My favorite eats (at the moment)

To start: I would like to mention that I am doing this because I have been asked by a couple people what I eat to lose weight...and I've been too lazy to do a post like this. Also, I am doing much better at handling milk since Beau was born.  The Dr. thinks that it most likely has to do with the fact that having a baby can change your body (chuckle...really?!?!?!? could that be why I'm dieting in the first place? lol)



Low Fat Cheese Crisp:

Laughing Cow Light Creamy Swiss (I purchase at Costco..it's cheaper) + Low Fat Cheese (I use a soy cheese called Veggie Slices from Sprouts but you can find them at Fry's too) + Flat out Multi-Grain wrap (also purchased at costco)--Microwave for 35 seconds.  Eat with your choice of salsa



Sprouts has a yummy granola called Hemp Plus Granola...super yummy with Silk original Pure Almond Milk...if your state doesn't have Sprouts I'm sorry :(



I also love Trader Joe's High Fiber Fruit & Nut Multigrain Medley also eaten with Almond Milk (which I buy at Costco).  If you're state doesn't have Trader Joe's...I'm sorry :(




I'm a peanut butter fan....this stuff saves me all the time! Better'n Peanut Butter can be purchased at Sprouts or Whole Foods.  There's also a chocolate and low sodium version.  I have only tried this one, but the chocolate is sitting on my shelf waiting for my first jar to be gone. 

What do I use this for?  I spread a little on a banana as a yummy treat.  Or, I also make PB&Js using flat out wraps and a little bit of jam.  YUM!


The next gem on my list is Mini Babybel Light.  If you like string cheese, these are a go! I don't buy them for anyone but me, because string cheese is still cheaper, but if you buy them at Costco, the price is a little better.


Fiber One 90 Calorie Brownies definitely make my list of things I have on hand. I don't eat these every day, but when I need a treat, they don't disappoint.  They aren't as yummy as homemade brownies, or Little Debbies, but they won't bust your diet either.


Skinny Cow ice cream.  Every type I've tried has been delicious.  I think my favorite so far is their drumstick type cone with caramel. Doesn't sound like diet food I know.


Last, but certainly not least is:


 

skinnytaste.com LOVE LOVE LOVE that site.  I have gotten so many recipe ideas, and she already has the nutrition info calculated for you! Who could ask for more?

Mothers: Lock your Cabinets!

That's right! Our son is about to be into everything!

Video Proof:

Lately

On August 20th, Jereld's co-worker (Ron) and his wife (Lisa) went through the temple for the first time.  They are converts to the Church, and Jereld and I had the opportunity to be there with them for their special day! Then, on August 27th we had the opportunity to watch them be sealed and also have their children sealed to them for time & all eternity.  I have to admit that I cried a few tears of joy for them.  It was extremely special.  You could feel the Spirit testify that what they were doing was so important.  As a mother, I cannot imagine what it would be like to go through eternity without your children.  Kudos to Ron & Lisa for taking their family to the temple.

 

I was there (I promise), but I was taking the picture.  This is a picture of some of the people who attended the sealing.

Next--

You may not see this finished for years to come, but I thought I'd give you a little sneak peak.  The fabric on the tree may be changing (due to JoAnn's Fabrics not having any more of the fabric I need--and I only have 3 of those done).  Also, please ignore that my bear block doesn't have a head in this picture.  I promise that I promptly corrected the situation.  He has a head now...just no picture of his head yet.

And--

Who could leave out our little ham?  He isn't crawling yet, but within the next little while I expect that he will start (I included a picture below of him holding himself up in a crawling-type position).  He scoots around and turns around and rolls.  He also flirts with all the ladies in Relief Society...even the married ones {gasp}!  He loves sticking his tongue out.  He figured out how to stick it out while we were in Las Vegas for our 2nd wedding anniversary.  He has virtually no hair on the back of his head thanks to all the rolling and rubbing he does, but PLENTY of hair on top (it's a bit long and needs a cut right now).  He got his first 2 teeth on the bottom around the first part of August and is biting everything!  In fact, he bit his friend Dallin's head.  He loves to try to clap.  He can't quite connect his hands yet, but loves trying!  He's a pretty good baby (as long as he's not teething) and LOVES attention from anyone (even complete strangers that look a little weird to his mommy).  Beau also sprays (spits--whatever you want to call it) his baby food EVERYWHERE when he wants to let you know that something is gross or that he's done eating whatever you are giving him.  He is just like his daddy--SWEET TOOTH DELUXE! He loves taking drinks of water from Mommy or Daddy's cup and will whine until he gets one (not just once either....over and over and over).  

Happy 7 months (yesterday) Beau!   



Nothing Too Fancy!

When preparing to write this post, I had the thought, "Well, I should probably title this 'Nothing Too Fancy!' because I was almost ready for bed and I just had Jereld snap a couple quick pictures."  Then, the other half of my brain sad, "Ha! You're wearing your wedding dress! How can you title it that?" 

Sometimes I laugh at myself.  Sorry if you don't think it's all that funny. 

But...without further delay:

Here are my stats:

51 pounds GONE since I started trying to lose weight

68 pounds GONE since returning home from the hospital with Beau

1 baby on my lap trying to type this blog post for me (ok...this has nothing to do w/ weight loss, but it's a trial in and of itself alright?!)

AND...as shown above,
FITTING INTO MY WEDDING DRESS!

My Cookbook Mission!

I'm on a mission guys! I'm attempting to create my DREAM cookbook! You can follow my progress on the blog I've set up for that very purpose! GIVE ME SUGGESTIONS! PLEASE! I'm dying to hear what you love!

CLICK HERE TO GO TO MY COOKING BLOG

So much better than bottles...right?

Beau just begs and begs until we give him a drink of whatever we're drinking.  He's also very fond of playing with sippy cups.  He knows how to drink from them, but he mostly just chews (or should I say gums) them to death.

No Roof Jumping Required!

Ok Ok...I'm posting pictures Alicia!

It's so tempting to not post pictures until I am 100% satisfied with my weight, but I don't know if that will ever happen.  I will say that I am looking much better than I was, and I've come a long way.  I'm not done though.

Here's a before shot.  Remember this?????

The pictures below are of me this evening.  I didn't do any special hair/makeup/photo session just for you guys, so take me as I am! Jereld told me I needed a fan to blow my hair for the pictures! What a funny guy!

PS--No roof jumping was required to fit into those jeans--those jeans that I used to wear before Jereld & I got married.  Those American Eagle Boyfriend jeans that I LOVE!

There you have it! A work in progress!