QUICK!

Hey guys,

Sorry about not posting a WORKOUT WEDNESDAY this week..

My grandmother is in the hospital, which is where I have been the last few days.

She had to have bypass surgery yesterday (5 total) along with some major artery reconstruction.

I will start fresh blogging on MONDAY.

Please send up a quick prayer for her! Thank you!

XOXO,
B

Motherhood Monday

Morning peeps,

It's been a rough weekend/re-start to this diet.

143.5 this morning.

Signing up for my gym membership TODAY!
WHOO!

I am actually really excited about this...anyway, more on that WEDNESDAY!


My son absolutely LOVES the beach. He could sit and build sand castles ALL DAY if I let him. I try not to let him because he is allergic to sunscreen. (shitty)

Anyway, he had a fabulous time at the beach and our little weekend getaway. I needed it.

I'll post pictures later tonight.

He has been feeling under the weather though so that caused some dely while at the beach...just trying to get him in high spirits so he could enjoy himself.

I don't know about other moms, but when my baby doesn't feel well, my heart breaks.

I hate it.

We are so exhausted from our trip but it was worth it.

Pictures coming soon.

XOXO,
B

Foodie Friday [ONE DAY EARLY]

I don't know why this didn't post on Thursday!



Here's what I wrote:

I am blogging today instead of tomorrow because...well, tomorrow I will be RELAXING on the beach.

Jelly, I know.

Trust me, this is MUCH-NEEDED with all I have going on in my life.


So, are you super busy in mornings and don't really have time to make breakfast. I have a healthy alternative for you.

I found this RECIPE while putting in my usual time on PINTEREST (duh)....

Check it out for an easy, on-the-go BREAKFAST idea! I will be trying it for SURE.

XOXO,
B

HUMP DAY!

Yes, finally WEDNESDAY...today and tomorrow full of WORK and then off to the BEACH for the weekend with my little guy.

141 this morning. I'm okay with that... I haven't been pushing myself as hard as I should.

Workout Wednesday is going to be a day where I talk strictly about working out. BUT, I might throw in some goodies on Wednesdays too!       

I have noticed that I have several new readers. Welcome! Feel free to comment, introduce yourselves, or whatever you want. It's what I am here for.

I am REALLY trying to get a routine going. It seems like if I set my alarm for 4:45-5, I sleep through it and wake up at 6:30, which means...LATE. This has happened the last three days.

I want to workout in the MORNING. It makes me feel better. Plus, after the kind of days I have, I do NOT want to go home and run/workout. I just don't. But...that seems to be the routine I am getting myself into.

I am slowly going to train myself to get up, run, shower, dress, work. Then, RELAX when I get home. That's how I'd like it to be anyway. Haha.

My RUN workout consists of ....Running/Walking/Jogging (depends on the day) TWO MILES.

My workouts consist of the workout plan mentioned HERE!

Now, I have been LAZY lately and skipped a few days. That's why I am lingering at 141.

But, you know what? Come Monday morning, I WILL BE UP AT 5, running my little heart out. PICTURES WILL HAPPEN for you guys.

All I know is, if I can do this, YOU can. Hell, you could do it anyway. All anything in life takes is DEDICATION and HARD ASS WORK.

You got this.

The beach will more than likely be a HUGE wake-up call for me and I am hoping that next week or the week after, my ass will be in a GYM running on a freaking treadmill and doing weight training. This will be where my life changes.

I don't need a trainer... like I thought I did. I have everything I need. I just need an attitude problem when it comes to working out...then, I am set. And, well, I definitely have an attitude problem. ;)

Working out is NEVER easy. Or at least, it NEVER SHOULD BE EASY.

If you are exhausted, physically, mentally, and emotionally after a workout, you didn't do as well as you should have. You didn't push yourself as hard as you should have.

Along with the gym, me and Jillian are going to be forming a nice love/hate relationship....As soon as I can manage to get to WAL-MART. Boo.

Oh, and here's a treat.....we all know eating healthy is EXPENSIVE. I have a plan.

Couponing.

Yes, I will be a couponer from here on out. I actually clipped some yesterday. So, once I get going, I'll share my tips here.

I need HELP. I need new running shoes. ANY ADVICE, comment or email @ bhutchinson401@gmail.com I'll be shopping for them on SUNDAY. Thanks RUNNERS.

Now, off to enjoy some oatmeal and coffee at my desk!

:)



Peace & Love Bitches!

Xoxo,
B

Tuesday's Treat

Hello, all.

I know I said I will be blogging THREE days a week...BUT sometimes I want to blog more.

Today, I just want to share a photo collage with you.

This is ME...Before baby, 8 months pregnant, and me in May.

Weight...
BEFORE BABY: 115
8- MONTHS PREGNANT: 175
AFTER BABY/BEFORE P90X: 150-160
Me in MAY 2012: 145

I weighed in at 141 this morning...DOWN 4 lbs in a week... "GOAL WEIGHT"= 125-130

I know I will never weigh 115 again and that's okay with me. I honestly don't care THAT much about the weight part. As long as I can put on a pair of jeans and my fat doesn't hang over, I am GOOD. ;)

Weight-loss journey's are difficult. I have been in a place where I hated my body and how I looked. That sent me into a state of depression. I am now working hard to get where I want to be...HEALTHY and feeling good about myself.

It's going to be a process and take A LOT of work and time to get there, but I am READY.

GAME FACE=ON!

Plus, this pretty much explains it all....

XOXO,
B

P.S.

Just a little extra for YOU....

If you don't already have the MyFitnessPal app...get it! It is amazing (and free)!

And, follow me: bhutch87

;)

Welcome to Motherhood Monday!

First off, GOOD MORNING...and Happy Monday....even if you aren't so happy about it being Monday! Haha. Me and Monday usually get a long okay....but sometimes, like this morning, I wanted to stay tucked in my cozy bed and SLEEP. I never get to do that. EVER.

First, let me give you a little re-cap of my weekend! Canyon and I put together a little booklet/craft for his daddy (for Father's Day) and if you have never done anything like what I am about to tell you with your kids, YOU SHOULD. It is hilarious.

We created a booklet  "ALL ABOUT DAD" and we answered questions about Dale and Canyon drew pictures and we had a great time...Some of the answers he gave me, I laughed so hard, I had tears in my eyes. It's funny because MOST of the things kids say when you ask them a question is DEAD ON. That makes it sooooo much more meaningful.

 *Happy Father's Day to all the dads out there!*

Anyhoo, my child makes me laugh CONSTANTLY. He takes after me in soooo many ways but he also takes after Dale A LOT! He has the perfect little personality. He is so alert and smart and he isn't afraid of anything really...that scares the hell out of me.

Today, I want to discuss kids and EATING. Sometimes, Canyon eats GREAT...other times he barely eats a thing allllllll day. This is NORMAL. Every parent fears that their child isn't eating enough... Coming from the mom that freaks the hell out about EVERYTHING, I will tell you, this is not a major concern...UNLESS, he/she is going days, etc. and also acting funny, then...GO TO THE DOCTOR. I took Canyon to the doctor for not eating. His doctor (who was also my doctor until a few years ago) chuckled and said, "He is fine. Kids will eat when they are hungry." I didn't like hearing this because I knew what that meant....my routine is forever gone. Haha. I am OCD.

Canyon would not eat whatever meal I had prepared while D & I were eating but I can guarantee that 30-45 minutes when we were finished, he was saying..."Momma, I hun-dree." Of course you are.

After about a year of this, Canyon was FOUR and I decided, that's it....he will eat at meal times. And, he has done greatttttt with it. At five years old, he eats healthy...almost all of the time and he can put away some food when he has his mind on it. My child also love water which I think is phenomenal. I love this about being a parent. He doesn't rely on juice or SODA, at all. He like water...and capri suns on occasion.

Dale and I have done a great job thus far raising our child and although I know we have many more challenges ahead, I am confident that we will overcome whatever battles we must face and Canyon will turn out to be an incredible young man.

Now, let me leave you with a few thoughts....

XOXO!
-B



Finally, Friday!!!

WHOO HOO! I loveeee Friday. It's my second favorite "F" word. ;)

I won't lie, this week sucked. I hate weeks that just drag on FOREVER....

I ate like shit, I didn't workout, and I just don't seem to care this week.

I try to pump myself up while I am at work to go home and workout....FAIL. No, wait....EPIC FAIL.

I go home and do nothing. I play with Canyon, watch TV, clean, etc....but I do nothing really productive. SLACKER much?!

I have decided....(read the following in the announcer voice that we all know and love)...IT'S TIMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMME! Yes, I just did that. Total nerd. I know this.


Anyway, it is time for me to join a gym. AS MUCH AS I HATEEEEEE going to the gym, I need a swift kick in the ass, and I think that just might do it....At least for now.

So, I am signing up at a local gym and I will be making myself go before/after work or BOTH. I really LOVE working out. I really do. It's just that right now, in my life, I am seriously lacking the motivation to get up and go. AND...I know that stems from eating like shit, semi-depression (a lot going on right now) and just plain ole STRESS. So, I know myself and I know once I get started, it will be easier for me and I will start to look forward to going.

It's just a matter getting to that point.

So, I will definitely keep you updated on how that goes and what routine I start up at the gym. If you do not have a gym membership, that is NO excuse. I haven't had one for YEARS and I still managed to lose weight and workout. (If you would like information, please email me...you can find my email at the top of the page)!


Now, next thing....
I must go grocery shopping for healthy food and eat ONLY that. I am really interested in couponing....I may try to find a local class on it...IF you are from the Baton Rouge area and know of a class, please, PLEASE let me know. I would greatly appreciate it.


As a mom, I want to set an example for Canyon. He needs to know that maintaining a healthy lifestyle (minus the first year of college--we all know that's impossible) is very important. So, I must plant that idea into my head, more than it already is, and force myself to change my life. It should be ridiculous fun. Right?
Haha.

Time to put my best foot forward and get shit done.

:)



I hope you guys have a FABULOUS weekend. I will be indulging in my last few days of freedom before the gruesome workouts start....

AND

Don't forget the NEW blog schedule starts next week! I am looking forward to it!

Xoxo,
B

TUESDAY....

This morning's weight: 144lbs.
I lost a POUND. A single pound. I am hoping to lost 1-2 more by week's end.


Oh....Happy Tuesday! I won't be starting the new blog schedule until next week, so I am just updating away this week!


I don't know about you guys, but I hate to eat breakfast. Maybe it's because I know I HAVE to eat breakfast (or I should rather)...but it just makes me turn up my nose. I hate it. And...yes, I know hate is a strong word.


I eat oatmeal most days. Sugar-free Apples & Cinnamon with ONE splenda. I make mine with water and microwave it. It's easy, quick, and it seems to be the only thing I can make myself eat in the morning.


Here's what my breakfast looked like this morning:

I just finished...and I wanted to complain bitch about it...So, I am updating my blog... I mean, that IS the reason I have this BLOG...to talk about myself, my son, my life, anything about ME.


Haha.





Now, my next daily obstacle...WATER.


I usually stop and get a BIG smart water in the morning on my way to work. I drink that plus one regular sized bottle of water throughout the day...That's more than half of the daily intake I force myself to drink.
Then, when I get home and workout/run/whatever I do that specific day, I drink the rest of the required amount with no problems. So, it's getting better. SLOWLY.


Isn't it funny how EASY it is to GAIN weight BUT losing it is just a....bitch?!


I bought a swimsuit last night. Random, I know.
I didn't try it on, I just bought it. One, because I knew if I tried it on, I would talk myself out of it. And, two....because it is FRICKIN' cute and it was only $20! Hello, STEAL. I am such a little bargain shopper.


I got home, put it on....and well, let's just say, I took my OFFICIAL before pictures.BLAH!
Goal-- try it on again at the end of each month and take progress pictures. Don't worry, I will post some before/progress pictures SOON enough. I have to take some of myself... NOT in a swimsuit. I will also be posting measurements. I just have to get off my lazy ass and actually do that. Plus, I have an adorable pair of white shorts hanging in my bedroom. That's visual motivation.




I've been considering getting a treadmill. I love, love, LOVE to run outside. That's why I don't have a gym membership. BUT....on rainy, nasty days, I usually skip a workout. I cannot afford to go run in the rain and get sick...and miss work, and be an asshole mom who just wants to lay on the couch because I am sick ....So, I think a treadmill would be a good investment for me. I priced some and I found one at Academy for $279... not too bad, I guess. Maybe I will shoot to buy that in a few months. For now, I will run, run, run, OUTSIDE daily.


Let's talk SOUP.


I love soup. When I say, LOVE, I mean...I adore it. I could eat it every single day of my life. We all know that isn't the smartest thing to do, right?


Wellllllll, I am going to be researching some HEALTHY versions of my favorites. Those will be posted here! Check back for those on Foodie Friday's.




Canyon told me the other day that I am beautiful. It really made me stop and think...and take a good, long look at myself in the mirror. I constantly find all my faults and I never give myself enough credit.


I am a beautiful woman. Every woman is BEAUTIFUL.


We don't give ourselves enough credit ladies. Think about how your children or your spouse, see you. I know my son sees me as a strong, beautiful woman who laughs A LOT and loves him more than anything in the whole world. He knows that because that is what I portray to him.


I need to allow myself to be happier in my own skin. I am far from perfect. I never want to be perfect. Perfect is boring. I just want to be confident. I'm getting there. This whole fitness/health journey is helping me.


If you ever feel like you are just NOT enough, remember, you ARE enough. You are gorgeous.
And, when you need motivation, here's my GO-TO quote. I look at this about 100 times a day...It gives me strength. It gives me hope. And, it makes me feel empowered.

This makes me want to go home and RUN my little heart out.

Maybe I will do just that tonight.

Let's go, ladies. We got this!


XOXO!!!!

The struggle

I have a love/hate relationship with a lot of things....

Such as, television series, rain, and obviously food.
I love television series; I hate when they end.
I love rain when I am sleeping; I hate it when I have shit to do.
I loveeeee food but I hateeeee what it does to my body.

I also have a strictly hate relationship with all those people that can eat whatever they want and NOT gain a single little pound. You can all BITE ME!
Kidding.
Good for YOU.

Me, on the other hand, I pay for everything I eat.

I am trying. Week one was a BITCH. How did you do?

I am now adding in moreeee running this week. I downloaded and app that will allow me to do FUN RUNS up until 10k....I am excited to work my way up to that 10K! Ultimate goal...run a marathon. The day that happens will be a damn miracle in itself.

Now, the motivation is the hardest thing. If you have ANY advice on how to get/stay motivated, please share with me. I beg of you. I am starting to find that quotes and VISUALS help me. I tried making a voice recording (of me yelling at myself) to get up earlier to run before work. I told myself to shut up.... FAIL.


bhutchinson401@gmail.com  <--Motivate me.

I am hoping that updating this blog will hold me accountable more than not. So, I hope to encourage myself by encouraging all of my readers. All TWO of you. Haha.



On a totally different note, Dale and I took Canyon to see Madagascar 3 yesterday. Loves. So cute. Canyon loved it too and he had a blast. That kid makes my world go 'round.

Quick update today...

More tomorrow after I kill myself running tonight. Hooray!

Something new coming to this mom's journey....

Weekly routines!

Monday-Momma Monday  .... I'll post all about MOTHERHOOD.

Tuesday- (Rarely will post).....EXTRAS

Wednesday- Workout Wednesday...All about WORKING OUT.

Thursday- (Rarely will post).....EXTRAS

Friday- Foodie Friday....All about FOOD!

Three times a week.

I am also going to start something new...WHERE I TAKE PHONE PICS OF ALL I EAT...those will be incorporated into Foodie Friday.

LOTS of new, fun things coming to this BLOG. Time to spice things up! ;)

How's it going?

Are you sore?

If you are doing the routine that I posted earlier this week, you should be. ;)

I am sore...mainly in my thighs.

I am super excited about this journey. I am highly motivated at this point in my life.

Now, I'll go ahead and update you on my lil handsome guy.

Canyon is now FIVE YEARS OLD. Can you believe it? I can't. It's devastating.

Okay, not really...but it makes me miss having a LITTLE kid.

We finished tee ball, which was a complete BLAST. I highly suggest getting your kids involved in activites at an early age.

Now, we are in Summer camp and sooooooon we will be in KARATE!

SHOULD BE INTERESTING, to say the very least.

My brother, Canyon, and I took some update pictures together for my mom for Mother's Day....here are a few.

Yes, my brother is handsome. Yes, my kid is just like me (personality-wise)...and yes, the last picture is a JOKE. Haha...

We have a WILD sense of humor in my family. It's always fun.

Anyway, recipes coming soon (next week)! And, LOTS more of playing the catch-up game.

:)

LOVe xoxo

[SAMPLE] MEAL PLAN!

**Adjust as you see fit**

Sample Meal Plan:

Day One:

Breakfast

1-Slice Wheat Toast

        w/ Peanut Butter

Yogurt

Coffee

Lunch

2-Whole Wheat Soft Tacos

                1-Steak,1-Shrimp

 Dinner

1-Tuna Filet

½ c. Smothered Red potatoes

1-Small Cucumber (sliced)

Day Two:

Breakfast

1 pack instant Oatmeal

                w/ 1 splenda

Coffee

Lunch

SALAD!

Dinner

2 Grilled Chicken tenders

Green Beans

Cucumber

Day Three:

Breakfast

Egg Whites (2)

Wheat Toast

Coffee

Lunch

Turkey/Cheese Roll-ups

Fresh Bell Peppers (cut up)

Dinner

Tilapia (broiled)

Broccoli

Day Four:

Breakfast

1 pack instant Oatmeal

             w/ 1 splenda

Coffee

 Lunch

SALAD!

Dinner

Grilled Turkey Burger

                NO BUN

Green Beans

Day Five:

Breakfast

1 Slice Wheat Toast

                w/ Peanut Butter

1 Banana

Lunch

Canned Tuna

*Eat with Lettuce

Dinner

Grilled Chicken Salad

Day Six:

Breakfast

Cereal (Special K)

Lunch

½ Sandwich

-on whole wheat

Fresh Veggies

Dinner

EAT OUT.

BE SMART

Day Seven:

Breakfast

Egg white omelet

Turkey Sausage

Lunch

SALAD!

Dinner

SMALL Portion of

A FAMILY FAVORITE.

Veggies

 

**Be smart and always use whole wheat products, splenda, and go easy on the fruit.

Weekly Workouts

**If you are unable to do the two miles on TUESDAY & THURSDAY during lunch, tack on one or two miles to your evening workout on those days.** CARDIO IS KEY!

Monday:

Morning Workout:

25 Jumping Jacks

25 Squats

20 Calf Raises

10 Push-ups

Evening Workout:

100 Jumping Jacks

50 Crunches

10 Tricep Dips

25 Squats

20 Calf Raises

10 Plank (Up/Down)

25 Lunges

10 Burpees

Run: 1 Mile

Tuesday:

Morning Workout:

:30 Jump Rope

20 Lunges

10 Tricep Dips

30 Bicycles

Lunch: 2 Miles @ YMCA

Evening Workout:

80 Jumping Jacks

50 Crunches

10 Tricep Dips

25 Squats

20 Calf Raises

10 Plank (Up/Down)

25 Lunges

5 Burpees    

Wednesday:

Morning Workout:

30 High Knees

10 Side Lunges

10 Sit-Ups

10 Leg Lifts (Ea. Side)

Evening Workout:

100 Jumping Jacks

50 Crunches

10 Tricep Dips

25 Squats

20 Calf Raises

10 Plank (Up/Down)

25 Lunges

10 Burpees

Run: 1 Mile

 Thursday:

Morning Workout:

20 Jumping Jacks

10 Squats

20 Crunches

10 Push-Ups

Lunch: 2 Miles @ YMCA

Evening Workout:

80 Jumping Jacks

50 Crunches

10 Tricep Dips

25 Squats

20 Calf Raises

10 Plank (Up/Down)

25 Lunges

5 Burpees

Friday:

Morning Workout:

30 Butt Kickers

20 Lunges

15 Push-Ups

Evening Workout:

100 Jumping Jacks

50 Crunches

10 Tricep Dips

25 Squats

20 Calf Raises

10 Plank (Up/Down)

25 Lunges

10 Burpees

Run: 1 Mile

Saturday:

OFF

or

Run 1 Mile

Sunday:

OFF

Or

Run 1 Mile

Get Healthy, Get Fit

I have started a new adventure.

"Get Healthy, Get Fit"

I hope/plan to have MUCH success after this long, grueling, fun, rewarding, frustrating, life-changing, mess-of-a-journey.

Want to take this challenge with me?

Here's what you do...
Check my blog weekly for workouts, meal plans, exercise tips, recipes, and lots more!

I plan to share my story with you..

Awhile back, Dale and I completed a round of P90x, I was in love with how I looked and felt...but I fell off the wagon. It's time to get back on and not only get "hot" again, but to change my life in a way that I can claim as a new lifestyle.

My starting weight is 142 lbs.  It's not so much about the weight loss for me as it is the toning and getting healthy. I feel soooo much better when I am healthy.

So, I took some "before" pictures, which I will share once I get to put my "after" picture right next to it.

Haha.


So, yesterday consisted of this: (Example)

Monday:

Morning Workout:
25 Jumping Jacks
25 Squats
20 Calf Raises
10 Push-ups


Evening Workout:
100 Jumping Jacks
50 Crunches
10 Tricep Dips
25 Squats
20 Calf Raises
10 Plank (Up/Down)
25 Lunges
10 Burpees
Run: 1 Mile

Let me start with the morning workout....I designed these (with help from several different fitness websites) to last about 5 minutes or as long as it take for your coffee to brew (as I heard someone else describe it).

You wake up, pee (obviously), and push "on" on that coffee pot and get to work.... It definitely helps wake your body up and you feel awake and ready to go in just five minutes. It's worth the waking up the extra 5-10 minutes early.

Now, as for the evening workout, it's pretty self-explanitory, right?

As for the running one mile, if you cannot run or jog, WALK. You don't have to take off in a full spring the first day. Yesterday, I walked, not because I cannot run or jog, but because I walked with my mom...We walked and talked and made a mile before we knew it....

Now, if running, jogging, or walking is YOUR thing, tack on another mile or so.... The reason I only have one mile is because I plan to do TWO miles two days a week (I do these on my lunch break on Tuesday & Thursday) and one mile the other days. It's all about balance...that's what fits my lifestyle.

Here's what I ate yesterday:
Breakfast:
Coffee (ONE cup)
1- Slice Wheat Toast w/ Peanut Butter
Yogurt

Lunch:
2-Soft Wheat Tacos (from my faveeeee mexi restaurant)

Dinner:
1-Tuna Filet (I pan fry in olive oil)
1/2 cup smothered red potatoes.

AND...LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER...64 oz. a day. I pee, ALOT, so it is really a challenge to drink that much water, but I will telll you this...IT HELPS. So, quit bitching and do it.

I highly suggest a LOW carb diet to start with...especially, if you want to see results.

I will say this...I am no fitness instructor or nutritionist. I am just a mom who struggles.... so, these are just MY tips and advice...nothing medical or anything of the sort.

Take it, appreicate it, use it.

:)

Workouts and meal plans coming soon! Keep checking back!

Any questions or comments, email me: bhutchinson401@gmail.com

Share your story with me, let me know you are taking this journey with me, whatever you want.