tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69505148253431458092024-03-13T10:50:21.334-07:00WifesticatedJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.comBlogger560125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-65970982625347955392019-09-18T07:16:00.003-07:002019-09-18T07:16:43.011-07:00Week 2 of Journey Back To Jessica <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Say what! I didn't write a single post last week? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I told yall it would come & go & here we are into a new week & have no idea what even week it is now. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Want to catch up, read this <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2019/09/checking-in-for-week-2.html" target="_blank">one</a> & the <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2019/09/week-1-of-journey-back-to-jessica.html" target="_blank">first week</a> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Let's back up to the last weigh-in. Honestly, I keep a note on my phone with this so it is very easy to tell. Last time I shared the <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2019/09/week-1-of-journey-back-to-jessica.html" target="_blank">weigh-in</a>, we left off on September 7 so we will start there. (woah that was 10 days ago) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This just shows you how much weight can fluctuate. DO NOT USE the scale as your ONLY form of progress. It will consume you and you will be extremely mad. As you can see I supposely lost 2 pounds between Friday and Saturday, more than likely that was just some extra water weight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I honestly have been half-assing all of my stuff. My water hasn't been the best. I do really well with my food until about Thursday/Friday then it's all out the window and I pick it back up on Sunday. It is a struggle. I know that is a HUGE reason why I am not having the best success but even with the little bit I am doing, I am showing improvements that are fantastic now just to buckle down & do it all together. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So week 2 weigh-ins are behind us. Time to focus on what is ahead of us! Time to get in that water. Make the best food choices & move!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-67260442046472993752019-09-10T14:40:00.000-07:002019-09-10T14:40:02.898-07:00Checking in for week 2 <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here we are again. Just checking in.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Last week went well. The scale moved a bit than the weekend came. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Read last week's update <a href="https://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2019/09/week-1-of-journey-back-to-jessica.html" target="_blank">here</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Over the weekend we went to dinner twice. Friday and Saturday night while both nights I didn't eat terribly nor do I think I overate but Monday came and I didn't jump into it again. I kept going like it was the weekend. My biggest downfall is thinking every day is the weekend, well my food choices like it's the weekend. Not to forget, we blew that goal of eating each dinner at home. Friday night was a pass though because that was for Hubby's work but Saturday night we went out as a family so maybe we could use that as a pass too. I also didn't focus on my water intake like I do during the week. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here we are on Tuesday of week 2. We are back in action of drinking our water, eating our nutrition program which has incredible help cut the sweet tooth. We even managed to create a pumpkin protein shake. Recipe to come. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today while at the gym this guy was amazing. It really reminded me that even at his age he is seeing the importance of moving your body and taking care of yourself. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I was doing swings and he kept laughing while watching me. It truly made me feel amazing that he cares. Yes, he is only 5 months but he cares and he loves it. The gym will be a place he can be comfortable in and enjoy moving his body too. I don't want him to think it's a punishment but as a blessing that he is able to work out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here we are just cursing through week 2 of this journey & still moving! While the scale might not be moving I know we are on the right track!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Stay tuned for the pumpkin recipe, my week of dinners and another weight update!! Make sure to read about <a href="https://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2019/09/week-1-of-journey-back-to-jessica.html" target="_blank">week </a>one, <a href="https://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2019/09/goals-for-september.html" target="_blank">goals for </a>September, and follow along on my journey on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/j3ss1ca13/" target="_blank">instagram</a> where I share so much more! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-40932408659749493742019-09-07T12:56:00.003-07:002019-09-07T12:56:47.901-07:00Week 1 Of Journey Back To Jessica <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Guess who has lost some weight already? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">It is so crazy to me when you finally focus on something how rapidly things can change. I am so excited to see what else can happen. I do need to do some progress pictures though because weighing yourself off the scale is probably the worse way to track progress. I would highly recommend pictures and measurements over scale weight. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today marks 1 week since I decided to jump all in. It wasn't perfect but I was consistent with my choices. I drank my gallon of water each day, drank my shakes which I absolutely love. The plant-based strawberry is definitely a top favorite. My protein coffee shakes every morning seriously help the sweet tooth. I have also been drinking a cup of bone broth each day and I am starting to think it's truly helping. Dinners were simple yet delicious. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am going to share with you my weight. Now please be gentle as it is tough for me but I think it will bring it all full circle if I want to continue sharing my story. It should be noted, I do try to weigh myself first thing in the morning every day so it is semi-consistent. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now I was expected to be up this morning as last night we went out to the Sugar Factory for hubby's work and I ate all the things & tried the drinks. Therefore, I missed some of my usual water, my healthy foods and more. This though shows you that life still happens. We still are human and living. Hubby and I even shared some Mcdonald's fries which is an old favorite of ours from when we were dating. All the extra salt + coffee + lack of water = weight gain according to the scale. <b><u>Do not let this discourage you</u></b>!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This coming week I am going to focus on my water again, moving my body for 30 minutes a day + my dinners. Be more mindful of my portion sizes. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Week 1 is over. Onto week 2. Cheers! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well, I made it back on this blog before the end of the month. *insert clapping hands*</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I decided to dedicate the month of September to my fitness journey. I am 13 lbs away from pre-pregnancy weight! My goal is to lose this weight and some. I had the idea by my 30th birthday next month but because I decided to screw around the last two weeks of August - I am not going to push to lose 13 lbs in September. Instead, I want to focus on healthy choices + moving my body & see how much I can lose before that big day. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-close all my rings on my apple watch each day. (the excersize ring is extra difficult for me on days I am not at the gym but I am going to hopefully get in at least a 30-minute walk each day) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Drink a gallon of water </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">-Make dinner each night at home. This should help with spending money too. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Really focus on Isagenix nutrition system to give it a fair shot. -- while I started this back in July I lost about 10 lbs already so I know this works! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I know the last 10 lbs of pregnancy weight is the hardest to lose. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So here it goes, the month of Septemeber and the Journey back to Jessica. Hope to see you stick around & follow along on this journey! </span></div>
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-90287730108247193382019-09-01T15:19:00.000-07:002019-09-01T15:19:30.945-07:00Cheers To September <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">WOAH! Can you believe I actually opened this little corner again & started typing? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I can't believe it either, but here I am. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />Don't expect too much from me or this space. It won't be anything fancy! </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br />I just figured September is</span><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"> the month I am going to dig deep! After all, 34 days until my big 30th birthday! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I want to share my journey of weight loss, running three businesses and having a newborn. Well, Cash is already (almost) 5 months! Where is the time going? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u>September 1</u> - I am getting back into drinking a gallon of water a day. I also weighed myself this morning eeek. I will also be taking some pictures probably tonight to be able to share in 30 days at the end of the month of how much progress I have made. Feel free to follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/j3ss1ca13/" target="_blank">instagram </a> or I will try to update here often. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cheers to September! New month. New Goals. Same me trying something new. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-31079666384138739222018-06-25T09:03:00.002-07:002018-06-25T09:03:24.042-07:00SUMMER BUCKET LIST <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hold on everyone, I am blogging again this month! Say What! 3 times in a month, I might have to hold on to the rest of my posts for July. I am slowly getting back into the swing of things between work, life and everything else.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Summer is finally here. <i>Anyone else wondering where in the world did the time go and how are we already half way through 2018</i>? I can't complain though, over all it's been a good year and I am thankful its moving fast. I would love though for it to slow down a bit to enjoy these summer months. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How perfect is this shirt for any occasion this summer? I always love a good camo shirt but that American Flag pocket totally makes it. Gives me all the heart eyes! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With Summer here, I am ready to make a summer bucket list to really make the best of it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Go to a country concert<br />Go to the the fair<br />Go on a three dates with the hubby<br />Spend a full day swimming<br />Take a full day off from work </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Go on a date downtown (Old town or Seaport Village) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Continue to grow <a href="https://shoprusticpineapple.com/" target="_blank">Rustic Pineapple Boutique </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Go to a Padre Game </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I honestly have the best friend. We spontaneously went to Kenny Chesney concert last week just the two of us & loved it! Kenny was ok but Old Dominion totally rocked it. I would love to see them again. I cant wait to see what memories we will make this summer! </span></div>
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-14168321753111969172018-06-12T07:06:00.000-07:002018-06-12T07:06:13.316-07:00HAPPY TWO MONTHS! <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It was 2013 and I started thinking about what I wanted to do with my life. At some point I suppose we all have this idea. Right? Like when exactly are we going to feel grown up? It had been six years since I graduated highschool and two years since I graduated college. I thought we were suppose to have it all figured out when we graduate college, but the truth is, I had no idea what I wanted to do. Yes I had a degree in something that I thought I might want to do. I still sometimes think that I would be a good person for HR work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Meanwhile, it seemed everyone around me was starting their own business. I was 24, newlish married, trying to survive deployments, and so much more. I had no idea about starting my own business or anything along those lines. SCARY! So, I began throwing the idea around to everyone I knew about opening my own boutique. Everyone was so encouraging and willing to help. So many said to follow my dreams and pushed me to continue to do it. I than pushed it to the back of my mind and thought maybe one day. Meanwhile, people were asking me where I got my clothes from and instead of saying oh this boutique, or from here, why not just say from my own boutique. I thought I could put my good shopping skills to good use. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fast forward, 2017 I really began researching the start of my own business. I started watching youtube videos, googling everything, saving good information and so much more. I even made a list of things I liked and disliked from other boutiques to make sure I included it in my own such as free shipping and excellent customer service. I even started to think of names for my store. <i>This was the hardest part</i>. I brought it up to a friend and she thought I wanted to change my blog name again. Oh no! That is staying and I am even trying to bring it more back to life.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Blushing Pineapple</i></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Ten Thirteen </i></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Ultimately she said Rustic Pineapple was more me, fits my personality and I really like the way it sounds. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now to February 2018, I was sitting around one night working thinking to myself this cant be all there is to life. Working and more working. I sometimes enjoy my job but sometimes I am so over it. So I decided to take the leap of faith and apply for my tax ID, my resell permit, buy the domain, and the website. After that, it was no turning back. I needed to find what I want to carry and narrowing down my customers wants and needs. I worked more from February - April than I had in a long time. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Than came, April 12, 2018 I finally decided to announce it to the world. First day went great! I honestly could not have asked for better support from family and friends. Thank you to everyone who supported me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Of course than there is the hype of a new store and everything else, reality sets in! Is this really the best idea? Was this the best move for my family? I suffer from chronic anxiety. Some days are great and I think I can do this. I can make this work. Some days I really question it all. Is all this hard work really going to pay off? I lay in bed at night tossing and turning thinking about it all. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Today marks two months since I announced it to the world and I can honestly say I am so blessed with the success I have had even with my anxiety. So many things have sold out, are almost sold out and so much positive feed back. I also just added a <a href="https://shoprusticpineapple.com/collections/sale" target="_blank">sale collection</a>. Use code SALE at checkout for additional 15% off the already reduce price. I could not ask for better two months of starting a business so many people dream about. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The point of this post is to say, <b>if you have a dream, Follow it</b>! It won't come easy, you will have days of doubts and discouragement but know you are doing what you love and if you truly believe in it and put in the work, great things will come! I still have super bad anxiety about it all but I am hoping soon it will all fade away. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi ya'll! I can't believe we're already in the last week of April. These months are just flying by. San Diego is warming up and summer is around the corner. Did I really just say summer is coming already? We didn't get much of a fall/winter so I feel like we've been in summer all year long though.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to be honest, <i>as usually I am</i>, this blog has take a backseat in my everyday life. I used to blog regularly back in 2011-2013 or so. Matter of fact, I never shared my wedding photos, the details or anything like that. Fast forward to now, I want to bring it back. I want to share all my wedding info, recipes I have found and created, my love of fashion,opening <a href="http://www.shoprusticpineapple.com/" target="_blank">my own boutique </a>, how I mange to work 3 jobs, be a mom, wife, and friend. There's so much to blog about when I used to think there was nothing. </span></div>
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I want my blog to come back alive and for it to be a place I can come and express myself to matter the issue, feelings or anything. I really do need to update it though. </div>
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This leads me to, for the last month or so I have been extremely overwhelmed, anxious, nervous, discouraged and everything else. I am learning I am spreading myself way too thin and I really need to reel it back in and take a seat to focus on what matters to me. This is how I was feeling when I went on my hiatus of blogging a few years back and never really come back around. </div>
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In the last month, I have learned a lot of things about myself. I work a ton. I do not take time for self care. I worry about everyone else first. My social life is struggle busing. Plus so much more. Yesterday, I decided I am going to just take the day off. Yes, I did some work but not nearly what I normally do and I felt so much better. </div>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Go to the gym </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Take a walk with a friend </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Quit working for the day</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Order takeout </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Binge watch your favorite show </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Read a good book </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Be lazy for a day </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Put your phone down </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Shut your computer off </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Go get a manicure and pedicure </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Get your hair done</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Buy a new outfit </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Drink a glass of wine </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Make a lunch date with a friend </li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Clean your house</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Drink lots of water</li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wow! What a crazy week it sure has been. Exactly one week ago I announced <a href="http://www.shoprusticpineapple.com/" target="_blank">Rustic Pineapple Boutique</a>. I am over joyed and humbled with all the positive feed back and encouragement from each of you. Thank you so much. It truly means way more than I could ever put into words for all the support and love. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I kept everything really quiet for the two months or so it took to build everything together. I couldn't be more excited with how things are growing. The <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shoprusticpineapple/" target="_blank">instagram account</a> continues to get lots of love and shares, the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/shoprusticpineapple" target="_blank">facebook page</a> is growing everyday and I am getting ready to launch the VIP group for all my Pineapple loves with special discounts and giveaways just for the group. I am so excited to share this brand I am building with each and everyone of you.<i> I want to create a space where all women will want to shop to feel beautiful and confident no matter their shape. </i></span></div>
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-88564025133185712082018-04-12T05:00:00.000-07:002018-04-12T05:00:35.440-07:00THE BIG ANNOUNCEMENT <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the beginning of January I wrote a post about my word of the year, <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2018/01/brave.html" target="_blank">Brave</a>. I told myself I was going to be <i>brave</i> enough this year to set my soul on fire and follow my dreams. It's nerve wrecking putting that out into the world and not really knowing how I was going to do those things. I had no idea what steps I would have to take or even where to start with following my dreams. I just knew it was something I needed to do to <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2018/04/update-on-your-vibe-attracts-your-tribe.html" target="_blank">build my tribe</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fast forward, <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2018/02/next-adventure.html" target="_blank">February</a>. After a lot of research and some chatting with friends, I decided to jump right into it. I decided I wasn't going to let the fear of failure keep me from chasing my dreams. Thankfully it didn't & I have such supportive family and friends because...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-62095528524220600092018-04-10T07:43:00.000-07:002018-04-10T07:43:09.491-07:00UPDATE ON YOUR VIBE ATTRACTS YOUR TRIBE <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Good Morning ya'll! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was cleaning up the good ol' blog and ran across <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2016/06/vibe-attracts-your-tribe.html" target="_blank">this post</a> where I talk about attracting my tribe. It's been almost two years since I wrote that post and I still find so much truth in it. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Now that I am close to turning, dare I say it, <strike>thirty</strike>. Somethings still ring so true that I wrote about on my original post but I wanted to say it again. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have taken a hard look at the relationships in my life over the years and which ones I truly want to keep. <i>Let me say</i>, <i>it's okay for friendships to end</i>. It just means those people were in your life for that season and your season changed.Find comfort in knowing and believing it's okay to move on and move past. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I still believe whole heartily that the energy and vibe you put out is what you will attract to your circle. If you are doing things that you feel are not you, <b>stop</b>! Change what you want to and keep doing what you believe in. Do not follow the crowd. Be the one person to stand out when everyone else is just moving along. With that said, quit your job if you hate it, yes you will find a new one. Move to a different town/city/state if you feel you're being pulled in a different direction or just want to get out there and explore. Get out of that relationship that you feel is tearing you down and just going from day to day. <i>Find comfort in being alone and yourself. Follow your dreams! </i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With my dreams becoming a reality and working hard towards them, I only want to surround myself with uplifting, inspiring people who work hard towards their goals and dreams as well. I want my circle to be motivating, encouraging, supportive and positive. Do you know what you want in your circle? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to encourage you all today, take a hard look at your circle and really decide what people are bring you and what you need daily in your life. Cut out the negative people who are bringing you down and not supportive of what you are doing or your dreams. This could be hard at first, but remember you're doing this to help move closer to your dreams and goals. </span><br />
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Sometimes all it takes is for me to put on a cute outfit and or workout gear and my mode instantly changes. It's like my mind knows something is about to go down. Also, changing from pjs to clothes help sets the tone for the work day. </div>
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-19988978616680896702018-02-23T09:56:00.000-08:002018-02-23T09:56:20.936-08:00Next Adventure <div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Time is just flying by. This week has been absolutely crazy & it is not settling down anytime soon, but I am very thankful and blessed for all the crazy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The whole reason I opened up this little space today was to tell you a secret. All these times I have been saying "<a href="https://www.instagram.com/j3ss1ca13/" target="_blank">chase your dreams</a>", the reality was I <strike>was not</strike> chasing my own dreams. I have/had this deep fear of failure, and I still do. But that all changed this week. I have no idea what sparked inside of me to do it, but I officially took the steps to chase my dreams and <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2018/01/brave.html" target="_blank">be brave</a>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I told myself I have no option but to be successful so I am going to pour my whole heart and soul into this next adventure and make the best of it. Why would I sit back and watch everyone else chase their dreams yet I was not doing it myself? So I changed that! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cheers to the next adventure and chapter in my life. I am excited to share it with you all soon. I am trying to put the finishing touches and everything together. In the meantime, I have been making notes in my phone of blog topics I want.One I have been brainstorming on is how I meal plan - I do not meal prep- and what a week in my life looks like for grocery shopping and planning. Plus I have some recipes I have been eating a ton of I want to share and so much more. </span></div>
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-25848411959034557072018-01-29T08:51:00.001-08:002018-01-29T08:51:15.943-08:00The Beginning To My Journey <span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I told myself I was going to use this space to document my weight loss journey because I always forget to update my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/journeybacktojessica/" target="_blank">facebook page </a>. (I promise to get better with that too). Since I am taking leaps this year to be <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2018/01/brave.html" target="_blank">brave</a>, I decided I should start with exactly what I wanted to do with this space, the big reason I decided to come back to my corner. I want to share my journey, the fun, the ugly and the all in between even if it just helps one person. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many of you know, if you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/j3ss1ca13/" target="_blank">instagram</a>, if not we should be friends on there, that I go to the gym on average twice a week to meet with my coach to weight lift. I love it because I don't have to think about the workout, I dont have to do much thinking matter of fact besides making sure I have proper form and he controls the amount weight. Also, it's great to be around people who are on a fitness journey too. It's a non commercial gym which makes things 1000000% better. I have put on a decent amount of muscle in the last few years of going, so now it's time to show it off. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In order to show off those muscles, I need to shed some of the fat. So I am going full force into <a href="https://www.iifym.com/" target="_blank">IIFYM</a>. I did it in 2016 when hubby was deployed before too and had great success. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you don't know about IIFYM - it stands for <i>if it fits your macros</i>. You weigh your food, log/track your food, and you eat within a certain amount of carbs, fat and protein. The goal is to be within +/- 5 of your daily intake goals each day. The macros make up you calorie intake, so you focus on the macros and not the calories. Carbs and Protein are 4 calories/ gram and fat is 9 calories / gram. You could eat a 100 calorie snack and it could be 25g of carbs but if that is all you ate, you would be hungry <i><b>ALL day</b></i> long and eat a ton of carbs with no protein/fat. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is so much information out there to learn how to do it, the formula to determine your macros and so much more but it truly is the only "diet" that has worked for me and I have done ALOT of different diets. I have noticed I tend to eat lower carb naturally and I always over eat my protein goal even when I try not too.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Why you weigh your food? This is the assorted macaroons from Trader Joes (which are delicious by the way) but the package says 3 macaroons (30g) per serving. I weigh it out, and actually 2 macaroons are 27g so no way that 3 = 30g. Therefore if you ate that 3rd macaroon it would be extra calories that you didn't count and eventually those extra calories start to equal extra pounds/ not losing weight to reach your goals. It's so important to weigh your food vs. eating off serving size </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I get it can be fore frustrating at first and time consuming but I promise you the more you do it the more it just becomes natural. You can build recipes, you can eat whatever you want basically as long as it fits, and sometimes it's even good to just have that "cheat" meal not day! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last time I really dedicated myself to get on track and lose some weight was summer of 2016. Husband was deployed and I was determined to get in shape for his homecoming. Well I lose about 15 pounds and met him in Hawaii. We had a great time & than life went back to normal and I gained that back. Since than, it's been a hell of a time to get back on track. I find myself once again with hubby deployed and wanting to get in shape for his homecoming. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Inset this blog. I am going to use my little space to track my progress and ability to stay on track. I have horrible times on the weekends and even worse time trying to find lunch ideas but I am determine to do this. Also, you know that whole <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2018/01/brave.html" target="_blank">brave</a> thing? Well this is me being brave to share my journey. </span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hydroflask came out with the hawaii edition bottles and I knew I had to get one. I got the Moana color and my sister got the Pomaikai (yellow & hot pink). I finally got a straw lid for it too to use. Secret to my hydroflask, I never put anything else in my bottles besides water so they do not grow anything inside of them. I have seen some nasty in them. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Friday I finally did some sprints/cardio for the first time in a long time. I even busted out my beats by dre purple headphones. One day I will use my bluetooth ones and see how I like them. I am currently in the step bet Challenge that <a href="https://www.instagram.com/justbrandi_/" target="_blank">Brandi</a> is running. I love the step bets over the diet bets. I can hit my steps but not so much lose the 4% body weight. We are just about to start week 3 which means half way through the challenge. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I did a brave thing that I wouldn't of done normally. I am such a home body. I do not like going places and definitely don't like going places alone. So when this gem asked me to come watch her competition I knew this was the first step to being brave this year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Well, here we are two weeks into the New Year and I never really set any goals until recently. I know I am late to the game but better late than never right? I am hoping to write these down to be able to come back to reflect if I actually reached the goals. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Fitness</i>: It's time I get it together. I say it every year, but this year has some <b>BIG</b> plans so I need to get on it before it becomes extra difficult. I am going to use this space to write all about the things I am doing to stay active and healthy. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Budget</i>: Pay off all our credit cards than I want to make a budget and stick to it so we can build up our savings and open some retirement accounts. You know, do adult things. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Start my dream</i>: I have been putting it off year after year because we didn't pay off our debt and I didn't want to compile more debt onto of the debt we already had, so we us so close to paying it off, it's time I start that dream and go full force with it. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Read 5 books</i>: I know many of you read that in a month, but for someone who struggles with reading daily, I believe this would be a good start. So, send me all your book recommendations as I have no idea which books I want to read. I am currently reading a Nicolas sparks book, but I have been reading it since December 2016..oops </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i>Blog</i>: Create my little space the way I want it. Continue writing and do it for myself. Don't fall into anything. Just keep doing what I want and clean up the space a bit. </span></li>
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-4035530974545180702018-01-08T00:00:00.000-08:002018-01-08T00:00:21.547-08:00Brave<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here we are <b>2018</b>, where in the world has the time gone? It's like I blinked and I have been married for 5 years, out of high school for 10 years and I am <strike>2</strike> short years away from 30. Let that sink in for a bit, eek It's moving much to quickly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have always been a planner, you could say it's a family trait. My dad was a planner for a big company, my brother is a planner so much so that we have a family joke that everything he does is in a spreadsheet, it's just in my nature to want to plan everything. So when the clock struck midnight on January 1, 2017 I thought I knew everything I wanted to accomplish last year. I even wrote some of them <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2017/01/goals-for-2017.html" target="_blank">down</a> but as we know, life is funny in that way. I can't say it was a complete waste but I definitely didn't accomplish what I wanted to. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I am going to work on letting go of the planner side of me</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> and I am going to pick a word to focus on this year instead and some goals that I won't beat myself up over as long as I stay true my word. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b>Brave</b>. </i>It's one of those words that has just reappeared since the beginning of the year. It just spoke to me. Almost like a sign. I knew this was going to be my year to be brave in every aspect of my life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brave to forgive those that I never truly forgave years ago, it's time I really let that part go. </span></div>
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-81031487918017393152018-01-07T14:25:00.000-08:002018-01-07T14:25:05.982-08:00Let's Do This <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's been over a year since I even opened up this little space. I have thought about just quitting all together and deleting everything, than I realized it's like my journal. This little space has been here for me for so many seasons of my life that I can't just quit. It almost has an emotional attachment. There are so many memories I don't want to delete such as when we got <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2012/05/we-got-puppy.html" target="_blank">Trigger </a>, <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2012/08/dear-baby-sister.html" target="_blank">letter to my sister</a>, <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2014/09/adventure-to-safari-park.html" target="_blank">going to the zoo</a> and so much more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Thanks to </span><a href="https://thekellyloreneblog.wordpress.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Kelly </a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> for relaunching her blog on January 1, I decided I wanted to do the same thing. I am not going to worry about the layout right now, the outdated pictures, the old content, how many people will actually read this, or if anyone ever will, I am just going to worry about putting my memories on here so I can always go back and read it again. I can't say I will be here Monday-Friday but I will promise I won't go a year without writing as so many things happen in a year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So here we go, 2018... Let's do this! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If I learned anything from traveling back to Minnesota for the funeral in the middle of winter, it's I honestly have the BEST family. We all laughed, cried and hugged our way though the celebrations and funeral services. We all leaned on each other and kept each other strong yet let each of us fall apart on our own time. We all made a vow to make him proud each and everyday. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I ran across this quote on pinterest and it just spoke to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The last few weeks I have really been looking at life differently. I have this huge interest in self motivation books and bettering myself. A lot of them address the issue of the circle of friends and even family members you hang around. Do your goals align with those around you? I love that they make you start thinking and the wheels start turning to improve your life. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This year I turn 27 and it has me thinking about all relationships in my life. I really have no time for negative people, people who bring others down, and just the selfishness of people who expect the world to do stuff for them. One of my pet peeves is people who think the world owes them something and people who aren't willing to work hard for what they want. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lately I have been more aware of who I want to surround myself with. They need to be positive, encouraging and motivating people. I want to spend everyone's including myself time wisely. I have goals and dreams to achieve, and I am going to achieve them. I know negative people won't bring me any help in achieving those goals in my future. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I want to encourage all of you to take a look at the relationships in your life and your surroundings and cut out all the negative people and environments. It might seem a bit rough to do at first, but remember you're doing this to push yourself further into a happier place. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Good Morning ya'll! I know I said I was going to share this on <i>Waffle Wednesday</i> but I got super busy from the moment I was awake to the moment I went to sleep. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">1 scoop of protein (Depending how I am feeling that day depends on which protein I use, mainly my go to for low carb is PE Science Snickerdoodle. </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have Vanilla, Reese Peanut butter & Cookies & cream coming today, I will get back to you on those</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">)</span></li>
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00123717024530081160noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6950514825343145809.post-53535178405876480612016-05-02T02:00:00.000-07:002016-05-02T02:00:27.166-07:00Some Quick Life Updates <div>
<i> Picture overload.. Some of them are super random & really have no reason to be on here besides I do what I want.. </i> <br />
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Crazy to think we're already in May of 2016? Where did the first 4 months of the year go? I swear it was just New Years and I was talking about my word being <a href="http://wifesticated.blogspot.com/2016/01/a-letter-to-myself.html" target="_blank">fierce</a> since I suck at making goals.</span><br />
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Thursday after upper day // if you are in San Diego & looking for an awesome gym and or want an online coach, let me know! My coach is amazing and he does both online and personal training plus we have an amazing gym. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">++ Work is work. I am still wanting to quit the preschool but it's so hard when it's your aunt but I have some serious baby fever and I know when I get prego I will quit, so maybe Baby G will be joining us sooner than later. </span><br />
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I went to Sushi with the girl I used to workout with. I sure miss her in the gym and our chatty times but I am so thankful we can still meet outside the gym and have grown such an amazing friendship. </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Make sure to come back Wednesday, I am planning on sharing my amazing #teamwaffle recipe and I promise ANYONE can make them! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I sure do miss it. I miss writing and more. I am hoping to return but I think I need a revamp on the site first. Any suggestions on what to do? I don't want to spend a ton of money but I am not against spending a little something to make it mine. I am also thinking of something with Pineapples or anchors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">A lot has been going on in the last few months. I am hoping to share it all with you in a life update post plus change up my about me page. As always, make sure to follow along on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/j3ss1ca13/" target="_blank">instagram</a>, I am learning snapchat. I have even pondered Periscope. Any scopers out there? Let me know so I can follow along. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">As always Happy Hump Day ya'll! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dear <i><b>Readers</b></i>, I am sorry for the lack of posting. I have been super busy since I have returned from my vacation last week. I promise I am working hard to get it all under control and return back to you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dear <i><b>Computer</b></i>, I am not sure what you're issue is as I am not a tech savy person but this whole not being able to comment on blogs and other issues I am having, I am over it. I am not sure what to do! Anyone wanna help me? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dear <b><i>Hubby</i></b>, I am extremely proud of you and couldn't be more thankful for everything you do for me. You are such a blessing to me and I love you more!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dear <b><i>Workouts</i></b>, I think we've finally developed a relationship. I am excited to see how much changes in the next few months. I am currently doing a 100 day challenge and I can say I am being successful with it! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dear <b><i>Work</i></b>, I promise I am going to get control of you and figure out a real schedule for you. This whole lots of piles and no idea where to start, well that is going to change! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Dear <b><i>Readers</i></b>, Thank you for stopping by and always reading. I write back to email (if you are not a no reply commenter) but I promise I am trying to figure my computer to be able to comment back on blogs. Maybe I can just get a new computer. We can dream right? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Can we take a moment to realize we are in <i>March</i> now? This year is just flying by but I am perfectly okay with that. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">I want to get back into blogging more frequently (just not sure exactly about what yet) - I want to share my fitness journey with all of you - also I have all this extra free time now that it's just me. </span></div>
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