Encouragement

I had a wonderful opportunity yesterday to meet a wonderful lady, Angie. She has three children two of which are twins and a four year old. She also works full time and makes AMAZING jewelry. If you don't believe me check out her etsy store.http://www.etsy.com/people/ang4332?ref=pr_profile.  I also had the chance for some "ME" time this weekend and got to sit in a salon chair. I have not done that in years. While I was sitting in the chair getting a transformation and spending my hubbys hard earned money on some hair dye. I need some sort of income! My day consists of car pool, gym, grocery store a and car pool line again. Rough life, right?

Well, it's time to dust off the sewing machine and put some of this free time to work and make a little money. I will start small maybe a piece or two for Ava  and than i'm going back to my GA dresses it wasn't alot of income but it gave me an extra dollar or two.  let me tell you my wardrobe needs it.

Thank you miss Angie for the chance to wear your beautiful jewels and the encouragement I need to do something.

Surgery....

Well, Bryan and I went to meet with the surgeon today to discuss my next procedure. After doing an exam she determined that the mass seems larger than the report she reviewed. She has scheduled my surgery to have the mass removed. They will then test the mass to see if the mass is malignant. The core biopsy after 6 specimens was determed to be benign. However, the mammogram report stated the shape of the mass looks suspicious. The Doctor said that they will remove it to make sure the entire mass is benign. My surgery is scheduled for the 23rd. I am very nervous. Lots of prayers needed. I am trying to stay positive and strong. I just have lots of emotion right now.

I think I am going to plan a vacation after this.

just need time...

So, I had to stop my Advocare cleanse due to some medical issues. I will do another one in a few months.

I have a meeting tomorrow afternoon with a surgeon to discuss the procedure for the open biopsy to remove the mass. The core biopsy results came back benign which was such a relief. However, the mammogram results came back abnormal. I have been on an emotional roller coaster for the past few weeks. I am so blessed that the results were benign. I have "white coat disorder" so just the thought of another procedure makes me a little nervous. I will update tomorrow once we have the meeting with the surgeon and we have a better idea of the procedure and the date. So, say a little prayer for me.
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A NEW YEAR A NEW ME

Day 2: Lost 1LB

I wanted to share a yummy healthy snack I found on Pinterest of course... I made a few adjustments to mine based on what i had here at home.
 http://smashedpeasandcarrots.blogspot.com/2011/08/no-bake-energy-bites-recipe.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SmashedPeasAndCarrots+%28Smashed+Peas+and+Carrots%29&utm_content=Google+Reader

I did not have chocolate so I used raisins instead. I also used crunchy peanut butter. Yummy Yummy Snack.

A NEW YEAR A NEW ME

I have always wanted to be" BLOGGER" thanks to my BFF Kerry http://kerrysjourneytogettingfit.blogspot.com/ and my cousins wife Anne http://loveandbasketballblog.blogspot.com/2011/12/christmas-shopping.html I have decided to give it a try. 

For the next few days I will blog about my ADVOCARE journey.  

Day One: a NEW Year a NEW ME 

I began the cleanse as followed 8 oz  of water and the fiber pack. The drink became some sort of slush and tasted a little like what I would think saw dust would taste like. I was for sure I had just wasted $30.00. I tried to drink as much as I could get down without gagging and proceeded to sing a song that Bryan and Ava sing... " NEVER GIVE UP". The hard part of the day was over for me. I loaded up the kids and headed to the gym for my Monday AM sculpting class. The drive is about 20 minutes and I am thinking of everything I could be doing besides driving to Athens. But, as usual I leave feeling GREAT and so HAPPY I went.  The Kiddos and I went on a very expensive trip to the grocery store to purchase the next couple of weeks of healthy eating and a realization that America is FAT purely on the fact that in order to eat well you must be a millionaire. Our day continued with a greek yogurt protein shake for lunch a BEER free Georgia Game ( I needed a drink for sure after that game.) and a Healthy salad for dinner. The last part of the cleanse for the day is 3 large horse pills.

I stepped on the scale 3 pounds lighter today. :o) 

DAY 2:  a NEW Year a NEW ME

I spoke to Kristen http://www.facebook.com/pages/Advocare-by-Kristin/120539541384918 and let her know the drink was awful she recommended drinking it with OJ. Let me just tell you the experience was sooooo much better. I was so worried about having to drink that again.  Today is not a GYM day the Gas budget can only take so much. I had another protein shake for lunch a few almonds and now needing to go fix our healthy dinner. I will update in the AM on my weight loss.