Stomach pains suck!

So, I didn't do my weigh in this week because I've been having some really bad stomach aches. It feels like it did before I had my gallbladder removed, the sharp burning pain just below my ribs. I know it's not my gallbladder, but it's been very uncomfortable. And because of that, I've been trying to eat when it happens because that seems to be one thing that helps. I was up a bit when I did step on the scale, but I haven't been drinking water either. I went to the doctor this morning and he is sending me for an ultrasound, and has given me an antacid for the time being. It's really getting annoying. It has been happening off and on for a few weeks but Friday and Saturday it was horrible. I was laying on the floor in pain! My doctor said it could be a month or so before I get in for the ultrasound so until then, I hope the medicine helps!

I was going to do day 2 of week 4 on Sunday but I felt horrible. And then I was gonna do it yesterday but my stomach hurt and I had a pounding head ache! I'm hoping I can do it tonight, if my stomach isn't too bad. I hate this, I really want to run!

I launched my blog for my cakes http://amandascustomcakes3.blogspot.com/ and I already got one customer off of it! I don't know how busy I'll get or anything, but I would honestly be happy with 1 or 2 a month. I have 3 this month, and 2 next month. And lots of different themes! John Deere tractor cake, dinosaur cake, Cars cake, the Princess and the Frog cake and a family reunion cake! I'm very excited!!!!

Phew!!

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, it seems like life has just gone crazy these past few days!! I finished week 3 on Monday night and started week 4 today. I did take a few days off in between but I've been on my feet lots doing baking and stuff so by the time the evening came, I was too pooped! It was very hard tonight! I had to run 3, walk 90, run 5, walk 2 1/2 then repeat. By the second 3 minutes I was so tired but I pushed through and kept going. By the 3rd minute in the last 5 minutes I was almost about to give up but knew I could do it. And I'm glad I did! I'm really wanting to start running outside soon, but I want to get a bit better first. Maybe week 5.

I've been baking some Easter cookies and cake pops the last couple of days for this weekend and it was fun! Here's some pics!

A blue bunny!
A pink bunny!
A cute little chick!
Some sugar cookies decorated with royal icing
Some sugar cookies decorated with fondant and royal icing accents

I think I'm going to sign up with WW online. I've found it to be a bit difficult to track. I find myself popping anything into my mouth while making dinner or the kids lunch. I guess I could always sign up and if I don't use it, I could just cancel it.

Anyways, off to crash!

Eeks!

Wow, sorry I haven't updated since Monday! Bad! Anyways, not too much new here. I've had a few moments of weakness this week so I'm really hoping I can still see a good loss on Monday. I finished week 2 of the couch to 5k, and started week 3. I just finished day 2 and I must say it's harder than any of the weeks yet. The 2nd 3 minute run almost kills me! But it will get better.

I've been working on some parts of a cake that I am making for a friend. It's a John Deere themed cake and I've been making some farm animals out of modeling chocolate (just chocolate melted and some corn syrup added making a pliable dough). They look pretty cute! I'll post some pics once I'm done more.

Party time!

I finished Zachary's cake yesterday afternoon and I love it! I think it's the best cake I've done yet (I'm sorry if I sound conceited, but I find my skills getting better each time!) Here's some pictures! We're having a party for him tonight with all the family and friends.


I just finished day 2 of week 2 of C25K. I was planning on doing it last night but it was an off night. First we had supper, the my husband took Zachary down stairs while I got changed and then his pager went off (I'm not sure if any of you know or remember but my husband is a firefighter) so he had to go to a fire call. Then the kids were wound and wouldn't go to sleep so I couldn't go downstairs yet. My husband got back and I was gonna go down then, but then his pager went off again! So it didn't end up working out. But I think being on my feet so much yesterday counted for something :)

Success..... so far!

Well, I must say that I'm pretty proud of myself! Even with 5 pieces of home made pizza (they are small, so it's not as bad as it sounds!) and eating out last night at Kelsey's I was still down to 180.2 this morning! And I've done pretty good today so I'm hoping that I'll see a good loss tomorrow. Before I hopped in the shower yesterday afternoon, I was down to 179.6! I did have a bit of a salty meal last night and I haven't had as much water as I should, so I still have hope to get back to that number by tomorrow!

I finished week 1 of the Couch to 5k Friday night. I really didn't want to cause I had been on my feet all day making the cakes for the party but I pushed myself. And I'm just about to go down and do week 2 day 1. I'm addicted to exercising again and I'm loving it!

Here's pictures of the 2 cakes that I made for the party. We celebrated all 3 kids with my family since they all were coming from a distance.
So far I have 2 people wanting me to make them cakes so I'm really hoping that it'll spread with word of mouth and I'll get more!

Starting up, yet again....

Well, it certainly has been a very long time since I've posted. I have really had a hard time starting up with losing weight. I did really well there for a bit, and then food grabbed hold of me and it won. So the almost 25lbs that I had lost in the fall, is back, blah! But I have found some motivation these past few days after my husband (very carefully and out of love) asked me if I had gained weight. That was a huge wake up call. And I'm not mad at him for doing that, he is my husband and I needed it. So these past couple of days I have really cut back on what I've been eating and I've also started using the treadmill I borrowed from my parents almost a month ago! I started the Couch to 5K tonight and it felt awesome! I actually really wanted to do it too, and didn't feel like I was forced to.

Anyways, to update anyone who still might be out there reading this blog, life is very hectic! Zachary is a crazy busy boy, who is constantly on the go! He climbs, runs, jumps, dances etc etc! But he has such a sweet heart. I love when he comes up to me, puts his head on my lap and says "Hi, mama!" He is going to be turning 2 in 10 days!!! It honestly seems like it was just yesterday that I was pregnant with him! Here's a recent picture of him ♥ (Excuse the messy face!)
Juliana is going to be 4 in 2 days and starting JK in the fall! I can't believe she is getting so big! I've always thought of her as my little runt, but she recently had a huge growth spurt and has gotten very tall! She is stubborn but can be very sweet too. She loves to cuddle and is a daddy's girl! Here's a recent picture of her ♥
And Kayla, she's gonna be 6 in April. She's in SK and has the biggest heart in a kid I've ever seen. We switched her to a private Christian school and are really seeing her excel there. She can read very well and can cursive write all her letters and many words too! Here's a recent picture of her ♥

And our most recent addition to our family, Lily! She's a Jug (a mix between a Pug and a Jack Russel). She's cute and hyper and can certainly jump like a Jack. We got her in October and it certainly has added to our craziness!!!!
Well, that's a quick update after not blogging for months!!! Another quick thing, I've started taking cake courses through Bulk Barn. They are the Wilton Method and I love it! I've completed course 1 so far (4 classes) and we learned many different things, like roses and drop flowers. I start course 2 in April and can't wait. I'm hoping to start selling cakes, and have 2 people interested so far. I'll update more about all that and post some pictures of my cakes later on. For now I'll just post a quick pic of Juliana's cake for her party this past weekend. It's a pillow cake with an edible tiara and wand. Very fitting for a little diva!
Well, that's about it for now. I will have an easier time keeping up with this blog this time around since we have a laptop now. I hope that this will finally give me the willpower that I need and I can finally kick my weight problem in the butt! I've been overweight for too long and after losing 40lbs after I had Juliana, I know I can do it!!!