Blog Everyday in February// Day 15

Day 15: A Big Dream

This isn't necessarily a dream per say but more of a goal I had. 

Some of my readers may or may not know that over the last year I have struggled with controlling my weight and feeling comfortable in my own skin. You are only given one body, which means that you should probably treat it to your best possible ability. After quitting the competitive sport of swimming in October of 2012 until August 2013 I had gained about 30 lbs. That may not seem like a lot but it did not sit well on my frame. I didn't only take a tole on me physically but more mentally and emotionally. I became not very much fun to be around because of my lack self love.When I was swimming I had never had to worry about what I was eating or how much of it I was eating of it. I never thought about calories, points, carbs, sugars- nope- notta once! In August it had finally hit me that I need to start learning how to eat healthy and that I might actually have to step on a treadmill every now and then. I had been in denial too long with myself. I had repeatedly told myself that I hadn't gained any weight. I obviously had because my clothes were no long fitting any longer. 

A picture to sum it all up:

I found it here on the lovely Allie's blog!

As of right now I have lost about 30 lbs and I am the happiest I have ever been in my life. Making a lifestyle change like such isn't the easiest thing in the world to do but it is more than worth it! To me it isn't about the physical aspects as much as it is mental and emotional. 

Attribution to weight loss: Weight Watchers

home is where the heart is// snow days

Due to the constant change in the weather here I have had the opportunity to spend a lot of my time at home. I love spending time in the comfort in my own home. Nothing brings me greater joy than spending time with my family and friends in my house. I love having people over just to hangout and watch some reality TV a la the Kardashians. As you guys know I am kind of obsessed with them (you can read about them here). As I am writing this post Em & I are watching a marathon of reruns on E!

Throughout the 11 something snow days I have gotten involved in the wonderful world of eBay and selling all of my stuff that I have no longer any sentimental attachment to. I am selling a whole spectrum of sorts. I have everything from clothes that I have worn once to journals, build a bears, and coach purses. Anything you could ever want I am pretty confident that you can find it on my eBay. Go check it out here! I am sure you should snatch some of my great deals up!

Since I haven't mentioned anything about the holidays I have decided to add some of the great memories that Emma has captured with her brand new camera that she got for Christmas from our wonderful grandparents.

Emma & I Christmas eve in our surprise PJs in front of the Christmas tree watching and waiting for Santa to come down the chimney!!

Emma's cute toesies in front of our fireplace!

Three of the four stockings that are needlepoint and a very important tradition in the Sayre family!

Christmas morning with my long awaited Candle warmer! Thanks Mom and Dad

My Nana when we surprised her with an iPad! We love our Nana!

Dad opening his infrared running gear

Emma woke up in the middle of the night and placed all these perfectly cut snow flakes around the door frame! Too cute!

Momma's Broncos tervis! Surprise!

All of these pictures were taken by Emma! Shes an amazing photographer! Even though she's 12 and she's just starting out!

Here's some of the awesome pictures that she's taken so far!

Beautiful snow beauties!!!

All and all I am very thankful for everything life is offering me right now. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for me.

Love Always,

Alex

Grammy's

If you didn't watch the Grammy awards you missed out big time! With the return of my favorite and yours.....

Justin Timberlake

 

He will deserved that much space on this post. Him and Jay-Z killed it. Also, everyone looked absolutely amazing! Pink Lou Lou's girl Carrie Underwood especially! And her long lost cousin, Miranda Lambert! I love Miranda a lot for how amazing she seems and how outspoken she is! Blake Shelton is one lucky guy! I love how Miranda embraces her size and doesn't try to form her self to society. I read somewhere that she said something along the lines of "I'm my happiest when I'm at home in my size 8 jeans". AMEN GIRL! She is such an inspiration. I hate to see little girls growing up with distorted ideas of how they should look! I'm so glad they have someone like Demi Lovato to look up to! She is a true inspiration to me.

 

I cant make up my mind on whether or not I like Fun....they have some awesome music but I wasn't really impressed with their acceptance speech. I didn't like how that one band member did the random shout out to Jay-Z and Taylor. Weird. Also, when they were performing and they had the water, or rain, as I'm calling it. It reminded me of Taylor Swift. She did that uh... like 3 years ago? I just thought it wasn't very original but maybe I'm being really critical.

 

On another critical note... I think Hardee's commercials are becoming even more disgusting. I can hardly watch them without cringing. Its so gross. I think the majority of women can agree that, yes the women in the commercials are attractive, but we can also agree that you don't look like them if you are eating at Hardee's. I don't think the majority of women really want to be viewing these such commercials. Don't we have something else we can use to sale our product then using women's looks? Our society these days...

 

I have such a busy week coming up.. I don't think I'm ready to face it...Ill keep you posted on if I'm still alive.

 

xoxo, God Bless

-A