Fat Detox ....

I'm not completely sure if there is anything called  a fat detox ... I just decided that's what I will name my little program =)  I decided I really need to start trimming excess fat off my body because I have not been working out lately.  I have gained 5lbs since Thanksgiving! NO BUENO!! Perhaps my addiction to Mallomars is getting to the point that I need MA (Mallomar's Anonymous). YES, it's that serious.  I ate an ENTIRE box within 24 hours.  That's some 120 calories per serving and there are say 9 servings per box. You do the math.  WHOOPSIES. It's ok, I have not had them in years so I felt it was appropriate.  If you dont know what Mallomar's are, please don't ask me, I may have a heart attack because I am astonished by how many people do not know about the chocolatey goodness Mallomar's possess. OK, enough about Mallomar's.  My goal is to trim. It's not necessarily about the number because if I tell you how much I weigh you won't believe me ;) My arms and abs are my target points and I plan to do something each day whether it be walking, running, zumba or some other aerobic class. I should have taken a picture of my stomach but I was slightly embarassed =/ I am pretty happy with my body being that I do have two children under the age of 4 so I will give myself a round of applause, BUT I am determined to feel comfortable in my own skin.  I don't know about you but if there are more rolls on my stomach when I sit down than I can count on one hand, there may be an issue. I figured trying to document my process by taking pictures every week or so will help keep me motivated. Since not much will change in a month and I will get discouraged by the lack of results, taking pictures may motivate me because I will see some type of minor result (or so I hope). So feel free to offer any type of advice for the areas I mentioned which are my arms and abs. I could stand to loose some boobage as well but that should come along with just working out in general. My lack of exercise has contributed to the size and they are getting out of CONTROL.  I included some pictures, so you may not want to look!

12.13.10 @ 145lbs  =X 

Not bad from the front view (sorry about my bathroom, I know it's a mess)

AAHHH It looks like I'm PREGNANT! Funny thing is ... I'm NOT.

I. MUST. FLATTEN. THEM. OUT. No room for people second guessing whether I'm expecting or not ;)

Well I hope you enjoyed laughing at me lol. Offering any type of advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Love,

Christmas Extravaganza!!!!

YIIPPEEEE!!! It's that time of year and I cannot wait for Christmas =)  It's going to be so fun this year with Aedan finally accepting Santa and wanting to be within 10 feet of him.  Last year was a horrible experience with him and as you will see in the photo with Santa, that Addyson really didn't care for him too much.  For the most part all the Christmas decorations are up.  With school and two kids and soon to be two dogs ::cough cough:: what? I still have some tweaking to do ;)  Thankfully, I only have 2 more weeks left in this semester.  I do have a small house so I am not able to do all that I would want with the decorating since I'm being invaded by toys and lots of furniture.

Me picking out our first real Christmas Tree @ Lowes

The bar area ... It's the only place I could put up the stockings  ((Thanks Josie for that idea!!))

OH, and I can't forget my cute little Christmas Story set by Fisher Price Little People =) It's perfect if you have little kids.  You don't have to worry about them breaking it!  I got it as a gift last year so I couldn't even begin to tell you where it's from. 

The whole bar

The living room.  Oh, HEY husband =)

The ledge in my dining room

The leaning shelf in my dining room =)

The TOP of my Christmas Tree!! I absolutely LOVE it.  Pictures dont do it justice, you would have to see it in person.  I put so much stuff on it and it looks awesome!  You can see my little butterflies sticking out =) eeekkkk

AHhhH.  Finished product ... maybe lol

I'll post the pictue of my kids with Santa whenever I get the chance.  =) 

Love,

P.S. - Meet our new little girl, Brownie.  She is a pure chocolate lab and she's just the cutest wittle puppyyyy.  I couldn't resist from keeping her a secret from Josh.  This is "his" Christmas present (it's OUR dog to include the babies, but i'll make him feel special lol PLUS I'm sure Aedan will think it's his as he does with everything).  I put the deposit down on her before knowing that he was getting deployed to Afghanistan in April.  SOOO, just adding one more thing to my plate but I have confidence that she will be MUCH easier to train than our English Bulldog, Bubba.  At least I hope so =)