Week 5

So here we are in St. George...we missed a day or two, but then we doubled up our workout, doing the one we missed in the AM and then the one for the day in the PM. It worked well, except now we are both sick. Lame. My mom is also sick, so I hope our immune systems can fight it so we can keep going with the program. My grandpa came up with me this morning and did the warm up with me. He's my favorite. I LOVE being here with family. My dad is home from Africa, and Carter is LOVING having 2 grandpa's. Well that's about all for now I guess.....MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!

Bloggy Blog

So we skipped Saturday (first time we've missed a day...) and sat around and watched the Big Bang Theory (HILARIOUS!!!!!!) Then Sunday was our day off. Today we started the second block of 4 weeks with all new videos. I did the fit test and then only made it through half of the second video...it is still playing right now as I type. I'm going to die.....Also, I'm tired of blogging every day, so.....I'll blog on Sunday's and tell you all about the week.........We leave Thursday for Christmas, and my Dad fly's into Vegas on Saturday. I'm SUPER excited to see my parents and Shena. YAY! I'm going to miss Krista and Mya and their families this year though! :'( So next time you hear from me it'll be from (hopefully) SUNNY ST. GEORGE!!!!!!!!

Day 27 and 28

Oops, I forgot to post yesterday. I exercised though. I did today too. I haven't missed a day yet. I'm pretty proud of myself. Sorry about no pictures of the boys. Hopefully today while Cody is home he will up load them on to the computer......I'm technologically challenged.

So while I was looking for a poem for my VT gift to my sisters I found this one. I loved it. So I'll share it on here too. Enjoy.

It's Christmas time at our house and we are putting up the tree,
I wish I could find one simple way to remember Christ's gift to me.

Some little sign or symbol to show friends stopping by,

The little babe that was born one day, but He really came to die.

Some symbol of His nail pierced hands, the blood He shed for you and me,

What if I hung a simple nail on my shining Christmas tree?

A crimson bow tied round the nail as His blood flowed down so free,

To save each person from their sin and redeem us for all eternity.

I know it was His love for us that held him to that tree,

But when I see this simple nail I know he died for me.

Day 26

Well I did the whole video today without stopping. Maybe a little rest here and there, but I kept up really well.

My kids are great(sorry for abrupt change of subject). Yesterday I took Carter to Wal-Mart to get a present for Jesus. I had him pick out a toy that he would like (only $10) and we put it in the box for toys for tots. He was really excited to pick out a toy, and REALLY upset when he learned that he was going to give it away. I was so proud of him for putting it in the box anyway. I'm hoping that through this he will learn that Christmas is about GIVING, and not getting. I know it will take years and years because honestly I don't think I'm all the way there yet. So I guess only time will tell. :)

Day 25

Warning: There is profanity in this one.

I don't mean to toot my own horn....BUT HELLO SIZE 4 PANTS!!! WHOOP WHOOP!!!!!!! So sad though, all I have are my way too big size 10, and my ONE pair of green size 4 slacks........Oh and a pair of maternity....YUCK! I need new clothes. I have to wait until at least May to get them. I also lost another pound, but I think it came out of my bra. Damn. Yes you heard right. Profanity. Because I'm super pissed that my boobs are getting smaller. and LONGER. Damn damn damn. Victoria Secrets, PLEASE make a post nursing bra that holds up all loose skin that accumulates after nursing.

Recovery week is going to be great. The video makes me sweat like no other, but it's not as hard pure cardio. It reminds me a little bit of my ballet days with different ballet moves done a little differently. It was way fun. Cody hated it. ha ha!

Day 24

Why is it that the last work out of the week my body hurts through the whole thing.....Honestly I would like to think that it would feel BETTER because I've been strengthening it all week....It may have been the heels I was wearing yesterday though. Hot Date = Hot Shoes.....yep.

I finally lost a pound. It only took me 4 weeks, but I DID IT! YEAH GO ME! ha ha!

Day 23

Pure Cardio....and Cardio abs......ouch........

You know, I am actually really enjoying this now. I know the moves, and I can keep up relatively well (relative to when I started), and I think that Shaun T. is HILARIOUS "That $#!+ is BA-NA-NAS yo" ha ha!

On a side note, Toby is officially cut off. He kept biting me and almost ripped my you know what off. That was the end. Any one know how long it is supposed to take for your milk to dry up? I quit on Monday and my cup still runneth over if you know what I mean.

Any way.....Thanks for keeping up with me (and Cody too I guess...) you guys are the best!

Day 22

Thursdays ROCK for 2 reasons: Cardio Recovery, and BONES!!!!! YEAH!

I love a good stretch, and I love a good Agent Booth........Whoop Whoop!

Day 21

Dear Insanity,

I know that I'm supposed to WANT to get ripped, and I can tell that I'm getting more muscle, but could you PLEASE make me start losing some of the pounds. PLEASE?!?! I'm starting to get REALLY frustrated.......Oh, and could you please explain why that one girls boobs never bounce when she jumps, because mine are all over the place and I've been wearing 2 sports bras. I want to know her secret.

Thanks,

Cherry

Day 20

Wow, really? Has it already been 20 days? That's CRAZY to me! You know, before I started Insanity I couldn't do a push-up without my knees on the ground. Today I did A LOT, knees up and everything. I feel buff. Thanks Insanity, I needed that.

PS. It's the LAST day of November, who expected that? I can't believe that it's almost Christmas and my sweet little Toby's birthday. Where did this past year go? 2011 I'm not ready for you yet, please take a while to come. Except my sister Krista wants to have her baby girl out, so maybe you could come quickly for her, but not for me.....Do you think that will happen?

Day 19

Umm....sorry no stats today. Maybe next week??? :) But we exercised today. That's awesome.

And just a little complaining to go with my blog. None of my pants fit. I can take them on and off without un-buttoning them. Normally I wouldn't complain about that BUT we have absolutely NO money so we can't use our perfectly good excuse to go buy new clothes. LAME!!!!! :) At least I'm getting smaller and not bigger.

Days 13-18

We didn't miss a day! WHOOP WHOOP! And neither of us gained any weight while we were in Utah. Whut Whut!!! We have one more week before our recovery week break. Awesome! :) I owe my blog our measurements which we will be doing tonight, so maybe I'll post them tomorrow with my blog.

Days 11 and 12

Yep, I got them both. We are in Utah, so I don't know if I'll be able to blog as much, since we are having so much fun with Grandma. They are really the best people in the whole world. Carter and Toby are completely in love with my MIL, and we are all having a BLAST!

Day 10

OUCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Today was a nice stretch though. Cardio recovery day is the best. I wish my whole body didn't hurt so I could have enjoyed it more.

Day 9

I was told today by my sister that she checks my blog every day to see if I worked out. Great, now I REALLY have to do this! ha ha! She also told me that I needed to post pictures of my kids and give updates. So.....

Toby is walking a bit. He can take probably 10-15 steps before he falls, they are wobbly and drunken looking steps, but he gets from place to place. It's pretty cute. I'll try and post a video if I ever get around to video taping it.... Carter is the same old kid. He loves Mickey Mouse and talks about him all day everyday and is always singing the "Hot dog" song. Pretty cute.

Cody and I haven't missed a workout day yet. Nine days into it and going strong....I'm a little nervous about next week though, we'll be at my MIL's house in Ogden, I hope we can keep up the routine and not put all of our weight back on during Turkey Day.

Day 8

Today was.....well I don't think I gave 100%. Toby didn't sleep well last night so I was awake from about 1:00 to about 3:30 or 4 ish. Then I didn't sleep well after that, so I fell sluggish. But I worked out, and tried but I took more breaks than I usually do, and I just half A...ed it. Oh well . I'll do better tomorrow.

Day 7

Is this week over yet? I have SO much to do, and exercising this morning just set me back. It's worth it though right? The laundry can wait. I just hate having things to do and having to push them back. What happened to the procrastinator in me?

Goals

Goals this week? Yes please. I better write them down so I follow through.

1. Don't eat candy.
2. No Coke :'(
3. Smaller portions at Breakfast lunch and dinner.
4. Get more fiber the "natural" way.
5. Stay up beat and positive.

I'm nervous for this week. I hope it goes as well as last week.

Day 6

I made it through my first week! YEAH!!!!!

Day 5

Again with the sweat dripping thing. yuck. Oh and every part of my body aches.....Ugh! One more day then I get a BREAK!!!!!

Day 4

Alright, so I know these posts are really boring, but, they make me feel better, and this is my blog, so I'm going to keep posting boring things. Today WAS easier. It was Yoga-like stuff, stretching, breathing, toning muscles. It was GREAT! I Loved, loved, LOVED it!!!!! And, I also found a way that I actually like protein shakes: Whey protein, half a cap full of vanilla, ice, and a cup of fruit. All blended up with 8oz. of water. Yum!

Day 3

.......I'm glad it's over. Supposedly the workout Tomorrow is supposed to be easier "the break" in the week so to speak.....we'll see.

Day 2

I have NEVER DRIPPED with SWEAT. Before. PHEW! That was good. It makes P90X look like weak sauce.

Day 1

...OK, so the fit test PROVED without a doubt that Cody and I are NOT fit in any way....But we are going to be....(I hope...).

INSANITY

WARNING: This post contains absolutely UN-flattering pictures of myself strictly for comparisons sake. (Before pictures now, and the After picture will come later...).

The INSANITY starts tomorrow. Lately I have been doing P90X and so far I have lost about 10 lbs. But I've hit a plateau. I wasn't doing it strictly the way it was intended I think. I just did the videos I liked. Cody has "borrowed" the Insanity work-out program from a friend at work so we start tomorrow. I will be posting pictures, and body measurements for me and Cody through out the next 60 days. Probably on the "Fit test" days. And hopefully I will blog everyday after my work-outs (we'll see how that actually ends up going...). It is really intense, I have watched a few of the videos and will probably be throwing up during more than most if the exercises. Which will lead many of you to ask "Why". Well here is your answer.

The other day Cody came home from one of his rotation to tell me about a woman who came in weighing more than 400lbs. He told me about the fungus that was growing in her rolls because she could keep them all clean, how she could barley walk around, and how she was type 2 diabetic. Now I am no where near that big, but I think about the plague that is obesity in our society, and not that I feel like I need to fit any mold, or be super skinny to be liked, but I want to play with my grand kids, and my great grand kids. I want to be able to do the things that I enjoy doing until I'm 6 feet under.

I know I'm not grossly over weight, but I have plenty of weight that needs to come off. Cody too. We have both gained 20+ lbs. since we got married, and well let me just say that it shows in our levels of energy. So here is to getting healthier.......Sorry for the pictures if you don't want to see me in my underwear, don't scroll down. :)

Any support you guys can give Cody and me will be greatly appreciated especially on the days that are the hardest.

Cherry's Stats: (in inches unless otherwise specified)

Chest: 29.25
L Bicep: 10
R Bicep: 10
Waist: 27.5
Hips: 33.5
L Thigh: 23
R Thigh: 23.5
L Calf: 14
R Calf: 14
Weight: 143 lbs

Cody's Stats: (in inches unless otherwise specified)

Chest: 36.75
L Bicep: 13.75
R Bicep: 13.5
Waist: 37.25
Hips: 43.75
L Thigh: 25.5
R Thigh: 26
L Calf: 15.5
R Calf: 16.25
Weight: 203 lbs.

Before Pictures:

Cody politely declined sharing his before pictures, maybe once we are finished he'll be more willing to share.

Bucket List

So I've decided to make a "Bucket List" that way my bucket is full before I decide to kick it.....So here it is, in no particular order....

Sky Diving
Climb a Mountain
Make a Quilt
Watch my kids go through the Temple
Read Jesus The Christ
Travel To:
Italy
Africa
Paris
England
Ireland
Hawaii
Brazil

Get a Tattoo.... :) (Like my eyeliner.......or eye brows)
Do an entirely self-less act for someone I love
Buy a House
Learn Sign Language
Finish School


There's more but some of it is a little personal, and stuff you guys probably don't want to know about......SO! That's all I can think of right now.....I'm sure I'll add more later

What would you put on YOUR bucket list?

Something New, A Mommy of Two.....

So being a Mother of Two is the greatest journey I have ever taken! People told me that two was going to be SO hard, that taking outings would be a nightmare, and that Carter being so little wouldn't understand how to be soft with the baby. WELL let me tell you.....Having two kids has been so much easier for me than just having one. My boys' personalities compliment eachother SO well, Carter is active and out going and full of energy, while Toby is mild and so SO so happy ALL the time.

CARTER: LOVES Toby more than any thing. He loves to give him toys to play with, give him kisses, he even loves getting down and doing tummy time with Toby. It is so sweet. He can get a little rough, but it's not too much, and Toby takes it like a champ. It's amazing to see the bond that they already have with one another. He hates to go places without Toby. He also loves to sit by him and make funny noises so that Toby will smile at him. He will also go and get diapers, throw things away for me, and do whatever I need him to do to help me out.TOBY: Absolutely adores Carter. He stares at Carter all day long with a big grin on his face. And always wants to be where Carter is. When Carter gives him any attention it makes his whole expression light up he giggles and talks in a language that only him and Carter understand.
Toby is the easiest baby in the world. He only fusses when he is hungry or tired, and sleep SO well at night. And Carter is the best little big helper ever! I am so BLESSED and thankful for my sweet little boys!!!

Carter is TWO!

Well, true to my nature, this is LATE! :) I've been putting it off because I just can't believe that my baby is 2yrs. old!!!! TWO! ALREADY!!! It feels like I just had him! Here are some pictures of my sweet little boy that I enjoy so I KNOW you'll enjoy them too!!!!

This is the day my sweet baby boy was born. April 11th 2008 at 2:50pmThis is Carter's First Birthday, April 11, 2009.This is Carter on his 2nd Birthday April 11, 2010.

We've started potty training, and so far it is going GREAT! He LOVES the potty! He's really started talking a lot more, and repeating the words we say. He also has developed a love for TRAINS. He's a regular little boy. Running all the time, yelling and playing. I love him more and more everyday. He's so sweet, and I don't know where I would be with out his sweet spirit in my life. I can't wait to see what kind of person he's going to be when we grows up.

Present!

That's Right Folks! I got a NEW CAMERA!!!!!!! Whoop Whoop, 12.1 mega pixels, 20x Wide Zoom....The Cannon PowerShot SX20 is. Do I know how to use it? Of course not but believe me I'm going to LEARN! Expect some awesome picture posts to come!

3 years...

Disclaimer: All the contents of this blog are about how wonderful my husband is. If you don't have a wonderful husband don't read this post, it will just make you jealous! Also I would love to hear about your wonderful husband, please leave a comment!

Wow, where has the time gone? It feels like Cody has always been in my life, but it still feels like we just got married yesterday!


Of course the last three years have added to our waste lines and our laughter lines. It's been a wonderful ride, and I'm lucky to be sharing it with Cody. I could gush on and on about how wonderful he is but I won't...
I could tell you how I think he's just the cat's meow, but I won't. I love my husband!

I don't want to brag about how he does the dishes, and vacuums, and plays with the kids.

I don't think you want to hear how he lets me sleep in on Saturdays,

You probably don't what to know how hard he works so that I can live my dream to be a stay at home mom.

I shouldn't tell you that he always puts me first even before himself.

I shouldn't tell you either that he listens to me when I have something to gripe about, or need someone to gossip to.

He's patient with my mood swings, but you don't need to know that.

He doesn't complain when I spend 50 bucks on a new hair cut. More importantly he doesn't complain when I mess up his hair cut.

He tells me I'm beautiful on days that I feel too tired to put on my make-up or do my hair.

And I'm defiantly not going to brag about how smart he is.

I probably shouldn't tell you how without him I'd be a lost soul, his testimony and knowledge of the gospel strengthen me in ways that I don't even know!

Since I'm not going to tell you all the wonderful things about my husband I'll just say that the last 3 years have been the most exciting, most fun, and most rewarding years of my life!
Thank You Cody for all you do, I love you more than you know! You are the greatest, I can't wait to see where this crazy ride called life takes us!

Life in the Slow Lane.....

..............moves VERY quickly!! I can't believe that February is ALREADY almost half over!!!! Where did January go? A lot has happened for my and my side of the Family. We blessed Toby that second Sunday in January, then a week later my dad moved to Africa and my mom and sister moved to St. George. I am all alone here in WYO. (It's not so bad to tell ya the truth!)

(Mom and Dad snuggling before they have to leave each other....SICK! :) )

(Toby in his blessing out fit, and on a blanket made by Melanie)

Cody has started his final semester of classroom type school, and it has been ROUGH on us! I don't know how it is for him but I MISS MY HUSBAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He leaves in the morning at about 6:00 and is MAYBE home by 6:00 that evening...............He is studying all the time. Carter is taking it the hardest, he misses him and ask about him all day. It's really sad :(. But ALMOST OVER! WAHOOO!(Daddy and Carter-I know it's a bad picture but it's all I had from the past month or so...)

I'm keeping myself busy.....trying to at least. I like to get certain things done each day so that our home stays clean. It seems like I am nursing Toby ALL day though, that makes it harder to get it all done before nap time like I used to, so I gave up and now I spread it out all day that way I have time for interruptions (a.k.a. Kids..). My boys are awesome. Carter is so helpful still and he LOVES Toby. And besides being hungry all the time Toby is a very happy content baby. It makes having two a lot easier than I thought it would be. I'm attempting to read Wuthering Heights, which is turning out to be more difficult than I thought. It was really easy to get into, but I need to pay more attention to what I'm reading or I have to re-read parts. Unlike other books I have read recently, this is a little more difficult of a read. Maybe if I stayed up a little later and could read it with out the help of little boys it would go better, but I like my sleep!!!

With Cody getting up so early to head to school my working out 3x a week has turned to a bust! Which SUCKS! I was really enjoying working out which is a first for me. I don't like to do it at night because it keeps my up, plus I'm already tired....so I don't get as good of a work out. Maybe when his schedule slows down a bit.
I'm working with Carter on talking, he's not picking up new words like I thought he would. I've been thinking about getting him screened to make sure everything is alright. He understands EVERYTHING though. He follows through with every instruction I give him, and he listens really well for an almost 2 yr. old. The word he can say are: Shoe, Cheese, Please, Ball, Mom, Dad, Down, Fish, Hello, Sippy, and Toby, along with animal noises (including an Elephant and Peacock....weird!). We are working on "Potty" "More" "Hungry" and "Help" he gets a treat if he says them. It's a slow process, because he's not interested it those words he'd rather just cry, or go in his diaper....
Toby is just the icing on my cake right now. He melts my heart with every smile! He likes me the best and I feel needed because of how attached he is. (I'm not going to like it in a little while but for now I'm loving every minute of it!!!) Carter is so much a Daddy's boy that when dad's around I might as well not be, so it make me grateful for Toby. Of course Carter does prefer a mommy snuggle to a daddy one.......It's amazing how a heart can grow to let another baby in! I just love BOTH my boys SO much it drives me crazy (Which my sister says is a short trip for me any way....)Anyway, back to my Toby update-- he is just about 12lbs already, and growing out of all his clothes. He is smiling, and enjoying tummy time. And I just love his chubby cheeks, and rollie thighs!




That about sums it up for the Plaisted Family! Love you all, and hope you enjoyed the update!