Advocare...My Weight Loss Savior

On April 7th I started my journey again with weight loss at 169 pounds!  I weighed in just days before at 170 pounds!!!  I know to some this might not seem like much, but I delivered both my boys at 171 pounds!  I assure you I am NOT pregnant, which is why I was seriously FREAKED OUT!

I decided it was time for change, so I ordered the Advocare 24 day challenge.  There is only about 5 people that know I was on Advocare, if it didn't work no one would know I failed!  Yeah right, I kicked butt and I ate sushi!  In 24 days I lost 7 pounds and 12.5 inches!!!!!!  Holy crap it works!!!!

This morning I weighed in again and to my surprise (serious serious surprise) I weighed in at a 158 pounds!!  Let me save you the math, that is 12 pounds in a little over a month!  I am sold and can't wait to see my family on Father's Day to show off my weight loss.  I haven't seen my parents since Easter and my brother's family since Christmas, so I'm praying that we are all together again! 

I will update my Advocare journey weekly!  I'm sold, I'm a believer, my prayers were answered with this system it works for me!  I hope to update photos of food that I eat while on this and of course update my weight loss.  Motivation from others is the best way to keep going even when the scale doesn't move!

Southern Gal Paper Crafts is Born

It is no secret that life can be hectic for anyone!  However, after six years at home I needed a hobby!!  I have always had this weird, borderline obsessive, love for paper.  Seriously, no joke I had color coded notebook paper in college!  I loved to scrapbook but just didn't have the desire to sit down and create album after album.  Then came homeroom mom time, to my surprise I was fairly good at the crafting thing.  I bought a die cutting machine in efforts to make a pirate banner for my son's party because I couldn't find one I liked, and then my new hobby was born!
Southern Gal isn't about the profits, it is about the chance for me to create something someone else will love and personable for their party.  I make invitations, banners, centerpieces, cake toppers, cupcake toppers, door hangers, and pretty much anything you need for a party could be shipped to you!  I've gained some following over the last couple of months and I'm pleased to say that it is exactly what I hoped it would be.  Enough to keep my extra time a little busy and not busy enough that it takes away from my family or housework.  I LOVE IT!!  Here are some examples of what Southern Gal is all about!  If you want to order visit my page on Facebook here or my Etsy shop.



Custom Order Safari Banner $20.00

Custom Order Monkey Banner $20.00

Mickey Mouse Banner $25.00

Fabric 'Rag' Dr. Seuss Banner $30.00



Pirate banner $25.00



 

WOW...It's Been A While!!

Hello to all!!  I had taken a 'break' from blogging because I thought what is the use?  I thought I didn't have readers, well apparently I DO!  So I might give this blogging thing a whirl...again.  So much has happened this year so here is a quick run down to get everyone caught up!

My son is almost done with kindergarten!!!!!  Having a son with autism is tough, I can't tell you how blessed I am to have a high functioning son who loves school now!  Yes, we did medicate, that is our choice and doesn't work for everyone.  It was through much prayer that we felt the need that his mental well being was more important!  Let's face it when your baby ask you if life would be easier without him, you know it is time!!  He is so happy now and really is a completely different kid!  I thank, no we all thank GOD everyday for the JOY he has brought our son!

My baby is still completely WILD...but I wouldn't have it any other way.  Except maybe I shouldn't call him my baby anymore since he will be 4 this year!!

I survived homeroom mom!!  I will create a post showing off all our projects! 

I'm still losing weight and struggling at it!  I have recently discovered Advocare!!  It is changing my weight loss goals into something achievable.  More on this to come too!!

Oh my the biggie!! I started my own business!!!!!  Southern Gal Paper Crafts went from being a dream to a reality!!  More on this to come as well! 

Some things to look forward to on my blog resurfacing.  Advocare and my journey in weight loss, homeroom mom projects, Southern Gal products and giveaways, house projects before and after, and most important my main purpose here.  Being the most awesome, modest, strong, young (shhh...I'm not 31, yet!) housewife I can be! 

NEVER FORGET~~WE CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES US STRENGTH!!!!!