Manic Monday

Ok I am ashamed of myself. Workout=FAIL!!!! So yes I am starting over. I am not giving up. I refuse to! So tomorrow night I am starting back at square one! I promise!

Sorry I was absent last week. Work was crazy, our dryer broke and honestly I was so hungover on Friday that I couldn't even function, lol! But I am back this week in full force. Chris and I finished a huge project this past weekend that we can't wait to share with you. We are quite proud of ourselves! Overall we had a great weekend. We of course worked on our project, fiddled around the house, soaked up some sun and made some delicious meals! Oh and of course drank lots of wine!

Although it was a great I must say that today honestly is not so much. I am not sure if its because its Monday and I am back in this crazy office or if its just a day of funk but I am really feeling out of sorts. I woke up this morning cranky, my mind is running a thousand miles per second and I am thinking of all the things I cannot control in my life and some of those that I can but something seems to be in the way. Let's just hope this is a 24 hour or less "bug."

In good news, or at least for us, we are starting to plan our vacation for next year! It won't be till next October or November but regardless it is something to look forward to. But you will just have to wait and see where we go once it is all set in stone! I can't wait! 2011 is going to be a crazy, busy, exciting and memorable year for us!

Ok I have to get back to the grind of things. So while I am working I am going to daydream that I am here instead:

Hope you ladies all had a great weekend! xoxo

And the winner is....

As promised, today is the day that the Scentsy Giveaway Winner is being announced. My sweet cube-mate Ashley did the honors of pulling the name!

So without further adieu....

drum roll please...........

ta-da!

Congrats Haley at Bloodhounds & Babies!
I know you are going to love your new warmer and scents!
Send me an email at drlenz08@yahoo.com and we will work out the details!

If you haven't checked out Haley's adorable blog, it's a must! She expecting sweet baby boy Owen sometime in October and the nursery is to die for!

Thanks for all those that participated! If you still want a warmer go check out my Scentsy website! Everything is 10% off for the month of August!

Happy Hump Day!
xoxo

Pump it Up!

As promised, I am back today with pictures! First off, as I mentioned in yesterday's post our next door neighbors gave birth to Nora Isabelle early Sunday morning. Later that day we were able to go visit her and the proud parents at the hospital. Here are a few pictures from that evening.

Proud Daddy. She already has him wrapped around her finger!

My heart is melting with baby Nora in my arms!

Chris was a little nervous to hold her at first but he was a natural.

I'm in love!

All stretched out. She also has a full head of hair. Gorgeous!

They got home from the hospital last night and we can't wait to spend some time with her this evening. Like I said before my baby fever is in full force! I can't wait to experience the joy of having our own and holding baby Nora made me want it even more. It was definitely some motivation to get our ducks in a row and do what we need to do to get ready. So excited! Congrats again Ryan & Suz! Yall are amazing parents already!

Now comes the brave part! The 30 Day Shred was calling my name last night. As soon as I got home I changed into my workout attire and got straight to business. I took the before pictures and weighed myself on the scale. Chris joined me but didn't want me to post the pictures of himself so this part I will be doing alone. He is still by my side working out with me and we are being a great support team! Like I said before, I am doing this to tone, loose a little bit of weight (not an excessive amount) and just feel good about myself and be healthy. Nothing wrong with that. As I also stated in my previous post, all my weight goes to my stomach, hips and butt. So here it is ladies.

Age: 26

Height: 5ft 2 1/2 in

Weight 128.6

Before

Side view

Yes I am smiling because I am ready to get started!

After all the picture taking we got pumped and ready to start. I quickly began to realize just how out of shape I really was. Things that were once simple routines were not so simple and lets just say it was a good thing that Chris was working out right next to me or I probably would have stopped a lot more in between moves. But I kept going and after the 25 minute video (yep only 25 minutes) I could feel the burn in my abs, calves and arms. It was pretty much like that for the rest of the night and especially feeling it this morning! But I survived the first workout. That's the main thing and although I feel sore today I am excited about doing it all over again tonight! I am going to make this a weekly update. So every Tuesday I will post about my hopeful success and my progress along the way. I am really excited to see some results.

Just a reminder, the Scentsy Giveaway ends tonight at midnight! The winner will be announced tomorrow! So if you haven't already signed up go and do it now!

Hope you all survived the manic Monday and hopefully not having a Muesday today! Please let the week go by quickly! xoxo

Ends Tomorrow!

Can you believe that August is already here!? This year has zoomed by! Today marks the start of a new beginning and tonight Chris and I are starting our 30 Day Shred! I'm really excited! I know that this time it is going to work and I am going to get the results that my heart so desires. Before pictures to come tomorrow. Eek!

So yesterday had to be one of the most anticipated days we have had since our wedding! Since moving into our house over a year ago we have become very close to our neighbors next door. So much so that we even built a gate between our fences (this is almost unheard of these days). We couldn't have asked for better neighbors and now one of our closest friends. Well yesterday morning at 7:38am they gave birth to a little 7 lb 4 oz 20" long baby girl named Nora Isabelle. We got to meet her last night and our hearts just melted on the spot. She is absolutely precious! This is their first and we couldn't be more thrilled for them! And if you thought my baby fever wasn't bad enough, it is in full force now! I promise to post pictures tomorrow of the gorgeous little girl. They get to come home today so after we workout and shower we will be heading next door to spend more time with baby Nora! I can't wait!

Just a friendly reminder: Tomorrow is the last day to enter my Scentsy Giveaway. Not many of you have signed up for it yet but I know you will love it so don't miss out on your chances! The winner will be chosen on Wednesday. Good luck ladies!

Hope you all had as an amazing weekend as we did. As promised I will post pictures tomorrow. Happy Monday! xoxo

Shape Up!

I am a little late in the game considering that summer is almost over. But I seriously thought that maybe, just maybe, I could get away without having to work out. After looking at some pictures taken this summer and also laying out at the pool with moms with rockin' bodies I have come to the tough conclusion that I was wrong. Wow I was so wrong! My body definitely needs some toning up and it wouldn't hurt to lose a little bit of weight.

Since getting married over 2 years ago both Chris and I have gotten quiet comfortable. We are not bad eaters and consciously eat moderately healthy, however, we have definitely slacked off in the workout department! I talk more than I do and even though awhile back I said I was going to start the 30 Day Shred I started it but only completed 4 days. Pathetic I know! So starting tomorrow both Chris and I are going to start the 30 Day Shred together! What better way to get motivated and succeed than to work out with the one you love?! And I am going to be extremely brave and post before, during and after pictures! It's a little scary even thinking about it but it needs to be done to help motivate me. Over the years I have put on some weight and for me it all goes to my stomach, hips and the butt! Let's face it I am not 18 and far from it. And I have gotten really great at hiding it with loose shirts and empire waist clothes but it can only hide so much. Did I tell you that someone at work asked me if I was pregnant and I quote her "because you have gained some weight the past few weeks." Ugh! Rude!!! No lady I just can't suck in forever!

Anyways...I am not only doing this to tone and lose some weight but to get healthy for myself and just feel good! I really miss my Bikram Yoga but we are trying to save and it just doesn't fit into the budget. Plus I want to get my body baby ready and they say if you are in shape before baby, then its easier to lose the weight afterwards.

So ladies this is it! I am going to stop talking and actually do it! I am going to get my body in shape! I want to be able to run and not collapse at the end of the street. I am going to do it! Wish me luck cause I have a feeling I am going to need it, lol!