Summer is here!

This last week has been EXTREMELY busy! The kids are now out of school... which means I am offically the mother of a high school freshman! UGH! How old do I feel?!?!? And Kyle is now a 4th grader. Brent had a beautiful graduation ceremony that I actually got to enjoy because two (actually 3) great friends helped me out. Becky watched Jake for me, with lots of tears and screaming from Jake, and a little support from Theresa, and LOTS of suckers! lol! Jake has the most obnoxious scream when he is left with someone other that grandparents! Even the YMCA wouldn't keep him the other night more than a few seconds. You girls rock! Candace came to Brent's graduation and took pictures for us, her camera does WAY better than my point and shoot in the low lights of the auditorium... Plus she IS Brent's godmother so it was fitting that she be there anyways! Thank you for the great pictures Candace!

Now for an update on my weight loss with Xyngular... I have only been using 3 of the products (Xyng, Accelerate, and XypSticks) and my bariatric shakes and was not the most religious "dieter" and still lost 4lbs and 14 inches!!! Today, the other two products, Cheat & Flush, should be delivered and I will start the official 8-day challenge!!! And if anyone is interested in joining me, I am offering 10% OFF the Ignite Kits until May 31st! That is almost $25 off! Message me on FB or text me @ 316-461-6909!

Good morning!

So far today I have been staying right on track! I was not so good yesterday and went to Hooter's for lunch with a friend. Had some hot wings and fries! YIKES! So that would explain my anxiety when I stepped on the scale this morning! That being said... I was still down .2 lbs for a total of 2.2lbs since Saturday! I was curious how many inches I had lost so I remeasured and was AMAZED!!! I have lost a total of 12 3/4 inches since Saturday!!! OMG!!! I cannot believe it! With such a small amount of weight loss (although 2.2 lbs is still awesome!) I was sure there would not be much change in the inches! This motivates me even more to stick with it! So this afternoon when the rest of my family is enjoying White Castles (at Dillon's Central and Rock) to celebrate the 90 yr anniversary of their beginning, I will be enjoying a protien shake and maybe taking a walk around the parking lot! :)

Have a great day!
~Jessi






FOR TODAY

Outside my window... Cloudy and dreary... wonder if there will be baseball practice tonight???

I am thinking... About how wonderful I feel about myself right now!

I am thankful for... God and all He does in my life!

From the kitchen... Nothing but my protein shakes! The sink is still has no hot water so I have to boil some water so I can wash the dishes!

I am wearing... Black workout pants and my green Gators shirt

I am creating... a new me!

I am going... to take Brent to get a haircut (GASP! the child wouldn't get his hair cut before and now he wants a second one in the last month!!!)

I am reading... The Year She Fell

I am hoping... I can resist the urge to eat a White Castle this afternoon!

I am hearing... the dryer running

Around the house... Jake is down for a nap, laundry is going, now to start some water boiling so I can wash dishes!

One of my favorite things... Is the sense of accomplishment I feel right now!

A few plans for the rest of the week... Almost time for the work week to start for me! Other than that... Brent's 8th grade dance tonight as well as a friend's birthday party, Open House at the pool, the last day of school and Brent's graduation from 8th grade! Ugh! I almost have a high school freshman!

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Kyle "camping" in the living room at Pat's parents house! He is so SPOILED!!!!

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End of the day... YAY!

Just a quick note today... Didn't get time today to get on here and post! Hope everyone stayed warm today! It was SO cold out there today!



FOR TODAY


Outside my window... Nighttime!


I am thinking... about climbing in my nice warm bed!


I am thankful for... The roof over my head


From the kitchen... Chili for the boys, I made a lean protien dinner of chicken breast seasoned with chili powder, minced garlic and a little tomato puree and then tossed with black beans and fresh cilantro(straight from my herb garden!) It was DELICIOUS!!!


I am wearing... jeans and a long sleeved brown shirt


I am creating... a new me! One day at a time!


I am going... to bed as soon as I am done with this blog!


I am reading... The Year She Fell by Alicia Rasley


I am hoping... my kitchen sink gets fixed tomorrow... NO HOT WATER!!! Just in the kitchen sink and just the hot water! Very strange!


I am hearing... nothing, everyone else is in bed!


Around the house... Jake's toys are EVERYWHERE!


One of my favorite things... BEDTIME!


A few plans for the rest of the week... Brent's 8th grade dance tomorrow night, Kyle's field day at school on Friday and then my work "week" begins!


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Brent (14) in front of the Bradford Pear tree his grandparents planted the year he was born! Boy how big they both have gotten!











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May 17th, 2011

Good morning everyone!!!

I am feeling so good this morning after a rough weekend! As you all know, I started a lifestyle change on Saturday, in efforts to get healthy and lose some weight! Well unbeknownst(sp) to me, my little monthly friend was waiting in the background to wreak havoc on my plans! Well Sunday's weigh in was as expected... up a pound (damn water retention!) but I stuck with it anyways! I worked Sunday night so I didn't weigh yesterday morning, but this morning I was down 1.6 lbs!!! That's more than one half pound lost from my starting weight! YAY! And I had to MAKE myself eat my protien and drink my shakes because I just wasn't hungry! (Which is unusual for me around that time!)

Another awesome thing is yesterday, my friend Stephanie joined me as a distributor for Xyngular! YAY! I can't wait to see how she does with her goals! Also yesterday some good friends of mine joined me for an Eat & Cheat and a couple of them decided to join me on this adventure to better health! Again YAY!!! And then this morning another friend of mine decided she wanted to get started! YAY!!!

Well, I think I am going to utilize all of this excitement and energy and sneak in a workout on the Wii before Jake wakes up from his nap!

Hope everyone has a happy and healthy day!!!

~Jessi

FOR TODAY

Outside my window... Cool but beautiful! Pretty clouds in the sky this morning!

I am thinking... about all the wonderful things that are going on in my life right now!

I am thankful for... Xyngular for giving me the tools to get my health back!

From the kitchen... thinking chili for dinner tonight

I am wearing... my work out clothes... a t-shirt and cotton capri workout pants!

I am creating... a better life for me and my friends!

I am going... to get some groceries this afternoon, and take Brent to get a suit for his 8th grade dance and graduation!

I am reading... emails!!!

I am hoping... Jake stays asleep long enough for me to finish my workout!

I am hearing... Max (the dog) playing with his squeeky toy in the back yard!

Around the house... toys everywhere... gotta clean them up!

One of my favorite things... is the end of the school year! Only 5 days left!

A few plans for the rest of the week... Baseball practice starts tonight, 8th grade dance Thursday night, and open house at the pool on Sunday!!! Gonna be a busy week!

Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Jake helping Pat blow out his birthday candle!!!

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Day 1 of 8...

Happy Saturday everybody! I hope you all didn't put your winter clothes away! You may just need them today! We had to break down and turn the heat on last night. Granted it was only set on 66 but it did kick on several times during the night!

I am so excited today because I get to start my 8-day challenge with Xyngular! It will slightly modified because I didn't order the entire Ignite package, but I plan on ordering it next time! I am only missing two products but I am supplementing in the bariatric shakes that I have to have for my surgery (if I decide to do it) for the Lean shakes. They actually have more protien than the Lean shakes and are intended to be meal replacements, so that is how I will use them. I started my day off with Xyng (pronounced Zing) and within 30 minutes I felt more awake and alert than I have all week! I am up and dressed to my shoes (my flybaby friends will be proud!) and ready to start my day! I had a chocolate shake with 3 frozen strawberries added for flavor for breakfast. I had to fight with Jake to finish! That little stinker kept screaming until I let him taste it and then he drank about 1/4th of it!!! I just took the Accelorate, a metabolism booster, and I am off to get some housework done while Jake naps!

Hope you all have a great day!

~Jessi


FOR TODAY
Outside my window... It is freaking cold outside! Last time I checked it was only about 50 degrees the last time I checked!
I am thinking... About how depressing the scale was this morning!
I am thankful for... My Xyng that makes me want to get up and move!
From the kitchen... A chocolate strawberry protien shake
I am wearing... My North High hoodie, a t-shirt, and black workout pants, socks and my Reebok Tone-ups
I am creating... a new me!
I am going... To my cousin's high school graduation party @ 2!
I am reading... nothing at the moment
I am hoping... for great results!
I am hearing... Brent and Kyle playing Lord of the Rings on the PS3! Gotta love Saturday mornings!
Around the house... Jake is napping, Pat is at the pool working, and the big boys are playing
One of my favorite things... Friends who are there to support me through thick and thin! You know who you are! Thank you so very much!!!
A few plans for the rest of the week... More energy and feeling better!
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

My boys all snuggled up this morning!


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Weight loss approved... one way or another!

Good morning friends! I hope everyone is doing well this morning.

Today looks like it will be a beautiful day, however the weather is supposed to take a turn for the worse this afternoon! I love thunderstorms but I do NOT like it when there are tornado warnings/watches! Hopefully we just get the rain and thunder but nothing too severe!

Today is a big day for me! I received a call from my doctor's office on Monday saying that my insurance had approved me for bariatric surgery! For someone who has fought her weight almost all of her life, this is great news! I do, however, have reservations about having the surgery. The surgery I am planning on having is called sleeve gastrectomy, where they remove about 2/3 of your stomach and staple the side closed, basically creating a sleeve instead of a pouch out of your stomach.

I am starting to work my way up to a diet of low carb, high protein shakes only in prep for the surgery. Today is the first day I have had one of the shakes that the nutritionist has suggested and they aren't half bad! Honestly, I am hoping between the protein shakes and the Xyngular that I ordered yesterday that I won't need the surgery! I absolutely cannot wait until my Xyngular arrives!

The samples I have had of the Xyng helped with my energy level so much that I would be able to get my housework done and even exercise! That is amazing for me because I have not been able to even get out of my pajamas most days! I will let you all know how it goes and if anyone is interested in trying it, please let me know!

Have a great Wednesday!

~Jessi

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... Clouds are starting to roll in and it is windy, storms expected later!
I am thinking... about working out on the wii today!
I am thankful for... the opportunity to lose my excess weight for life!
From the kitchen... a chocolate protein shake and a banana for breakfast, pork tenderloin and baked potatoes for dinner! YUM!
I am wearing... denim capris and a cute purple shirt
I am creating... my dream!
I am going... to a Eat & Cheat at Heartspring to learn about the rest of the Xynergy products!
I am reading... nothing at the moment
I am hoping... to be successful with my weight loss!
I am hearing... peace and quiet!
Around the house... Jake is sleeping and I am getting ready to go for lunch with Denise
One of my favorite things... the quiet before the storm


A few plans for the rest of the week... I think it is safe to put away the sweaters and jeans now... of course I will do this and it will snow next week! HA! This Kansas you know!


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Kyle and I after dying Easter eggs! We had so much fun!




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Happy Mother's Day!

Happy mother's day to all the amazing mothers out there, those who have birthed their children, those who have chose their children through fertility treatments or adoption, those who have babies in heaven and those who have yearned to have children. Hope you all have an amazing day with your families! I started my mother's day with all the new mothers at work and will end it the same way! I love my job and I love my profession! Especially helping all of the new mom's bond with their babies!

I am had breakfast with my sweet husband (who picked me up from work this morning) and Jake, my youngest baby. Then slept the day away. Now to shower and go have dinner with my mother and mother-in-law!

Have a great day!
~Jessi

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... Beautiful but HOT HOT HOT!
I am thinking... I am hungry!!!
I am thankful for...My family
From the kitchen... nothing!!! All out to eat for us today! Dinner... Ghengis Grill!
I am wearing... Pj's still
I am creating... nothing
I am going... to shower now
I am reading... nothing
I am hoping... to have a nice night at work tonight
I am hearing... August Rush... One of my favorite movies
Around the house... Jake is sleeping everyone else is watching August Rush
One of my favorite things... Snuggling with my babies
A few plans for the rest of the week... Nothing much. Pat's birthday on Thursday and dinner with the Harrison's on Friday
Here is picture for thought I am sharing... sorry no picture for today... not enough time! Sorry!


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5-7-2011

Short post for today! After a long night at work, I finally came home with achey legs and a sore body! Apparently my mind wasn't done working yet because every dream I remember, I was at work!!! GGRRRR!!! I hate it when that happens. I feel like I don't get any sleep!

Anywho... Hope everyone has a great day!

~Jessi

FOR TODAYOutside my window... Hot, hot, hot but lots of blue skies!

I am thinking... I am ready for the weekend to be over!

I am thankful for... sleep, even unrestful sleep

From the kitchen... nothing, gotta go back to work @ 7pm

I am wearing... imagine this... my pjs! :-)

I am creating... this blog... amazing I know!

I am going... to grab a bite to eat with Pat and Jake and then off to work!

I am reading... nothing @ the moment

I am hoping... Work is not as busy tonight!!! We were FULL on both floors last night, and I was in charge!

I am hearing... Pat talk... not sure about what, not paying much attention

Around the house... Jake is wreaking havoc

One of my favorite things... sharing a snack of animal crackers with Jake

A few plans for the rest of the week... finish the work week!

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In honor of Mother's Day, my 3 beautiful boys!

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May 6th, 2011

Good morning everyone! Not sure how many of you are actually reading this, but good morning to anyone who is! I had a wonderful time last night just hanging out with Candace, Sara, Becky, Theresa, and Erin! Sara had decorated her patio beautifully and made the evening feel special! Thanks Sara for putting so much effort into the ambiance of the night!

While I was at my GNO last night, Pat went to an informational seminar for a new product line that a friend of mine from work has been raving about! I have to say, I tried the energy supplement and feel 1000 times better today than I have all week! Hell all month! I will be investing in some! Thanks Denise for opening this door for me! YOU ROCK!!!

Anywho... I am getting off my keister and putting some of this energy to good use! I have plenty of dishes and laundry to keep me occupied for the day. I wonder if the weather has made up its mind about what the temperature is going to be??? I have been putting off switching out the winter clothes for the summer clothes because everytime I get ready to, we have a cold spell. What do you all think???



FOR TODAY
Outside my window... Beautiful day! No clouds, only about 60 degrees right now! May have to take a walk when Jake gets up from his nap!
I am thinking... about getting some laundry done today, and doing some dishes!
I am thankful for... My friend, Denise, introducing me to a new product, Xyng... I have an amazing amount of energy this morning, despite the fact that I woke up with a pounding headache! Thanks Denise!
From the kitchen... other than dishes??? lol! Thinking spaghetti and meatballs for dinner... What are you having tonight?
I am wearing... pajamas still! I really need to work on getting dressed earlier in the day! I can hear the Flylady in my head "dressed to the shoes as soon as you are out of bed!"
I am creating... a routine to help me get my CHAOS (Can't Have Anyone Over Syndrome) under control. Babysteps!
I am going... to the grocery store hopefully after Jake's nap! Almost out of baby wipes (no good!) and dog food!
I am reading... Continuing the Eighth Grade Bites!
I am hoping... that my energy level remains as it is right now!
I am hearing... peace and quiet! I LOVE naptime!
Around the house... My bed is made, the living room straighted (ie. toys picked up), now on to the dishes and laundry!
One of my favorite things... naptime for Jake! :-)
A few plans for the rest of the week... Work for the next 3 nights!
Here is a picture for thought I am sharing...

My bird's nest that has been there for 3 years... the last 2 years we have had robins, but not this year. Not sure what kind of birds we have this year. So far I have only seen momma and daddy birds, no babies yet!


Hope everyone has a great day!
~Jessi

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May 5, 2011

FOR TODAY
Outside my window... Beautiful blue skies with cotton ball clouds! The trees have all greened up and the grass is getting green!
I am thinking... I should be outside planting my garden! If only I was sure the weather was going to stay this nice! I planted my strawberries a few weeks ago and I will be lucky if they don't all die because of the frost we have had lately!
I am thankful for... my family and friends!
From the kitchen... Cherry braid is rising for the family while I am gone tonight with friends to celebrate Cinco de Mayo (Margarita's are in the freezer for tonight's get together!)
I am wearing... I am still in my pajamas unfortunately! As soon as Brent or Pat get's home, I am taking a shower and getting dressed!
I am creating... my blog from scratch... again!
I am going... over to Sara's house for quesadillas and margaritas tonight! Can't wait!!! Love GNO!!!
I am reading... Eighth Grade Bites by Heather Brewer... Brent picked it up from the book fair at school the other day and I thought I would read it first so I could quiz him along the way. :)
I am hoping... That my energy levels are better tomorrow! I have had NO energy the last 3 days!
I am hearing... Special Agent Oso on Disney Channel... Boy do I miss Blue's Clues!
Around the house... Jake has been a terror today! He has dumped out all of his toys and dropped his cereal from snack! Guess I better get busy cleaning it up! Ha!
One of my favorite things... Hanging out with friends! Is it 7pm yet???
A few plans for the rest of the week: Starting tomorrow night, I work for 3 nights (12 hr shifts)
Here is picture for thought I am sharing...

Brent and Kyle climbing in the tree in the front yard a couple of nights ago!




Have a great day!

~Jessi


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A fresh start...

Happy Cinco de Mayo! (or 5th of May for those of you who don't know basic spanish!)

I am trying this whole blogging thing yet again. I have had several post I have tried to post on Posterous.com but for some reason, I am not able to complete my posts! Nor have I been able to post replies on Candace's blog so I am switching back to Blogger.com! We will see how this works!

I was inspired to start blogging again after watching and reading Tracy's blog @ http://www.heartonmysleeveblog.com/. I am actually beginning my journey through weight loss surgery also. Like Tracy, I have chosen to have a sleeve gastrectomy. My husband, Pat had lap-band surgery in December of 2009 and has lost over 120lbs!!! He has been such an inspiration to me to get my weight loss on a roll!

I will post my before pictures hopefully with the next post!

Everybody enjoy a margarita and some queso and chips for Cinco de Mayo!

~Jessi