Hey all! SO I have been so busy and I apologize for that! My sister is getting married this Saturday and then my best friend is getting married three weeks later and I am in both weddings so we have had bridal showers and bachelorette parties and other busyness like that! :)


We had a family lunch for Micah's FIRST birthday this past Sunday and were together as a family for the first time in a long time!




It is just amazing to me that Abby is getting married and moving to OHIO! I am so beyond excited for her and Josh though and can't wait to see what God has in store for them in this next chapter in their life!

Speaking of interact-did I mention my baby is now ONE!? Yeah not sure where the time went...he is such a character! He is into EVERYTHING! I can barely keep up with him! So much fun to see him growing and changing everyday!

So now for the moment of truth:

How did the 21 day fix go? I finished my first round and wow!


The 21 day fix for me is definitely going to be a lifestyle change and because of that I don't even think of it as 21 days since it is just going to continue on! I am amazed at the transforming that the Lord has done in my heart and mind! In 20 days I have worked out for 30 minutes each day, lost one pound and 6.5 inches! I def would have seen more of a difference in pounds but did not really follow the eating plan all that well and STILL saw a huge difference! 

So next goal: CONTINUE TO EXERCISE (not missing a day!) and STICK WITH THE EATING PLAN! Honestly, the first round I really struggled with the clean eating.

 I turn to food for comfort (I talk more about that here) and I still struggle with that! I lost 6.5 inches with pretty much just the exercise but I KNOW I could have had even better results if I was turning to the Lord instead of food on the stressful days. 

So today was my fresh start-again, this is a lifestyle change-I am still struggling to find balance in the area of food but so thankful for the transforming work the Lord has already done and how my mindset it starting to change!

So excited to see what the next 21 days bring!! I will definitely keep you updated! :)

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and as I stand here and think about what I am most thankful it would have to be my precious family! So I thought I would brag on them for a few minutes (bear with me lol).



Jason-my love, my life, my anchor, my best friend. Words can not describe how in awe I am of the wonders that God has done in our marriage since March! We went through a fire and God refined us and continues to work on us. Painful at times but truly beautiful!


Elijah-My two and a half year old. My sweet boy who loves his Mama and is so sensitive and caring (most of the time lol).
My brave boy who loves wrestling with Daddy, playing outside, adventures with his Aunties and life in general! He is obsessed with horses and anything related to horses and just loves his brother.





 He is talking constantly and sometimes the things he says can catch me off guard! I am so grateful to God for my little man :)

Micah-he will be one year old in less then a month! Where has the time gone?! My sweet boy!


 He is so happy most of the time (teething has really wreaked havoc on his poor mouth) and has the sweetest smile!

Today is the day! The first day on my journey to a healthier and more honoring to the Lord lifestyle. My beachbody challenge pack is en route and due to arrive today and I can not wait!

This past week since I made the decision to really change my lifestyle has been difficult. I have fallen but then the Lord has helped me get back up. I do have some guidelines that I am going to incorporate over these next 21 days.



Ready? Ok here we go:

1. Always lean on Jesus because really-I have tried to do it without Him and it hasn't really worked out all that well. I will be continuing to do The Lord's Table everyday as well. 
2. Do not weigh myself! I did this morning and I am 158 pounds exactly so we will see how that number changes in the next 21 days!
3. Prep all my food. This is a HUGE one! I went on a shopping trip yesterday and got stuff for smoothies for both Jason and I. I was inspired by pinterest to assemble them all for the week and freeze most of the ingredients so I can make the process that much faster when we do need our shakes. I pinned my inspirations on my 21 Day Fix board. 
4. Early to bed and early to rise. Jason has to leave for work by 6 am or earlier most mornings. My goal is to get up with him and make him breakfast then, once he is gone, do my devotions and my workout before the boys get up. 
5. Take it one day at a time. I am nervous (just being real here) because I have never started then finished a weight loss thing. However, my motivation is completely different then it ever was so I am excited to see what the Lord does but-I am going to just take it one day at a time!
6. Use my to-do lists and check lists. I have my food portions posted on my fridge (I got the printable here) and I am going to be writing the rest of my goals in my notebook. I love lists and checking stuff off that I have finished. They keep me motivated!
7. I will drink a gallon of water a day along with watching my portions using the container system that is going to come in my challenge pack. The 21 day fix is really simple in that it is clean eating, portion control and exercise. 
8. Speaking of exercise-I will exercise minimum 30 minutes a day-following the plan for the 21 day fix for this first round.

It is something that has gone unspoken for so long. Something I have hidden for years-content to continue on in my...sin.

I had an idol that was literally taking over my life and yet I refused to see it until I was forced to open my eyes and see the toll it was taking on every area in my life.