Curse it all

Fun (or not so fun) fact about my body: it hates to lose weight. My dad encouraged me to try this diet that helps boost your metabolism and helps you start eating healthy again. It worked SUPER well for the first few days. I was down 6 pounds and felt so great! I hadn't been that small since the beginning of my first semester of college. I was so happy with the results. I was happy with my body.

Today I'm up 3 lbs from there. Half the weight loss gone. In 9 days I've gone down 6 and up 3. What a mess! What was the point of doing that diet and eating healthier if it's not going to end up making any difference. I'm already half way back up. What if I can't keep the weight off.... What's the point of trying?

I see other people that work out as much as I do and shed the pounds and look great. I see people that can change their diet a little bit and drop a couple pounds. What the heck?! What's deal?! Why does my body have to hate me?

You know what? I hate it too. I know you're not supposed to and it's a gift from God and everything. But I truly hate it sometimes. Why can't it respond when I put healthy things into it and work hard to get it into shape? Why does it insist on holding on sooo tightly to extra fat that isn't healthy? What am I supposed to do?

A couple days ago I was so happy with the results. Now I wonder why I even try. I know I'm not super overweight or anything like that. But I know there is room for improvement. Curse that first semester of college when I gained this weight. Curse all the carbs and the sugars. Curse my insecurities.

Curse my lack of sleep for making me more emotional. Curse hiring for all this pressure. Curse my physics final on Monday for all this stress. Curse it all.

Guys, I know I should be grateful. I have a relatively healthy body, there's nothing wrong with it. I don't have any awful diseases or disabilities, I'm not missing any limbs, I don't really get acne. I'm just feeling a little down on myself at the moment. Lots of stress in lots of different areas of my life. No biggie.  Things will look better soon.

Thanks for letting me rant.

For now just check out this picture of my awesome salad I had the other day. Rocked my world.

Next post will be how dang cute our place looks for Christmas. Be excited.

Babbling

Guys, it's been a while. and to be quite honest, I have nothing really to write about. Well, nothing that I would like to share on the internet. I wish that I could be a super awesome, dedicated blogger and that all these people would follow me and comment and stuff. But that's just not my lot in life. It's cool though. I have other lots that aren't so bad :)

Today was my turn to teach the Relief Society lesson and I decided to teach on developing a strong relationship with Jesus Christ. I ended up finding this website that had the exact lesson I wanted to give, along with quotes, scriptures and even a story I had specifically been looking for to use along with my lesson. It was heaven sent! My lesson ended up being super awesome (not because of me, I promise you) but because of the girls in my Relief Society. They are such spiritual giants! We have the greatest discussions and they offer just the best insight. I swear I always learn more from them than I could I ever hope to teach them. I really have the better end of this deal!

It's dead week this week, meaning next week are finals. I only have my one test in physics (barf) and a paper to write for psychology (yawn). So it shouldn't be too bad. I'll just live at the library all week in preparation for my physics test and then it will be smooth sailing from there! Right now at work we're also hiring our new staff for next year, which is incredibly stressful. But one thing I have to look forward to is I'm taking the day off of work on Friday because it's Miss Kaela Jorgensen's wedding! Woohoo! I already have my dress and I'm so excited to wear it. I did a test run today for my hair and outfit. What do you think? (classy bathroom mirror pic)

My brother is home from his mission! I know, I know. I'm like a month late announcing it on the blogging world. But he is! It was an emotional reunion and now he's back to being my dorky little brother. Sure do love him. Even when he's annoying, as I'm sure all brothers are. Here's a picture of the three of us riding to his Homecoming last week. 

He gave an excellent talk and has really grown up so much. He's made the very intelligent decision to become an AGGIE!!!!! I'm so excited for him! He's going to love it up here so much! He'll start up here in January and I've already got loads of girls begging for his number. Ok, that's not quite true, but I get told QUITE often how attractive my little brother is. Weird. But good for him! :)

Tonight my roommates and I were unusually social. We went to two different events! I know, go us! Here is a picture of my roommate Shelly. We found these glasses in this little purple tree next to us, she was given this tea cup to drink water out of and combined with her sweater, well we just couldn't resist taking a picture!

So hipster ;) Well, I'm really awake much, much later than I should be with the busy week I have in store. Wish me luck and I'll try to find something fascinating to write about. Until then, you just get snippets of my life.

Peace and Blessin's.

My Hero: Kalina

I just can't focus on my physics homework right now. Potential energy, kinetic energy and impulse-momentum theorem are just going to have to wait. Let me tell you about a friend of mine.

I can't quite remember when Kalina and I met. I know it was because of cross country but I'm not sure if it was when I was in 8th grade or 10th. I really want to say it was 8th grade because I remember being faster than her then (she would have been a little 7th grader you see) but after skipping 9th grade crosscountry and coming back in 10th grade, I know she was already way faster than me by the time I came back. Kalina has always been an incredible runner. Both her parents are really into running and exercise and this was definitely something that got instilled into their daughter. I always liked seeing Kalina at school because she has this spunky, fun, live life to the fullest attitude. I had a computer class with her and man, oh  man, did we have a good time or what! I remember her parents bet her a certain amount of money if she could make it to her 16th birthday without getting kissed. I think she made it to that landmark but not much further. haha She's just popular like that ;)

Kalina and I didn't kept in touch much since my family moved to Texas the summer before my senior year, but since becoming reconnected through Facebook, we've talked a little here and there and she's always had a special place in my heart. No matter how long it's been, Kalina will treat you like you're best friends that haven't seen each other in hours, not years.

A few months ago, at just 22 years old, Kalina was diagnosed with stage 4 Ovarian cancer. What the heck?! These things aren't supposed to happen to young, strong, healthy, vibrant girls like Kalina. Yet it's happening. She had her first surgery soon after and tomorrow she goes in for a full hysterectomy, among the removal of some other sketchy things. She's such a strong, amazing woman. The thing that has impressed me most about her in these last few months is how incredibly positive she's been. The only time she's shown any signs of sorrow were in a blog post about now never being able to have her own children, which I can't even begin to imagine what kind of heartbreak that must be. Beyond that, she has shown more strength and light than I think I would be able to muster in the same situation. What an inspiration she's been to me!!! If you would like a little more inspiration and light in your life, you should read her blog: http://sterlinaclegg.blogspot.com. She's very open and humble and you'll see exactly what I'm talking about.

A couple weeks ago, my family and I had the opportunity to run a 5K put on for her. It was so great! First of all, it was so fun to see Kalina, along with old cross country buddies and my old coaches! It was also so cool to see all these people rallying around Kalina and showing their support for her. Here we are, reunited after a good 5 years or so. She's such a champ. Truly my hero!

We all have our share of trials in this life and I fully believe we are given those that we can handle. I know Kalina was given this trial because of the power I can see it has had in her own life, in the lives of those around her and because I know she can handle it.

I am a believer in miracles and in the power of prayer, so please if you're reading this, please take a moment and say a prayer for Kalina. Pray for her doctors, pray for her husband Sterling. Pray for her family and friends. But especially pray for her. Please pray for Kalina. Thank you.

{Everyone deserves the chance to fly}

First thing is first. Here is the dresser that I bought 1 year ago, totally intending to redo it and just barely got around to. Now I've never done anything like this before but I'm pretty happy with the results.

Before:

The drawers are out because I had just moved and my motivation to get the dresser done was that I couldn't bring it in the house til it was done. I decided to paint it black to match the rest of my furniture and attempt to distress it.

After:

The lighting isn't super good in these, but hopefully you get the idea. I like it :)

Next, this weekend I went with some friends to see Wicked in Salt Lake. Oh my gosh. I am not even exaggerating to say that it changed my life. I loved it so, so, so much. I have seriously had the songs stuck in my head non stop for the last three days. Totally worth the $90 and 9 months of waiting to see it. Kaili, Desiree, Deborah and I had decided to make a weekend of it, so we went down on Saturday afternoon. 

We went shopping at City Creek, where Laura met up with us. It was so fun to see her and Loft did not disappoint. 50% off? Yes please!!

Then we went to PF Changs where we had delicious lettuce wraps, among other great food. Our waiter asked us if we were going to the  movies. Um, yeah. Cause we dress up like this for the movies.

We then headed over to the Capitol Theater to see WICKED!!!! Seriously, so amazing. I am obsessed.

The set before it began. Super cool.

Kaili's seat was right behind me. This is us way excited for it to start. and me looking super chubs from this weird side angle. Good things it's fuzzy and a gross pic overall. haha

Here we are outside the theater way excited and lookin' pretty fine, if I do say so myself!

The next morning, we got up and went to Music and the Spoken Word, which was at the Conference Center, because their numbers are so much higher during the summer. That was nice. 

Overall, stellar weekend. Now here I sit, watching the Olympics and tearing up at our national anthem being played when Americans win the gold. Does it get much better than this?! What a good life.

Happy Faja's Day!

Last weekend I got to go home for a little while and celebrate Father's Day. It was a lot of fun. The older I get, the nicer it is to go home. My sister and I usually would get in a fight every time I went down but now we're getting along super well. I don't know if it's me or her or both of us maturing but it's been really nice. We've become better friends lately and I like that a lot. Emi got her senior pictures taken today and that's soo soo weird! I remember getting those done 6 years ago and it seems like yesterday and forever ago all at once. Growing up is strange like that.

While I was home we went on a hike to Lake Mary. This is actually the first hike we ever did as a family when my parents were first dating. It was a lot of fun and so, so gorgeous! Here's some pictures from the hike and the lake.

Brighton Ski Resort - in the summer

the parents coming up the trail

Lake Mary! Man oh man this place is pretty. Just wait and see!

I love my little sister. She's the best.

the girls with Mom! we're so cute. even when we're gross from hiking.

Dad wandering in the distance. Do you see him? Hint: he's in red.

Wild flowers growing between the rocks.

me and my Faja! love him lots!

my parents are the greatest. they're also dorks. but that's almost the same thing.

the girls with Dad. Happy Father's Day!

Life is Short

This week has been very busy and exhausting at work but I really have no room to complain. Life is good for me. However, it's been a week of introspection and re-learning of an age old lesson: Life is short.

A couple of days ago I found out that one of my old high school friends has Stage 3C Ovarian cancer. Through her blog posts before and after her surgery she has remain so positive and calm. We ran cross country together and I was always a little jealous of how incredibly talented of a runner she's always been. She ran for UVU and just graduated this last year. We haven't really kept in touch (just Facebook messages here and there throughout the years) but it still breaks my heart. Someone so young, so healthy, so full of life is now going through something so terrible and I'm sure very scary. I have been so impressed with her attitude about the whole thing. She's so strong.

Yesterday, my friend's dad passed away. He's been dealing with a lot of health issues throughout the years and this last week made the decision that he wasn't going to go to the hospital again. He quickly declined from there and passed away last night. While you might think that I can empathize with what he's going through, I don't know that I can. His situation is so different than mine was. I was young, it happened very suddenly and as a child the whole thing was hard to understand and take in. While this is still probably very difficult for him, my friend was very at peace when he talked to me about it. Again, so impressed by his strength and faith.

This next week I'm going into my doctor to have my blood pressure checked. I've noticed that it's been high over the last couple of years when I've gone in for physicals and in my Fitness Assessment class my senior year, my blood pressure was always high when my classmates would take it for practice. I decided to check my BP when I was at the store the other night and it was 144/75, with my pulse at 70. For those of you unfamiliar with BP the top number (systolic BP) is the pressure measured when the heart is beating and the blood vessels are closed. The bottom number (diastolic BP) is the pressure between beats when the vessels are open and the blood is flowing through. A healthy BP measurement is 120/80. Lower is good, higher is bad. For the top number, 121-139 is pre-hypertension (pre-high blood pressure). 140+ is considered hypertension. Basically, my numbers are not good. Hypertension can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart disease and other dangerous health risks. It's nicknamed "The Silent Killer" because it can easily lead to these other things without any warning. I know this all sounds dramatic but it's really just the facts. So I'm going to my doctor to get it all sorted out and if there's any news to report, I'll update here. The nurse said they may start me on some medications but I'll see what other options there are because I'd like to avoid medications if I can. I'm already on birth control for my Endometriosis, and that's hard to remember sometimes, so I'd rather not add more! haha!

Moral of the story: life is short and you never know what's coming your way. Do what makes you happy. Eat the cake. Go for a hike. Tell the people you love that you love them. Learn to forgive and don't hold grudges. Don't put off the things you want to do for another day because there may not be another day. Be full of gratitude. Choose to be happy now.

As of late...

I have had a very busy but fun (most of the time) life lately. Here's some of the stuff I've been up to:

Pedicure! So fun. It's been a couple weeks and it still looks great!

Went home for the little sister's SEVENTEENTH birthday! So crazy! Like her haha Someday she'll learn that these pictures will end up on the internet one way or another :) 

Spontaneously went to a Jazz game with Des, Becca and Cade (not pictured). It was way fun and they totally beat the Nuggets! (please excuse my multiple chins...gross)

Went to an Aggie themed surprise party for my friend Jessica! Soo good to see her. She now works somewhere south of here...ahem..bless her heart. and check out this cake!!! Awesome!

I bought a cute new sweater from Loft (yes, I may be obsessed with that store). This is the picture I took to send to my mom to show her how cute it is. 

In other news, work has been super crazy this last week. I even had my first super angry mom. That was fun...not!!! I hope there's not many of those left to go through this SOAR season. I've also been sick all week. I finally got sick enough that I took yesterday off of work. Which was unfortunate, because I have TONS to get done. I'm hoping to completely recover this weekend but progress has been slow. Wish me luck! Oh! I've also lost another pound. Yes, just one but hey! It's something, so I'll take it! Peace and blessin's y'all! Enjoy Conference...I know I am!

11 Post for Jennie

My bestie Jennie tagged me in her last post to answer some questions. Here we go!

Here are the rules:

1. Post these rules.

2. Post a photo of yourself and 11 random things.

3. Answer the questions set for you in the original post.

4. Create 11 new questions and tag people to answer them.

5. Go to their blog/twitter/facebook and tell them you've tagged them.

11 Random Things About Me

1. I hate pickles. I hate them so much that if they're on a plate with my food, I automatically pick them up and demand that someone take them.

2. I have bad shoulders and sometimes they ache when a storm is coming.

3. I hate game nights. But I don't hate playing all games.

4. When I'm in a big enough bed alone, I like to sleep diagonally.

5. I like funny combinations of food. Like ketchup and spaghetti and Reeses with strawberry ice cream.

6. I just started taking voice lessons. Because I've always wanted to, so I just did it.

7. I hate shopping. I wish I could pay someone else to shop for my clothes.

8. I'm not as tough as I try to make myself seem. and I think most people can tell.

9. I want to run another half marathon. many of them.

10. If all goes right, I'll be going to New Zealand in the fall (Jen!)

11. I love Ryan Reynolds, Channing Tatum, Ryan Gosling, and Hugh Jackman.

Questions Jennie would like me to answer:

1. What is your all time favorite flavor of ice cream? hmm.. This is a tough one. I usually default to mint or peppermint. Something like that. Hence my love for Aggie Blue Mint.

2. If you could go anywhere in the world for one week where would you go and what would you do? I would definitely go to Europe and try to hit up as many of the famous sites in as many countries as possible in that amount of time.

3. Who is one person you absolutely could not live without? My mom, hands down.

4. What is your favorite accessory and why? I love, love, love rings. I have two that I typically wear but sometimes I change it up with different ones. But I always have to be wearing rings.

 5. What is your favorite memory from your childhood? hmmm..This is a tough one. You know, one of my friends and I used to make up dances to Backstreet Boys and NSync songs. I loved that. 

6. What is your favorite form of exercise? Definitely running. Nothing feels better. 

7. If you could have lunch with someone who has passed away who would it be and what would you talk about?

Probably my father. I'd just ask him what it is that he's up to and just see how he's doing.

8. If you could be a professional athlete of any sport what would it be? Oh easy. I would be a professional gymnast. They're awesome!

9. Where do you want to be in 10 years? Excellent question. I want to be living somewhere else, possibly outside of UT, with my husband and kids. I want to be happy.

10. What is your favorite TV show right now? probably Modern Family. Fantastic show!

11. How many kids do you want? 4. I always felt like there was someone missing with only 3 in my family. But I have a feeling I might end up with 5. Guess we'll see. That's a lot.

Questions I want my tagged people to answer!

1. What is the first thing you would purchase if money was no object?

2. What is your favorite part of your body and why?

3. What is one good thing you did for someone else this week, without being asked?

4. If you could choose your church calling, what would you choose?

5. What is your least favorite food?

6. What makes you happy?

7. What is your biggest pet peeve?

8. What is the bravest thing you've ever done?

9. Who was your favorite band/music artist in high school?

10. If you could do one thing differently in your past, what would it be?

11. If you had a super power, what would it be?

People I am Tagging

Mom

Mariana

Katie

Kjerstin

Monica

Deborah

Tag, you're it! :)

A + K + T = Awesome

Tonight I would like to showcase my awesome roommates. I really believe we are meant to be living together right now. It just all worked out too well for us not to be MFEO! (Sleepless in Seattle fans should know that reference)

Kaili and I had decided to stick together since we were both staying in Logan after graduation for full time jobs...and we just have a good time being roommates! We had found where we wanted to live but needed one more person in order to fill the apartment. However, we were not having luck finding anyone to fill the spot. Then one day our good friend Megan mentioned that a friend of hers needed a place to live. We decided to take a leap of faith (ugh...such cheesy terminology. I've been watching too much Bachelor) and invited this random girl to be our roommate. That girl was Torie!

Let me tell ya, folks, the three of us have bonded better than I could have ever hoped! We have so much fun together! It's rare that the three of us are ever together for very long, but when we are, it's a good time. We usually end up somewhere in the apartment just talking, whether it's on the kitchen counters, the hallway floor or Kaili's bed, we have some good conversations! We usually always end up laughing super hard.

Torie is 21 years old and from Hyde Park. She works at a marketing firm and loves Cafe Rio (a lot!). She's an avid shopper (both my roommates are...much to my anti shopping dismay). She's got a contagious laugh and is always willing to help anyone, anytime. One of the first things I noticed about living with Torie is that she is super clean when it comes to the space we all share in the apartment. She never leaves anything out, she takes the trash out ALL the time, I have to plan ahead to clean the bathroom before she does because she's always doing it first, even though she cleaned it last. T loves her family a ton and they have been sweet enough to welcome me into their home nearly every Sunday since we moved in together for Sunday dinner. Torie has been the leader in the Whitney Houston memorial music the week after her passing. She owns a Celine Dion music video dvd. Sometimes we drive around a couple extra blocks on the way home just so we can sing to songs in the car. It's just better that way. Torie is wonderful and I'm lucky to have her as a roomie!

drink does not contain alcohol...although sometimes we wonder ;) jk

Kaili and I have been friends since our freshman year of college. We met on the A-Team and have been nearly inseparable ever since. Our nickname for each other is "Girl". Last year our other two roommates called both of us that but we could always tell who was the one actually being called. Kaili is 22 years old, from good ol' Providence (yes, I live with two Cache Valley girls) and LOOOOVVVVVEEESSSS math!!! I can't even describe to you how much she loves it. Her favorite mathematician is Archimedes and for Valentines Day, she sent us all a Geometry love note. For real. She's a high school math teacher (which she totally loves) and just started grad school this semester. She's a very busy girl. [However, I think she's taking a study break right now because I can hear her giggling in her room. Alone. haha] Kaili loves dance parties, frozen chocolate chips, and go out to dinner in her sweats. Kaili loves old movies and has tried very hard to convert me. It's worked a little bit, but I could never catch up with her. haha Best Girl a girl could ask for!

So that's a little bit on them. I love them lots. They're my Logan family. I am blessed to have them in my life. I really have it pretty good. Now I should go work on my lesson for sunday school that I've been putting off. Peace and blessin's.

Trials

You know those sayings that talk about not judging people because you don't know what their journey is all about or treating everyone as if they're going through something tough, because they probably are? I've been reflecting on that the last few days because I've seen evidence of this in people around me. Here are some of the trials I see others going through:

• Infertility
• Suicide of a loved one
• Weight loss struggles
• Unemployment
• Infidelity
• Loneliness
• Indecision
• Long distance love

I could go on and on. Now, I know you're not supposed to compare yourself to others, but compared to some of the trials I see people going through, I have it pretty good! That sounds awful, but what I mean is that it puts everything into perspective for me. I really respect people for the trials I see them experience. We all have things we go through. Some people seem to get more than their fair share of problems, while others seem to have it pretty good (which of course, we don't know that for sure...). 

It makes me so grateful for the Gospel. I know that the Lord knows what everyone is going through and if we let him, he will succor us and help us get through whatever it is. Everything works out for the best, if we trust in Him and his timing. We will also come out on the other end better, stronger, wiser and closer to the person He wants us to be if we let Him mold us. 

If you're going through something, turn to the Lord. If you know of someone going through something tough, pray for them. In all circumstances, trust in Him.

Pants Confusion

I've noticed a style epidemic where women are unsure as to what constitutes as pants. It's not something I ever though would be difficult to figure out, but I guess people need more help with it because here is a fantastically funny chart I found online. Really, if you have issues with this, use the chart.

Whether this is helpful for you or you just got a good laugh, you're welcome :)

Also, I was trying to change the layout on my blog and somehow it deleted all of my blog links. So if you are a reader, please comment and leave a link to your blog so I can have them again. Thanks! :)

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

"I want you back! duh na na!"

I just have to share this funny conversation I had yesterday with this cute girl who's new on the A-Team.

So the two of us were talking about music and it turns out we have similar tastes in music, so she starts asking me what I like to listen to. I listed a bunch of country bands, some mainstream people, and then I mention that I like 90s music and a good boy band song now and then. Here's where it gets good:

Girl: Boy band? I've never really listened to them.

Me: You know, boy bands. Backstreet Boys....N'Sync....

Girl: Oh yeah, I've heard of the Backstreet Boys. I've never heard of N'Sync.

Me: What?! You've never heard of them?! Where were you in 1996???!!! (semi-jokingly, semi-not)

Girl: (thinks for a second) I was 3.

hahahaha! Oh my gosh, I laughed so hard and then just put my hands on my face and leaned down into my lap. I know that 1996 is a slight exaggeration for when these groups were really big deals, but only by a year or two. I mean, I remember making up dances to those songs with one of my best friends and she moved away when I was probably 8 or 9. So really, this girl was more like 4 or 5...just learning how to read and say the alphabet...not knowing that there's music outside of Barney, Sesame Street, and the Primary Children's Song Book. I know I'm not THAT much older than her, but just the way it sounded...oh it was so funny! I just felt so old! Good times :)

Birthday and Current Results

I must say, this was the best birthday I've ever had. It was so much fun and the celebrations have been going on and on! I even got to celebrate it a little bit today with a cake that my boss brought in today. The Saturday before my birthday I had a combined birthday party with my bestie, Deborah. We've had combined parties for three years now (with a break last year for her mission) and it was so much fun! A hit even! I got to go home the Sunday before my birthday and celebrate with my mom. I love sharing my birthday with her! (and my grandpa...and my great-uncle...it's a popular day to be born). She made the candles into an "A" for my name.

I worked all day and then had A-Team training class to help teach from 4:30-6:30. I did a presentation and when it was over Emily got up and said "I need to talk about the letter Q"...so I sat down. Then she said "that's your cue!" and then everyone in the class got out those party unrolling blower things and then sang happy birthday to me. As they sang, they brought out this cute cake:

Aren't they nice?? I have the best job. After I got home, my roommates and some other friends and I went to the Olive Garden for dinner. It was a good time! I have such good friends! This was really such a better birthday than last year, when I spent the week in bed sick and totally missed my birthday. So I'm looking forward to 23 and all the joy it has in store for me!

As for an update on my 123 by 23 program I started for myself. Well, as of this last Sunday, I was at 128 pounds. So I've lost 3 pounds, but I'm not super discouraged because I know I've actually gained a bit of muscle and we all know that muscle weighs more than fat. As I mentioned in a previous post, I have been taking embarrassing pictures of myself in my bathroom mirror so that I can see if there's a difference over time. Well, I struggled with whether or not to put these pictures up on my blog, but you know what, I have decided to. I'm proud of the progress I have already made in the last two months and I'm going to share it with my family and friends who are kind enough to read this. If you don't want to see pictures of me in shorts and a sports bra, then skip the last part of this post. So here goes...pride aside....

End of Nov 2011 and Jan 28, 2012

Do you see that?! Ok the first picture is super gross. I'm sorry you have to see that. But do you see the improvement I've been able to make in just two little months? This is me bragging for just a little bit, I am quite proud of myself right now. When my sister saw these she said I looked super angry. ahaha I wasn't! I just didn't know what I was supposed to look like when taking these kinds of pictures. But yes, so this is my progress so far and I plan on keeping going and being healthy. Hopefully I will reach my original goal of 123 (and then my ultimate goal of 120) within the next few months. By the summer for sure! Above all, I love feeling strong, I love feeling healthy and I love craving good food and exercise. This really is the life!

Well, that's all for me right now. Maybe I'll blog again later this week :) I have a new life goal that I've been thinking about starting to work on. I'll let you know what it is later!