9 New Baby Must Haves
I'm a well seasoned mommy with baby number three however, not all babies love the same thing. Not everything made my list because, I feel like once people find out you're expecting they will get you everything else.
Trial and error with two previous babies, a few items have proven their worth and officially made the cut for my new baby must haves. With that said, your baby may love or possibly even hate every item on this list. Sorry, babies seem to be tricky like that. So without further a due my 9 new baby must haves:
You Are Lovely: Day 2 : Setting Goals
Day two of my 356 project and I'm already feeling motivated. I am excited about all the changes I'm making however, I understand that sometimes I will have set backs. I know that there may be times that I may get frustrated, and I'm accepting of that. This isn't something that is going to be instant, no matter how much I want it to be. I have to work hard and lovingly for this. I wont lie though, if I could snap my fingers, be skinny and happier with myself, I probably would have done it by now.
One of the rules that I've set for myself, is omitting the word 'can't'. I'm completely throwing this word out of my vocabulary. This is also turn all of my negatives into positives, no more looking down on myself, and no more wishing about thing .This is the time that I'm actually going to DO things!
Today I sat myself down and set an ideal goal of what I would like to weigh by the end of this project. I've also decided to post pictures of my progress (though as embarrassed as I am). This will help me to work even harder, stay on track and be motivated. I want to feel just as beautiful on the outside as I do on the inside.
I'm going to make a weight chart and update it each week at weigh in to help further along my progress. I do better when I can see it, chart it and write it out. This goes for everything that I do, I'm more of a visual processor. The weight chart will be pretty simple because I don't want to make this too overly complicated. It'll be pretty simple, I'll fill in to the weight I am until I have reached my goal weight.
I think I've set a manageable goal: giving myself three hundred sixty-five days and that's more than enough time. I know that I have to stay positive in order to fight through any uncertainties that I may have.
One of the rules that I've set for myself, is omitting the word 'can't'. I'm completely throwing this word out of my vocabulary. This is also turn all of my negatives into positives, no more looking down on myself, and no more wishing about thing .This is the time that I'm actually going to DO things!
Today I sat myself down and set an ideal goal of what I would like to weigh by the end of this project. I've also decided to post pictures of my progress (though as embarrassed as I am). This will help me to work even harder, stay on track and be motivated. I want to feel just as beautiful on the outside as I do on the inside.
I'm going to make a weight chart and update it each week at weigh in to help further along my progress. I do better when I can see it, chart it and write it out. This goes for everything that I do, I'm more of a visual processor. The weight chart will be pretty simple because I don't want to make this too overly complicated. It'll be pretty simple, I'll fill in to the weight I am until I have reached my goal weight.
I think I've set a manageable goal: giving myself three hundred sixty-five days and that's more than enough time. I know that I have to stay positive in order to fight through any uncertainties that I may have.
You Are Lovely Project: Day 1 : Realization & Free 8x10 Printable
To help me on my journey to becoming lovely, I am not going to hold anything back, even as much as it may embarrass me.This 365 day project is for me and my journey to a healthier more body positive me. I know that I need to be more honest with myself, specially when it comes my emotional and physical health.
Motherhood drains me emotionally and physically, and I often get envious of these other blogger mommies. They all seem to have it under control and are calm, cool and collective. While I'm over here with my hair a mess, children with dirty faces and sticky hands. As I sigh and say to myself "Well, at least they made it another day without killing each other." But I know I shouldn't be this hard on myself. I am doing the best I can, my kids have a great life and plenty of awesome memories even with how crazy it all may seem.
It's just that I pour my whole entire self into my children that I have nothing left for myself. I honestly leave absolutely nothing for myself, I am doubtful, hard and cruel to myself. I'm constantly beating myself up over not being the perfect "hot mom" that I feel like I should be. I strive to be the best mother possible that sometimes I try to be a little 'too perfect' (if there is such a thing). However, I'm so lucky that I have an amazing SO. He comes home and pours his all into me (even when I show some resistance). It's not that I take what he does for me for granted, it's just that I need to be able to do this too.
In order for me to take care of myself and have a more positive body image, I need to be a little selfish. Selfish to not give my entire being away but to save just enough of myself for myself. Selfish to take some time and discover my true loveliness and beauty. To love myself for who I am even on those days where everything seems to go wrong and I'm lucky to have showered. I want to fall in love with myself, while taking care of my mind, body and spirit.
I hope you enjoy this free 8x10 print as well. Just save, print and place into a 8x10 frame. :)
Motherhood drains me emotionally and physically, and I often get envious of these other blogger mommies. They all seem to have it under control and are calm, cool and collective. While I'm over here with my hair a mess, children with dirty faces and sticky hands. As I sigh and say to myself "Well, at least they made it another day without killing each other." But I know I shouldn't be this hard on myself. I am doing the best I can, my kids have a great life and plenty of awesome memories even with how crazy it all may seem.
It's just that I pour my whole entire self into my children that I have nothing left for myself. I honestly leave absolutely nothing for myself, I am doubtful, hard and cruel to myself. I'm constantly beating myself up over not being the perfect "hot mom" that I feel like I should be. I strive to be the best mother possible that sometimes I try to be a little 'too perfect' (if there is such a thing). However, I'm so lucky that I have an amazing SO. He comes home and pours his all into me (even when I show some resistance). It's not that I take what he does for me for granted, it's just that I need to be able to do this too.
In order for me to take care of myself and have a more positive body image, I need to be a little selfish. Selfish to not give my entire being away but to save just enough of myself for myself. Selfish to take some time and discover my true loveliness and beauty. To love myself for who I am even on those days where everything seems to go wrong and I'm lucky to have showered. I want to fall in love with myself, while taking care of my mind, body and spirit.
I hope you enjoy this free 8x10 print as well. Just save, print and place into a 8x10 frame. :)
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You Are Lovely Project : 365 Days To A Healthier Body Positive Me
- Have a better out look on my life.
- Stress less.
- Have healthier eating habits.
- Be 50lbs lighter.
- Worry less.
- No longer be in a slump.
- Encourage others on their journey to healthier living.
- And above all else: Be ME, Be Lovely!
So why a 365 day project?
It took me almost year to gain this weight. Yes I know, I was pregnant for 9 of those months. However, I've adopted some unhealthy eating habits post baby. So I know it will take me at least year to get the weight off by doing it the right and healthy way. Which means eating right, exercising, and loving myself and my body genuinely and unconditionally. Remember, it's not about perfection but about progress! Loving ourselves and our bodies with total genuine and unconditional acceptance.
Being lovely:
So here is where being lovely comes in, for the last few years I've battled the ugly demon of depression. The loss of my mother, a failed first marriage,and a emotionally abusive relationship really took a tole on my self-esteem and body image. I wanted to start this project and take all the negativity and body shaming that I've experienced (from others and myself) and turn it into something positive.
By the end of this project I plan to be a healthier, happier, and (hopefully) lighter young woman. I have learned that we often lose ourselves when chaos occurs in our lives. This project is my attempt at becoming a more confident and body positive person and encouraging other on their journey as well.
I hope that as I share my triumphs (and sometimes defeats), I can inspire others as well as they go through their journey to a healthier lifestyle. So here it is:
You Are Lovely: Project 365.
