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Tuesday, May 17, 2011

Day 121: Ziggazigggahhhh

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar :)


So, a friend put this quote on FB and it was perfect for me. I just finished watching my tear jerker of the week (Biggest Loser) and of course I am blubbering! To think of the transformation these contestants made in 20 weeks. And I mean more than just on the outside...but inside as well. And it all started with them deciding to change. They needed constant motivation. Daily. We all do. I especially do. Olivia on BL said something that is so true to me. I always ALWAYS start strong and with the best of intentions and never ever finish. I need daily motivation or else I won't last!

So in case you are all like me: I just wanna say-- WE CAN DO THIS! AND WE WILL!

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*

Monday, May 16, 2011

Day 120: random thoughts

Getting back on the wagon seems to be harder than getting on it to begin with :-/

Also-I know I have talked a few times about wanting to lose a certain amount of weight or  be a specific dress size. But honestly, I will start to be more comfortable when I don't feel the need to suck in my stomach in public. That would be nice. I am okay (only okay---not satisfied) with my frontal shape (does that make sense?)...Like so:

But I absolutely abhor my profile body shot. Ladies, having a pooch/stomach is not as bad as it is pre-baby as it is post-baby. Especially post-c-section-baby.  I feel like it is so misshapen. Ugh. I really really need to find that wagon and jump back on.

I also wanted to remind you all of  a blog I posted in March I believe...It was called "what a difference"...I posted a pic of me (Here it is) and talked about what a difference make up can make in your self esteem. It can make you feel brighter and happier (at least it does to me!) Well I just wanted to add on to that, I recently started selling Mary Kay and all the make up featured in that pic is Mary Kay! (Here it is again, you know you wanna click on it!) If you are interested in purchasing Mary Kay, visit my website: Lizzy's Mary Kay website
Or contact me via post! I would love to be able to supplement my income and be my own boss! Feel free to share it with people you know! Thanks!

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust* 

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Day 114: Living in the Shadows

Hannah from the BL once said, "I'm living in the shadows of my life." Its sad to say, but I am sure anyone who has felt uncomfortable in their own skin has felt like this. Your life is passing you by and you feel like you are just in the audience watching it all happen. If we want to be cast the leading role in our life, there is only one way to do it! And that means you have to tryout! Give it all you got! Make TIME! We are all given the same amount of time each day: 24 hours. It is up to us to use them wisely. I for one have been slack on my 24 hours. I find laying down watching TV after work is so relaxing but at the same time, when I head to bed I think, "what a waste!" I realize all the things I can do after the fact.
Training my mindset has proven to be the hardest part of this whole journey. I find it easy to let myself slip right into a funk. And then getting out of the funk is even more difficult. When I watch the Biggest Loser, I instantly feel motivated! In 19 weeks the contestants have lost upwards of 100lbs. Now I know they have had trainers at their disposable and healthy food options readily available, but I definitely get inspired! I need to keep my focus and keep my blog going. I need to stand up more to temptation instead of giving in to it. I need to find a way to make my 24 hrs that I am given each day count.

You can have all the money in the world, but you can never buy another hour...What are you gonna do with your 24 hours?

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*

Thursday, May 5, 2011

Day 109: Curves

“Cultivate your curves--they may be dangerous but they won't be avoided.”

--Mae West

Cultivate my curves, eh? I plan to do just that. I want to thin out and tone my body in all the right places. I want to leave the parts that are meant to be plump, uh...plump. Ha!  I am fortunate to have curves, not every woman does. I just happen to have a little extra...tee hee hee. Now? I just need to focus and work hard.


I have to admit it has been tough lately. I found out on Monday that the contract my employer has with VzW is ending in a few months. That means I need to start the job search asap. I do not want to be without a job come August. I learned I am definitely a stress eater. I have been snacking a lot this week since I heard.  I am trying my best to control it. Its more of an absent minded thing, and I only realize it afterward. 


But, I have faith that God will place me in the right job, whether it be actually for VzW or some other company. I do have to place a hold on my baby making plans. I know, I know, all in God's perfect timing. However I do not want to be foolish about it. I do not want to be pregnant, and then here comes August and I am jobless. For who wants to hire a preggo? 


Oh well! More time to focus on my weight loss right? Exactly! And remember: 'Curve-- the loveliest distance between two points" (Mae West)


-with much hope and a lot of prayer


Lizzy

*Sexy or Bust*

Sunday, May 1, 2011

105: Habits

What is harder to do? Break old habits or form new ones? I thought I had formed a new habit with this blog, but after a few days away it became more difficult to remember. Each passing day that I didn't blog, I didn't even thing about blogging. I really want this to be a habit and one I stick too. 

I also finally did groceries! Target has Smart Ones on sale $1.79 a piece...and if you buy 10 you get a $5 gift card! Weeeeeee! Got to love that deal. I haven't taken a Smart One to work in quiet a while--and it was because I had yet to buy some. No more excuses! In the morning I am going to Curves after dropping Bella off at daycare. I work at 11, so I have plenty of time to squeeze in a workout.

After all the advice I received last night, I believe I know what I want to do! Have a baby!!!! :)
Also, I plan on going full speed with my WW and Curves. Because honestly, we do not know how long it will take to conceive. I am going to get my body back into the swing of losing weight and eating right, that way while we try to get preggo I can tone and shape my body. If my body is used to the workouts and eating healthy then I have no excuse not to continue! Like one of my friends said "why not have the best of both worlds!"

Thanks for listening! I'm baaaaaack!

-with much hope and a lot of prayer

Lizzy
*Sexy or Bust*