tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88567925763215973712024-03-12T19:32:23.230-07:00Jenna Rae Blog<i>"Walking In The Sunshine, singing a little sunshine song" - Roger Miller </i>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-20542740581166355012013-11-17T15:44:00.001-08:002013-11-17T15:44:37.390-08:00Comfy Burgundy & Nudes<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='width:400px;margin:0 auto'><div style='position:relative;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/comfy_burgundy_nudes/set?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=104266052' target='_blank'><img force='1' border='0' height='381' title='Comfy Burgundy & Nudes' src='http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/Z9Wbsc6OWx6Flegq6hnXOg/cid/104266052/id/wiXkIeJP4xG-A17GzSGTQA/size/c400x381.jpg' alt='Comfy Burgundy & Nudes' width='400'/></a></div></div><br/><div style='text-align:center'><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/comfy_burgundy_nudes/set?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=104266052' target='_blank'>Comfy Burgundy & Nudes</a> by <a href='http://omgzombiess.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger' target='_blank'>omgzombiess</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/flat_shoes/shop?query=flat+shoes' target='_blank'>flat shoes</a></small></div><div style='width:400px;margin:0 auto'><br/><div style='text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=94079639' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Plus size top' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/94079639.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=89366856' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Mossimo purple cami' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/89366856.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=88468112' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Old Navy clothing' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/88468112.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=95170048' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Tory Burch flat shoes' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/95170048.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=97433297' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Miu Miu handbag' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/97433297.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=95087189' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Gold earrings' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/95087189.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=96320998' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Made Jewelry pendant necklace' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/96320998.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=75685808' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Butter London nail polish' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/75685808.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-69919995102355506482013-11-05T10:25:00.001-08:002013-11-05T10:25:32.582-08:00Day 1Today, I took a major step in my 'recovery'. I went to the gym. A friend of mine said that we should start going together and I immediately started to panic... and got nauseous. Lol. But... after texting back and forth for a while we decided that going at 5 AM would be best since there would be less people. I barely hesitated which was a surprise to me!!<br />
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First thing I had to go to bed early or at least at a decent hour. Which... has always been an issue for me. My minds usually WIDE awake when I need to go to sleep. I set my alarm for 4:30 AM and didn't do anything on my phone or iPad. I just put them aside and tried to fall asleep. I was able to drift off to sleep after a little bit. Lilly felt the need to sleep on or close to my head so that was different.<br />
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Well... 4:30 rolls around and thankfully I didn't have to struggle getting up. Woo!!<br />
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I quickly changed, fixed myself up just a bit and off I went!! Simple. Simple. Simple.<br />
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We spent about an hour there and I got home around 6. I survived!!<br />
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I think my biggest fear/anxiety is just going and being seen by other people. My comfort zone is quite comfy!! It's just getting myself out there and not trying to be completely invisible. I'm going to have to go out and do what's best for me. Which... is foreign territory to me.<br />
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When I got home, I took Lilly for a walk. She was quite confused when I was getting up so early and putting on my 'walking' clothes but didn't take her. She loved it!! We only walked about 1/2 a mile but it's something!!<br />
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Back home I made some turkey bacon and 5 grain rolled oats. Mom and I had breakfast and it was very nice!!<br />
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Right now I'm at work and it's barely 10:30 AM but it feels like I've already had a full day. I pray I have this motivation everyday to get up and make myself go!! We're planning on going Monday thru Friday at 5 AM. Pray pray pray pray!!<br />
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I know I can do this :)<br />
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From our walk this morning <3 </div>
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xoxo - JAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-74569438447759764542013-11-03T10:30:00.001-08:002013-11-03T10:30:24.665-08:00Fall Casual<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><div style='width:400px;margin:0 auto'><div style='position:relative;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/fall_casual/set?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=102679917' target='_blank'><img force='1' border='0' height='557' title='Fall Casual' src='http://cfc.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-set/.sig/YE4JoJUwdZIAc1b7MUqnQ/cid/102679917/id/kNGp_7VE4xGjyoelzSGTQA/size/c400x557.jpg' alt='Fall Casual' width='400'/></a></div></div><br/><div style='text-align:center'><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/fall_casual/set?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=102679917' target='_blank'>Fall Casual</a> by <a href='http://omgzombiess.polyvore.com/?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger' target='_blank'>omgzombiess</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/tory_burch_flats/shop?brand=Tory+Burch&category_id=47' target='_blank'>tory burch flats</a></small></div><div style='width:400px;margin:0 auto'><br/><div style='text-align:left;'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=92885233' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Mossimo striped pullover' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/92885233.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=78383852' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Coffee Shop coat' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/78383852.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=92122179' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Mossimo bleached jeans' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/92122179.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=95170048' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='Tory burch flat' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/95170048.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=95771038' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='MICHAEL Michael Kors red handbag' src='http://ak1.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/95771038.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/thing?.embedder=3279469&.svc=blogger&id=92238232' target='_blank' rel='nofollow'><img force='1' height='50' title='With Love From CA infinity jewelry' src='http://ak2.polyvoreimg.com/cgi/img-thing/size/s/tid/92238232.jpg' hspace='4' width='50' vspace='4'/></a></div></div></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-5890762391065656942013-10-19T13:06:00.002-07:002013-10-19T13:06:35.992-07:00Meal PrepWell, lately I've made some attempts at meal prepping. Basically, spending a few hours preparing meals for a couple of days at a time. The idea is genius and simple if you do a little research!! Find a couple of your favorite recipes, whip them up and store in the fridge for a quick grab lunch for work or school.<br />
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An easy one and one of my favorites is a grilled piece of chicken, seasoned however you prefer, cup of brown rice and a steamed veggie. <em style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-weight: bold; line-height: 16px;">VOILÀ</em>! As your heading out the door, grab your pre-prepped container of yum and go!!<br />
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First, purchase some reliable food storage containers. I currently use these <a href="http://www.rubbermaid.com/Category/Pages/ProductDetail.aspx?CatName=FoodStorage&Prod_ID=RP091258&Redirect=1" target="_blank">Rubbermaid Containers</a>. Any kind of food storage containers will work perfectly!! I just like these because of the stacking locking lids and so far no spills!!<br />
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Second, go thru and find a couple recipes you like and would like to make to have during the week.<br />
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Third, go through and see what you already have in the pantry, fridge and freezer. I've sometimes had a problem with buying things I've already had and end up wasting money. Make a <a href="http://omgzombiess.blogspot.com/2013/08/blog-post.html" target="_blank">list</a> of items you need or want.<br />
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Fourth, go shopping!! I know it's difficult, and I still struggle with it, but stick with what's on the list. You end up spending less and only buy the things you really need.<br />
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Fifth, go home and when you have some time, cook!! Put together a couple of things for the week. Divide the food into each container and put into fridge. There you go!!<br />
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Hopefully you're not weird like me about leftovers. Usually after a 3-4 days I can't seem to make myself eat the leftovers. When I'm putting them together, I'll usually make 2-3 days worth, go out to dinner one evening during the week, and make something for the remaining days of the week. Not sure what my deal is but it seems to work. Lol.<br />
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My 'system' may not be for everyone or the best way of doing it but it does work for me!!<br />
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All I know is, meal preppin' is a wonderful thing!! I'd only wish I started this sooner :)<br />
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xoxo<br />
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-JAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-90078359352596474742013-10-18T21:46:00.001-07:002013-10-18T21:46:11.465-07:00Ground Turkey, Brussel Sprouts and Zucchini <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
Last weekend I bought a pack of lean ground turkey from SaveMart, on sale. It's my first time using ground turkey in anything so I was a little hesitant. </div>
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Cooking it was very similar to cooking regular hamburger. I kept waiting for the typical 'hamburger' smell but it never came. The smell was... different. Not bad, just different. </div>
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1/2 of a zucchini cut into 1/4's. </div>
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While it's cooking, cut up the zucchini and cut brussels in 1/2. Let that cook until the ground turkey is just about fully cooked. I added a small amount of water if it got too dry. </div>
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And there you go!! My first dish made with ground turkey.</div>
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2 tablespoons butter<br />
3 tablespoons packed brown sugar<br />
2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into cubes (I used 1 1/2 apples and ate the other half, it seemed like a lot of apple) ;)<br />
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
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2 cups all-purpose flour<br />
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves<br />
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg<br />
1 teaspoon baking soda<br />
1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
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1 stick butter (8 TBS)<br />
1 cup sugar<br />
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1/4 cup orange juice<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract<br />
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1 1/4 ripe mashed bananas (2-3) *I used 3*<br />
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Preheat oven to 350F. Butter and flour a 1 1/2 - quart loaf pan.<br />
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Heat medium skillet over medium-heat. Add the butter and brown sugar. Heat until bubbly. Add the apples and cinnamon and sauté until tender - about 4 minutes. Add vanilla. Remove from heat to cool.</div>
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Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture gradually, alternating between the orange juice mixture and flour. Mixing well between each addition.</div>
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Add in set aside apples and mix - there was quite a bit of liquid in with the apples, I sifted out the apples and left most of the liquid.</div>
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Pour the batter into the loaf pan. *I did not put all of the batter into the 1 1/2 quart pan, there seemed to be a lot, and I was afraid it would spill over, so I made a smaller loaf*</div>
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Bake for 55 to 60 minutes or until wooden toothpick inserted comes out clean. </div>
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BLT - Fresh sourdough, tomatoes and crisp summer greens all from Farms Market, bacon and pepper jack cheese. YUM!! </div>
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Frosted Pumpkin Cookies (didn't do the frosting, they were perfect as is). <a href="http://www.inspiredbycharm.com/2013/09/frosted-pumpkin-cookies-fall-cookie-wekk-kitchenaid-stand-mixer-hump-day-giveaway.html" target="_blank">Recipe Here</a>. </div>
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Semi-Taco Salad. Romane lettuce, colbyjack cheese, cherry tomatoes, grilled chicken with garlic seasoning, black beans and corn with a mayo and green taco sauce dressing. So good and simple!! </div>
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It's almost that time of year!! Autumn. The best and my favorite time of year!! I love the crisp air. Crunchy golden leaves. Sweaters. Pumpkin Spice (everything). Boots. Baking. Pumpkin Patches. I love it all!! </div>
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Well... it's not Starbucks but still very yummy!! Last year I had a real issue with their Pumpkin Spice Lattes. They tasted like burnt plastic to me. Every single one I bought wasn't right. I just bought my own creamer and made my own Pumpkin Spice Lattes. So I'll give them another try this year. <3</div>
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For some reason, Lilly has made it her mission to sleep on or as close to my pillow as she possibly can. The other night, while reading, she shimmies her way on my pillow and settles in. As uncomfortable as I was with her pressed against my head, I couldn't move her. She had her little head on mine and listening to her little snores melted my heart. Eventually she got down, but it was beyond adorable. I love this little ball of fur beyond words!! </div>
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Here she's beggin for something. I think I was snackin on some Gold Fish and she absolutely needed some. Long story short... she got some. Lol. </div>
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My mom took this picture and it's gorgeous!! She's been going on walks almost every morning and get's to see these amazing sunrises. Now if only I could get my keester in gear to wake up early and go with her!! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-59956278544591946142013-08-26T11:27:00.000-07:002013-08-26T11:27:48.158-07:00Adventures of a Shop-Alcoholic... What happens to me when I walk into a store and find pretty things I <strike>need</strike> want?? I blackout and upon walking out of the store, I realize I'm holding numerous bags of pretty things. Yesterday I browsed through Ross a bit... and once I hit the purse section, I turned into a completely different person. I spotted a Micheal Kors bag and pounced. C'mon!! Micheal Kors... at Ross?? WHO KNEW?!?! Before I knew it, it was riding around with me while I browsed. Didn't even flinch. IT WAS MINE!! Oh... and the Steve Madden bag was mine as well. *Sigh* I can't help myself!! I need to overcome this <strike>hobby</strike> addiction. Regular $228 for $115? What a steal!!<br />
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After much thought... I've decided to return it. It's an amazing deal but I just can't budget those kind of splurges. I've been trying to save my money more and I've been doing much better. This for sure sets me back. Which... makes me sad as I've already bonded with the purse. Oh well... it's for the best... I have to keep telling myself that. Lol.<br />
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I now realize it's such a wonderful thing when you're searching for pieces of furniture to redo. You can spend little money and put a little money into the pieces and turn them into something priceless!! I'm excited!! I think I'm going to start going with them each weekend to spend time with them and find some furniture for my future home!<br />
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Today I found two really nice lamps. My boss's daughter had a yard sale and she has amazing style!! I didn't want to pass it up. I bought two REALLY nice lamps. One was a super heavy crystal lamp and an Eiffel Tower lamp, kinda like the one Kristie bought for my birthday 2 years ago. A really cute mint color mug, a tall candle pedestal holder, a decorative plate and a couple decorative knickknacks. We didn't get started until after 7 and by then everything had pretty much been picked through. Even still... I got some real nice items. Had we got started earlier we would have made out like bandits!!<br />
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In the future, I'm going to look for the big ticket items, like furniture. Things I'll need for my future abode!!<br />
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I've been struggling to realize this. Looking back I've come to realize that everything I have has been a gift. Even when I was struggling and couldn't see the light at the end of the tunnel. I've been blessed with everything I have. A great job that I enjoy, a loving family and all the other little things. </div>
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Well, mom and I decided to take an impromptu trip to Monterey on Sunday and Lilly got to go! She wasn't too thrilled about the car ride but we had a wonderful time!! </div>
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Ahh!! Monterey!! It seriously doesn't get much better than this. My heart is happy when I'm here!! I would give anything to call this home. We stopped at the <a href="http://www.montereywharf.com/" target="_blank">Monterey Warf</a> to walk around a bit and grab some of the famous clam chowder from the <a href="http://www.oldfishermansgrotto.com/" target="_blank">Fishermans Grotto</a>. EVERYONE wanted to pet Lilly. I'm not too sure she was into that either. She sure didn't appreciate walking above water on the warf but all in all I think she liked it. </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-27689665162660329642013-07-18T22:03:00.001-07:002013-07-18T22:03:39.521-07:00Good habbitsLately I've been trying to set some good habits. The past few months I've been in such a terrible funk that I haven't felt like myself.<br />
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Zero motivation. Zero... umph!! I had none. Zip. Nada!! I wasn't up for anything. I would go to work. Come home. Sit. Watch The Office. Go to sleep. Repeat.<br />
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I was stuck in such a rut I never thought I'd get out. I'd almost given up... I didn't care about almost anything. I didn't feel the 'typical' symptoms of depression but I know it was some form of it.<br />
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Perhaps it was this horrid Merced heat?? Sure... we'll blame that. I swear... the heat turns me into a grumpy mess of sweat.<br />
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Lately I've been feeling like this weight has been lifting. I really need to pray about it more... Pray that God can cleanse me of this horrid feeling!! I know he can and I know that he will. I almost feel like myself again!! I've been going on walks with my mom in the evening. It's given me just enough of a boost that has kick started something inside me.<br />
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I needed to do SOMETHING as far as exercise goes. I was getting close to none. Ah ha!! That's my problem!! I've been living like a bump on a log for a while now and it's catching up to me. I know I can't live my life like that. I need to exercise. I need to get over my fear of the gym. I NEED to get my butt in gear. I can't live the rest of my life like this.<br />
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I kind of think I've become comfortable like this. I've become acustomed to being invisible. Do I not want to be noticed? I guess in a way I do but I don't. I don't want people to notice me and I just sort of float on by. I go about my business as they go on about theirs.<br />
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I pray this burst of energy sticks around. I pray I push past these walls I've thrown up and not live in fear. I pray. I pray. I pray.<br />
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I need to pray more. I need to delve deeper into the word. I'm going to. These are just a couple of my doable goals. All goals are doable if you want them bad enough.<br />
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And right now... I want them. Bad. :)<br />
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xo J<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-60626678440104087502013-07-17T09:58:00.001-07:002013-07-17T10:11:51.647-07:00<a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/9905819/?claim=gy573mwesq6">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08702171963378036865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8856792576321597371.post-51645478851405192032013-03-24T11:28:00.002-07:002013-03-24T11:30:15.118-07:00You CAN eat healthy fast food!! On Thursday afternoon, I left the office to pick up lunch. Lately I'd been bringing my lunch to avoid the drive-thru junk but I didn't have enough time in the morning. So... I thought about El Pollo Loco's chicken salad. I could have worse, right?? So on I drove across town only to realize EVERYONE had the same idea as me. Plan B it is. Wait... what's Plan B?? I'd already decided a salad would be m lunch. A semi-healthy salad. Now what?? As I pulled out of the parking lot I headed back towards the office. Should I just grab Sonic?? (Ick) No.... there HAS to be something better. Panda?? Could I possibly have something healthy at Panda?? Perhaps. So onward I drove. Zero cars in the drive-thru. So far so good!! I pulled up to the menu and asked for a minute so look things over. My usual would be: 2 entree, Orange chicken (420), honey walnut shrimp (370), 1/2 chow mein and fried rice (510) and a Pepsi. For a grand total of 1,300 calories. That's what a single person should have in ONE day. Ridiculous!!<br />
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As I read through my options. I ordered a 2 entree: 1/2 steamed rice and chow mein, broccoli beef and grilled teriyaki chicken and 2 spring rolls. No drink. As I pulled forward, I remembered the steamed veggies and a side option. As I was paying I asked the girl if I could replace the chow mein with steamed veggies. She said of course.<br />
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I felt good!! The old me would have probably panicked because I wasn't
getting my favorite orange chicken or any of my usuals. Oddly enough... I
didn't feel cheated or jiped. I felt GOOD. I made healthier choices.
Granted I could have driven clear across town to my house and throw
together a salad. A million coulda-shouldas... but this was a big step. I
was proud of myself. Had I left out the spring rolls I would have been
at 595 calories.<br />
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I'm starting to learn that there are healthier choices. You just have to examine the menu and actually READ the dreaded nutrition details.<br />
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Just look how good everything looks!! Delicious and filling :) Next time I'm doing all steamed veggies and no rice (440 calories!!). Yummmm!! <br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well... yesterday I ate nothing but garbage. Utter garbage. Today I'm 'detoxing' my system to try and get all that junk out. I've noticed when I have days like that I feel so sluggish and tired all day long. I was at my church helping a lady with the coming Easter festivities and this is basically what I consumed: <i>2 tacos, 1/2 bean and cheese burrito, medium pepsi, nacho cheese bugles, Dad's Root Beer (didn't finish whole bottle, various Easter candies, Hot Mess burger form Jack in the Box, 1 Swedish Meat Ball, bowl of cereal</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">WHO NEEDS THAT MUCH FOOD?!? Ugh... by the end of the day I felt like a big pile of garbage. When I have days like that I tend to wake up with a headache. You know that 99% of the food I consumed had little or no nutritional value. The burger didn't even have lettuce. Lettuce. Most all burgers have a small piece of green foliage on them. This one... nope. Not even a hint of lettuce. Now that's sad. My grandmother has a problem eating anything with MSG. She'll usually get a real bad migraine when she does. I will sometimes but not all the time. You have to realize that all the chemicals they pump into our 'foods' will have some kind of reaction in our system. They're CHEMICALS!! <b>When did our foods become a science project?? </b>Why must everything be manipulated and altered to become something that resembles food but has ZERO nutritional value?? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Today is a new day and I'm going to wave at yesterday and learn from my food mistake. I can only go forward from here, right?? (Unless someone has finally built a time machine and I can go back to yesterday and slap those things out of my paws.... no?). Well... one can only hope!! ;) </span></div>
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We had all sorts of fruits and veggies going into this little juicer!! Carrots, kale, spinach, strawberries, apples, and oranges. All of it was delicious!! :) I did put some chia seeds in mine (not though the juicer, just scooped 2 spoon fulls).<br />
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Threw it all in the blender. Watched it whirl around for a bit. Dumped contents into reusable Starbucks tumbler. Took a sip. Alas!! I'm still alive. It's quite tastey. My only complaint.... it's way too thick. I mean like... 'suck hard' kinda thick. My next one will have a few splashes of organic apple juice.<br />
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I made this before 7 AM and worked on it all throughout the day and had about an inch worth left in the cup after 5 PM. On a typical day I would be famished come lunch time but all I ate was a small Tupperware of left over enchiladas and some cashews. I felt full and satisfied for the whole day. Could it be the Chia seeds?? We shall see. I wanna give it a couple more days and see what happens.<br />
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I've wanted to try Chia Seeds for some time now and finally bought some from Raley's. They did a small segment on them on Good Morning America and so far I've heard nothing but good things about them.<br />
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For the first time I'm about 90% serious about getting my butt in gear and fix my mess of an eating habit. After watching several different documentaries about eating more God made foods rather than man made foods really struck a nerve. Man made food isn't 'food', it's assembled 'stuff' made to look like food. It has zero nutrients or just plain 'ol good stuff for you!!<br />
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