BIG CHANGES by Zay

It's been awhile since I've last blogged, but there have been some VERY big changes going on. Today is Cortney's wedding day...and I found out some very big news last week, the day before my 28th birthday.

I hadn't been feeling very well all week, I was extremely nauseous and things that I used to love, (like coffee) had suddenly become disgusting. I was very thirsty and my boobs hurt so bad I couldn't sleep. I figured I had a virus and was having PMS symptoms...but I did have a nagging suspicion that it could be something else. I was planning on going out and having some cocktails for my bday, and decided I may want to see what's up, JUST IN CASE...turns out, I'm pregnant! I took a test at school on Thursday, then on Friday I went to the Dr. to confirm it. I am 5 weeks and 3 days right now, and although it's SUPER early, I have a hard time keeping secrets and want to share this journey.

Right now the baby is the size of an orange seed, looks like a tadpole, and has a heartbeat. So far, I've been very unhealthy. I have only wanted Taco Bell and Whataburger, but thankfully, those are starting to gross me out and broccoli and asparagus are sounding a lot more appealing. I've only thrown up once, my main issue is smells. Everything stinks! My mouth is also super dry, I constantly have ice water on hand, and my skin is really dry too--aveeno lotion is my new best friend. My moods are terrible--thank goodness Seth is a nice guy--and I am SOOOO tired all of the time.

The tadpole is already extremely spoiled, it has gotten a folding changing pad, towels and rags, and two little hats. The needle test said girl, so hopefully it's right because its gifts are pretty girly.

I can't wait to fill you in more, as my body continues to change. I'm hoping to make sure this is a fit pregnancy, so anything I try I will blog about! Any suggestions are gladly appreciated.

Update by: Zayle

So I said I needed accountability, but I've been stinking at posting! This weekend I ate much healthier, not so much on the plan, but not a lot of fried junk food. My body still isn't ready to go too extreme, it feels exhausted, and I think a lot of it has to do with me over-working it. Now I've kinda hit this wall where working out sounds horrible. BUT I still have been going to bootcamp, as a matter of fact I have a date with all my ladies today at 4:15. I am down two pounds to 110.6, though, so I guess I've been doing something right.

Yesterday for my meals I had: a think thin bar for breakfast, a blueberry spinach salad w/ balsamic dressing for lunch, egg whites and a half of a banana with 2 teaspoons peanut butter for an afternoon snack, and a turkey burger patty, topped with an egg and avocado. I have some pics of my afternoon snack and dinner (the dinner picture looks absolutely disgusting, but it was yummy!!!)

Today I have been extra hungry, and since I have bootcamp this afternoon, I've kinda had mini meals throughout the day to help with any energy slumps. Breakfast was a think thin bar (my friend/beach body coach said I could count this as a protein, and since it has 22 grams of carbs, I'm counting it as a carb too), Lunch was another think thin bar (I was lazy this morning), My blue container (or fat) was nuts, and I am now eating a blueberry spinach salad with balsamic dressing. 

I have a rotisserie chicken in the fridge that I plan to use for dinner tonight, although I'm unsure as to what I'm going to make. Definitely something easy, as I'm exhausted, and as scary as our new netflix show is--'The Following'--I'm ready for some more binge watching, I'm hooked! 

Needing Accountability...By: Zay

So I am sucking at eating healthy! Thank goodness bootcamp started this week, or most likely I would be sucking at working out too. Every time I go to start my 21 day fix, I somehow end up making up excuses for myself. I'm not sure what it is and why I'm going after hamburgers and onion rings every night, but it isn't healthy and I'm finding that I'm self destructing---and back to the binging life again. Of course eating disorders are something you never overcome, and I'm not sure why I'm doing this now? Perhaps I'm stressed--well I know I am--but it's not healthy. I am purposely sabotaging everything I do. Maybe it has a lot to do with the wedding coming up? I've been married before and it didn't work out, I don't want that to happen again. It's scary! But with Seth, I do believe I've found the love of my life, and I guess I just think I don't deserve that. My little counselor self has been trying to put the pieces together, and figure out why I'm doing what I'm doing...but for now, I need accountability. I'm re-starting the 21 day fix tomorrow, (and already in my head I'm thinking WAIT, I may want chick-fil-a, or whataburger tomorrow...maybe I should hold off until Sunday, but no!) I'm ending this cycle. I will be blogging everyday about what I eat and what workouts I do--and how much I hate it or love it...and will give weekly results. Maybe accomplishing something will give me some added confidence, that I so desperately need right now. As for my stats right now, I am 112.6 pounds...surprised I haven't gained anymore weight, but I think my added muscle has definitely helped out!!!

So here's to accountability!!! Before pics...meals...and workout info to come!!!

MIA...by: Zayle

Grad school sucks! Or it did last week. It was the first time that I actually struggled with a class in Grad school, which I'm sure has something to do with me saying how easy it was before. Last week I was cramming, and honestly had no time for anything else but sleep...so I have definitely been a terrible blogger! So where to begin???

I halfway started the 21 day fix last week...why halfway? Well, one of the DVDs had a huge gash in it and would stop working halfway through my workouts...& my eating WAS NOT on point! I did a lot of stress eating, and quick fast food meals, as I was working on college work. So yesterday started my real 'first day' of the diet. That means if I do three rounds, my last day will be the day before the wedding--works out perfectly!

Even though my DVD didn't work so well, I still was dying during the workouts...honestly I was happy when they would freeze up, they were killer!!! Thank goodness I've been going to bootcamp or else I'm positive I wouldn't have been able to walk last week. My mom just started Body Beast, so I'm excited to compare results...and once I'm done with 21 day fix, give that workout a shot.

So as far as what else I've been doing...homework (thank goodness I have a week off)...and that's about it! I didn't even get netflix in last week :-(. I did, however, finally get to meet Seth's best friend. He came over Saturday night and we had an absolute blast! We ended up staying up until 4 am (WHAT?! my bedtime is usually around 8!)...I obviously forgot that I'm an about to be 28 year old, because I'm still regretting that decision. #zombiemode

I got all my engagement prints yesterday, so I'm excited to share those once I can get them scanned onto the computer. I do have one now to share that I took from my phone yesterday.

So Happy Wednesday...It's officially 9 days until the big 2-8! This week is all about being as healthy as possible and working off all the Whataburger and Taco Bell last week.

Girl Look at Those Muscles...by Zay

One week down...73 more days to go until Summer...and 2 months, 2 weeks and 5 days until I say, "I Do!"...so thank goodness I am seeing some mega changes in my body. Bootcamp weigh-ins are Friday, so I'm not sure where I am in any loss or gain of inches, but my body is definitely morphing. I was running the other day on the treadmill, and couldn't help but stare at my reflection in the TV. The muscles in my arms and chest are becoming more and more pronounced by the day. My legs are really starting to get more and more definition as well; I'm even noticing a change in my stomach.

I'm so excited to get my 21 Day Fix Extreme on Friday, so that by my 28th Birthday in April, I'll be looking extremely fly ;-). I'll be starting the fix either Saturday or Sunday, and it's so extremely hard for me to not just go all out this week and eat whatever I want; I know if I do though, I'll just have more to work on to get off. My body will hold on to ever donut sprinkle I put into it. Plus I'm still a recovering binge eater, and will always suffer from this illness, so I don't want to go back to old ways.

Another exciting thing going on, is Seth and I have decided to go ahead and start working on Baby Riddle. I know we aren't married yet, but I have PCOS and know we most likely have a long road ahead of us. We want to start now, because the doctor wants us to try on our own for three months before he is able to help out. I am using essential oils, to help in this process, and hopefully I'll be fertile and ovulating by the time we are married. I'm also hoping the 21 Day Fix will also be super helpful, as I am insulin resistant, and I need structure in my life when it comes to eating.

...Gotta Get Down On Friday...by: Zayle

So much for the hiking plans the other day. Seth and I had decided on a hike and a picnic for dinner...and then it started to rain. This week has been pretty gloomy with all the rain, and we haven't been able to get out of the house to do much outdoorsy workouts. I have gone to bootcamp everyday this week--and she seriously kicked our butts! My body is killing me and I feel absolutely exhausted. Hurray today is Friday!

Monday and Tuesday, I ate like a pig...I hate when Aunt Flo visits and my body thinks it needs all the junk food it can fit in. However, since Tuesday I have been back to being incredibly devoted to Herbalife. It's amazing how much better you feel when you treat your body with healthiness. I love Herbalife, but I like to try out different things and switch things up so as not to get bored. So when Cortney mentioned the 21 Day Fix the other day, I was all in. I've already seen great results from one of my good teacher friends, so it has been something I've been interested in.

Since I've been working out and eating decently, I decided to go for the 21 Day Fix Extreme. I ordered it this morning and can't wait for it to get here!!! I'll be sticking with my Herbalife until then. Speaking of, I've created some yummy shakes this week. Two of my favorites have been with blueberries. Blueberry Cheesecake Shake and then a Blueberry, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Shake. I was nervous how peanut butter and blueberry would taste together...but YUM! It was delicious. That will most definitely be my dinner tonight.

Blueberry Cheesecake Shake Recipe:

2 Scoops Vanilla Herbalife Formula 1
1 cup almond milk
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon sugar free, fat free cheesecake pudding mix
1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs

Blueberry, Peanut Butter, Chocolate Shake

2 Scoops Vanilla Herbalife Formula 1
1 cup almond milk
1 cup frozen blueberries
1 tablespoon sugar free, fat free chocolate pudding mix
1 tablespoon graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon peanut butter

...I know no pictures of any of this!...so to make things a little more livelier, here's an adorable picture of Sophia and Lucy sleeping together.

And the Fit Break Comes to an End...by: Zay

Spring Break is over...and it's back to work. However, I enjoyed all the hiking, and trails we took over Spring Break, I want to continue doing it. To end Spring Break we took an extra long hike. Friday, we hit up the 'Rails to Trails' here in town. Seth and I parked behind a store here in town, we ended up walking around 4 miles to get to the State Park. The trail was pretty neat, it went behind old factories, a Vietnam Memorial, over the interstate and then up a hill into the State Park. We ended up walking another mile back to the Vietnam Memorial to meet my mom, she had to pick us up because we had plans with the parents to head out to the lease. (That doesn't sound country at all ;-)). By 1:30 I was well over my 10,000 steps. We had a great time and it's definitely a trail I want to take again, maybe today perhaps?

After our hike, we headed out to the lease with my parents. We spent the afternoon riding around in the ranger, checking the deer feeders (yep I'm from Texas y'all ;-)), and just enjoying the beautiful day.

Saturday, we had a birthday party to attend. It was fun and I got a lot of steps in--we spent all afternoon and then that night venturing around Sundance Square...but the next day wasn't so grand. I spent Sunday in bed :-/. Now it's back to work and back to being busy, but that only means Summer Break and our Wedding Day are getting closer. Now for the real challenge, of cleaning my diet up even more!