What I Ate Wednesday

You know that lofty goal I had 2 weeks ago? That "I'm going to lose 17 lbs by june" goal. hahaha-ha-haha I have eaten 5 Hamburgers in the past 6 days because for some reason I have had the most incredibly, strong, ridiculous, craving for them! It is scary!

I did my best to eat healthy over the past 2 weeks. Here is how I did.

Im addicted to Sweet Potato Fries!

Here was one delicious mistake! Cream cheese pecan pie and a mocha!

Cinnamon Apples! Yum! I mixed Coconut oil,oats, honey, vanilla, and cinnamon together poured it all over the apples and baked till the apples were soft! Delicious!

That Moment of Realization

There comes a time in a persons life when they realize they are an adult. It happens slowly at first little things. Then, "Woah did I just do that all by myself?" Then you do them with out even thinking about it. I think I'm somewhere in between because I still lean on my parents for a few things. i.e. They pay for my insurance. And when I make larger life decisions I ask them for permission first. Lots of times however It has hit me "I'm an adult because..." Here are some of those times it has happened to yours truly, in no particular order. 1. I go to the automotive repair shop all by myself tell the people what's wrong. Talk to them about it. Discuss prices. take it in to get fixed and pay for it out of my own pocket. 2. I plan trips with my friends and go without even consulting my parents first and they are fine with that. 3. I live in a house with my best friend and pay my own bills. 4. I grocery shop and prepare my own meals. 5. I have a job and pay my taxes. 6. I stay out late sometimes and don't have a curfew. 7. I am no longer told what I can and can't wear or what movies I can't see because I am now trusted as an adult to make that decision for myself. 8. I have to call and schedule my own appointments. 9. I got off my Dads cell phone plan and got my own. 10. When I wrote my first check last year. 12. When kids... or clients for that matter call me ma'am. What? I'm 20!11. I don't consult my Mom every time before I make plans anymore. 12. Those first few times I put gas in my car. 13. I text boys...sometimes... and I don't get in trouble for it. 14. I buy appetizers and sometimes dessert at restaurants because I take care of the bill now. These are some of the things that have made me realize I am a grown up now. Before I depended on my parents for all that stuff but slowly one thing by one I am learning to function and rely on my self to live. I'm thankful for my parents who support and encourage me to be independant.

What I Ate Wednesday

What I ate Wednesday is a collection of pictures from what I ate through the week. Im on a mission. My goal- lose 17 lbs by June 1st. My game plan- I wrote out a list of foods and meals for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. (The only way to accomplish this goal is to be prepared in advance. Also I think that by doing What I ate Wednesdays. I will be more motivated to show you my healthy food instead of having to show you my unhealthy food. ;) ) I wrote out a schedule for exercises I will do for each day of the week. I have decided to cut out all bread, pasta and sweets. So veggies fruits, yogurt, nuts and granola it is! Good thing I LOVE all that! (I eat meat when I can but I usually don't buy it. 1. because Im poor. 2. I cook for me and my room mate. She doesn't eat meat. So it's easier just to do with out. 3. The protein in meat at your regular grocery store is not good for you when you take a look at all the hormones and crap in it. So why bother eating it?) On Mondays I go to the "City Market" which has produce 50% off on Monday. Then I come home wash and cut up all the veggies. My kitchen looks like this.

I love to eat Chobani Lime Greek Yogurt for breakfast with granola! Actually Im addicted. I have tried some of the other flavors and brands but Chobani Lime Greek Yogurt is WHERE IT'S AT! Nothing beats it!

Dinner = This beautiful dish. Italian and Garlic salt seasoned Zucchini and Squash. With Spaghetti sauce on top and some Parmesan cheese! Delish!

Another night for dinner I made bean/corn salsa and ate it on a lettuce leaf with some taco sesoned refried beans. YUM!

For Lunch I take a container of cut up veggies and usually leftovers from dinner the night before.

These zucchini sticks are awesome and I love me some asparagus!

When I get hungry between meals I will eat an apple, banana, or whip out my veggie container. I usually try to eat my meals exactly 3 hours apart. That is just enough time to be hungry but not starving and it keeps me from over eating. I also drink water all day.... and have to pee all day... like right now. So thats an overview of my "What I Ate Wednesday" I figured if I dedicated one day to post my foodie pictures I wouldn't annoy everyone on my blog, insta, and facebook the rest of the week with food pics! :)

SPARKLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

As some of you may know I am SUPER OBSESSED WITH SPARKLES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So my awesome sisters with the help of some friends and my mom put together for my 20th birthday the best SPARKLE party EVER!!!!!! (because they love me!)Here are the fabulous sisters that were behind most of this par-tay!

Blowing Sparkles All Over The Place.

The best Mom in the world.

Blowing out the big 20!

All the wonderful people that help me celebrate sparkles and 2 decades of life!

Then we had a dance party. And Matt brought a disco ball and a stereo and lots of music. Turned that house into a dance club! With ages ranging from 1 year to 60! What what! Cause thats how we do it round here!

Dance off!

The Love birds with glittering hair!

My hottie sister, Sarah Jane. Just keeping it real!

All the shawtys in the club... Do the cupid shuffle... ;)

All the single ladies, all the single ladies!

Quick Trip

This past Friday/Saturday I went with the Crandalls to Jacksonville, FL. We went to visit these lovely people.

We walked on the beach. We laid out on the beach. We got sunburns on the beach. I had a strange little Karate Kid session on the beach which Mrs.Tammie happened to catch on camera.

We had a fun trip! It,s nice to get away for a little while for a change of pace!

Sunday Proceedings

A lovely day with lovely people at a lovely park. Kick ball commenced. Some of the Gang.

Megan

Mary

Hannah

Cameron

Mary Alice

Mary ALice #2 because, Thats Cute! Don't deny it! All American right there. Little sister. The moment was intense. She was very focused watching someone about to make a home run!

Friends you've had since forever! Hannah and Shelby

Lou-Lou/Abs aka Abby Louise/ Abby. Shes a cool chick. #sister

The Dynamic Duo. They just don't know it yet.

Chapman

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