Before and After...(up to now anyway)

Me and my mom!

Then...

Now...

and together, we keep on trekking down the path to health!

Wow, where did the time go?

It has been a very busy month and a half around my neck of the woods and frankly, with the gorgeous Summer weather, I'm enjoying being outside with my family soaking it up! One holiday has come and gone and we are already halfway through these Summer months, the time is flying by so quickly! I am settling into a new house after a very hectic move and things are starting to calm down. I have been diligent with my low carb/low sugar diet even when life has been out of control. As of today, almost 5 and a half months after starting BFC, I have lost a total of 46.1 lbs. This week on weigh in day, I stayed exactly the same as last week and after having to eat out for pretty much every meal for over a week...I'll take it! My 20 year reunion is this next weekend and although I did not quite reach my 50 lb goal, I am so proud of myself and my amazing husband who has been by my side every step of the way! 


I hope everyone has an amazing rest of their Summer! 


Be kind to yourselves,
Shawna

Some new photos!

The 4th of July 2012

My Birthday in June 2012

My sweet girlies, June 2012.

20 Delicious Protein Powder Recipes (That Are NOT Shakes) !

Awesome recipes that are adjustable for the BFC lifestyle!

http://www.livestrong.com/slideshow/556857-20-delicious-protein-powder-recipes-that-are-not-shakes/#slide-13

Vacation is good for the soul and the tummy!

Happy almost Summer!

We just got back from our first family and friends Summer get away. We went to Blythe, CA, well kind of, we were about 20 miles north and right on the river! It was fantastic! We got to spend some great family time together as well as some very fun adult times with our friends. I even convinced myself that I was "cheating". We enjoyed a few treats and it felt great to just let up on ourselves a little bit. It was so rejuvenating and soul nourishing. I normally do not look forward to Summer as it means...a bathing suit! This year, even though I am not exactly where I would like to be, I am MUCH more comfortable in my own skin and I am being kinder to myself. I think these 2 things are at least half the battle. :D I am looking forward to our next trip and I am even alright with being in a bathing suit! 

As of today, I have lost a total of 42.1 pounds ( 1 of those, lost on vacation! ) and I feel about as fabulous as I can at this point. I am working out at least 3 days a week ( KettleWorx week 5 ) and feeling better all of the time.

I am so appreciative of all of the support that I am receiving daily from my awesome husband and all of my online and real life friends.  

Have a wonderful rest of your week and BE KIND TO YOURSELVES!

Shawna :)

My thoughts on Mother's Day...

Every year, I get excited about Mother's Day. I always have these grand illusions of laying in bed all day and being waited on hand and foot. The reality, it's just another day. Expectations inevitably lead to disappointment as I put yet another load of laundry in the dryer and wash one more dish. My wonderful husband always tries his best to give me the day that I so yearn for but it's Mother's Day and no matter what, we can never just stop being mothers...even for one day. It's alright, my family is my life everyday and that is just the way it is. There will come a day when I look back and wonder where these years went. My gift is my beautiful family so, I need to learn to be more grateful and stop expecting so much...it's just another day. :-)

As Mother's Day draws near...

Thoughts on my own mother...

Thank you, Mom for helping me to become the woman and mother that I am. I love you. Happy Mother's Day.

My thoughts on Motherhood and my own children.

Thank you, My babies for making me a Mommy. You are my everything's! I love you both so very much!

A new week, a new workout and a new me!

Hi All!

So, after I began the KettleWorx program last week, I have discovered that 1, I love Kettle Bell workouts! And 2, I think that I like Jillian Michaels to kick my butt instead of that KettleWorx guy. LOL! Her workouts feel better and she is way more instructional. Anyway, I recommend that route if anyone decides to do it.

Sunday, was weigh in day and I am down another 1.5 pounds...yay! That brings it to a grand total of 40.1 pounds. WOO HOO! I'll take it! I still have my goal of 20 more pounds before my 20 year High School Reunion which is on July 22. I am sure that if I stay the course, I will accomplish it.

Have a wonderful week!

Be kind to yourselves.

Shawna :-)