P90X update and inspiration...

And no you are not getting photos just yet.

Today is day 13. It is really amazing how quickly I have built up strength. For the first 5 days I thought for sure I would kill over at just any moment. But, alas, I sit here and type this. Although my clothes aren't fitting differently, my legs feel much more solid and around my ribs seems to be shrinking. I know what you're thinking....only day 13 and possible shrinkage..yeah, right.

Let me tell you...Four months after I had Avery I realized I was still a cow. This realization came in stark contrast to the 100 lbs I weighed a solid 6 weeks after giving birth to Kyndall. So, I was more resilient back then and it took me 4 months to admit that I must get up and work out. 

In come, P90X... and out comes...super fit Shelley.

Avery is now 3 and a half and we also have an almost 2 year old. So, I am no longer super fit Shelley. 

Now, if you're wondering why I said "seems" to be shrinking, it's because I haven't yet mustered the nerve to weigh or measure for fear of disappointment. This is irrational and I do not care. I can't compare numbers until I am SURE they'll be on my side. Nor will you get picks until then.

But, I feel stronger and more energetic and am quite sure I've already made progress.  

My next step in this is to stop eating junk. I don't have a terrible habit, but if I happen across a bowl full of chocolate covered carmel, well, what's a girl to do?

We have a winner

I used random.org to generate a number. That random number was 1.
Congrats Paula. I have sent you a message. All I need is an address. Thanks for playing everyone and stay tuned in as I plan to have more giveaways in the future.

Lovely little Saturday

 Avery.....

 Nephew....Odin

 My Davlyn with Odin

 Daddy and Kyndall after hunting...No success

 

He smells..

 My curious Dav

TGIF Blog Hop

I entered into a blog hop that will run for a week. This is a great way to gain exposure and make new friends. I have added a link below to give my followers and visitors a place to go from here. 

I'm really looking forward to this weekend. Not only do I have a new niece to celebrate, but tonight I'm having a girls night of drinks and sushi. 

I started p90x this week and have significantly cut calories. I see a small difference and plan to keep it up. But tonight I'm stuffing my face with the Chef's Special at Toyko. Have a good weekend.

Also, check out my book giveaway and see if it's something that interests you.

Welcome back to the TGIF Blog HOP!!!
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and
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TGIF Blog Hop is a great way to gain new 

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It's also a great way to meet other bloggers and 

get great tips, ideas, and read cool blog posts.

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A Book Giveaway

For Christmas Santa....I like to call him Chris, brought me a book by Andy Andrews called The Noticer. I read it in three days (and that includes the crazy day following Christmas). I found this book to be an easy read as well as a good one. It is inspirational and eye opening. A simple concept that points out the human flaw of focusing on things in their bland and obvious content, rather than what might lurk beneath the surface. The "noticer" in the novel is around to help those sometimes negative and sometimes selfish thoughts be put into perspective...a different, more positive perspective.I have already suggested it to my friends who are also avid readers. One of them read in a day and seemed to enjoy it as much as I did.

 As you can see, this is just a simple little blog. I thought that I could promote it a little while offering someone a bit of enlightenment. So, I am giving away a copy of The Noticer. In order to win, all you have to do is follow my blog and leave a comment telling me what your favorite book of the past year was. The contest will run until next Wednesday, January 16th at noon. 

Tunes I'm lovin

 Heartbeats by Jose Gonzalez

Look at Miss Ohio by Blind Pilot

Crazy Love by Ray Charles and Van Morrison

Days Like This by Van Morrison

I'm on Fire by Bruce Springsteen

King of the Pavement by Joseph Arthur

Two Coins by Dispatch

Jackdaw by David Gray

The Way I Am by Merle Haggard

Better Man by James Morrison

Happy New Year

I have never thought that making a new year's resolution made a lot of sense.

I always assumed that if you know there is a change to be made you should be striving for it now matter the date.

Maybe it's because I'm finally mature and all that yuck stuff, but I kind of get it. 

Starting a new year. Starting over, starting anew. I guess it makes sense after all.

I will hold to the belief that we should always work to be better, but I understand how Jan 1 might bring about the opportunity to exhale, regroup, and adjust where needed.

That was my disclaimer.

Now, what would I like to do differently, or better, in 2013?

I'm not going to say anything profound here. so no need to put on your seatbelt...

I will eat less chocolate.

I will go to an extra mass during the week every once in a while.

I will continue to read my Jesus Calling app first thing in  the morning.

I will spend more LOUD evenings enjoying my family.

I will attempt to be more patient. This is really a hard one for me.

I will work out an extra time each week.

I will post at least one more blog post this month than last and try to increase my readers.

I will take more photos....UH, yeah, with my new Canon Rebel.

What will you do?