WOW!!! What a week!

I am opening with the huge news. I am down 6.6 pounds in one week! I measured 4 areas, my waist, my belly apron, my chest and my bicep...down a total of 5.5 inches! I have found a meal plan that so far is adaptable and does not leave me feeling like a short order cook. I also am finding I enjoy more of the foods than I thought. Last night I put my first internet recipe in my book, buffalo chicken spaghetti squash casserole. I also this week have had broccoli tots, mashed cauliflower, honey balsamic chicken, and salmon and cauliflower rice.  As well as spaghetti...does any of this sound like a diet to you?




That is because it is not. This is my new lifestyle. Now, yes I had pizza this week, I pulled the toppings off and left the crust. I had toast with sourdough bread, and I was using my regular coffee creamer. But after a lot of research and looking around, I found an almond milk creamer, it will take some time to get used to, but a great trade off for my addiction.

I mean seriously...This is a is my life....but I also have cut back, no more than 3 cups a day and using teas in place of coffee. This whole week has been a learning experience.

 This part of my week did not go as planned. The reason being, my kiddo was home sick all week. I also had maintenance replace my hot water heater and my heating and air system this week. Nothing went according to plan for this to happen. No worries though, I start fresh tomorrow morning. I can make it happen and make it work, one day at a time.











  I did start getting my water intake up, back up to 60 ounces and slowly working toward 80 and higher. I bought an ulla and it is worse than a drunk friend telling you to take a shot, without any noise!

 Now, this week has not been perfect, missed a workout, missed step goal one day.  Did not totally on plan, but this week is about learning. This plan is a literally a whole new world for me. Reading labels and paying attention to more than just the calories.






This week in my readings, I also picked up a few new things. I had the power all along, I did not need someone to tell me how to do it, I just had to rely on God and the tools given to me. I have to set the example for my daughter and if I am going to build this blog and my page, I can't just pop in and post once in awhile...this is my accountability. Relinquish control, stay grateful and blessings come, and keep things in perspective.

Finally, it is time to create new habits and delve further into my planning. Now that I have my fitness and my meals under a semi control, now i is time to make housework and bill paying part of the daily plan. Getting up early to do as much as I can before time to get Abs together for school as well as making the most out of my 24 hours in a day. This is also to allow for more time after school with Abs and not the computer or phone!

I did not expect it to be this hard for me to find a job, but I have a gut feeling it is just not time for me to go back to work. God has a plan and when the right job for me opens up, I will know it.

This whole situation is hard...but during this hard time, there is something that has been on my mind and on my heart for awhile. As I move forward more details will come to light, but I think for once in my life, well twice it is time to take a risk again. Just have to put it all down on paper and think it through.

So, Sp-OIL-ed Momma will be getting a face lift, fitting as  I am creating a new look for me right now. Be on the look out for a Wishful/Wacky/Wonderful Wednesday post in addition to the Saturday. As well as a featured oil of the week!





I am making moves this year in more ways than one as well as keeping God and fitness as a major focus. I also want to incorporate my recovery from an eating disorder and the struggle to stay food sober, my fibromyalgia, and my type 5 PCOS. All of which can and do hinder weight loss.

This seems like a crazy time to start this, but as I look for a job, I need something to fill my time that does not involve spending time on Facebook all day. It does not involve playing mindless games, but focused drive to build my brand. I have watched numerous friends do it, it is my turn!



So Just for today, I put it all out there, now I am I putting this in God's hands and praying for direction and for strength to truly take my story from flab to fab!



Have a blessed week!-Spoiled!