WEIGHT WATCHERS WEEKLY WEIGH-IN: 1.8 POUNDS GAINED

 

I am back!! Moving and other things took a toll on me, I had to step back, analyze the situation and push forward. I am taking full blame for this gain, because I LET it happen. I was so sad, nervous, anxious, I ate and ate...and I realized eating like I was 264 pounds again, was NOT a good idea. Each night I was sick to my stomach!

HIGH OF THE WEEK

My high of the week came Mondays of these past two weeks. I started off strong and come Wednesday, I caved and gave in to junk. However, the point is I STARTED OFF strong! So that must count for something since I didn't gain a whole lot! Right?

LOW OF THE WEEK

My choices midweek were poor. I didn't count points. I chose fried, junk and all the stuff I normally wouldn't eat.

 

WHAT I LEARNED

I learned that even though I had a few steps backwards, I will always STOP & start walking forward again. My 100 pound weight loss has taught me to accept the bad because at the end, the good outweighs the bad.

 

TIP OF THE WEEK

 

I love poptarts...I just dont like the points plus value that comes with them. I found an amazing alternative and it tastes just like a poptart! They come in so many varieties. For 100 calories or 3pp its so worth it!

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

 

 

ZYRTEC® #ALLERGYFACE Campaign

 

Spring allergies don’t just affect the way we feel but the way we look! I don’t know about you, but after that embarrassing story I shared with you yesterday, I made sure I stocked up on my Zyrtec!  But again, if you’re like me and you run out of Zyrtec or for some odd reason, can’t find it (I lose everything in my purse) You’ll need another quick fix! 

I talked about my embarrassing puffy eyes yesterday, today I will write about my embarrassing red nose! Looking like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is NOT cute in spring! In fact, having a red nose can be very embarrassing. For me your nose is the first thing people see because it’s right, smack in the middle of your face. You can have the most gorgeous eye shadow or the latest MAC lipstick on, but having a red nose, will make everyone notice your nose first!  

I would love to stop and smell the roses without turning into Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer! I know it sounds funny, but for years I have dealt with puffy eyes & a red nose during the spring. What are some tips and tricks I came up with along the way? My trick is something all women have or at least should have! Concealer and highlighter! It covers up your red nose and directs the attention elsewhere.

According to a recent survey by the makers of Zyrtec, 96 percent of women suffering from allergies experience Allergy Face! 96 of us women! That is a high percentage! To help combat Allergy Face and help women look their best despite their allergies, Zyrtec has released a three-part, bilingual video series on YouTube.com/Zyrtec, in which beauty and fashion expert Carmen Ordonez, from VivaFashionBlog.com , shares her personal beauty tips to take on Allergy Face beauty challenges. I showed you part one in yesterday’s blog post. So head on over to Zyrtec Facebook and Youtube to catch the rest of her amazing tips! 

For more information check out Zyrtec at Zyrtec.com or via-facebook at www.facebook.com/zrytec (HERE)      Disclosed: This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Latina Bloggers Connect and the makers of ZYRTEC®

ZYRTEC® #ALLERGYFACE Campaign

I don’t know about you, but I love spring, just not all the allergies that come with it! It seems like the prettiest time of the year, can be our enemy, by giving us Allergy face. What is Allergy face exactly? Allergy face is any symptoms associated with allergies. This can vary from person to person. For me, I would love to stop and enjoy the grassy greens of spring, but not my eyes.    I suffer from allergy face during spring, and so does my eyes! My eyes get so puffy, it’s embarrassing! One time I was out with a guy sometime last spring, and he asked, “Have you been crying?” Confused, I asked, “Why? No. Should I be crying over something?” He laughed and he said, “Your eyes are all puffy.” Scared of how badly my eyes were puffy, I whipped out my mirror faster than a speed of lightening. How did I not catch this before I left the house? How do I get rid of it NOW? The puffiness wasn’t THAT bad, but it was clear that once I stepped out the house, spring and all its glorious wonders took a toll on my eyes!    This spring is NO different! My eyes are puffy and since, I am anti-makeup 6 out of the 7 days lately, I had to find a quick beauty fix! When Zyrtec isn’t around I need something that can take my puffiness away. I use a cooling mask or aloe to reduce and soothe my puffy eyes. You can find a cooling mask and aloe at your local dollar store, drugstore or grocery store. Also picking up some Zrytec isn’t a bad idea either! It’s a great way to relieve your symptoms and not have allergy face! Check out Zrytec’s Facebook page to find out more how to combat Allergy Face and follow Carmen Ordoñez, @VivaFashion, who has teamed up with the makers of Zyrtec to share her personal beauty tips to combat Allergy Face. In fact, here are a few tips from her on how to fight Allergy Face, because we all know allergies don’t only affect how we feel but how we look! So check Carmen’s “How to video” to disguise a red nose, puffy face and watery eyes!                
      For more information check out Zyrtec at Zyrtec.com or via-facebook at www.facebook.com/zrytec (HERE)      Disclosed: This post is part of a sponsored campaign on behalf of Latina Bloggers Connect and the makers of ZYRTEC®  

SATURDAY'S WITH STEF: God Is Teaching Me Patience

 

I have fallen off the counting points wagon this past two weeks. I start out amazing and then I have a cheat day and I am screwed.

Moving has got me all twisted. 

So did other conflicts in my love life.

I have never had SLOW. 

In fact Ryan and I were like two cosmic stars that collide and full force and exploded. I know I cant compare that feeling to others, but that's what I THOUGHT love was. It was like my heart wanted to beat out of my chest, like it wanted to scream, like it wanted to explode and eventually it did. Maybe we were two cosmic stars that souls aligned and the force of our collision was meant to teach me that SLOW IS BETTER 

I just think I am so impatient and I am used to wham-bam-thank you mame.

I really do need slow if you think about it. I am trying to find a good good now that God gave us a home, trying to make money and I need THAT first before a boyfriend. 

Maybe slow is what I need right now.

Maybe its what God is trying to teach me.

Like be patient with this tracking thingy this week. Go in and weigh in Monday and start a new. It's not like I gained 100 pounds back!

I got this!

I just need to remember I can get a fresh start ANY DAY!

I need to remember SLOW IS BETTER!

I'LL BE BACK STAURDAY!!!!

 

I have so many giveaways for you guys! And much needed reviews! Sorry for the hold up this week! I was sett;ling in! Almost down with my room! Next up the rest of the house! Moving is exhausting and I barely got my internet up! Yay! Stay tuned for some goodies!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

 

There are no words I can say that can ever express how much I love my mom. We have had ups and downs, I have made her mad and shes made me mad...but the key is FORGIVENESS!

Thank you for all that you do for me mom! I love you with all my heart!

 

SATURDAY'S WITH STEF: Maybe that's my problem

 

I'm tired of owning one pair of jeans.

I'm tired of being broke.

I'm tired of not having another job that can pay for my wants. 

My wanting of new jeans.

My wanting of having a full-tank of gas.

My wanting of new shoes.

My wanting to want to be able to give more.

Its frustrating and I feel helpless.

And my love life is at a stand still..I don't even know abut that anymore. And honestly, I can care less. What will be, will be. However, I still want my own family. I want stability. I want a good man. Maybe it's time accept the fact that I may never have kids. I may never have a husband. I may never have stability.

Maybe I am meant to be one of those women on her own. Maybe I am one of those women who are meant to live with her mother her whole life.

And drive a shitty car.

Have a shitty job

And have a boring life struggling....

I'm confused. I'm okay with being single, that's my problem. I have been single for SO long, I think I forgot HOW TO allow someone back in.

Maybe that's my problem...