Tornadoes and friendship!

Hi everyone!

I have some bad/sad news to share. The south has been affected majorly by extreme weather. There were tornadoes EVERYWHERE yesterday and we are told it will be even worse this weekend. There are many people who have lost everything and even loved ones. I can't even begin to tell you how scary this is to look at all of the devastation and know that it's only gonna get worse and there is NOTHING we can do about it.

My family and all of our belongings are fine. We live in Northern MS but AL was hit pretty hard and there is a town in MS called Smithsville that is so bad they are not allowing people to come in yet.

Anyway, if you are able to donate to help those in need please, please do so. You can go to www.CNN.com/impact to donate an also see photos of the damage.

Thanks so much everyone! I'm working on a long post and I'm REALLY excited about it! Please stay tuned!

Also, if you have facebook feel free to add me! :) I'm on there alot more than the blog! Let's be friends! :)

Live life. Love life. Love yourself.

-Em

What do you do to relieve stress?

I usually clean. Alot. Seriously, I used to be an emotional eater but since having the gastric bypass surgery and starting a healthier lifestyle I no longer can. So, I clean anything and everything. Lately, I have become quite obsessed with cleaning products. I even have a wishlist. I really want one of those shower cleaners that hangs in your shower and automatically cleans it for you. I hate scrubbing my shower. I also want a steam cleaner thingy for your floors. I'm not sure what it really called but it's really cool! :)

I also love doing little crafts or baking. I love being creative! I have so many craft ideas in mind but I kind of want to save then until I have my own home. They're mainly all home decor crafts. My mom bought me a cupcake book yesterday! I love her so much! She just understands me. :) it seriously made my day! There are so many good recipe ideas in that thing! I'm so excited to try them out but I really want to tweak the recipe and make them extra healthy but still tasty. Well see.

So, now that I have officially hit my 100lbs mark I am coming up with a few more goals for myself. Here they are:
1.I want to get up earlier. I usually wake up at about 10:30am bur I think I should get up atleast by 8 everyday.
2. I want to get a really good exercise routine down before I go back to school in June.
3. I want to loose atleast 20lbs before school too.
4. I need to read my scriptures more.5.

I try to always be in the mindset that life is a constant progression. There is always something we can do better!

Happy Sunday y'all!

Live Life. Love life. Love yourself.
-Emily

100lbs down! Take that obesity!

Who lost 100lbs?????

Oh, that would be ME!!!

Yep. I finally reached my 100lbs goal!

Now, I need to loose 80lbs more until I reach my goal weight of 160.

You guys! This just doesnt seem real too me.

I just dont understand it.

How can I wear clothes that just a few months ago would have never fit me?

Its really just insane to me but I am so thankful and I feel extremely blessed.

Just to give you guys a better idea of how drastic this has been for me ill show you some before and after pics.

Before:

I really dont know how to explain this picture. My family was on vacation in Florida (note the awkward sunburn) and some how a Walmart shopping cart ended up in our condo and I ended up riding in it up and down the hallway. hmmm...
Moving on....

I wouldnt lay out in just my swimsuit because I was so uncomfortable. I made Hannah (girl with umbrella) wear a tshirt too.

Anyway, enough of the depressing before pictures.

AFTER!!!!!

This picture was actually taken when I had only lost about 80-85lbs.  So ive actually lost more! :)

This is a more recent picture. It was taken last weekend. My best friend Hannah and I were going out on a BFF date! :) Not a full body shot but i think you can still tell a big difference.

Anyway, I am off to enjoy a helathy dinner with my family! Ill report some more good news later! :)

Live Life. Love Life. Love Yourself.

-Emily

Hello Loves!

How is everyone? If you are LDS, are you enjoying General Conference weekend? If not, what exciting plans do you have for this weekend?

Well, I am trying to get caught up on house cleaning and stuff but I'm pretty excited because the weather had been so beautiful lately here in Mississippi. So, today I am gonna go lay out and get a tan! I'm trying to talk one of my girlfriends to come over and lay out with me.

So, I have been trying this new workout/ relaxation routine. In the morning, I get up and walk on the treadmill or an exercise video. I don't do the same thing over and over because I get tired of it really quick but as long as it is something that will get my heart rate going and the fat burning then it's all good. :) and then at night I do yoga or some kind of meditation to wind down and calm my mind and body for bedtime.

Oh, I just want to tell you guys about something "little celebrations" I've had lately.
1. I have SO much room between me and the steering wheel while driving!
2. I can sit in a booth at a resturaunt and NOT touch the table .
3. My bra size dropped from a 42DD to a 40C.
4. I can wear leggings as pants and get away with it.....

Well, thanks you guys for reading! Have a fabulous Saturday!

Live life. Love life. Love yourself.

-Emily