Here we go!

Hey Guys!!

It has been a while..!!! I have been so busy! Work has been so hectic..!!! I havn't had time to breathe.

A lot of people have been asking me about tips and tricks for weightloss and keeping fit!!

So what im going to do is try and post a recipe a day of what im PERSONALLY eating!
Now, Since i've been working out quite a lot - Im sticking to Leaner proteins... Tofu, Chicken, Eggs, Beans, etc.  Please don't be afraid to try these recipes!! I was... But they all turn out amazing and SO filling!! Everything i'll be posting is grocery store bought food and really cost effective!

People may 'think' they are eating healthy.. But raelly they are eating WAY more than what their body can matabolize!  So please remember to portion your foods and measure them accordingly! Go to the store and buy a cheap scale... I promise you.. It will come in handy!!!

Okay - So onto what I did tonight :)
After work - I aheaded to the gym.. ran 11 KM and bikes 5 KM ( ouch! my butt is sore now! LOL )

When I came home, I was tired so I wanted something quick to eat ... :)

What we have here is.....

- 1 cup of diced minnie tomatoes

-1 cup of diced cucumbers

-small cubes of cheese

-2 hard boiled eggs ( Which = 1 protein )

I cut the one hard boiled egg up and put it in the salad

Then ate the other one!! :) :) 

( bring water to boil, put eggs in for about 10 minutes, then cool down RIGHT away! )

For dressing - I mixed olive oil, red wine vinegar & a pinch of pepper! 

If you don't like that dressing, make sure you use a Fat free dress ( blue menu )

And finally, an Apple to top it off! :) :) 

I know it looks like not a lot.. But its So filling!

& thats what I had for dinner !!

Please let me know what kind of meals you want me to blog! :) I will try to mix it up day to day!
Tomorrow I will blog about how much sodium a person should intake daily !!

Can't wait to help anyone who wants it!!!  :) :)

Remember ..
Your stomach isn't a waste basket.

Chels :)

Part 2!! This ones exciting

Holy! You guys missed me!!! haha! I had over 300 page views yesterday!! Now I REALLY have to make this post a good one!!!

Where to start... Okay. I know - Weight loss. Since I'm in a weight loss craze right now, I thought i'd share some of my secrets!! Guys - I can't stress ENOUGH how important it is too get ALL your nutrition in.. do NOT "Jip" Yourself! Starches.. are OKAY.. Fats... are OKAY.. Even Having 1 Yummy Craving food.. Like those 100 cal snack packs!  Its all Okay and GOOD for you :)  Another huge thing is portions and sizes.. Measure your food! research what portions are right for what kind of food you want.. For instance.. Are you having white meat? or dark meat? If so.. Guess what a good OZ size would be for each.. Guessed? okay - If you want a piece of white meat you are looking at a 5 oz piece.. If you want a dark meat, your looking at a 4 oz piece!! If your the kind of person where if you eat starches, you feel bloated and you go up in weight, STOP starches by 1pm.. Therefore you have the whole rest of the day to allow them to metabolize! :) If you have any more questions about weight loss PLEASE feel free to Message me and i'll be more than willing to lend a helping hand!! I want everyone to make healthy lifestyle changes :)

Another helpful tip is always remember its %80 eating healthy.. %20 Exercise.. Sure you can work out 5 times a week ( thats what I did at first ) and sure you may see results, but your NOT benefiting your body WITHOUT getting all your nutrition.  Whats going to happen is your going to lose this " weight " while working out.. Then you'll stop for 2 weeks and gain it all back!! Thats not fun at all.

BUT still continue you to work out, because when you are losing weight the healthy and proper way, you need to keep your body fit and in shape!! :)

Kim Kardashian. Okay - I have to vent. Im sorry to all you " kardashian " lovers.

I'm sorry. But REALLY divorced after 72 DAYS?! Your not even in trip digits. And she says it wasn't a money grabber? REALLY. Your family is the #1 reality tv family in the world, you alone made 65 million dollars in a year in endorsements.. And your saying you didn't make a cent from you 4 hours 10 million dollar AIRED wedding that brought millions of viewers all across the world...

It makes me mad that people like Kim and other celebrities get away with "quickie" marriages just because they can.  They have money, they "love" someone, LETS JUST GET MARRIED AND RUIEN the REAL meaning and reason to get married. It makes me Really sad. I can understand and totally support if marriages end due to cheating, abuse, etc.. and Okay - I DON'T know if Kris did do those things to Kim, shes just saying ( from the words of her lips ) " it just didn't work between us.. sometimes love falls apart "

I do, although thinks shes a very beauitful woman!!!!

ok. Thats my vent on the kardashian clan. They make too much money with doing nothing. the end.

Okay - I Didn't DO THIS! And I don't recommend too ANY one too.. But.. I use too!
I use to eat when I get  emotional or stressed. Id eat eat eat eat eat.. and not think of the " bad " results.

Today and lately, I've been trying to put up a strong front when it comes to certain situations in my life. Certain things make me extremely anxious and upset.. So instead of driving angry ( which i'd never do ) or punch a wall ( which I have done ) I made cookies.... 72 cookies to be exact.. and Guess what! I havn't eaten ONE!! What do with them now.. Send them with my mom to work :) haha But back to my point.  Today was the LAST day.. the LAST day I will EVER let someone or something get into me and under my skin like this.  I think too much. I feel like people post things and say things JUST to make me mad, upset me, or rub things in my face... I wouldn't be surprised if that was actually true because Sadly, people are like that now and days.. Im better than that. Im better than those things, those people, etc.  God does not want to see his daughter hurting.  Sean always tells me I need to learn how to let go and stop trying to make things better with things, that i'm better than that, that I deserve better, and that i'm WORTH more.. Thats why I love him so much :) hehe

CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my goodness - Did I mention already how excited I am for christmas?! Oh boy I am! I cant even handle it - the first snow fall is FRIDAY! Which means Christmas Tree goes up! Christmas music comes on! ( Oh hey Justin Beiber - Under the mistle toe & Michael Buble Christmas album )

This year I'm going to try and make the most of christmas.. Attending all the christmas parties we can, taking advantage of hot apple cider, Set aside days for christmas shopping.. But most IMPORTANTLY, reading the christmas story every week to remind myself the most amazing gift a person could ever receive.. The Love and birth Of Jesus Christ!!! :D :D

The thought of curling up in a blanket on a snowy night with candles lit and a romantic christmas movie on with my little lexi curled up next to me make me, and us curled up in seans arms REALLY excites me...

CRAFT!!! yay!!!

What you will need:

wire clothes hanger

yard of ribbon

1 pack of clothespins (I used most of a pack of 50, only $1.50 at Walmart)

green spray paint

pony beads

wire cutter/pliers

glue gun

empty box 

WHOOHO! lets go!

First, pull the flaps off of the box, and clip all your clothespins to the box! It'll make it easier :)

Spray 3-4 coats of paint on the clothespins. Make sure to get in between the two parts as best you can, and underneath as well. Let them dry for a day or so.

After thats done, cut the hook off the wire hanger and get the beats ready! Make the hanger into a circle :)

Then alternate clothes pin- beads - clothes pins - Beads :) simple!

Glue the beats and clothes pins together so they stay in place :)

 Tie a pretty bow.. and BAM!! you got yourself a wreaf card holder!!!

Anyways, I got bangs. Not side swishy bangs.. ACTUALLY bangs.. and I LOVE them!! I think its going to be a permanent thing... hehe :)

SO GUYS! thats it for NOW!!! :) Please email me or send my facebook messages if you want me to blog about anything! Topics, ideas, crafts, etc!!

LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH!
Remember, You are fearfully and wonderfully made!!

Until next time,
Chels!

life update part 1 hehe :)

Hey guys - It's been awhile.. I thought i'd give an update with whats going on in my life !!

Im losing weight! whoohoo!!! :) It feels so great, I feel so much more better about myself.. Im so much more confident.  Im at my half way mark, and although it gets harder, its so close!! I love looking in the mirror and being able to love myself. Its a really great feeling..

God has been.. More than amazing. It's so wonderful knowing I have a constant friend in Jesus Christ.  He always brings such joy & peace into my life.  Im amazed by His blessings each and everyday and I feel so underserving.  His grace & love is so sufficient.  It makes me feel so warm inside.

Can I just say.. Holy .. Engagements.. Marriage.. and babies.  I feel like thats all I see and hear lately.  If it was a few months ago, I'd be freaking out being insanely jealous, like all girls. But Gods timing is the perfect timing! And when its my turn to experience all these things.. It will be AMAZING!! yay!!! So excited just thinking about it!!! I love my man so much! He's perfecto.

I've joined a competitive soccer leauge with my great friend Arissa!! Its been so much fun, especially having our men cheering us on right on the side lines!! It feels good doing something im actually okay at!! Although my sundays are athletic packed.. If thats a word. I have ultimate frisbee in the afternoon and soccer at night.. YIKES!!! Going to be sore on monday...

Can I just say how excited I am for christmas? I've already started making lists of things I want to get for people... Christmas is my favourite time of the year!!!! I can't wait for my tree to go up... hehehe. Always remember that HE is the reason for the season :)

I just wanted to let EVERYONE know that my weight loss is totally and completely HEALTHY!!!!!  :) I appreciate ALL the encouragement from everyone!!!!! Honestly, your posts, messages, texts, mean so much to me!!!

I love my girls so much!!!!!!!! I dont know where I would be without them.  Knowing I have a group of woman that I can go to, keep me and eachother accountable, encourage me with my walk with Christ, allow me to be who I am, and encourage me to be who I am.  To understand eachothers flaws and weaknesses.  Saying im blessed is an understatement.  Im blessed beyond belief. I love you guys <3
theres something special about going to a friend with a problem and they redirect you to scripture. I think thats pretty awesome.

I have so much more to talk about..

Maybe I'll do a part two tomorrow :)
Ok.. I will!!!! hehe.

Have a good evening guys.
Love you all!
chels

Wardrobe Wednesday !!

Hey Ya'll!!

Im starting a new thing in my blog called Wardrobe Wednesday! Inspired by the one and only Bethany Joy Galeotti ( aka Hayley from One Tree Hill! )

Every wednesday I will show you one or two or maybe three outfits that are trending this fall, but I will give you the in's and out's to affording the trendy new looks!  I am thankful to have been able to work in retail for awhile, so I hope I can be a help!!

I don't know about you guys, But I am SO excited for fall fashion, its my favourite time of the year.. ( other than thanksgiving, christmas, etc.. haha But im sure you understand where I'm coming from ) I love the layers, the scarfs, oh boy oh boy! I am getting excited just to think about it! :)

First, I want to start of by saying.. Going cheap when it comes to BOOTS, is a dumb idea.. Because boots mean feet, and feet mean comfort.  You wont be able to go to walmart, payless, or zellers and find a pair of leather, high top comfortable supported shoes.  My best advice to you is go to Springs ( partners with Aldos ) Spring and Aldos shoes are made by the same company, the only reason why aldo's shoes are more expensive is because of it's name! Purchasing your shoes at springs allows you the comfort in knowing you are buying a good shoe that will last you more than one fall/winter season ( Spring also has GREAT return policies ) MAKE SURE YOU BUY LEATHER CLEANER!!!!*** Its not just a scam, if you don't properly treat your shoes they will get the salt stains, the faided colour, etc.

http://www.myspringshoes.com/ca-eng/women/boots/knee-high/85390422-lapatra/28

Now, For legging... Go to stitches! But understand, that is the ONLY thing I get when I'm at stitches.. You can get a nice pair of thick long leggings for a reasonable price of $6.00 !

for the shirt & sweater.. Even accesories !( I will use this website probably EVERY blog ) 
http://canada.forever21.com/Product/Main.aspx?BR=F21

This outfit ( excluding shoes because boots are a big buy that will go with many outfits )

You are looking about $50 :)

Hope you had fun!
If you have any advice for me, or want me to answer any questions ! post a comment!

see ya later fashionistas!
Chels

discouraged

Hey Guys!

So this is kind of a discouraging message, mainly because people are being so discouraging lately!!
I was talking with one of my clients parents the other day ( keep in mind they arn't christians ) I was talking to them about all my friends who are getting engaged/married, and explaining that I think I will be just around the corner!!

They proceeded to tell me that " Give it a year and their marriage will be over.. " " Give sean a year and he will be moved on.. " " Marriage is an excuse now in days, it means nothing " " Oh, and while your at not getting married, don't have kids, their a waste of time and money..  "

I almost started crying right in front of them, mainly because I was been dreaming about this for years, and marriage is so important to me. 

As a christian, I find it so hard to explain to other people that getting married at 21 Isn't something stupid, and I'm not doing it just to have sex ( which seems to be what their argument is ) Marriage is much more than what people now and days see it as..

It makes me really sad how unimportant marriage is to people now..

anyways. thats if for now.
thanks for listening.
chels

I'm back!

Hey Guys!

So After constant pestering from many of my friends and family, I have decided to start up my blog again!

I will try and stay consistent again, it was hard! My summer has been so busy.. I've been nothing but go go go! Sean & I spend a lovely time at the cottage, which then was followed by a 'back-country-camping' trip with a bunch of friends!  Lexi ( sean & Mines puppy! ) has been growing super fast... Its kinda sad.. haha but She is still super duper cute. We love her so much!

Anyways, lets get to the point..  As many of you know, I struggled with weight gain over the past year, a lot of it was stress weight/eating very unhealthy! Today, I am going to post a picture of what I look like now! I have been working so hard, going to the gym 5 days a week, trying my hardest to eat healthy, and staying completely positive!

I couldn't really find a good " before " picture, Considering I would hide whenever a camera would come out, OR be the official ' picture taker ' at any events!

Please understand how insecure I am by posting this picture! I could of easily slabbed some spanx on and put on form fitting clothes and decieve you all with my weight loss, so I decided to go all out and do it with my sports bra on!

I'm still not confident by how I look, But I am getting there! I am starting to slowly but surely feel better about myself!

Some areas I still really want to work on:
-Arms
-lower abdomen
-thighs

Im so proud to say that I have done this all naturally, and I really do feel great.
I have my good & bad days ( ask sean ) lol

Just remember, You are fearfully and wonderfully made by an amazing God!

Until next time..
( stretch mark solution!!! It actually works!!! )

Chels.

oh dear!

I am so sorry I have been in such non-existence lately!! I have been so busy lately - its rediculous! I've been working, working out, going to conferences, youth! I havn't had time to properly sit down and keep you guys updated on whats going on in my life.

First, I havn't been able to make it out to the gym as much as I want! But - I have continued to eat healthy, and the results have been awesome! I am feeling so much better. So much more energy, it's great.  Frisbee Starts March 17th and I think I'm going to be able to keep up with the running in the Cold weather!! I am so excited and ready. 

Secondly, I have been stressed about certain things going on in my life right now!  Some situations/people drive me crazy! I'm trying to be gratful, and understanding, but sometimes it can be hard.. I guess i'm teaching myself what I don't want to be like in the future! Life is always about lessons I suppose.

The other weekend I got to experience a conference called " todays teen conference " for leaders/support workers! it was such a humbling experience.  I learned so much about LEADING WITH LOVE.  But the the greatest thing I learned was to be consistent with your youth.  Act like you care. LOVE THEM. Be strong for them. Be an advocate.

OH! new product new product!! 

3D white tooth paste! haha Its only 3.50.. and it made my teeth so much whiter!!! :) It takes time, 14 days.. But it really does work, better than spending $50 on those white strips :)

Anyways, pray for me!
I need patience right now. 
And understanding to some situations.
Anything I can pray for?
love & peace.
CHELS