ashley everyday

BB (before baby)

Ashley — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 06:13:41 +0000

I’ve sorta got this running list in my mind of all the things I want to accomplish before we decide to start trying for a baby. And today I was able to cross one of those things off the list. A NEW CAR! For about six years I’ve been driving a 1993 honda accord. It’s got 200,000 miles on it and it breaks down. It’s not the type of car I want to tote my baby around in. I wanted a new and safer car with tinted windows. That car up there is exactly what mine looks like. It’s nearly brand new with 12,500 miles on it.

If you’re curious what else is on my list here’s a little rundown
-~~new car~~
-buy a house
-husband has a career & I’m able to stay home
-out of debt
-do some traveling
-buy new living room & bedroom furniture.

I understand most of these things are materialistic and the honestly my most important ones are the house & being able to stay home, but the others would be really great too. I just have a vision, you know? And I would like to have it all work out.

gym time

Ashley — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:09:25 +0000

I went to the gym tonight. I’m pretty proud because I got home and laid on the couch, ate dinner and was feeling pretty tired. But I remembered I said I would go and there is no time like the present so I decided I would go. and that was was that. I didn’t give myself a chance to argue with myself. I got up, got dressed and left. First I tanned. Yep I tan. Actually I haven’t in a few months and I hate being pale. Yes, I know the dangers etc. Then I got on the elliptical and did 20 minutes. Not much. but considering I haven’t been in months and I didn’t want to really over do it and then not come back. So I am proud of myself :] I plan to go back tomorrow as well.

checking in.

Ashley — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:04:49 +0000

Just checking in to say I’m still on the weight loss band wagon. Though I recently ended “that time” and my weight always fluctuates enormously, so I’m not weighing myself. Just trying to chug water everyday and tonight I am going to the gym and starting c25k again.

super bowl party

Ashley — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 06:18:13 +0000

Tonight we had family over for a little super bowl party and it was SO much fun. This was my first time to really “entertain” and throw a party at my house and I had so much fun. We’re finally in a place that I really want to show off and now I’m really into doing stuff like this.

football cupcakes!

seven layer dip

my february goals

Ashley — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:14:40 +0000

I’m going to be making a couple goals everything month. I always have a running list in my mind of things I want to accomplish but it just never gets done so hopefully this will help me.

-throw a super bowl party
-buy a vacuum
-paint shelf thing for entryway
-organize closet
-unpack the rest of the boxes in dining room

So those are my goals. I’m only doing 5 because I want to make sure I accomplish these and after this month I will reevaluate if I can handle more.

Steppin’ Out

Ashley — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:52:14 +0000

TOP- Old Navy
SCARF- gift
JEANS- Target
SHOES- Target
BAG- Coach

move it monday (on tuesday)

Ashley — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:18:23 +0000

I got back from my impromptu trip to Colorado on Sunday and then I spent yesterday evening sitting on the couch and not moving a muscle. I was in recovery. But I’m back at it today and my weigh in this morning read a number in the 180′s. I am beyond thrilled.

starting weight- 192.4
current weight- 189.8
goal weight- 150

As you can see I had a nice little loss there. Last week I tried hard to stay balanced. I was on vacation but I made wise choices. My lunches consisted of Amy’s Kitchen frozen meals (delicious btw) and for dinner each night I tried to make healthy decisions, shrimp tacos, veggie burger, subway. But of course we had pizza two nights and I had some cheesecake and fudge. But all in moderation which is defintely the key. I chugged water and tried to limit my soda intake.

During my trip to Colorado I got really motivated to see this weight loss through. The townhome we stayed in had like four sets of stairs and walking up and down those winded me nearly every time at the beginning of the week. It was embarrassing to me that I was losing my breath walking up stairs. and one night we were all sitting around discussing the next trip and the fact that my bosses are about to move right next door to their best friends who have a pool and I don’t want to be self concious this summer. I want to be fit and not jiggly.

getting back on the wagon

Ashley — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:25:46 +0000

I’m just going to put it all out there. I gained pretty much all the weight back that I lost in 2010. I’m upset about that. 2011 really sucked. I was stressed and unhappy for the majority of it and I think that is what contributed to my weight gain. 2012 is looking really wonderful and I’ve decided I am ready to lose this weight for good. It sucks I’m having to start all over again but that’s how it is.

My starting weight {1/09/12}- 192
Today {1/11/12}- 191.4
Goal- 150

So forty pounds to lose. I can totally do this. I’m counting calories, I’m eating salads, I’m getting 7 hours of sleep, I’m eating shakeology for breakfast, I’m drinking more water. I haven’t gotten back into the gym but I will. I really hate posting this because I’ve said it so often but I just know I am going to lose this weight. I feel like the time is finally right. I’m not stressed anymore about my job. Things are finally falling into place. I’m doing what worked for me last time and I’m already seeing a loss even if it is just a .6 loss so far.

Oh and an update on being a vegetarian. I still very much am. Though I have had grilled catfish twice. so pescatarian? But I don’t know because it’s not a usual thing I eat. and seriously I wish losing weight was as easy as going vegetarian was. But one thing I’ve noticed since becoming a vegetarian is the amount of cheese that I consume has increased so that is definitely something I need to work on.

Ashley — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:59:55 +0000

I am in like total nesting mode. The other night I was actually giddy to be cleaning my kitchen. Sweeping and mopping it brought me great joy. Tonight I’m going to clean our bathroom. We are completely moved in and I am so happy. Our place is small and I love it. I used to think I’d hate a small space but I don’t. It’s cozy & cute. We hung out curtains in the bedroom two nights ago but the curtains are a LITTLE too short. or a lot. We will have to buy new ones but we can only do a few things at a time and currently we are at stand still on spending for January.

I still have a few boxes to unpack but I’m taking it slowly. Usually after we move I am like a tornado unpacking everything but I like taking my time and figuring out where I want things to go. Also we still have to go and get our new to us dining table and buffet that are both in storage but since all of our boxes are currently in the dining room we are waiting on that.

And lastly if anyone wants me to do a review on a free rug I would love that. I can’t believe how expensive rugs are! I want one so bad for our living room witht the wood floors but jeez.

Our kitchen so far!

Ashley — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:31:42 +0000

Here is our new kitchen.

For the top of the cabinets I plan to keep collecting bottles & also I saw this little sign at Ross that says Cheers and I want to get that and put up there.

And here are some close ups-

The left side however is not quite as put together-

And these are the delicious blueberry muffins I made