Diet Update

I am in love with Herbalife...I have to tell you, I was super skeptical in the beginning and thought I may have an extremely difficult time with this diet. I thought, how the heck am I going to replace 2 whole meals a day with a meesly shake? Well, these shakes are so filling that I can go hours without a snack! And they full of vitamins and minerals so you're getting everything in them. If you want more protein you can add peanut butter or nuts or you can add protein powder. But seriously, I can't believe how well I'm doing and I actually enjoy it--especially nice and refreshing for the summer time.

Turns out, I've lost 12 lbs. in about 6-7 weeks! Yippeeee! I haven't yet reached my goal but I can totally see and feel the difference. Actually I could feel the difference immediately--I feel healthier and shhhh...I am regular now, LOL. Like clock-work! But I think that's a little bit too much info.

Cory said to me a few nights ago, "are you sure you aren't losing wieght?" Then I weighed myself. I'd been so afraid of the scale up until he said this to me. I'm serious!

I have stuggled with my weight my entire life. All of my sisters and even my brother are much smaller than me...some-how I got the big bones or fat genes in the family. My sisters are all size 0-3 and I go up and down from 5-11. It's crazy. I'm so tired of it.

I am much happier now...and I can't wait to be a size 5 again! That's when I felt most comfortable in my skin. I realize this won't last forever unless I figure out a way to maintain it.

I'll keep you posted!

Tuesday's Adventures

I spent the first half of the day with my sister yesterday. It was super fun. First we went to the Cactus Wren, a used bookstore in town. I wanted to take in a few books that either weren't what I thought they were going to be or I had already read and didn't necessarily feel attached to. If you bring in books they give you a credit toward purchases. Cool! We found some books that we might enjoy and then headed out to lunch at the new Ma Rouge coffee shop/cafe in town. After lunch we headed to out favorite antique store in town, Pioneer Crossings where I found a super awesome beach/picnic bag for this summer.

♥ New Read

♥ Caity enjoying her Raspberry Lemonade 

♥ THE most Delicious salad...Italian...something or other?

♥ Carametto latte--Caramel & Amaretto syrup, extremely sweet & delicious. A treat for me since I drink plain 'ol joe all the time.

♥ Super nifty new beach bag--bring on the beach!

♥ First time in my new funky beaded flip flops. I bought them 2 Saturday's ago and wore them for the first time yesterday...totally kill my heels but they are too adorable. I love beaded things :)

There you have it--since I work  nights now I get to chill out during the day until about 2pm. Then I have to get ready for work. Although I'd rather be working mornings and enjoying the rest of the day when I'm off--nights are kind of a nice break. The only thing that sucks is I'm not a night person. I'm up early and am super tired by about mid-day or 4pm...and that's when I have to be at work. But this will only last another week.

Thank goodness.

Day Trip

On Saturday Cory & I drove up to Big Bear (where we said "I do") for a little desert heat getaway. It was pretty warm up in Big Bear but not nearly as hot as Yucca Valley. I love this little moutain town: gorgeous homes, country moutain feel, warms the heart.

We took a drive around the lake, stopped at the dam to check out the water and see what the fisherman were catching--then we stopped for lunch at the "Sonoma Cantina." We ate here the first day of our wedding weekend in Big Bear. I am in love with their chile rellenos and carnitas tacos. The decor in this place warms my heart and makes me smile.

After lunch, we headed down the street to the Moonridge Zoo! We made plans to visit the zoo the weekend we were married but we didn't have much time. It's a fairly small zoo but so worth the super cheap $9 it costs for admission. It was soooo neat! I'm super sad to tell you this, but my camera died as we were entering the zoo. I still cannot believe I didn't think to charge it before we left yesterday morning.

These are the only photos I could snap before we headed into the zoo:

It was a very nice day. Last night as we turned out the lights to go to bed, Cory gave me an awesome hug and thanked me for the day. He told me he enjoyed himself--which is really something lately, he's been having a rough time (personal) recently with work and some personal struggles he's trying his darndest to get through. Although it was only for the day (I'm taking care of my mother's animals while she's on a trip), we both really needed a getaway. I think we both feel a bit recharged after yesterday's adventures.

Today, I'm kicking back, enoying some peace

 and catching up on my book ♥

Next time we end up at the Big Bear Zoo, I promise I will have charged my camera and I will deliver awesome critter pics!

Saturday Photos

♥ Irwin was waving (talking) to Beast (Cory's Dragon) when I walking into the bedroom, lol. Although this warmed my heart and made me giggle...I couldn't help but be concerned for my little aloe plant. He was totally crushing it!

♥ My new favorite snack--Greek yogurt & fruit.

I'm eating grapes here :)

♥ Pomegranate flowers...you can see the pomegranate forming at the base of the flower. So pretty!

♥ Half way through--I am now on Chapter 17!! It's definitely getting more interesting though. It's picking up a bit so I think I may be able to get through the second half much quicker than the first, lol.

♥ Eating lunch at my best friend's mom's house in Rialto, CA

♥ Mrs. Murcia makes THE best pollo con rice!

♥ Yum!!

♥ My bestie, Blanca & her new hubby Josue. They are too cute! So happy together ♥

♥ Mannequin from a discount clothing store we checked out while we were waiting for the next showing of Hangover II (by the way: not worth the awesome $5 to see--totally grossed me out).