Good morning!

I know its been a while since I've been on, I shouldn't have any excuses but here they come any ways; I have been working, when David is home I don't even know what a computer is, and last but not least I just haven't had the energy.  So there you go, sue me!  No please don't. 

So this morning I'm up early so I can run to the gym for an hour and work out.  To be totally honest I'm never up at this hour, I'm not the best morning person, especially if you wake me up and you don't have a delicious cup of coffee.  If you don't have that I'm not getting up happily or in a good mood!  So for me to be up on my own accord is a miracle of its own.

My first goal is to look fabulous in my Bridesmaid dress for my friends wedding in April, so if I can pull that off then I will be happy with that as a great accomplishment.  Now I have to go or me being up this early was in vain. 

New Perspective.......

So after getting an email from an old friend from high school I've decided I was on the right path but that I needed to change some things, mainly my way of thinking. (Thanks to Kim.....)  Here we go:

So instead of doing a weigh in for you all I'm going to do it every two weeks, maybe not even that, I will determine by how I think I'm doing.  Mostly it will be off of how I feel I'm doing, for instance; how my clothes are fitting, my energy levels and also by my measurements.  I already go by eating healthier and not by a diet, even though I haven't been succeeding.  I know I'm not pushing myself hard enough, but I do need to calm down and quit stressing myself out.

I failed.....

This whole week has been bad eating habits and I haven't been doing anything to stop it!  I feel horrible, I know I should of been trying harder once David had gone back but I didn't. There is no excuse, but I should of tried harder and had more self control.  That's why today I'm working out twice and eating healthy!  For breakfast I had Raisin Bran Crunch and right now I'm snacking on some red Grapes.  So for lunch I'm having some leftovers and then some more fruit and vegetables and then as a snack  I'm having Chobani as a snack which I got a great deal on those!  Maybe instead I will not make a sandwich and just have everything else........oh and a smoothie while I'm at the gym.  I'm not sure what I will have for dinner after I'm done with Zumba tonight.  If you can't tell already I'm not going to be weighing in tomorrow, not unless I lose like 2 lbs this by tomorrow, NOT! 

IT SNOWED!!!

OMG!  It snowed here!  I've been dying for years to see my first snow fall since I was a little girl when we lived in Nebraska.  I loved it so much!  It happened last night while David was home for the four day weekend.  He was not as ecstatic as I was about the snow so while I was outside the first time I was piling snow off my car and throwing them at the window he was by.  He opened the window and asked if I was crazy!  I yelled back yes and continued to throw snow balls at the window, he yelled I was a crazy lady and closed the window!  I ran upstairs and made him put on more clothes and come outside again to play in the snow.  It was so much fun, while it was coming down we were throwing snowballs at each other and he slipped and fell on his ass!  It was so funny we were laughing so hard, but then he started sliding in the snow, I was afraid he would fall again and hurt himself.  If he did man I would be in so much trouble with the Army! 

As for the rest of this weekend, David and I went grocery shopping; thank God!  The bad thing about shopping with David is that he is like a little kid, he puts junk food in the card while I'm in a different isle.  I swear I don't know how I'm going to be able to do it when we have kids and him doing that!  Oh well, it made me laugh all the more.  Then after that we came home and we watch a Star Trek the Next Generation marathon of seasons 6&7, its David's favorite show of all time, and to be honest I like it as well.  So for his birthday this year I plan on getting him seasons 2,3,& 5; the only seasons we have left that we need to finish our collection of the series.  I know he will love it!

Now as for the weigh in you all were expecting, well its not happening!  I've decided that the easiest way to do this with David coming home on the weekends is that I shouldn't weigh in on Mondays because it will be setting myself up for disappointment.  So now I was thinking the new weigh in day is either going to be on Wednesdays or Fridays, depending on which one has better results!

Lessoned learned!

Okay so I learned a new lesson today, ready, here we go?  Don't do a Zumba class the night before and then go to a lesson the following morning!  Now I'm super sore and I have blisters on my feet, and extremely tired.  What doesn't help is I have to go shopping today, pick up David, get my check and cash it, then volunteer at the USO for four hours.  We shall see if I get in a swim session in after I'm done at the USO.  Back after David had left my friend Aileen and I used to swim and it helped me lose a lot of weight and inches, plus it was super relaxing and it helped me deal emotionally with David being gone.  I miss the feel of the water and how relaxing it is.  I think I might go buy a new bathing suit and maybe I'll model it for yall. 

I'm nervous for my weigh in this Monday, I'm hoping I've lost at least a little bit, but also hopefully maybe with all this Zumba I'm starting to lose some inches.  I know that I hope for a little success, but to be honest I'm ready for there to be some let down.  I know that I should be my optimistic self but I think I'm a little but happier if I let myself be prepared for the let down.  Am I wrong?  What do you think?

Money, Money, Money!

WE GOT PAID!  Oh yeah we got paid, well by the Army and I get paid tomorrow peeps! Great thing is that all the bills are paid, so everything is good.  Well except for the fact that my house has no food, I know I need to go and get groceries but David said he wanted to go with me. How could I say no?

Now for some good news, David has a 4 day weekend so hopefully we will be able to have the whole weekend together?  I'm thinking of taking him to a shooting range or possibly to go see Its War, I think that's what  its called.  Waiting to hear from David though, I think he has a six hour shift at the moment.  I'm staying up tonight until I hear from him, so yall are my entertainment.

Well on the diet front, my weigh in is on Monday morning, but I did have two workouts today.  I got a gym membership at this really nice gym called American Family Fitness.  My main reason for choosing them is because well one they Zumba every day and it doesn't cost me anything, its included in my membership.  Also because its the only gym in the area that has a pool!  I'm planning on doing two-a-days for a little bit so we'll see how it goes!  I'm thinking something like swim in the morning, Zumba at night or vise versa.  Or if I miss a Zumba class then I would swim in the morning and then after work that evening.  My schedule is becoming insane!  Working, USO, working out, and trying to keep everything running for David and myself!  I'm hoping that with all this going on that I lose some weight, it would be awesome, especially since I'm having so much fun doing Zumba! 

Hope everyone has a great weekend and I'll see yall tomorrow or Saturday promise!

I CHEATED!

I CHEATED!!!!!! Whew that feels good to get out!


Okay now no going and spreading rumors.....I cheated on eating healthy, not on David you sick butt heads!  I went and got a really great burger and some awesome fries from What-A-Burger, this place is so gooooood!  I know I shouldn't of but I did some emotional eating.  I know throw me into Dieters jail! 

I know David is only 10 miles away and all, but it was a lot harder for it to be Valentines Day than we both thought it would be.  Actually to be perfectly honest David took it a lot harder than I did.  Lesson #1 on being a military spouse or significant other; If they are having a bad day try and be as supportive as you possibly can, even if you are struggling as well.  They need to know that you are there for them no matter what, even if you are having a bad day.  Yes, I do agree that they need to be there for us, especially when we are having bad days ourselves.  That's what I did today, I let him know that he wasn't alone even though we aren't physically together right now.  I'm hurting just as much as he is, I miss him as he is yearning for me.  So there that is why I cheated, because its Valentines Day and I miss my Valentine!  So for all those lucky civilians and military couples that got to be together I'm super jealous, but happy for you all, but jealous.  As for all those in my shoes or won't be seeing their Valentine for months if not weeks because of living in a different state or because they are deployed then my heart goes out to all of you!

Ice Cream Substitute

So tonight for dinner I made a new recipe, which I have to say I'm super excited about sharing with you tonight. 

Ingredients:

1 boneless/skinless chicken breast
2 tsp. fresh ground pepper (split)
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 can of Pepsi
1 bag of frozen stir fry vegetables or what ever vegetables you would like
1 tbs. extra virgin olive oil
2 tbs. minced garlic (split)
1 pinch of salt

Instructions:

Put together the chicken, Pepsi, 1 tsp ground pepper, paprika, 1 tbs. garlic, and red pepper flakes into a loaf pan.  Let the ingredients sit out for about six hours until the chicken is at least defrosted, then preheat the oven to 350 and put the chicken in for about 30-45 minutes until cooked.  Yes keep it in the Pepsi mixture.  While the Chicken is cooking pull out a medium sized pan and add your extra virgin olive oil to the pan with medium high heat.  Add to the oil the rest of ground pepper, garlic, and salt to the pan let heat for about 5 minutes then add the vegetables and cook until done.  After chicken and vegetables mixture is cooked  cut up chicken and add to the vegetables with some of the Pepsi mixture on top. Enjoy!

Now for my wonderful favorite new secret dessert!  How many of you have a sweet tooth while your dieting or trying to eat healthy?  Well here is a great dessert, Whole Fruit Sorbet, my personal favorite is the Raspberry!  The best part is that its only 120 calories per serving, how great is that!  It also comes in peach flavor.  I love ice cream every once in a while but it is super high in sugar and in calories, this is a perfect way to substitute that unhealthy craving!

Welcome!

Hello and welcome to my blog, here is a little bit of some background information on myself! My name is Michelle, I'm 19 and married to love of my life. My husband, David, and I have been together for 5 years this May, and married for 7 months. David is an Active Duty soldier in the Army at Fort Lee, right now he is training for his career in the Army. Right now we don't have kids, and we are waiting just a little bit longer until we decide to take that leap in our lives together. We are just trying to enjoy each other with what time we do get.

This last month we moved me about 3,000 miles away from our home in California to be closer to him here in Virginia. So far I like it, but I do miss my family and friends back in Cali. I do love being here closer to David and being able to spend time together even if it is on the weekend. Most couples don't realize how special and wonderful it is to have their special someone there with them day in and out, coming home to someone, sleeping next to you in bed, sharing meals together, oh snuggling on the couch together watching TV, or even playing Call of Duty together just because its something you can do together. I truly believe that military, police and fire fighter spouses know what I'm talking about. David works any where between 12-14 hours each day Monday thru Friday, then he gets a weekend pass for Saturday at 0900 until Sunday at 1640. That day and half is so wonderful and we thoroughly enjoy the time we have together even if its only for the weekend. Some people may think it was a stupid choice to move 3,000 miles away, but I love being out of the small town we are from, just to spend time with David on the weekend.

As you can tell from the picture I'm not totally the smallest person in the world, hence the title "Curvy Army Wife," this blog is not only for me to talk about my experiences as an Army Wife, but also to have some encouragement in my weight loss. I have always had struggles with my weight since I was little. I know I will never be a size 2,4 or a 6 but as long as I get healthy then I will be happy. Right after my wedding my weight was 210 lbs. in a size 17 jeans. Two weeks after our wedding in June David left for Basic Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, well right around that time i realized how hard it was going to be without him so I started to go the gym to swim about 3-4 times a week, I loved it! I lost one jean size and 20 lbs. before I next saw David at his graduation. Three months later he had started his training at Fort Lee and it was Christmas time and we went on a cruise to the Bahamas as kind of a second honeymoon since we hadn't seen each other for more than 2 weeks and 2 days for the six months we had been married at the time. Well if anyone has been on a cruise they also know that there is a lot of rich food and a lot of relaxing, so i put on about 5 of those pounds back on. Then a week after being home from our cruise we set out for here, well on the road there is a lot of eating out and not eating anything healthy and 0% exercise I put on another 3-5 lbs. Well that is it for tonight everyone, have a wonderful night.

So here we are; my weigh in for today and also my measurement:

Weight-196 lbs.
Arms-14 in.
Bust-42 in.
Waist-36 in.
Hips-48 in.
Thigh-35 in.