What a smart baby we have! Here is a list of his current vocabulary..
Momma - mommy - mom
Dada
Papa
Dog
Ball
Kitty
Smokey
"what doing"
Tegan
No
"don't touch"
Book
Pumpkin
Go
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012
Friday, August 24, 2012
One year..
Jaymeson Richard Bruce,
Peanut, lovey baby, lovey bear, blue jay
You are one year old today. Never in a million years could I have known what it felt like to love another, the way that I love you. You have shown me so much happiness and laughter. You are so special in so many lives. I am so thankful that I get spend so much time with you.
Now it is time for me to tell you about our adventure together. Let's start from the very beginning. December 5th 2010, it was 5:30am, I had just woken up to get ready for my nanny job. Something told me "I think I am pregnant", and I was right! Your dad and I were so excited. We were in the middle of building our house and we knew we could give you a wonderful future home.
The first due date our doctor gave us was August 3rd 2011. Once we had our first ultrasound (when you were 12 weeks growing), the doctor changed the due date to August 10th. Time went by and you were growing like crazy.
At 25 weeks growing, your dad and I just knew something was up with our decision to go through an OBGYN. We had been so disappointed at many different appointments. We went home and watched the documentary "the business of being born". Our minds were changed. We wanted to have an all natural birth and we wanted a midwife. The very next day I met with Darlene, at cascade midwives and our whole world changed. This is what was meant to be!
August 10th came and went and you were still happy as could be in my tummy. It was now August 21st and it was time to try and get thing going. Since we were going the natural route, it was time for the nasty castor oil trick, to get my contractions going. Well, two nasty castor oil scrambled eggs later, and nothing! It was Monday the 22nd and if I didn't go into labor with you by Wednesday, I would have to go to the hospital, which was NEVER part of our plan.
Tuesday the 23rd rolled around and it was time for some more castor oil. I took one dose at 10am, and the other at 3pm. I was hanging out at your Grammies house, walking, trying to get things moving. Kyla, our midwife, told me to come in at 6:30pm so she could check me out. I drove on in, since your dad was at work. And she then told me, "well I think we should pop your water". So I called your daddy and he rushed over. He then called the rest of the family.
My water was popped at 7pm. My contractions came on like a tsunami. I could barely move, I had the worst back pain and was frozen. After 4 hours of heavy labor, I crawled into the hot tub, and that was immediate relief on my back. Your daddy was at my side, rubbing my back, putting cold wash cloths on me, and keeping me hydrated. We were a great team. I spent another 30 minutes laboring and then it was time to push! "no way!!" I thought! I looked up at the clock and it was 11:30pm. I instantly thought of my grandpa. Only 30 more minutes and you would share his birthday. I then had the birthing assistant go get Grammy and auntie KK.
Kyla then told me, "your baby is coming", I said "really?" and then she said "well reach down, you can feel the head".
And there you were! Your little peach head was so perfect! You came out so quickly and then they immediately rested you on my chest. We were in love, and we didn't even know if you were a boy or girl! After a couple minutes I finally asked, "so this a boy or girl?" everyone laughed, then your daddy checked and screamed "IT'S A BOY". And so you were named, Jaymeson Richard Bruce.
And here you are a year later!
For the past year we have formed an unbreakable bond.
You have nursed strong for the past year, and I don't see that stopping anytime soon. Never did I think I would Breastfeed this long, but I can't even imagine weaning you off. It calms you when you are hurt, sick, tired, it puts you to sleep, and it gives you amazing health benefits as well!
We cloth diaper your sweet bottom.
We make your food. And feed you organic fruits and veggies.
We are doing what you call "baby led weaning", where you feed yourself and we don't push food upon you.
Your eyes are blue.
You have dimples like dad.
You weigh 26.2lbs & are 31 inches long & 19 in head (95th percentile).
You got your first two teeth when you were 4 months old. You now have 7 teeth.
You first learned to crawl at 6 months old.
You took your first three steps at 9 1/2 months.
Your favorite mode of transportation is walking :-)
Your absolute favorite foods are: blue berries & raspberries.
You can say "momma, dada, dog, ball, and wee".
You like to clap & high five.
You love to read and spend time laughing at your books every single day.
You have been on many adventures, such as:
Train to Montana.
Road trip to Montana.
Seattle center. -- folklife festival.-- children's museum.
Penn Cove mussel festival.
Daddy's softball tournaments.
Tulip festival.
And more.
You visited many of your friends right after they were born..
Tegan Morrice
Isaac Ramos
Bradley Coffin
Kadance Fredette
I love you more than you will ever know, and will support your every endeavor as long as I live.
Xoxoxo
You sleep right next to benefit and always have :-) When you stir in the night, you reach for me and cuddle back to sleep. In the morning you kiss me and love on me.
August 10th came and went and you were still happy as could be in my tummy. It was now August 21st and it was time to try and get thing going. Since we were going the natural route, it was time for the nasty castor oil trick, to get my contractions going. Well, two nasty castor oil scrambled eggs later, and nothing! It was Monday the 22nd and if I didn't go into labor with you by Wednesday, I would have to go to the hospital, which was NEVER part of our plan.
Tuesday the 23rd rolled around and it was time for some more castor oil. I took one dose at 10am, and the other at 3pm. I was hanging out at your Grammies house, walking, trying to get things moving. Kyla, our midwife, told me to come in at 6:30pm so she could check me out. I drove on in, since your dad was at work. And she then told me, "well I think we should pop your water". So I called your daddy and he rushed over. He then called the rest of the family.
My water was popped at 7pm. My contractions came on like a tsunami. I could barely move, I had the worst back pain and was frozen. After 4 hours of heavy labor, I crawled into the hot tub, and that was immediate relief on my back. Your daddy was at my side, rubbing my back, putting cold wash cloths on me, and keeping me hydrated. We were a great team. I spent another 30 minutes laboring and then it was time to push! "no way!!" I thought! I looked up at the clock and it was 11:30pm. I instantly thought of my grandpa. Only 30 more minutes and you would share his birthday. I then had the birthing assistant go get Grammy and auntie KK.
Kyla then told me, "your baby is coming", I said "really?" and then she said "well reach down, you can feel the head".
And there you were! Your little peach head was so perfect! You came out so quickly and then they immediately rested you on my chest. We were in love, and we didn't even know if you were a boy or girl! After a couple minutes I finally asked, "so this a boy or girl?" everyone laughed, then your daddy checked and screamed "IT'S A BOY". And so you were named, Jaymeson Richard Bruce.
And here you are a year later!
For the past year we have formed an unbreakable bond.
You have nursed strong for the past year, and I don't see that stopping anytime soon. Never did I think I would Breastfeed this long, but I can't even imagine weaning you off. It calms you when you are hurt, sick, tired, it puts you to sleep, and it gives you amazing health benefits as well!
We cloth diaper your sweet bottom.
We make your food. And feed you organic fruits and veggies.
We are doing what you call "baby led weaning", where you feed yourself and we don't push food upon you.
Your eyes are blue.
You have dimples like dad.
You weigh 26.2lbs & are 31 inches long & 19 in head (95th percentile).
You got your first two teeth when you were 4 months old. You now have 7 teeth.
You first learned to crawl at 6 months old.
You took your first three steps at 9 1/2 months.
Your favorite mode of transportation is walking :-)
Your absolute favorite foods are: blue berries & raspberries.
You can say "momma, dada, dog, ball, and wee".
You like to clap & high five.
You love to read and spend time laughing at your books every single day.
You have been on many adventures, such as:
Train to Montana.
Road trip to Montana.
Seattle center. -- folklife festival.-- children's museum.
Penn Cove mussel festival.
Daddy's softball tournaments.
Tulip festival.
And more.
You visited many of your friends right after they were born..
Tegan Morrice
Isaac Ramos
Bradley Coffin
Kadance Fredette
I love you more than you will ever know, and will support your every endeavor as long as I live.
Xoxoxo
You sleep right next to benefit and always have :-) When you stir in the night, you reach for me and cuddle back to sleep. In the morning you kiss me and love on me.
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Birthday... Already?
Has it really been a year? I can't believe jaymeson is going to be one years old on Friday. Time has gone by so fast. He is such a blessing. I can't even put in words the amount of joy he has brought to our family. The birthday decorations are going up and the big party is next Sunday. We are going to do a very small celebration on Friday, then Sunday we are having a party at our house. It's going to be a blast!
This was the announcement made by the Birthing Center. His sweet little foot print. Love it!
Saturday, July 7, 2012
walking machine..
Jaymeson is a walking machine!
On father's day he took his first 3 steps completely unassisted. It was a perfect father's day gift : )
He is such a fast crawler that he hasn't shown much interest in walking, other than along furniture and the wall. BUT today he has been walking like crazy. It started at the park and has been going at home as well. Two, three steps, here and there. Nothing too major but still, it's a lot more than he was doing. Proud mama!
He is such a big boy! Over 10 months old already. Time flies!
We had such a wonderful Fourth of July. He had a blast at our block party and stayed up until 11pm watching people and of course the fireworks.
We are getting ready for our family reunion, around the corner! Can't wait to spend an amazing week in Montana with my wonderful family : )
On father's day he took his first 3 steps completely unassisted. It was a perfect father's day gift : )
He is such a fast crawler that he hasn't shown much interest in walking, other than along furniture and the wall. BUT today he has been walking like crazy. It started at the park and has been going at home as well. Two, three steps, here and there. Nothing too major but still, it's a lot more than he was doing. Proud mama!
He is such a big boy! Over 10 months old already. Time flies!
We had such a wonderful Fourth of July. He had a blast at our block party and stayed up until 11pm watching people and of course the fireworks.
We are getting ready for our family reunion, around the corner! Can't wait to spend an amazing week in Montana with my wonderful family : )
Monday, May 28, 2012
Memorial day weekend..
Is June seriously starting this week? Craziness! We had a very fun filled weekend. My uncle rich flew out from montana and stayed with us on Friday night. Saturday we went out to lunch and then we went to the mariners game. It was so much fun. It was me, Justin, jaymeson, my mom, and my uncle rich. Jaymeson did better than expected! Sunday we worked on our yard, which is looking very beautiful. And then today Justin went in to work and jaymeson and I ventured down to folklife festival. It was a great day! We parked at the north gate park and ride and took the bus to down town Seattle. We walked around, listen to music, got jaymeson a new hat, ate some food, people watched, and then headed home. I even had time to go get my hair cut tonight :-) Tomorrow I start my new job.. YAY! I am working 8am-5pm. It is going to be a long day but it will be awesome to make money AND have my baby with me :-)
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
9 months already..
Can you believe that jaymeson is already 9 months old?? 9 months ago I was in MUCHO pain, and in 3 hours our beautiful baby was in my arms. Crazy to think that he is closer to his 1 year birthday then he is to his actual birth!
-
What's up with our little guy...
He is 24lbs 1oz. and 29 inches long.
He is in the 95 percentile for total growth.
He has 6 teeth. Four on top and two on the bottom.
He can crawl, and fast!
He can stand up and hold on to many different things. And he walks along the furniture and passes from one thing to the next.
He still doesn't sleep through the night but I am used to his night time feedings and it's okay with me :-)
He is still mostly Breastfeeding but has snacks throughout the day. His favorites are his "puffs", yogurt melts, "mum mum's", and then with baby food he LOVES squash and sweet potatoes. His favorite adult foods are olives and green beans.
He hasn't said any words yet but he babbles a lot and nods his head at us all the time, as if saying he agrees lol. He also LOVES to clap and does it quite often. Lol.
Well thats all I can think of for now!
Sunday, May 13, 2012
Mother's Day
Happy Mother's Day : ) This jar-vase was handmade by me (and Jaymeson) for my mother. It was an idea from pinterest of course, and turned out great!
My mother's day was perfect. Jaymeson woke us up at 6:30am of course, and Justin grabbed him and in his PJ's they went to the store and got me a coffee and flowers. I hoped in the shower and took my time getting myself together for the day. Then when I was done I came out to our dinning room to find flowers and a beautiful necklace from my hubby, and then a little rose bush and a "bear" cup from my little "lovey bear" baby. Justin then made us blueberry muffins for breakfast. Later my mom and dad came over for lunch and then Justin worked on the yard and mowed the lawn. Now I am just hanging out, enjoying this beautiful day, lost in my thoughts. It has been a truly wonderful day but I can't help but feel a little sad. Feeling a little sad about the relationships and friendships that have failed. Feeling sad about the lack of family around today. I know I should just be happy about the wonderful day but there feels like something is missing : / Hmmm.. Maybe it's just that our little family is mellow and small and I am used to holidays be big and hectic.
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
our day at the park.. (last week)..
Hello my name is Jaymeson and I like to swing : )
sometimes all alone...
or sometimes with my mommy...
or sometimes I like to slide with daddy...
or take a break for a picnic...
then it's back to crawling with daddy...
then ending our adventure by going on the tire swing with mommy...
My mommy and daddy are the best when it comes to adventures : )
- love Jaymeson
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
I LOVE THIS... A letter from a momma to her daughter..
Dear Daughter,
You are only three weeks old and so no one really asks yet about your weaning time. Those questions will come later, along with the many and varied opinions about when you should be weaned. Having been through this twice before with your older brothers, I already know the answer to this.
Let me share a secret with you. Weaning is misunderstood. It views nursing as an act with a beginning and an end where the end is chosen and a hard drawn line in the sand. It’s not like that.
Nursing is a part of motherhood, of parenthood. It blends in with all of the other things and it fades in from the obligations of pregnancy and then fades out into the series of obligations of a parent to their growing child.
There was no hard drawn line for the start. Even before your birth you drew from my body. You grew within my womb. You were nourished from my placenta. I was your life support system and home while you prepared to be born. It was when you were ready to be born that you signaled to my body that it was time, and it was then that labor began.
Moments after you were born. You squinched your little eyes at me and bobbed your head around and fussed because you understood that there was something to be done, but not what to do. Instead of sucking, you chomped down. Then you pulled your head back and mewled. We worked together and gradually you learned what to do. And a few days later you stopped biting and set into an easy pattern of nursing that allowed my cracked nipples to heal and my milk to flow.
I do not know the moment that you were conceived. I do not know the moment that your cord stopped pulsing. I do not know the moment that you stopped chomping down and began to nurse.
Some day you will no longer need the sustenance from my body, your suckling reflex will fade away, and instead of turning eagerly toward my breast you will do as your older brother does now as I am writing this. You’ll turn your back to me and curl into my arms in a different way, and you will comfort yourself to sleep with my proximity rather than my breast. And then on another day further into the future you will be even more independent still and instead of curling into my arm you will use my belly as a pillow while you talk to me about Kindergarten friends, as your oldest brother does. And then you will walk back to your own room and your own bed, and you will fall asleep on your own.
I do not know the moment that you will stop nursing. I do not know the moment that you will stop comforting yourself to sleep with the closeness of me. I do not know the moment that you will move off and be fully independent with a life of your own creation. I know that you will do each of these things when it is time for you to do them. And I know that I will smile with pride at your independence even if I want to hold on a little longer.
The commitment that I’ve made to you is life-long. There is no hard start, no hard ending, no fading away of obligation. There is no “weaning” that I plan on doing. There is you. There is your quest for independence. There are the needs that drive your little body and that will fade and change with time. And there is me. My job is simply to be here and meet your needs as you have them. I need neither to push you away nor hold onto you, as you will peel off or cling close according to your needs.
You already have that drive for independence and will take it eagerly at your own pace. Weaning is not something that I need to do. It is something that you will do as an inevitable part of growing up and of life.
I will not hold you back, and I will not push you away. I will not nurse you forever, but I will always be there for you and I will always love you.
<3 Mama
Who am I?
I sit here and think about the type of parent/person I have become and it surprises me (in a good way). A year ago I was 6 months pregnant. I thought "I am going to TRY to breastfeed for 3 months". I thought Jaymeson would be sleeping in his crib right after birth. I never would have attempted cloth diapering. And I planned on going back to work full-time... but who am I?
I am breastfeeding an 8 1/2 month old who shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. I am "bed sharing", meaning that Jaymeson sleeps right next to me and always has and always will (until he wants to sleep in his own bed). I cloth diaper and LOVE it. And I only work less than 10 hours a week.
I LOVE being at home. I would rather be with Jaymeson then have the worry of him with someone else. I love our family and I LOVE LOVE my amazing husband who supports every single decision and parenting choices we have made. He LOVES everything we do for and with our son. I can't even imagine having a partner who didn't support my choices.
I have been finding passion in photography and crafts. I love everything about our life and can't imagine things being any different.
I am a peaceful, attached parent and every day I see the love and joy on Jaymeson's face that screams "THANK YOU MOM FOR LOVING ME SO DAMN MUCH!" 
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Another month gone
Well another month has gone by...
April was a great month, we were very busy in the Bruce household. Jaymeson and I went on many adventures. We went to greenlake, tulip festival, woodland park zoo, interurban trail, swimming at the lynnwood pool, and more! It's been fun getting out of the house and enjoying ourselves. Some parts of me wish that we would have started doing more while he was younger, but then I look back on how hard times were and how exhausted I was and think that everything happens when the times right. Even now I get exhausted when we go on adventures but I am soooo used to it now that it doesn't bother me. Not to mention how great jaymeson does makes it totally worth it.
What's new?
Let's see here, as far as jaymeson goes, he has 6 teeth, two on the bottom and four on the top. He is a full blown crawler. He can stand for LONG periods of time while holding onto anything. He will even walk his hands up a wall and just stand there proped against the wall. I am not sure how close to walking he is, we don't push him, we just let him do his thing. He is 8 months and 1 week and Justin and I are thinking he may be walking by 9 1/2 months.. We will see!
This Friday I go back to work. I transferred to the Marysville PETCO, it is much much closer to home. I am only going to work once a week to start. And then two days a week later. While I am working my good friend Kendra will be watching jaymeson and her daughter Tegan. Tegan is 3 weeks younger than jaymeson. Also, every Wednesday I will be taking my turn and watching both jaymeson and Tegan. I can't wait to watch the two really get a good chance to interact. It will be a good test to see how I do with two babies! Of course it will be more like having twins but it will still nice to see how I will juggle feedings and naps.. Lol.
Oth than that, we are just getting ready for an amazing summer to come!
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Crazy buysy weekend
Where do I even begin??
Well Saturday was St Patricks day. I made homemade Irish Soda Bread, and then the three of us went to Lynnwood to have a good ol st pattys day feast with Tauna, Greg, and little miss Ainsley. It was really fun and we had such a good time watching the babes interact. Ainsley is just over 4 weeks older than jaymeson. They had a good time sharing toys, taking toys away from each other, trying to steal each others binkis lol. It was just perfect! It was also fun just hanging out with another couple and their baby. We don't have that happen by often!
Sunday was Justin's 25th birthday. I made a Mexican feast and we had family over. It was perfect. Then we went out for a our first date since jaymeson was born. We went to the casino and Justin lost $70 dollars but I won $150 so it was a good time. We were supposed to be gone for 4 hours but after only an hour and a half we decided to go home to be with our baby boy lol.
That night came great news! Two of my friends were in the hospital having their babies! One of them was due on the 25th and the other the 27th. But both babies came early! So on Monday we had a big adventure!
First we went to visit baby Isaac. Bekah did a great job! She birth Isaac all natural and only had a 7 hour labor. Then we made our way to Edmonds to meet Baby Bradley! He was so tiny and perfect, yet surprising weighed 9lb 11oz! Both babies were smaller than jaymeson of course lol.
Then to finish the night off we went to Justin's parents house to celebrate his moms bday. We had a great dinner and a delicious cake made by Shelley. Jaymeson was showing off all his moves for everyone :-)
All in all, busy but awesome weekend!!
Well Saturday was St Patricks day. I made homemade Irish Soda Bread, and then the three of us went to Lynnwood to have a good ol st pattys day feast with Tauna, Greg, and little miss Ainsley. It was really fun and we had such a good time watching the babes interact. Ainsley is just over 4 weeks older than jaymeson. They had a good time sharing toys, taking toys away from each other, trying to steal each others binkis lol. It was just perfect! It was also fun just hanging out with another couple and their baby. We don't have that happen by often!
Sunday was Justin's 25th birthday. I made a Mexican feast and we had family over. It was perfect. Then we went out for a our first date since jaymeson was born. We went to the casino and Justin lost $70 dollars but I won $150 so it was a good time. We were supposed to be gone for 4 hours but after only an hour and a half we decided to go home to be with our baby boy lol.
That night came great news! Two of my friends were in the hospital having their babies! One of them was due on the 25th and the other the 27th. But both babies came early! So on Monday we had a big adventure!
First we went to visit baby Isaac. Bekah did a great job! She birth Isaac all natural and only had a 7 hour labor. Then we made our way to Edmonds to meet Baby Bradley! He was so tiny and perfect, yet surprising weighed 9lb 11oz! Both babies were smaller than jaymeson of course lol.
Then to finish the night off we went to Justin's parents house to celebrate his moms bday. We had a great dinner and a delicious cake made by Shelley. Jaymeson was showing off all his moves for everyone :-)
All in all, busy but awesome weekend!!
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Nap time :-)
I sure do crack myself up. I just put jaymeson down for a nap in his crib for the very first time. And what am I doing? Sitting here watching him on the baby monitor lol. And he hasn't even twitched in the last half hour. Lol. He has fallen asleep playing in his crib a few times but this is the first time I actually put him down for a nap in there. Oh dang, now he is up and crawling around lol. Well I guess we will see if he goes back to sleep!
He has had a long week of forward crawling and teething. Little man I s growing up so fast!
He has had a long week of forward crawling and teething. Little man I s growing up so fast!
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Facebook connections
I love Facebook for so many reasons. I have connected with people who I never knew I had anything in common with. I have found friends that I hadn't seen since elementary school. And I have stayed in contact with family and friends who have moved away...
But....
I have also realized that some connections/relationships have grown weak and I feel Facebook is to blame. I am, for the most part, a stay at home mom, so I am constantly posting pictures of jaymesona and posting updates on how he is doing and whats new. I have realized that some family and friends have decided that this is all they need to stay updated. No more phone calls, emails, texts, visits, because they can feel "connected" from my Facebook. And I am just sick of it. We moved to Stanwood, not China. So if people want to see jaymeson, or know how he is doing, they need to stay connected with ME, not my Facebook page. So I am making a new resolution to myself. I am going to step away from Facebook and post less. My goal is to only mobile upload 1 picture of jaymeson a week. And only post VERY important moments in Jaymeson's life. Other than that I will keep my blog updated with our lives every few weeks.
What does this mean???
Time to pick up the phone or hop in the car :-)
Okay enough said.. Time to get ready for ZUMBA :-)
P.S. I am loving Zumba and look forward to it every Wednesday!
But....
I have also realized that some connections/relationships have grown weak and I feel Facebook is to blame. I am, for the most part, a stay at home mom, so I am constantly posting pictures of jaymesona and posting updates on how he is doing and whats new. I have realized that some family and friends have decided that this is all they need to stay updated. No more phone calls, emails, texts, visits, because they can feel "connected" from my Facebook. And I am just sick of it. We moved to Stanwood, not China. So if people want to see jaymeson, or know how he is doing, they need to stay connected with ME, not my Facebook page. So I am making a new resolution to myself. I am going to step away from Facebook and post less. My goal is to only mobile upload 1 picture of jaymeson a week. And only post VERY important moments in Jaymeson's life. Other than that I will keep my blog updated with our lives every few weeks.
What does this mean???
Time to pick up the phone or hop in the car :-)
Okay enough said.. Time to get ready for ZUMBA :-)
P.S. I am loving Zumba and look forward to it every Wednesday!
Saturday, February 25, 2012
6 months old
Hard to believe that my handsome man is 6 months old. It feels like just yesterday that I was in that tub, giving birth to the most beautiful baby ever! I love him so much. I am already so proud of the loving, smart, determined little person he is.
Happy 6 months my love!
Happy 6 months my love!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Time to trim up!
This is the plan I am doing to trim up my post pregnancy belly fat!
42 best ways to lose stomach fat..
1. Make a plan..
Before you do your first sit-up or dump that Cola down the drain, you need to make a plan for your weight loss. Losing belly fat takes some work, and you have to put together a realistic plan you can refer to once you start your weight loss program.
You’re not going to lose all the fat around your waist in 3 days, and you will definitely need to break some sweat before you achieve your goal. Just remember, that it’s completely doable and if you put a bit more time into it and keep implementing these best ways to lose stomach fat fast, you’ll get the body you wanted before you know it.
So, just make a realistic list of things you are going to do to start losing that stomach fat (by picking minimum 10 ways to lose belly fat described below), add 3 deadlines you could use as a check point (for instance, 1, 2 and 3 weeks after you start your weight loss journey). Once you have done that, make sure you are consistent with the routines you’ve chosen, make notes, to see which changes you are sticking to and which are giving you problems. Replace the ones that just don’t work for you with new routines from these 42 ways to lose belly fat fast.
Remember to check your progress weekly and add 3-5 new ways to lose stomach fat every consequent week. If you follow the instructions from the above, you’ll lose that stomach fat in a matter of weeks!
2. Carry water with you everywhere you go..
3. Color your plate!
Did you know that the more colorful your meal, the more healthful it’s likely to be? Think about it: carrots, peppers, spinach, tomatoes: they’re all brilliant colors, and they’re all very healthful choices! Keep your plate colorful and you’re well on your way to losing that belly fat!
4. Cut out fast food.
5. Cut out soda.
6. Weight baring exercises.
If you think you’ll need to spend the rest of your life doing sit-ups and crunches only, so you can burn belly fat and keep it off, that’s not quite true. You’ll need to do all sorts of exercises, in moderation, including weight bearing exercises, like brisk walking, jogging, and the like. Remember, overall fitness and nutrition is the key for losing stomach fat, and making sure it doesn’t come back!
7. Non weight bearing exercises.
In addition to the weight bearing exercises to help you burn belly fat, you’ll also need to add non-weight bearing exercises, like biking and rowing. These two (weight bearing and non-weight bearing), combined with weight training and cardio, and some yoga thrown in for good measure, will give you a lifetime of fitness and good health — and of course will melt that belly fat away for good!
8. Don't be complacent.
9. don't starve yourself either.
10. don't deprive yourself
11.Don't give up
12. Don't isolate.
13. Drink a glass of water before you eat.
14. Eat 5 small meals a day.
15. Wait 20 minutes after eating to feel full.
16. Get the right fit.
No matter how thin you are, if you’re wearing jeans that are too small, you’re going to have unsightly muffin top — so make sure you have the right fit, even if it means going up a size or two, and you may not need to burn as much belly fat as you thought! Now, this is probably the easiest way to “lose” stomach fat fast, but bear with me, there are many more ways that will actually require action.
17. Get your cardio going.
18. Set specific goals.
19. Ignore commercials for losing belly fat.
20. Ignore the scale.
21. Know your portions for meals.
22. Maintain posture.
23. SWIM.
24. Read labels.
25. See a professional. Doctor & personal trainer.
26. Strengthen your core.
27. Substitute sweets.
28. Push ups
29. Reverse sit ups.
30.Work with friends and get support.
31. Eat frequently.
32. Never skip breakfast.
33. Keep track of meals.
34. Eat slowly.
35. Do exercises effectively
36. Stay hydrated.
37. Get more sleep.
38. Cut out or down on alcohol.
39. Take the long way to do things.
40. Reduce salt.
41. Decrease stress.
42. Stay motivated.
http://allwomenstalk.com/12-best-ways-to-lose-stomach-fat/
42 best ways to lose stomach fat..
1. Make a plan..
Before you do your first sit-up or dump that Cola down the drain, you need to make a plan for your weight loss. Losing belly fat takes some work, and you have to put together a realistic plan you can refer to once you start your weight loss program.
You’re not going to lose all the fat around your waist in 3 days, and you will definitely need to break some sweat before you achieve your goal. Just remember, that it’s completely doable and if you put a bit more time into it and keep implementing these best ways to lose stomach fat fast, you’ll get the body you wanted before you know it.
So, just make a realistic list of things you are going to do to start losing that stomach fat (by picking minimum 10 ways to lose belly fat described below), add 3 deadlines you could use as a check point (for instance, 1, 2 and 3 weeks after you start your weight loss journey). Once you have done that, make sure you are consistent with the routines you’ve chosen, make notes, to see which changes you are sticking to and which are giving you problems. Replace the ones that just don’t work for you with new routines from these 42 ways to lose belly fat fast.
Remember to check your progress weekly and add 3-5 new ways to lose stomach fat every consequent week. If you follow the instructions from the above, you’ll lose that stomach fat in a matter of weeks!
2. Carry water with you everywhere you go..
3. Color your plate!
Did you know that the more colorful your meal, the more healthful it’s likely to be? Think about it: carrots, peppers, spinach, tomatoes: they’re all brilliant colors, and they’re all very healthful choices! Keep your plate colorful and you’re well on your way to losing that belly fat!
4. Cut out fast food.
5. Cut out soda.
6. Weight baring exercises.
If you think you’ll need to spend the rest of your life doing sit-ups and crunches only, so you can burn belly fat and keep it off, that’s not quite true. You’ll need to do all sorts of exercises, in moderation, including weight bearing exercises, like brisk walking, jogging, and the like. Remember, overall fitness and nutrition is the key for losing stomach fat, and making sure it doesn’t come back!
7. Non weight bearing exercises.
In addition to the weight bearing exercises to help you burn belly fat, you’ll also need to add non-weight bearing exercises, like biking and rowing. These two (weight bearing and non-weight bearing), combined with weight training and cardio, and some yoga thrown in for good measure, will give you a lifetime of fitness and good health — and of course will melt that belly fat away for good!
8. Don't be complacent.
9. don't starve yourself either.
10. don't deprive yourself
11.Don't give up
12. Don't isolate.
13. Drink a glass of water before you eat.
14. Eat 5 small meals a day.
15. Wait 20 minutes after eating to feel full.
16. Get the right fit.
No matter how thin you are, if you’re wearing jeans that are too small, you’re going to have unsightly muffin top — so make sure you have the right fit, even if it means going up a size or two, and you may not need to burn as much belly fat as you thought! Now, this is probably the easiest way to “lose” stomach fat fast, but bear with me, there are many more ways that will actually require action.
17. Get your cardio going.
18. Set specific goals.
19. Ignore commercials for losing belly fat.
20. Ignore the scale.
21. Know your portions for meals.
22. Maintain posture.
23. SWIM.
24. Read labels.
25. See a professional. Doctor & personal trainer.
26. Strengthen your core.
27. Substitute sweets.
28. Push ups
29. Reverse sit ups.
30.Work with friends and get support.
31. Eat frequently.
32. Never skip breakfast.
33. Keep track of meals.
34. Eat slowly.
35. Do exercises effectively
36. Stay hydrated.
37. Get more sleep.
38. Cut out or down on alcohol.
39. Take the long way to do things.
40. Reduce salt.
41. Decrease stress.
42. Stay motivated.
http://allwomenstalk.com/12-best-ways-to-lose-stomach-fat/
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Slacking...
Okay I have been slacking with my blog. I will try to get better at this! Lol
So mr jaymeson is almost 6 months old! He will be 6 months next Friday. Time has sure gone by fast! He is growing like a weed.
He still has the same two teeth but they are huge! And for the last four days he has been biting me like crazy. I dont know what to do. I have tried all the suggestions online but nothing is working. His teeth are so dang sharp too. This morning he bit me so hard I really needed a "break" but what can you do when you are the only one home? I made it through it though and now he is down for a nap and I am relaxing.
He is also "crawling". I don't know if that is the right word because he isn't just going forward on hands and knees but he gets up on his knees and rolls around on them and can go anywhere in his room and all over the living room. In a matter of seconds he gets very close to bonking his head MANY times a day lol. It is exhausting. I would have to say that age 4 months was MUCH easier. Lol.
He is also starting to really enjoy food. He LOVE banana, blueberries, mango, cantaloupe, pears and sweet potatoes. He also has a great time munching on his little organic rice crackers. There are TONS of things I can start giving him at 6 months, I can't wait. Even though he is eating I am still keeping him on breast milk until he decides on his own to give it up. I think I will start mixing in rice cereal around 8 months. So many people say "give it to him now, he will sleep better" but it's not about ME it's about him. So if his body isn't ready for it then I am not going to push it.
Let's see what else... Oh he is not in his big boy car seat. He was getting so squished in his infant one.
Everything in the Bruce household has been interesting since Justin got his schedule change to first shift. It has been a difficult switch but "we can see clearly the rain is gone" and know that it will be better in the long run. Jaymeson seems to enjoy it though and has been going to bed earlier and earlier.
A couple weeks ago we went to the Buddhist temple for the first full moon after the Chinese new year celebration and it was AMAZING!! Our goal is to attend a "northwest" event every month. Meaning something fun that gives us culture. So for March we will be goin to the Penn Cove Mussel festival. We went last year and it was super fun! Can't wait to go again.
That's all for now!
So mr jaymeson is almost 6 months old! He will be 6 months next Friday. Time has sure gone by fast! He is growing like a weed.
He still has the same two teeth but they are huge! And for the last four days he has been biting me like crazy. I dont know what to do. I have tried all the suggestions online but nothing is working. His teeth are so dang sharp too. This morning he bit me so hard I really needed a "break" but what can you do when you are the only one home? I made it through it though and now he is down for a nap and I am relaxing.
He is also "crawling". I don't know if that is the right word because he isn't just going forward on hands and knees but he gets up on his knees and rolls around on them and can go anywhere in his room and all over the living room. In a matter of seconds he gets very close to bonking his head MANY times a day lol. It is exhausting. I would have to say that age 4 months was MUCH easier. Lol.
He is also starting to really enjoy food. He LOVE banana, blueberries, mango, cantaloupe, pears and sweet potatoes. He also has a great time munching on his little organic rice crackers. There are TONS of things I can start giving him at 6 months, I can't wait. Even though he is eating I am still keeping him on breast milk until he decides on his own to give it up. I think I will start mixing in rice cereal around 8 months. So many people say "give it to him now, he will sleep better" but it's not about ME it's about him. So if his body isn't ready for it then I am not going to push it.
Let's see what else... Oh he is not in his big boy car seat. He was getting so squished in his infant one.
Everything in the Bruce household has been interesting since Justin got his schedule change to first shift. It has been a difficult switch but "we can see clearly the rain is gone" and know that it will be better in the long run. Jaymeson seems to enjoy it though and has been going to bed earlier and earlier.
A couple weeks ago we went to the Buddhist temple for the first full moon after the Chinese new year celebration and it was AMAZING!! Our goal is to attend a "northwest" event every month. Meaning something fun that gives us culture. So for March we will be goin to the Penn Cove Mussel festival. We went last year and it was super fun! Can't wait to go again.
That's all for now!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
snow.. snow.. snow..
hellllllo SNOW!
We have had some beautiful snow days. It dumped snow Sunday, Monday, (today) and is supposed to dump more tonight! At one point the news said we could get 9-12 inches tomorrow! I don't know what it currently says since it is always changing lol. Jaymeson has been loving the snow. He was so mesmerized earlier when we were outside. Here are some of our snow pictures : )
We have had some beautiful snow days. It dumped snow Sunday, Monday, (today) and is supposed to dump more tonight! At one point the news said we could get 9-12 inches tomorrow! I don't know what it currently says since it is always changing lol. Jaymeson has been loving the snow. He was so mesmerized earlier when we were outside. Here are some of our snow pictures : )
Growing and growing
Holy moly, is it the middle of January already? Next week jaymeson will be 5 months old. That just blows me away. He is growing so fast it's hard to keep up. He now has two little teeth, the front bottom ones. They are coming in so fast! He can sit up all by himself (it doesn't last to terribly long before he starts to tip over lol). But when he does tip over he rolls on to his tummy and pulls his arms out in front of him and starts moving like crazy, in efforts to crawl. I really truly never had a little newborn lol, he is just growing so incredibly fast.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
New years resolutions..
New years resolutions:
For myself ...
Hot yoga
Dailey stroller/dog walks
Join a yoga class in Stanwood
Join mops group
In general our goal is to really move our lives to Stanwood. We want to make new friends, find parents with babies, and join activities in the Stanwood area. We spend so much time driving to Lynnwood still because our lives are still focused around there. Of course we won't forget about our family and friends but in all honesty, we are 35 min from Lynnwood, and it's getting really old that people don't come visit us. We have a baby to travel with and we are the ones constantly going to everyone else. It's time people come to us, or they are gonna see less of us. (we appreciate those who make the effort).
I also would like to lose more weight. I have lost all my pregnancy weight but there is much more that can be lost. I already cook 100 times more than I did last year so that should help but I just got to keep it up and drink lots of water and keep taking peanut and the dogs for walks.
Jaymeson "to do" list for 2012...
Swimming lessons
Baby yoga
Pike place market
Edmonds beach
Fort worden
For myself ...
Hot yoga
Dailey stroller/dog walks
Join a yoga class in Stanwood
Join mops group
In general our goal is to really move our lives to Stanwood. We want to make new friends, find parents with babies, and join activities in the Stanwood area. We spend so much time driving to Lynnwood still because our lives are still focused around there. Of course we won't forget about our family and friends but in all honesty, we are 35 min from Lynnwood, and it's getting really old that people don't come visit us. We have a baby to travel with and we are the ones constantly going to everyone else. It's time people come to us, or they are gonna see less of us. (we appreciate those who make the effort).
I also would like to lose more weight. I have lost all my pregnancy weight but there is much more that can be lost. I already cook 100 times more than I did last year so that should help but I just got to keep it up and drink lots of water and keep taking peanut and the dogs for walks.
Jaymeson "to do" list for 2012...
Swimming lessons
Baby yoga
Pike place market
Edmonds beach
Fort worden
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