We can Wednesday #16

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We Can! Wednesday is a link-up, hosted by LoyalRUN and myself, to help encourage others to make goals and achieve them.

A place where you can fall and we will be there to help lift you back up. 

A place where, when you cross that finish line, we will be right there, cheering you on.

No official rules. Just grab a button and then link up above 

I can't wait to hear from you!

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Well as you read yesterday, I SAID YES TO THE DRESS,so my goal is continue to lose a little more weight but most definitely not go over board because i cant spend a million dollars on alterations and MOST definitely not gain any weight because you cant add more dress, haha. 
SO two years ago i was in a plus size 22 and 2xl in shirts and I can proudly say i bought my wedding dress in a size 16, its fits and everything, almost perfect. 

I am not someone who is working out hard core everyday and being very strict with my eating. I am simply working on my will power and portion control. I enjoy yummy foods and still am losing the weight. I started back to counting and logging my calories, that worked from me in the beginning so figured i should get back to it to help me not eat that junk food and realize what i am putting in my body.

SO I am here to tell you, don't give up, don't get down on yourself, today is a NEW DAY, make small changes and work your way up, all the weight you gained wont come off over night, just keep on going and stay positive! Make a game plan and stick to it. Get in facebook support groups, they help i know from experience. Have a friend or family help support you on your bad days! 
Another piece of advice I have is to DRINK DRINK DRINK water. 
I try to get anywhere between 64oz-100oz of water a day. 

I am going to weight myself Saturday and will update you all next week. I broke the 200 more last week so working hard to keep my number under 200. GOOD LUCK TO ALL, i am here for anyone!

I said YES to the DRESS...

Hello Friends,

So if you do not know, I AM GETTING MARRIED OCTOBER 11TH, 2014!

This past weekend i got together with a few of important people in my life and found my dream dress! I of course will not post any pictures here of it because well its a secret and a surprise to Tevis, DUH ;) 

My bestie, Tamara, who has titled herself as the unofficial Maid Of Honor stepped up her game this weekend and i worked her ass off at David's Bridal, she is lucky i only tried on 4 dresses hehe. 

Yes, bloggers & whoever else reads this only 4 dress. My VERY first dress i tried on was THE ONE.

so let just tell you all that....

I hate hate hate dresses...i have a phobia of dresses and skirts. I hate my legs i feel so uncomfortable in anything "pretty". 

So between me and the ladies i was with Saturday we hand picked some dresses for me to try out, some that are SO NOT ME but i needed to go out of my comfort zone. I made sure to buy a shaper from Kohl's to make sure it helped me feel better trying dresses on. I got into the dressing room and picked one to try on first it fit and felt amazing, zipped up with no issues, I just felt pretty already without looking in the mirror. I was so nervous to walk out to all those mirrors, so I took a deep breathe and walked out, i seen myself and immediately cried. SO IT WAS THE ONE, but i had to have fun and get other options of course, i was thinking this can't be this easy. I tried on three others and knew that first one was the one. 

I got to try on shoes with it and try tiaras and head bands, i kept getting told how pretty I was by complete strangers, it was amazing. I knew i made a great decision and I cannot wait for Tevis' Reaction when he sees me. 

After all was said and done, i got to make a wish and ring the BELL long and loud and everyone cheered! 

 I had the BEST EXPERIENCE AND AFTERNOON! 

Hope you all have a great Tuesday! 

Weekly Wishes #1

I am new to Weekly Wishes. Thanks to Melyssa at The Nectar Collective for starting this link-up! I need to get back into blogging and this is a GREAT way to get started again and meet new people. 

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Little background about me for new readers :) 

I am 25 years old living with my now fiance(tevis) as of last October in the Indianapolis, Indiana area

Tevis has a 8 year old daughter who is our world, we love her to death.

Our two pups keep us busy most days, especially Storm.

I am a full time online Harrison College student, getting my associates degree in Medial Reimbursement, will obtain my Coding certificate & Medical Office Assistant Certificate.

Enough about me, STICK AROUND to learn more or follow me on IG :) 

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This Month Wishes

Work on the yard. 

We need to get a truck load of rocks and finish up a couple places where rocks need to go, even though rocks are a pain because our lovely Stormy likes to take all the rocks out into the grass. I also need to do a lot of weeding!!!

Lose 4lbs by june 1st.

I finally broke my 200 mark, i am officially 199/198 :)  I have been working on my weight since November when i was 227lbs. Can't wait to continue my weight loss journey. 

Send our Save the date cards.

DONE

Find my dream wedding dress.

DONE

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My weekly wishes!

Drink lots of water.

thanks to Ricci, i won her giveaway and started the 7 day plexus slim. I need to drink about 100oz of water daily, thats tough but i am doing a pretty good damn job! 

No fast food.

I feel like when i eat like crap. So my goal for the week is not to go out to eat, especially fast food, just cook and eat at home, that is the reason for all my food in my kitchen haha. 

Get all my school work done

I start week 8 of my 11 weeks this semester, so ready for a week break. I always make a goal of getting work done before the weekend so i can enjoy my days with Tevis and or Delaney. 

Finish Delaney's/guest bathroom!

SO when we moved in last June, Delaney's bathroom that's also the guest bathroom was brown. It needed some TLC. I decided to do yellow because its Delaney's favorite color, and had a peace theme shower curtain. Yeah it didn't last long obviously. I am re-doing it AGAIN. Will show you pictures next weeks link up

Have a great day everyone

We Can Wednesday!

Hello out there, anyone out there!

Posts from me are few and far between, i loved blogging i still do it is just hard. Especially now being so far outta the loop and have lost most connections with other bloggers, its hard to post and no one interacts with ya, ya know? I want you all back!!!

I gotta remember to do this FOR ME, not for anyone else. Blogging is my way out, to be me and have fun and start relationships again. I miss my blog and I know it misses me!

So We can Wednesday was started a while back for me and my girl Erica @ LoyalRUN to give updates on our weight loss or give and receive advice/encouragement, it was also a place to stay accountable and tell everyone our goals for the week.

So my goal for the next 4-5 months is to lose as much as I can in order to feel my best for my BIG DAY! Getting married October 11th, 2014! Save the date cards for my guests were sent out yesterday!

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I have been so bad about reading blogs, luckily i follow a lot you awesome bloggers through IG and i found a blogger who is selling plexus slim products, she was doing a giveaway and i went ahead and entered and WON the 7 day challenge. Ricci @ Imperfectly Ricci  <---- read today's post here!
Go read her blog and find out about Plexus Slim! She has had great results from it so far, i am excited to try it our for 7 days, and i pray i can get a months supply and get over this plateau of mine. So that's my We can Wednesday, is to GET FIT FOR MY WEDDING and how Plexus slim will hopefully help me get the results I want!

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