First Day of My journey

First day! 

Ionix 540 am

coffee

Shake 830 am

Coffee 

Water-16 oz by 10:30

 isalean bar 10:40

1230 shake

Water 30 oz

Snack

2:15 pm Apple peanut butter

3:00 Wod

Run 1 mile

50 squats

40 push-ups

30 sit-ups

20 lunges

10 burped

Run 1 mile

26 min 38 seconds

20 oz water

Dinner

Baked chicken breast 

baked potato

1 mineral water

Mood 

Feeling tired but excited. 6am

Lots of energy after ionix shot 9 am

3:45- feel great!

730- still hungry ate Brody's left over chicken baked homemade fries- 3 slices apples 😁

This is me Day 1!!!

Strength

Dabbling in releasing some creative writing. This morning as I sat at my desk and totally focused on work a memory popped into my head that brought me back to Deer River High School days and my creative writing class.  funny how certain things like sound or a scent will take you to a specific  time in your past? 

I think this is just what I needed

Do you ever wonder what the world would be
If you I and all could not speak
Could we tell from the look in our eyes what we feel what we mean
I am a but passing through in this world 
And want my song to sing loud and clear
I am full of love and it my purpose to share
When the things in this life that happen that we can't change
I turn to love
I turn to hope
I turn to my faith



when I feel I am weak and Lashing out from the depth of my wounds
The ones you have carried for oh so long
I seek the strength that is inside me
I slash the roots with the almighty sword that is my savior 
I am controlled by this no more
For I am at the mercy of my creator and He leads to the righteous path
To heal my wounds
To give me my strength

My strength ❤️
Sent from my iPhone

Long time no blog!

I have no excuse! Where have a been the past 2 years? Here is a recap in a nutshell-

We will be closing on our new house in 12 days! We said good bye to our home of 10 years and are starting anew!! To say Devine Intervention was involved is an under statement. God's plan is always better than what we think is right- no matter how awesome you think your plan is. 

Spencer and I are now married 10 years! I found this pic on Pinterest and it describes us perfectly :-)

Now my boys-

Hank and Brody have taught me so much and I will break it down as simply as I can:

1- Don't eat junk/crap food. You and your body deserve better than that. Being conscious about what I am cooking for my family has changed  us a lot..... for the better.  I like to try eat "clean" and make it fun!

2- Play!!! No explanation needed

3- Always  take the time to answer and explain question--- you may be diverting a small crisis!

4-Praise Praise Praise your children! They are  a gift!!!

5- Teach your boys to be confident and stand up for themselves .

These next 2 are important!!!

6- You are your child's advocate- be their voice!  Be the Lioness!!

7- FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCT! Let your mama bear out too!!!

The biggest Lesson to myself is to take care of yourself. 

You have toxic people in your life? Cut them out- you don't have to shut the door forever- toxic people can change but until they do- cut the tie.

Choose to be happy- why not?

I am not a victim- people are not out to get me- I know this may sound strange but I use to subconsciously think this way. It stunk and not to mention very draining.  I stopped thinking this way- and guess what? It worked!

There is always a different way of looking at things- don't be afraid to look at things in a different perspective! It actually can be refreshing.

Duty is calling! Thank you for reading and I value your opinion/feedback in any shape or form

much love,

Kari

I think after a very stressful evening giving the boys a bath is quite relaxing. I have had so much going thru my head that sometimes I love getting lost in their play.

Wow- alot has happened this past year. We had an a wonderful road trip to Montana. Spencer's mom is a saint! We had the best time together. The boys have been the high light of everything in our lives. I truly believe everything happens for a reason, sometimes you do not know exactly why people make the decisions they do, but really one day its like AH HA that's why!

October Hank turned the big 4. He is Sponge Bob's # 1 fan. He is loves going to school and riding the bus. Brody turned 2 in November. He is such a busy boy, that kid has the most amazing laugh. I find brody in random places- dryer if left open, dog crate if left open.Spencer and I also celebrated 6 happy never a dull moment years in October.

Sadly, in October Betty's( my mother-in-law) husband died unexpectly. We were planning on celebrating Betty's recent retirement here in MN but those plans changed. My heart just aches for her.

The holidays breezed by(THANK GOODNESS). I also accepted a position at OptumHealth. It was a good move all around for us. The best Christmas in a long a time celebrating all of us together.

I am also learning a lot about myself and what my purpose is. At this time I am still in disocvery mode but I gotta tell you, I love what I am learning what my strengths and weakness's are. Thank you Robin.

MOTIVATION

I need motivation! Last summer I found that I really enjoyed running. I even competed in my first 5k race. What a great feeling! I lost the drive in the winter time. I am gearing up for the Race for the Lakes in April. That is in Brainerd, MN. I was looking at the web site www.raceforthelakes.com and there was a blizzard during the race last year. It looks miserable for a runner! There were diehards that completed it. WOW!
I need running tips! I need to know how to overcome that feeling of anxiety before I run. I need to know how to stay focused and keep pushing forward! I can do it, I know I can. Where is the motivation?
I just needed to get this off my chest before I started the day and as the boys are engrossed with BOLT.

Kari B

MARCH MADDNESS

I think march is going out like confused high hormonal beast. First it snows then thunderstorms and now possibly snow? So much has happened since my last entry. Said goodbye to couple of dear family members and found a new one. Funny how life works that way. Brody has mastered textured foods since November. He loves just about everything and anything and almost no more bottle. He was true breastfed baby and loves the nipple. (sorry) He began walking at 16 months, he thinks he is pretty cool and we are very proud of our baby boy. Hank is going to school 2x a week now. He has his teacher wrapped around his little finger, he can do no wrong! Hank is doing just amazing with potty training. He likes to show off that he can go on the big potty. Today when I dropped him off at daycare, he turned to me and said ,"I am going to miss you, mommy, so much!" You bet I cried...when I got to the car. Also, we have a wonderful daycare provider, Kylee. The boys love love love her! Also Kylee's mom "Grandma Diane is a favorite of hanks. Spencer and I just cannot get enough of our boys, they are so amazing to us.
We are planning our second road trip as family. The first time we drove to Texas to visit Spencer's sister and family. They live in Keller TX which is outside of Dallas/Ft Worth. This time we are heading out west to Montana to visit Spencer's mom in Laurel, MT. That is right outside of Billings. We are planning that in the middle of July.
Spencer and I are excited to see the Twins vs Cubbies in June. We are going to be rooftop for one of the games. We are going there with 30 people for our good friend Matt Well's birthday.
TA TA for now. Thank you for visiting!!!
Love
Kari B