HEALTH TIP OF THE DAY

Hey!

Jjust saw this health tip from the iOS app Health Tip Of The Day and wanted to share it with any bloggers.

"Ancient rituals for the passing of elders included sitting perfectly still for extended periods of time, which doesn't allow for the movement of lymph and results in death of the body. To avoid a slow death from sitting in front of TV's, computer screens, and in cars, consider getting up and moving around at least every hour to keep that lymph moving!"

DINNER of the NIGHT

Salmon-20g of protein
Peas & Carrots
Pasta sides noodles (I need carbs while breastfeeding)
And a big cup of ICE water. (You burn carbs just from drinking ice water)


Went for a mile run once again and feeling refreshed <3

HEALTH tip of the DAY

I'm cracking down on being a health freak.. Found this tip today I thought I would share :)

Sugar consumption, including high fructose corn syrup, can weaken the immune system by up to 50% (depending on the size of the dose) for up to 4 hours. Consider limiting sugar consumption at the beginning of any illness to minimize damage to the immune system when under attack.

I have to say it is definitely not easy cutting out sugar, I'm taking it one day at a time.

Breakfast

A delicious chocolate chip chewy granola bar. 140 calories

Two hard boiled eggs. 155 calories

Huge cup of ice water-- 0 calories

Just a perfect start to my day :)

SUNDAY FUNDAY

Well for most of the day my mom, the girls and I watched movies and just chilled. It was nice. We got the house cleaned up and just had fun together. I love days like today. My Blake is starting to feel a little Better and went to bed all by herself tonight WITHOUT crying.... Ahh, makes me such a proud mommy <3
Got a few things to send Dustin tomorrow. Can't wait til he gets them. I love sending him yummy snacks. They have nothing good over there.
Didn't run today, I was very sore. Plan on running tomorrow though :)
I did happen to indulge in some cookies today. I think everyone deserves a cheat day ;)
Going to bed for the night.
Plan on improving my blog soon.

Healthy life

So for the past 6 months or so I have began to adopt a healthier lifestyle. I started by cutting out all fast food. Things like Chickfila, McDonald's, Checkers, etc. It was a little hard at first because I had relied on the fastness of "fast" food. I mean that is what it is there for, for those moments where we are hungry and on the go or just plain lazy (which I was half the time.) I never really even enjoyed fast food. Anyways, with me being pregnant for the second time, I really wanted to give the "healthy" diet a try. It has really paid off! For example, my first pregnancy I gained 33 pounds... Eating nonstop fast food, sweet tea, French fries, and straight up junk food. I also felt extremely sluggish and tired every day. For my second pregnancy, I gained less than 20 pounds, which is I know, not good. But, eating healthy things, drinking a ton of water, and staying active helped keep off extra weight that i didnt need. Healthy eating has also helped me lose all of my baby weight by the time my Livy turned 3 weeks. Being healthy really pays off!
Anyways, I will continue to share workouts, and things I eat to help keep me healthy and energized, because we all know having two babies can really wear you out ;)

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Took Blake to her 18 month check up today running on very little sleep. Went out of the house with no makeup on
:-O it was not a pretty sight. Blakelyn wound up getting her flu shot which you took very well and her iron levels checked. Hoping my little loveys sleep better tonight <3
Getting two babies ready and myself in an hour will never happen again.
Didn't even get to eat my two boiled eggs this morning and I've been doing SO good with eating healthy and on a schedule.
We didn't actually go out trick or treating or anything, but just stayed in the house. Halloween isn't a huge holiday in our home. Maybe once the girls are a little older we will dress them up.
Both babies in bed AND fed... Mommy shall go get some sleep too <3
Here's some photos of my sweet Blake anxiously awaiting her checkup!

Goodnight!!!

LONG DAY!

Woke up off and on through out the night with BOTH girls... Livy was just gassy and hungry most the night and I think Blake was sick. It was a long and exhausting night/day.
Did our usual breakfast routine. Then decided to go work a little at the office with Amber. Paperwork mostly. Glad I could help her though, she has lot to get done by Thursday! AHH!
Tomorrow is Blake's 18 month checkup.... We're a month behind on shots because the only day they had open was a couple before I was having Livy. Blake has a fever today and I'm hoping its just a cold. :( hate when my baby's are sick!
Dustin and I webcammed for a little while today an it was just what I needed. Just seeing his face always makes me feel better. Can't wait to be back in his arms.
The girls are both asleep in our warm little room....
Hoping it stays like this until Livy wakes me up to eat ;)
Goodnight <3

DEPLOYMENT

So far it's been about 3 months now and it's killing me. Not at all did I think it was going to be easy, but i definitely did not think it would be THIS hard. Dustin not being here to see his girls grow up I think is the hardest thing on me.... He's my bestfriend. But, not seeing his girls learn to talk or learn new skills it's what's the hardest. Every time we get to webcam.. I know it's killing him not being here with me and the girls. Alivia will be 7 months old when he gets back and Blakelyn will be over 2 years old. AHH! I will say that I am beyond blessed with amazing family and friends here by my side with me while he is away. I have reconnected with one of my childhood friends. She's completely amazing and just what I need and want in a friend. We're so much alike but so different at the same time. Perfect combination if you ask me.
I am a week from my post partum appointment and I'm beyond excited to finally begin working out again. I love that I can channel all this sadness into working out. I've grown to love this healthy lifestyle and I plan to keep it up. I'm excited to have 6 months to work on myself before my husband sees me again. I would like to perfect myself as much as possible without using any time of cosmetic surgery ;)
Anyways, the girls are both asleep and I guess I will watch some TV and get to bed while I can <3



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SHOTS DAY :(

Today I took my sweet baby girl to her 12 month checkup. She is doing so great :) But ugh, i hated seeing her get her shots :( All four of them... atleast she's set until she's 18 months old.. AHHH... hate seeing my little girl in pain.
The rest of the day entails getting the rest of the apartment packed up & then packing for mine and Blakelyn's flight tomorrow morning.
FUN TIMES!