Do Over!

Good Grief!  This day is just full of surprises. I want to run and hide under my bed. 

It's day 10 and according to the bio metric screening I just had... my weight hasn't changed since my doctor weighed me 3 months ago! ARE YOU SERIOUS!!!

I don't drink sodas, I have eaten cleaner and leaner than I have in my life, drank a ton of water and I haven't had a hamburger in 3 weeks! No bread. No starch! 2 green smoothies a day and your telling me my weight hasn't change. But my digital scale at home says something soooo different. 

Am I doing something wrong??

So ready for this day to end ... rapidly! 

God help me. 

We'll talk later.

Sweet Talk & Love
Stacy

I am Still Here!

Hey There.....
I haven't forgotten to log my info for the last 3 days or 4. It's just been a bit crazy on my end. But I promise I have some stuff to share.

Tonight I will get my butt in front of the computer, laptop or tablet and let you in on what's been happening.

Just have a good day and try not to worry too much! #BeWell

Sweet Talk & Love

Stacy

PS .. it's pretty cool I can do this from my cell phone... lol 

Day 4: WARNING Meltdown Ahead!

Oh Boy!!! This week has been a one big challenge after another. 

Today was my orthodontist appointment. Yes, I have braces. We'll save that story for another day. I got up, got ready, blended my smoothies, packed my lunch, made Hubby his breakfast, packed him a smoothie to blend for later and packed my snacks. I was all prepared. 

Ortho appointment was cool. Hubby went with me, so I was able to take the carpool lane back home. Dropped him off and headed to work. 

The Nightmare begins!

I am usually good about handling things at work. I don't know, but today I felt out of control.
I didn't want my smoothies. I ate all my snacks and couldn't get my water down. I only drank 32 oz. I was circling the drain. I didn't feel like I was going to make it.

I was late getting off and trying to make it home to listen to the call with JJ.

Then it happened.   

I walked in the door and everything that could be wrong...was! The our toilet that was fixed the night before was leaking. I couldn't listen to JJ because it kept freezing. Lastly as I was washing my favorite mug.. 

IT BROKE!!!

God only knew I needed a real break.

I took a step back and look at the cup in my hand, broken and it made me want to cry and run! I felt as broken as this cup. I even hit the wall and said a explicit word. LOL I was soo hurt.

What was I going to do? I couldn't finish out the night mad at the world. I stopped listening to JJ and turned to Pandora.
My Hubby was so sweet. He gave me a hug.
With his hug and my music my nerves settled. My center returned to ... Normal. At least I think it did. HAHAHA...

Okay Stacy, wrap it up get to the point.

Life is challenging. Making changes is challenging. People and things can derail you if you let them. Don't let them.  I could have easily ate a burger with my hubby, but I didn't. I manage to whip up some spaghetti squash, spinach, onion, garlic and pesto in a skillet. Tossed it around a few times and threw it in a bowl. It didn't come without the snacking on three tators and a piece of bacon. Yeah, I know, but guess what It's okay! I'm not perfect. 

If God allows it, I'll make it a better day tomorrow. 

Good Night. 

Sweet Talk & Love
Stacy 

Day 3: Let The Rain Wash Away.....

Since California is getting drenched, I thought this was befitting. Considering the new journey I am embarking on.

We often think about the bad things that rain brings. The mud slides, flooding and just the pure havoc it brings. 

We forget the good ....

Rain washes away all the toxic sludge in the stuff in the air. Cleans away the bad and nourishes the earth.

The rain isn't so bad. It's all a matter of perspective. Which brings me to today.  After two days of insane stress I manage to make it through the day. Yeah, Day 3 was not so bad after all. 

Sweet Talk & Love

Day 2: Getting Creative

Today was a hard long day. We processed our first payroll of 2016 and we're still working on closing 2015. Let's just say my stress level is kinda high at the moment.  

After work I had to run to Target. Grab a few things before heading home. That means getting home a little later than I want. Making dinner later than usual and not to mention I won't be able to get my walk in because of this crazy rain. By the time I sit down it is going to be well after 7 pm. After making my hubby's dinner and talking on the phone (my mama called) I was starving. This is when things can go south very quickly. 

My mind was too gone to grab the instructions on how to fix day two's meal. I really wanted to eat one of those uncured all beef hot dogs I just bought for my hubby. I don't buy them often, but those are what he likes. He says they taste better. Back in 2015 (lol), I had a few.. but I am trying to limit that kind of food and eat cleaner. This 30 day challenge is really challenging me to change my eating habits and get creative.
 
With that in mind, I grab the frozen Alaskan Sockeye Wild Caught Salmon, olive oil, the Original Mrs. Dash salt free and the skillet. After 20 minutes pan searing it, I cut it up and threw it on top of some kale, shaved brussel sprout and radicchio to create a salad. Then I whipped up some Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette dressing. Tossed it on the salad just enough for it to coat it. I was pretty surprised. It was really really good. 

I actually enjoyed it. Going to have to make it again. The Lemon garlic vinaigrette dressing is a little tart, and just perfect for salads. 


Here are the Ingredients:

½ cup olive oil
¼ cup cider vinegar
3 cloves garlic grated
1 lemon, juiced
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
1 tsp dijon mustard
1 Tbls honey

Instructions: Combine all the ingredients in a mason jar or plastic container with a tight fitting lid. Shake well for 30 seconds. Serve. Store in fridge for up to a week.

I really impressed myself. I felt like I was stuck, but I didn't let it overwhelm me. I still found something to eat that was good for me. I won. Wonder what day 3 is going to bring?
I say.. 

BRING IT! 

Sleep Well. Until Tomorrow.
Sweet Talk & Love
Stacy  

Day 1: The Challenge begins

Today I am grateful for:

1. Waking Up
2. My Love
3. Perseverance
4. My Support System
5. My Faith

Each day is a new day and I am thankful for it.
Day 1 wasn't too bad. I had a moment when I crashed a bit. But I hung in there and made it through.


I know you're asking, What Challenge is she doing? It is called The 30 day Green Smoothie Challenge by JJ Smith. Since I am part of the VIP Group on Facebook (Healthy Is the New Black) I was able to get in on the new book. 

The challenge is to teach you how to eat cleaner, get moving, balance those emotions and lose weight.  The 10 day Green Smoothie cleanse was a lot harder than this one.  This challenge allows you to eat!

Well I've logged my water and walked my steps. Now it's time to settle down and get some reset. Day 2 is going to be epic! LOL 

Thanks for tuning in. Hopefully I'll have a better idea of what to write.

Have a great night. 

Be Kind. Be Love. Be Blessed. 

It's Time!!!! I'm Officially Back!

I was thinking of a new way to use this site. Not only to include the awesome adventures my Husband and I have, but possibly to dedicate myself to something that would transform me and others. Well, the day has finally come. Tomorrow I will embark on a new journey. Something we all do at the first of the year. But this time... I am holding myself accountable.

This will be part of my journal for my new life style change.

Yes, you heard it... Life Style Change! Time to get my body into gear and heal it. Some of you know I struggle with Type 2 Diabetes. I don't want to struggle with it anymore.
Time to take my life back. 

Each day I am going to post an entry by 9pm pacific standard time. What exactly, I don't know... but I just know right now that I am doing it. I even gave the blog a new look. Hope you're here to see my transformation happen.

Be Well.
See you soon. 

Sweet Talk & Love

Stacy