Hi friends.
I have honestly been trying to write a post for DAYS now!! In fact... I have it saved in my "drafts". I keep going to every few days and adding to it, but I just can't seem to finish it. I promise to... soon!
I've started a new adventure that I am anxious to tell you about!
I am now a Creative Partner with Initials, Inc.!!!
This company is a Georgia based (YAY!), premier personalized handbag and accessories company in the Direct Selling Industry and is consistently experiencing phenomenal growth in both sales and recruiting. --- Ok. I confess. These aren't my words. I got them from the company website. **Smile**
There has always been a part of me that has wished to be an entrepreneur and be my own boss. When we lived in Atlanta, I had a fairly successful Pet Sitting business. I chose not to pursue it when we moved to Columbus. I kinda' wish I had, tho! Oh well.
Through the years, I have been an Avon Representative (a couple of times!) and I have also tried my hand at a scrap-booking business called.. "Scrap-n-a-Snap". I had a lot of fun with it, but had to end it when my mom had her stroke back in 2005.
Lately, I have felt the "bug" biting me to get back into some type of business of my own. I started searching different "direct sales" companies and by accident.... I came across this article in Women's Day magazine. (Check it out by clicking the link.) I know that "personalized" items are VERY POPULAR right now, as well as handbags and purses are. So, I decided that THIS would be my business of choice!
I just joined a week ago and I am SO EXCITED!! I have my first party booked for the end of October and I am anxious to get a few more booked before then!!
I even have my own website!! Check it out at... www.myinitials-inc.com/beckybauers/
And... just so you know..... **smile**...... if you see something that you like.... you can order straight from my website! The best part is that monogramming is TOTALLY FREE!!! (up to 14 letters)
Anyway.... This is what has been occupying my mind for the last couple of weeks!! I'll keep you updated!
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Friday, September 16, 2011
Struggling
I am a little depressed right now.
The temperature outside feels WONDERFULLY COOL and I love it!!! So... why would I be depressed??, you ask.
Well.... I only have 3 pairs of pants that fit and are suitable for work!!! -- It's depressing.
I totally feel like I am going backwards!! I am supposed to be LOSING weight, NOT GAINING!!!
No. I am not eating as healthy as I could or should be. This... I know... is part of my problem. But, I DO TRY to eat healthy. I am just terrible at writing down my food choices and keeping track of what I eat.
David surprised me the other day and bought me a new Georgia Bulldog shirt to wear. I tried it on this morning and it is TOO SMALL!!! It is a size "medium", but it is tight!!! UGH!!!!!! How am I going to tell him???? He does not like that I usually wear a size "large". (There for a while, I was wearing a size medium!) I can wear the shirt, but it is quite obvious that it is too small for me. I am not sure what I am going to do. Tomorrow is "game day"!
I could take it back today, after work and swap it for a large... but, he has the reciept!!
I really do need prayers and help with losing weight and more importantly... INCHES!!
I have tears in my eyes as I write this, and a lump in my throat.
David does not have weight issues and has a STRONG predjutice against people that are "heavy". We have had marital problems in our past over this very thing! Right now, things are good. But, if I don't get a handle on my weight, then... I know that we will be right back to that "ugly" part of our marriage that I don't like.
I wish like crazy that I could afford the $40 an hour that it costs for a personal trainer!!! Then, I would get the exercise AND the nutrition help that I need! But.... that is not possible. I also know that I can NOT do this by myself. It is too easy for me to fail.
I want to talk to David about this, but I am afraid to. His judgement of me is too hurtful.
I gotta go so that I can get to work.
Today is our luncheon at school!!!! UGH!!! I will need to be strong and not INDULGE in all of the "Italian" dishes! I am bringing an Italian Pasta Salad. At least it is fairly healthy.
The temperature outside feels WONDERFULLY COOL and I love it!!! So... why would I be depressed??, you ask.
Well.... I only have 3 pairs of pants that fit and are suitable for work!!! -- It's depressing.
I totally feel like I am going backwards!! I am supposed to be LOSING weight, NOT GAINING!!!
No. I am not eating as healthy as I could or should be. This... I know... is part of my problem. But, I DO TRY to eat healthy. I am just terrible at writing down my food choices and keeping track of what I eat.
David surprised me the other day and bought me a new Georgia Bulldog shirt to wear. I tried it on this morning and it is TOO SMALL!!! It is a size "medium", but it is tight!!! UGH!!!!!! How am I going to tell him???? He does not like that I usually wear a size "large". (There for a while, I was wearing a size medium!) I can wear the shirt, but it is quite obvious that it is too small for me. I am not sure what I am going to do. Tomorrow is "game day"!
I could take it back today, after work and swap it for a large... but, he has the reciept!!
I really do need prayers and help with losing weight and more importantly... INCHES!!
I have tears in my eyes as I write this, and a lump in my throat.
David does not have weight issues and has a STRONG predjutice against people that are "heavy". We have had marital problems in our past over this very thing! Right now, things are good. But, if I don't get a handle on my weight, then... I know that we will be right back to that "ugly" part of our marriage that I don't like.
I wish like crazy that I could afford the $40 an hour that it costs for a personal trainer!!! Then, I would get the exercise AND the nutrition help that I need! But.... that is not possible. I also know that I can NOT do this by myself. It is too easy for me to fail.
I want to talk to David about this, but I am afraid to. His judgement of me is too hurtful.
I gotta go so that I can get to work.
Today is our luncheon at school!!!! UGH!!! I will need to be strong and not INDULGE in all of the "Italian" dishes! I am bringing an Italian Pasta Salad. At least it is fairly healthy.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Nope. Today is Not Friday.
I woke up this morning thinking that it was Friday. I even turned off my alarm so that it wouldn't go off on the weekend!! Then... reality sunk in and I remembered that it was Thursday. I slowly made way back to my bedroom and turned my alarm back on. Bummer.
I either have a nasty cold or a sinus infection. There are a lot of teachers at work that have this crud, too. They are saying that it is a sinus infection. I didn't think that sinus infections were contagious.
Today is the day that I go to see my Care Receiver. Last week, we talked about going to the movies together. She and I both want to see the movie.... "The Help". I told her that I would take her, if she was feeling up to it. I tried to call her yesterday, but did not get ahold of her. I left a message for her to call me, but never heard back from her. This is typical for her, but I am a "planner" and would like to know if we are going to the movies, or not. My only option is to call her like I normally do, this afternoon, after work. The movie times are not until late in the afternoon... 4:05 & 4:20. So, I am not sure if it will work out for us to go or not. I wish I knew.
Something is going on with Ashley and I don't know what. She is avoiding being at home and when she is home.... she doesn't say much and has been staying in her room. She has been spending a lot of time with her new "friend"... (a guy). I have no problem with that, but I wish she would spend some time with us, as well. Or at least TALK to us! I'm not sure how to handle it.
She and Miranda are so different. Miranda is very outgoing, energetic, open, and fun to hang out with. Ashley is more reserved, quiet, serious, and keeps to herself. She always has me wondering..."What's going on with her?". With Miranda... I usually know because she will talk to me.
I have so much going thru my brain right now. My head feels like it is spinning!
I am getting out my old Weight Watcher's stuff this morning and giving it a try.
I either have a nasty cold or a sinus infection. There are a lot of teachers at work that have this crud, too. They are saying that it is a sinus infection. I didn't think that sinus infections were contagious.
Today is the day that I go to see my Care Receiver. Last week, we talked about going to the movies together. She and I both want to see the movie.... "The Help". I told her that I would take her, if she was feeling up to it. I tried to call her yesterday, but did not get ahold of her. I left a message for her to call me, but never heard back from her. This is typical for her, but I am a "planner" and would like to know if we are going to the movies, or not. My only option is to call her like I normally do, this afternoon, after work. The movie times are not until late in the afternoon... 4:05 & 4:20. So, I am not sure if it will work out for us to go or not. I wish I knew.
Something is going on with Ashley and I don't know what. She is avoiding being at home and when she is home.... she doesn't say much and has been staying in her room. She has been spending a lot of time with her new "friend"... (a guy). I have no problem with that, but I wish she would spend some time with us, as well. Or at least TALK to us! I'm not sure how to handle it.
She and Miranda are so different. Miranda is very outgoing, energetic, open, and fun to hang out with. Ashley is more reserved, quiet, serious, and keeps to herself. She always has me wondering..."What's going on with her?". With Miranda... I usually know because she will talk to me.
I have so much going thru my brain right now. My head feels like it is spinning!
I am getting out my old Weight Watcher's stuff this morning and giving it a try.
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Wishing it was easier
Yes. I wish losing weight was easier. I feel really good after I exercise, but don't enjoy it while I'm doing it!
Today, while I was at work, I got the phone call from the trainer about the "Fitlinxx". I didn't bother calling her back. I figured that I would just check on it when I went after work.
I now have an appointment for 1:45 on Friday to meet with a trainer and get set up on the Fitlinxx Program. YAY! I sure hope it helps. I need structure to my workouts. Right now... I am just wondering around with no real "plan".
Today, I did 10 mins on the stationary bike. I kept it at level 4, but didn't it really didn't get my heart rate up like I would have liked it to. Then, I did 5 mins of brisk walking around the track. I would like to try jogging, but that will have to come little by little.
I either wish that I had a workout "buddy" or could afford a trainer. I am not sure how successful I will be, trying to do it on my own. Hopefully, the Fitlinxx Program will help.
I would love to do the Zumba Class that is offered at the Y, but it is only offered at either 4:30pm or 6:30pm. Neither is a good time for me. I need a class that is around 2:00pm, but there are NONE that are offered. All of them in the evenings. I would not benefit me to drive back into town, since I get off of work at 1:15pm.
I am tempted to try Weight Watchers online again. I can't really afford it, tho. Maybe I will try it on my own. I just REALLY wish that I had a "buddy" to do it with. I think it would make it easier.
This cooler weather makes me want to ride my bike!! I really don't like riding in my neighborhood, tho. Too many dogs running loose and too many hills!! I prefer riding the bike trail in town, the riverwalk downtown, or at Callaway Gardens... but, none of these places is close to where I live, unfortunately. The bike trail and the riverwalk are both VERY close to where I work and to the YMCA that I go to, tho. Too bad that I couldn't incorporate biking into my workout after work each day. I could... but, I wouldn't feel safe going by myself... AND... I would have to add a bike rack to my car. Parking at the school would be tricky with a bike attached to the back of my car, too!
I was thinking on my way home today that it sure would be nice if we lived "in town", as opposed to out in the country where we live now. The girls both go to school in town now and I am now working in town. The only two things that are out this way for us now are our church and the grocery store where Miranda works.... and those are STILL about 9-10 miles away! I almost wish that we were in the position to be able to move into town, but right now isn't the right time to be selling our house and moving.
Well, now you know all of the thoughts that are running thru my head!! --- Well, those aren't ALL of the thoughts. LOL!!!
Today, while I was at work, I got the phone call from the trainer about the "Fitlinxx". I didn't bother calling her back. I figured that I would just check on it when I went after work.
I now have an appointment for 1:45 on Friday to meet with a trainer and get set up on the Fitlinxx Program. YAY! I sure hope it helps. I need structure to my workouts. Right now... I am just wondering around with no real "plan".
Today, I did 10 mins on the stationary bike. I kept it at level 4, but didn't it really didn't get my heart rate up like I would have liked it to. Then, I did 5 mins of brisk walking around the track. I would like to try jogging, but that will have to come little by little.
I either wish that I had a workout "buddy" or could afford a trainer. I am not sure how successful I will be, trying to do it on my own. Hopefully, the Fitlinxx Program will help.
I would love to do the Zumba Class that is offered at the Y, but it is only offered at either 4:30pm or 6:30pm. Neither is a good time for me. I need a class that is around 2:00pm, but there are NONE that are offered. All of them in the evenings. I would not benefit me to drive back into town, since I get off of work at 1:15pm.
I am tempted to try Weight Watchers online again. I can't really afford it, tho. Maybe I will try it on my own. I just REALLY wish that I had a "buddy" to do it with. I think it would make it easier.
This cooler weather makes me want to ride my bike!! I really don't like riding in my neighborhood, tho. Too many dogs running loose and too many hills!! I prefer riding the bike trail in town, the riverwalk downtown, or at Callaway Gardens... but, none of these places is close to where I live, unfortunately. The bike trail and the riverwalk are both VERY close to where I work and to the YMCA that I go to, tho. Too bad that I couldn't incorporate biking into my workout after work each day. I could... but, I wouldn't feel safe going by myself... AND... I would have to add a bike rack to my car. Parking at the school would be tricky with a bike attached to the back of my car, too!
I was thinking on my way home today that it sure would be nice if we lived "in town", as opposed to out in the country where we live now. The girls both go to school in town now and I am now working in town. The only two things that are out this way for us now are our church and the grocery store where Miranda works.... and those are STILL about 9-10 miles away! I almost wish that we were in the position to be able to move into town, but right now isn't the right time to be selling our house and moving.
Well, now you know all of the thoughts that are running thru my head!! --- Well, those aren't ALL of the thoughts. LOL!!!
Well.... I didn't do so well yesterday on my new eating plan! I did ok until I got the "munchies" last night! UGH!!!
Then... last week, I signed up to for a free breakfast from Chick-fil-a that I will get today. I ordered a sausage biscuit. --- I don't think it is within my 300 calorie limit for breakfast!
Right now... my stomach is GROWLING!!! I am used to eating about this time every morning.
Mon, Wed, & Friday's are VERY busy days for me at work! I don't really have time to eat lunch, so finding time to eat a lunch that is 300 calories, will be difficult. Yesterday (Tues), I took a Lean Cuisine meal (220 cals) for lunch. I barely had time to eat it!! So..... I am not sure what I am going to take for lunch. Normally, I just have time for a cup of yogurt and maybe some crackers.
I plan to go to the gym today --- the first time in a week!! Hoping that I have plenty of energy to get a good workout in. I also plan to ask them about the "Fitlinxx" and tell them that a trainer has yet to call me about it.
David said something to me yesterday, on the phone that upset me. -- he didn't mean to. He said... "I feel so blah!! I gotta' get in shape!!" ... This upset me because he is TOTALLY FIT ... (well, let's just say... he has no reason to lose weight!!!) ... and looks good. I wanted to say the same thing right back to him, but knew better not to. I don't want him to know how miserable I am about my weight and how I look. It's hard having a husband that is skinny and looks good when you, yourself, are overweight. TRUST ME!!!! I know!! He has no idea what it is like to be overweight. He always has TONS of energy!! And with his work as a mechanic... he is constantly getting a workout. He also can't stand to sit still. He is always busy doing something. Me..... I LOVE TO BE LAZY!!!
Well, I better get going before I find myself in tears... yet, again! --- First, I have to stop and get that biscuit!! **Smile**
Then... last week, I signed up to for a free breakfast from Chick-fil-a that I will get today. I ordered a sausage biscuit. --- I don't think it is within my 300 calorie limit for breakfast!
Right now... my stomach is GROWLING!!! I am used to eating about this time every morning.
Mon, Wed, & Friday's are VERY busy days for me at work! I don't really have time to eat lunch, so finding time to eat a lunch that is 300 calories, will be difficult. Yesterday (Tues), I took a Lean Cuisine meal (220 cals) for lunch. I barely had time to eat it!! So..... I am not sure what I am going to take for lunch. Normally, I just have time for a cup of yogurt and maybe some crackers.
I plan to go to the gym today --- the first time in a week!! Hoping that I have plenty of energy to get a good workout in. I also plan to ask them about the "Fitlinxx" and tell them that a trainer has yet to call me about it.
David said something to me yesterday, on the phone that upset me. -- he didn't mean to. He said... "I feel so blah!! I gotta' get in shape!!" ... This upset me because he is TOTALLY FIT ... (well, let's just say... he has no reason to lose weight!!!) ... and looks good. I wanted to say the same thing right back to him, but knew better not to. I don't want him to know how miserable I am about my weight and how I look. It's hard having a husband that is skinny and looks good when you, yourself, are overweight. TRUST ME!!!! I know!! He has no idea what it is like to be overweight. He always has TONS of energy!! And with his work as a mechanic... he is constantly getting a workout. He also can't stand to sit still. He is always busy doing something. Me..... I LOVE TO BE LAZY!!!
Well, I better get going before I find myself in tears... yet, again! --- First, I have to stop and get that biscuit!! **Smile**
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Gotta Get Back to It
It's the Tuesday after Labor Day, and all I can think about is how I HAVE GOT TO get back to it and focus on my eating and exercising!!! I MUST make it be up either ON the top of my priority list or very close to the top! I am doing W A Y more eating that exercising!
I don't do very well with keeping track of what I am eating, but I think I am going to have to resort to at least trying to do that. I had a friend once that ate 300 calories for breakfast, lunch & dinner. He ate a 100 calorie snack in between each meal and did not eat anything after dinner. He also walked a lot!! He was a BIG GUY, and lost a LOT of weight by doing that. I know that if I try, I can do that. It's something simple. I like simple!
So, if I do this.... it means that I have to keep a food journal. UGH!! Not one of my favorite things to do! But, I am going to give it a try.
Like I said... this weekend was Labor Day Weekend. I did NOT labor!! LOL! I rested from my labor!
I had a blast while thrifting with my friend, Diana, on Saturday.
Sunday, David and I went up to the lake to visit friends that were camping up there. I was a little hesitant to go because of all the drama that went on between these friends and our other friends this summer. But, it all turned out fine and we had a good time. We even went for a boat ride.... in the rain!! It was CRAZY!
Yesterday, I was quite lazy. It rained pretty much all day, due to Tropical Storm Lee. It was a good day just to do nothing but watch movies!
Today.... tho... I've got to GET BACK TO IT and FOCUS on losing weight and getting healthy!! It is a MUST DO kind of thing!
Dang it!! I just realized that I won't be able to go to the gym today because it is Tuesday (not Monday!) and I am supposed to go see my mom today!! UGH!!!
I don't do very well with keeping track of what I am eating, but I think I am going to have to resort to at least trying to do that. I had a friend once that ate 300 calories for breakfast, lunch & dinner. He ate a 100 calorie snack in between each meal and did not eat anything after dinner. He also walked a lot!! He was a BIG GUY, and lost a LOT of weight by doing that. I know that if I try, I can do that. It's something simple. I like simple!
So, if I do this.... it means that I have to keep a food journal. UGH!! Not one of my favorite things to do! But, I am going to give it a try.
Like I said... this weekend was Labor Day Weekend. I did NOT labor!! LOL! I rested from my labor!
I had a blast while thrifting with my friend, Diana, on Saturday.
Sunday, David and I went up to the lake to visit friends that were camping up there. I was a little hesitant to go because of all the drama that went on between these friends and our other friends this summer. But, it all turned out fine and we had a good time. We even went for a boat ride.... in the rain!! It was CRAZY!
Yesterday, I was quite lazy. It rained pretty much all day, due to Tropical Storm Lee. It was a good day just to do nothing but watch movies!
Today.... tho... I've got to GET BACK TO IT and FOCUS on losing weight and getting healthy!! It is a MUST DO kind of thing!
Dang it!! I just realized that I won't be able to go to the gym today because it is Tuesday (not Monday!) and I am supposed to go see my mom today!! UGH!!!
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