the metaphoric meaning behind this now. I went to Las Vegas with my husband Matt, we decided to go on the New York, New York roller coaster and it was SCARY. So of coarse like any sane person would do I closed my eyes, held on way too tight and screamed for dear life. Well to say the least I was sore for about 3 days after that. My husband on the other hand was feeling great! He let the roller coaster take him where it pleased, he had his eyes open looking at the tall buildings and people walking around down low the size of ants. His safety harness did just what it was suppose to and he ended up safe at the end of the ride, just the same as me holding on for dear life. However, he left with happiness, a rediscovered sense of his adventurous side. I left sad that I did not have more fun and held on just too tight. So this is what we all go through everyday of our life. Ups, downs, how are you going to handle it. Are you going to be disappointed like me or put up your hands, open your eyes and enjoy the ride. I know my answer now. This blog is going to share my most personal discovers to hopefully give something to myself and to you. I hope you enjoy it!
Love,
Crystal
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