The beginning of my journey to better health & a better self image

This is not a sponsored post, it's not a giveaway, it is my life!

I have struggled with my weight for pretty much my entire adult life... and probably most of my teenage years... about 3 years ago my husband started a new job and fitness was really pushed there. I felt like he was going to be all hot and fit (He is anyway) and I didn't want to be the fat girl with the skinny man.

I started working out HARD! I lost about 15 pounds, it felt good although no where near as much as I needed to loose. I plateaued, I got discouraged, I kind of gave up. I decided that I just was going to have to be happy being overweight. I gained back that 15 lbs & more... I wasn't happy...

I have felt like I am going crazy! Sometimes depressed & full of anger! I finally decided that I needed to do something. After a breakdown I decided that I would take advantage of an offer my dad had made a while back. I joined Weight Watchers. That was 5 weeks ago. It's been hard. I have learned so much about myself. I think I may even be a little happier now. I will succeed at this! I need to for myself, my husband and my kids!

After 4 weigh ins, I am happy to say that I have lost 11 lbs! I have about 75 more pounds to go before I am at "goal".

I hope you all we be here with me as I plan on sharing my successes and my failures. Maybe I can help you a little bit too! It might be a wild ride!

I will be posting about my Weight Watchers journey here and also as a guest blogger on my friend Whit's WW Blog!

My Memories Winner!!!

With the help of Random.org I selected a winner for the MyMemories Digital Scrapbooking Software... the winner is:

"Katie said...I "Like" My Memories on Facebook.

October 6, 2011 10:16 AM"

Katie, keep an eye on your email, your access code and instructions will be coming soon!

For all of you that didn't win, because I am one of MyMemories’ BEST customers :-), they gave me this promo code STMMMS85250 that my friends and family (YOU) can use and get $10 off My Memories Suite, PLUS you get a $10 gift certificate to use at MyMemories.com! Is that COOL or what?!

Simply go to http://www.mymemories.com/digital_scrapbooking_software and use STMMMS85250 in the promo code box on the shopping cart page! You can hug me next time you see me. :-)

Hurry will sell out FAST!! Zaycon Foods – Order Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast $1.49lb

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Fun da-middles Winner!!

With the help of Random.org I selected a winner for the Fun da-middles Giveaway!

"Ashley said...I'm a gfc follower.

October 5, 2011 9:41 AM"

Ashley I am sending you an email right now!

I have another Giveaway Ending Today with very few entries!!

My Memories - Digital Scrapbook Software GIVEAWAY!!

I used to scrapbook with paper!! It was fun, but once I had kids I realized that it was just too messy to deal with and I hated having to clean up my space so often!!

I discovered digital scrapbooking a few years ago and I really enjoy it! Since my pictures are mostly digital now anyway, scrapbooking at the computer is simple!

MyMemories is digital scrapbooking software that is new to me but I am really liking it! It's pretty easy and very user friendly! You have complete control of your design or they have what I like to call a built in "Design Assistant" which makes your in almost an INSTANT!!

MyMemories would like to offer one of my readers the MyMemories Suite software for FREE!!!

Here's what to do to enter to win:

1 -entry for following this blog
1-entry for if you "Like" My Memories on Facebook.
2-entries for posting about this giveaway with a link back to here on your own Facebook Page
3 entries if you visit MyMemories.com and come back and tell me what your favorite digital paper pack is!

PLEASE BE SURE TO LEAVE ME A COMMENT FOR EACH ENTRY!!!

This is a super cute page kit:

If you don't win the giveaway or can't wait until October 8th when I randomly select the winner you can go HERE and use code STMMMS85250 to get $10 off the $39.97 price of the software!!

Fun da-middles GIVEAWAY!!

Light up your child’s face with a home-baked treat that can be a perfect snack any time of the day. Betty Crocker® Fun da-middles™ are the first boxed-cupcake mix of its kind that will leave you pleasantly surprised with their sweet center! Delight your family and watch the smiles unfold as you greet them with the delicious, fresh-from-the-oven taste of new Betty Crocker Fun da-middles cupcakes.

Combining cake mix and filling pouch in one box, Fun da-middles cupcakes have a special creamy filling that bakes inside the cupcake. Available in three delicious flavors, Vanilla Cake with Creamy Chocolate Filling, Chocolate Cake with Creamy Vanilla Filling, and Vanilla Cake with Creamy Vanilla Filling, Fun da-middles cupcakes are a fun and portable treat that children can take everywhere they go! With Fun da-middles, you’ll never need to frost cupcakes again. Because after all, it’s what’s on the inside that matters. Here is a video showing how these cupcakes are made: ________________________________________________________ Giveaway Time!! One lucky reader will get: One sample of new Betty Crocker Fun da-middles cupcake mix One cupcake pan One oven mitt One package of cupcake liners One box of cupcake gift notes To enter: 1 - entry for following this blog (please leave a comment telling me you did this) 1 - entry for leaving a comment here sharing who you will be sharing your cupcakes with 1- entry for watching the How-To Video posted above! 3- entries for placing a link to this giveaway on your Facebook Page (Please leave 3 comments with the here) 3 - entries for blogging about this giveaway on your own blog linking back to here! (please leave 3 comments telling me you did this, with a link) I will choose a winner randomly on October 5th! "Disclosure: The Betty Crocker Fun da-middles product, information, and giveaway have been provided by Betty Crocker through MyBlogSpark."

Muscle Stimulators for Pain & Muscle Tone Therapy

A few weeks ago I was talking to my friends about a time -several years ago that I had Bells Palsy. One side of my face was totally paralyzed. I was only in the 6th grade and it was a really hard thing to have to go through. I think it lasted a couple of weeks. Pretty much the only treatment available was what seemed to me (remember I was only 12) "Shock Therapy". In all actuallity I was treated with Muscle Stimulators. And then about 15 years ago I had knee surgery and was treated at that time with one of these TENS Units.

Did you know that you can actually buy these for home use?

LGMedSupply offers TENS Units, Muscle Stimulators, and Ultrasound Units for Pain Relief and Rehabilitation. The LG-TEC Dual Combo TENS Unit and Muscle Stimulator is a combination unit that enables you to benefit from the TENS Pain Relief and the Muscle Stimulator for increased muscle tone and muscle pain rehabilition. LGMedSupply's Pain Relief Products are used by thousands of satisfied patients worldwide. Visit LGMedSupply Online. All items are in-stock. Also get additional information on us at our online customer blog.

Blue Sky Scrubs

Remember when I told you how much I like scrubs? Well, I came upon another place that has really nice scrubs. Hopefully all my healthcare worker friends will like what I found.

http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/ has really cute things! I love the jackets that they have and they have cute jewelry and also clothing that is not scrubs that looks pretty comfy!.

I have a friend whose son really wants a white lab coat for his birthday or Christmas, of course they have those too!

Custom Scrubs!!

I love wearing scrubs around the house. You should check these out http://www.blueskyscrubs.com/categories/Scrubs/Scrubs-for-Women/Original-Scrub. They are pretty dang cute! I have lots of friends I know that have to wear scrubs forhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif work. My first experience wearing them was when my husband, The Fireman, worked at the local Swine Flu clinic, they gave him a scrub top and of course I stole it!.

They even have custom made scrubs ! How fun is that? So I guess the moral of this story is scrubs are great! Wear them to work, wear them for housework, or even pajamas!

The Steam Team

I have noticed that I have quite a few blog visitors from Texas. I recently came across a carpet cleaning business in the Austin area that looks pretty good.

http://www.thesteamteam.com/ looks like a great business with lots of great cleaning services!

The Steam Team is the number one choice for carpet cleaning in Austin and Dallas, Texas. They have over two decades of experience in cleaning and maintaining commercial and residential flooring, upholstery, air ducting, tile, and much more. They also specialize in restoration, from water extraction to smoke and fire damage restoration.

I know all of you in Texas have been dealing with lots of heat and no water, if you are ever looking for temporary air conditioning austin. They will get your covered.