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| So I just noticed that it's been exactly one year since I posted. Boy has my life adjusted and re-adjusted since then. It has actually been a week since I got back from California - shooting another infomercial for the 6-week-body-makeover, a lifestyle that I will never forget or quit - it has been such an amazing blessing in my life. I would not be where i am today if I did not purchase MT's program 5 1/2 years ago. I don't think any other diet plan was for me. Anyway, I'm proud to say that I've kept the weight off AND met some amazing new friends who have done the same. I had an incredible experience meeting someone who saw me in an infomercial and was inspired to lose weight. We talked about it on the infomerical - helping others. We sought help from others to lose weight and then we paid it back by helping "newbies." Well, I just wanted to type up a quick blog to give an update... - Maintaining weight
- Taking Care of my two handsome nephews
- I'm on my second to the last semester of college, going for my Bachelor's degree
- My amazing 8 year old daughter is maturing so quickly and surprises me all the time.
- I am a parent outreach volunteer and help facilitate parenting classes
- I still want to write a book, possibly on parenting.
Take care everyone! You can still find happiness, even when your future seems like it's all outta whack and not what you expected it to be!! | | |
| The day is awesome!! Oh yea, the sun is out! I'm on my way to go shoot some photos and have a blast at it too.  Weight is good... staying around 159, and hoping to after these crazy holidays. For anyone that still takes a peek at my online journal - sorry about not staying consistent... but I have for the most part with my weight. It's been since 2002 that I began this journey.... and 4 years later, I've never felt better!! I encourage you all to stay focused, reach your goal, and shoot for future goals that you've only dreamed about.... but what are entirely possible to reach!!! -Yvette | | |
| Some people don't live in the moment, some think of the past or others think of the future. Some deal with anxious thoughts, and others selfish thoughts. The present is what we have and it's ever changing, constantly moving. Enjoy and savor these moments because you never know what the next day will hold.
Damien Angel was born July 12th, 2001 to Maria and Jeremy. He was loved and cherished by many and deemed a Miracle baby since he had over 30 surgeries, new organs, and a bright outlook on life. He had an amazing smile and learned how to deal with pain far beyond what most could bare. He loved dinosaurs, and he did the chicken dance yesterday at his birthday. His mom Maria made sure each birthday counted and he did something different and exciting every year. He's had parties outside and inside, at a water park, at Peter Piper Pizza, and this year at Pump it Up. He got two pictures of himself from my mom in one of his gifts and was amazed when he opened the gift and saw himself. He was so proud that he showed everyone in the room as he held onto it for more than a minute (a long time for a child eager to open gifts). He lit up at every gift and all of the dinosaur toys he received. When I told him Happy Birthday he repeated it back to me with a big smile. He laughed when everyone sang to him...and he wanted nothing more than to be with his Grandma whom he favors incredibly. I remember seeing his little head resting on Auntie's shoulder as she carried him to the car. He laid back in the passenger seat with his arms crossed behind his head. He looks so peaceful and content. The kids gathered around him and each took a turn giving him a kiss goodbye. It was the first kiss I had ever given him and little did I know it would be our last. This morning my Aunt called my mom hysterically, she couldn't even say what happened. All I could hear was my mom yelling in the other room and a trembling fear took hold of me. I demanded to know what had happened and when she told me I was in shock. I told Sky and the first thing she said was, "He didn't even get to play with his toys...." His toys lay unopened beside his bed.... He is in a better place without suffering, but it's a tremendously sad loss as everyone is still in shock and in tears. If anyone should read this, please say a prayer for the family.
Thank you,
Yvette | | |
| Wow, has it really been THAT long? 10 years flies by so quickly. I think the question you should ask yourself at this point is... what have I accomplished in 10 years? If there is more that you wish to accomplish, then set goals now.... it's a MUCH better feeling knowing that you have achieved something with the time God has given you. There are definitely some things I wish I had done at this point, but I am so thankful that I was able to accomplish what I did... losing weight was a major one, finally cutting my hair- small but still something , getting my associates degree, starting college at a University, teaching my amazing little girl about life, driving a new car, finding myself through God, deciding what I want to do with my future, traveling to Seattle, Chicago, Destin, L.A., Cancun, and finally getting on a plane, bungee jumping, taking dance classes, shooting 6 or 7 weedings and getting paid, reading books that aren't written by Danielle Steele (not even romance!), riding a movable highway system - a Ferry, campaigning in an International Honor Society, and if I think of anymore I will add.
My next ten years I want to:
- Have my Masters degree and work at my dream job
- Prepare to send my Daughter off to College
- Keep setting goals to manage my weight
- Meet Mr. Right who God has chosen for me (this one's sorta out of my hands)
- Buy a house
- Travel out of the country (somewhere other than Mexico)
- Travel to 10 new places
- Snow Ski or Snow board
- Sky Dive (maybe - I'm more fearful as I get older)
- Be much more organized
- Read at least 30 new books - probably more
- Go on a missions trip
- Learn something new - hobby or something
- Write a book
Ok I think that will keep me busy for now.
Oh and my weight is at 166, so I need to drop at least 10 pounds to be at my best... possibly 15, so my short term goal is to reach 150 by July 30th.
-Yvette | | |
| and the second day becomes so much easier. Now only if I can stick to this until my birthday, all will be Wonderful!! I know my 10 year reunion will be sometime this year, so it will be worth it to set a goal for the date. Now, if only I knew when and where it will be. So far I haven't received anything in the mail, so I'm hoping I will see something soon.
I did fairly well at the restaurant last night. I had 2 peach drinks, water, a small piece of garlic bread and a few pieces of wheat bread... all waiting for over an hour for a table! Thankfully the roasted chicken finally arrived, but it took 30 more minutes for the side salads. Since I had to leave, I couldn't eat mine. So I basically ate bread and a small piece of roasted chicken. I got home and decided not to eat anything else. I know I shouldn't weigh everyday, but I wanted to see if the bread affected my progress. I lost 1/2 a pound, so it didn't do too much damage! I did make it successfully without having ANY chocolate or dessert. Thank you Lord in Heaven, I managed to pull through all day... and today it's getting easier. I made a delicious salad for lunch and I've had chicken and apples for my snacks. For Breakfast I had 2 egg whites with onions and mushrooms and some oatmeal with soy milk. I'll probably eat at Boston Market tonight since I will be going to the gym with my daughter. Then I will NOT eat anything when we get home. I need to keep strong with that because that is where I tend to do the most damage - at night.
Please God give me strength so that I do not fall into temptation and eat the first thing I see when I get home... even if everyone is having dinner. Please remind me that I have already eaten. Thanks God!!
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