Month: January 2013

Sorta Southern {A Giveaway}

I’d like to introduce you to Sorta Southern Boutique, a new sponsor here at The Java Mama!  She is the nicest gal and she has the cutest stuff in her store.  She’s about to launch Sorta Southern’s official website soon.  Right now you can check her out on Facebook through the link above.  Sorta Southern has stylish smart phone wallet/wristlets, collegiate jewelry, scarves, scarf charms, fleur de lis jewelry sets, and much more!  

Paige is SO nice she sent me a couple of these adorable wallets/wristlets.  They hold everything including your phone 🙂

Aren’t they such fun colors too?  
 Lavender/Light blue

Here is the inside of mine.  I don’t have my phone in there, I don’t have an IPhone….but you can certainly fit one in there!

Okay now to the fun part!  Sorta Southern is giving away this beautiful turquoise colored wristlet to a Java Mama reader!

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Blogger Biggest Loser {Week 2}

 

Well, this week was not the easiest for me.  Connor had the flu early last week and I also wasn’t feeling good.  I got on a z pak and started feeling better in a few days.  I’ve been doing pretty good about staying away from sweets and things like that.  I still need to watch my carb intake more.  

Do any of you have an XBox Kinect?  If so, there is a new Nike game out and it’s a great workout.  If you have it we can exercise together!!!  Let me know if you want to do that.

It’s back to work and it seems like the days are long, but then again they fly by.  We got Connor’s curls cut off yesterday.  It was a little shorter than I wanted….but it’s only hair and it will grow!

So-I didn’t do as good as I would like this week….but here are my week 2 stats:
Last week’s weight:  174
Weight today:  172
Difference: -2 lbs.  Not too bad.  But not significant either, I can’t complain.
Hope you all are doing good and staying motivated!
Can’t wait to read all your weekly updates for week two! 
xoxo Becky




Valentine’s Day Photos

Connor and I were having a little fun yesterday playing around for Valentine’s Day.  I put a paper tablecloth on the garage door and got a few balloons blown up.  It was hard to keep him focused on not playing around with the balloons….but I think we got a few good ones for a potential Valentine’s day card?  Future bachelor???
 
“Will you except this balloon?”
 

Pez Who Knew?

Hope you all are having a good Friday.  Doesn’t it stink coming back from having all those days off during the holiday season and now it’s back to the daily grind?  I’m sort of glad things have calmed down and are back to normal. Connor and I both have been sick this past week and slowly but surely are getting better.  Every time I turn on the news it scares me because they make the flu sound like the plague or something.  My poor nephew Jarrett had to go home from daycare yesterday because he got the flu.  He is miserable!  Please keep him in your prayers.
Also-  Thank you so much ladies for all the OH SO KIND comments about expecting a baby when you are NOT.  It made me feel better to know I’m not the only one that get’s asked that question!  Seriously, thank you for all the pep talks.  Love yuns.
Connor asks me almost every day when I pick him up after work if I have a surprise for him.  I didn’t have one the other night but I came home with a Toy Story Woody Pez.  OMG.  You would think it was the best thing ever.  He has that thing in his little hands at all times now.  Who know?  Pez….you are awesome!
Yep.  Spoiled rotten little stinker. 
Gotta love him.
Hope you all have a blessed weekend!
(And keep up the good work Biggest Loser contestants!!!  I will announce some of the prizes next week and we may do some weekly prizes as well to keep you motivated!)
 

 

Are you Expecting???

This is a question you must never ask unless you KNOW that you KNOW the person is in fact expecting.  Why oh why do people blurt out this stupid question when they know better!  



I’ve been asked this ever so delightful question a few times this year.  What do you want me to say “No I’m not pregnant I’m just FAT!” Now move over so I can run outta here and get a candy bar!  While I’m turning red in the face and embarrassed….it’s gotta be more embarrassing for them right?  Wrong.




Point and case:  While shopping at Buy Buy Baby this weekend looking at booster seat for our (almost 3 year old) I found a few baby clothes on the clearance rack for my expectant sister in law.  I grabbed them and then I had to run to the restroom so I handed the clothes to Terence.  While I was in the restroom the sales lady asked him if I was expecting….ha ha!  He said no, but I bet she wishes she was. 



Now, I know we were in a BABY store…but still.  Also, I was wearing one of the ever-so-popular Piko shirts.  Ahem….yeah I knew it would make me look preggers, but that’s okay because atleast it hides my muffin top.  I’ll continue to wear them because they are soft and comfy and I like them 😛




Then I come out and start talking to the lady and she repeats herself AGAIN….”yeah I asked your husband if you were expecting?”  Uhhhhmmmm….and what did he say???  DUH. He said no.  So why are you asking me again.  Do you want to sell a product in your store because right now I just want to run out of here….no nerve whatsoever.  Seriously. I. Die.




My point is just don’t do it.  It makes a woman who may have eaten too many Twinkies Little Debbies (because Twinkies are now extinct) feel like a piece of crap and want to lay on the floor.



Just DON’T do it.  


Okay done with my rant….



I also want to enter the I Heart Faces Challenge this week!


It’s so hard to choose just ONE photo…but if I must I shall try:


2 of my favorite photos of Connor (2012)

The Things They Do

I am so overwhelmed by the response and comments on the Biggest Loser contest.  It just blesses my day to hear all your stories.  I’m still catching up on reading the posts, sorry about that.  I’m getting some great prizes donated for this contest and I’m so excited to share soon!
This is my week so far:
Friday: Connor got sick and started running a fever. I left work early to go pick him up.  We were lucky to get an appt with the pediatrician the next morning.  He was diagnosed with the flu.  He’s been on Tamiflu and seems to be doing well now!
Saturday:  I start feeling bad, so my Dr calls me in some Tamiflu only to find out it’s $190!!! No.Thank.You.Very.Much.  So I’ve been toughing it out.  We were pretty much hermits all weekend until we got out to go to the grocery store.  Thank goodness for my sanity sake.
Monday: I went to see my PCP and I still have a head cold/infection of some kind.  I feel like I’m in a complete fog and my ears keep popping.  Hopefully the z-pak will work it’s way into my system soon because I’m tired of feeling like death. Ugh.
So it’s not been the best week, but I’m still trying to count my calories and watch myself!
We have a lot going on and I’ll be at the Fort Worth Stock Show for a whole month every Saturday.  If you are out that way come by and say hi!
Other than that I have lots of work to do at work and at home….my plate is full my friends.  Very full.
Funny kid does the darnedest things.  He eats his Cheerios just like his Daddy.  He even drinks the milk from the bowl 🙂 
We have also been looking into a pre-school for Connor boy.  I think we’ve found one we like and he’ll be officially starting “school” soon!  I think he’s pretty excited!
We are also doing a closet makeover in Connor’s room.  They install on Saturday and I can’t wait to see the end results!  I’ll try to do a before and after.  That’s about it for us!  Prayers appreciated for getting well…I’m tired of this sicky business. :/

Biggest Loser Blogger: Week 1

TheJavaMama

Okay Ladies!
It’s time to start this bizzzznessss.  Lets get our groove thing on and help a sista out!
Link-Up will be every Monday until the first week of March
You can grab the button above if you wish!
Also, I would like to introduce you to Amanda who will be helping me with this contest.  So thankful for Amanda.  I know she’ll have some great things to contribute as well.
I’m just going to tell you a little bit about my weight journey.  I fluctuate faster than the freshman 15 on steroids.  I mean one minute I am skinny…then the next minute what the heck happened and how did I get here?  Growing up I used to look at people and say “I’ll never get THAT bad”.  Isn’t that awful? Well, here I am and it’s that bad.  Granted, I probably had a few too many eggnog lattes this holiday season.  The month of December doesn’t help me out at all.  I’ve always had a major sweet tooth.  I will drain a truffle and I crave chocolate like a vampire.  If I don’t have it I seriously will go out and get it.  This madness must stop.
I’m ashamed at how I’ve let myself go.  I feel sluggish and I know inside I’m unhealthy.  I want to be a sexy wife and mama….and I want to do it the right way.  I’ve been on so many diets.  None that have held long lasting effects in my life.  I think it all goes back to calorie counting, portion control, and exercise.  Simple as that.  Obesity does run on my Dad’s side of the family and it’s been something I’ve always dealt with and it can really effect your self esteem.  Food is good, it’s a joy in life and sometimes it can become a habit.  If you feel like you’re having a weak moment never hesitate to email!  I’ll pray for you and I know I could use the prayers as well….this is not going to be easy! 
So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Corinthians 10:31
So last week I dumped out my candy bowl at work.  I am known for always having a candy dish….well no longer!  I’ve been watching my starches and trying to pay attention to the things I eat.  Terence and I have started juicing again.  Honestly ya’ll raw juice is one of the best things you can do for your body.  It may look nasty, but doesn’t taste that bad.  Just go easy on the ginger!
I’ll give you an example of what I usually eat:
FYI: I don’t eat a ton of meat.  I don’t eat beef or fish at all.  So it’s really hard for me on proteins.
Breakfast: oatmeal
Snack: Greek yogurt w/fruit or granola
Lunch: Egg salad and apple
WATER WATER WATER
Dinner: Grilled chicken and veggies & a raw juice drink
WATER WATER WATER
I don’t think you should deny your body if it’s craving something.  I still eat chocolate but in moderation.  I’ll have a few bites instead of eating a whole candy bar or bowl of something.  I work 40+ hours a week, so exercising with a toddler is hard.  When I get home I am pooped.  I also work at a desk and that doesn’t help either.  Most of my energy is focused on diet.  Also- at night I use my ab roller and do stretches.  My sister is supposed to be sending me the Brazilian Butt Lift videos??? ha ha!
I drink Emergen-C a lot right now because it’s flu season.  I also take a multi vitamin.
That’s pretty much my day so far….well now that we’ve been back on track.
So here comes the hard part.  BEING HONEST.  I can say that I am ashamed how far I’ve let myself fall and it’s every humbling to put it all out there on the Internet….but my hope in doing this is accountability and support.
STATS:
Current weight: 174
Weight before Connor: 165
Weight after Connor while breastfeeding: 151
Goal weight: 140
So my goal is to lose 34 pounds.  Not in just these three months…but over the next year.  I know I can do it.  It’s been inspirational to watch my Mom.  In 2012 she lost 41 pounds on Weight Watchers and she looks fabulous!  Yes, she’s 6 foot tall (why didn’t I inherit that gene?) I am so proud of my Mom she’s worked very hard & she’s a hot Nana!
I look forward to following all your journeys as well and being a support system.  I’ve already checked out most of your blogs and I’m so excited about this contest!  More details on the prize at the end….but really the prize will be how hot you’ll look in those new jeans right 😉
We can do it!!!!
Here is my inspiration pictures from a LOOOOONG time ago!  But still it can happen right?
(AND REMEMBER ONLY POST WHAT YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE POSTING!!!)
xoxo Becky