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I am ashamed and disgusted with myself. I have lost the love I once had found for my body...and I don't know how or when. It been over the past nine weeks. And it saddens me. I worked so hard before Evan was born to not only lose weight, but to learn how to love myself, and I now find myself back at square one. I'm ashamed. But determined none the less. I will fix this. So instead of a New Years Resolution...I'm making a Decmeber 28, 2013 resolution. Starting today I am going to make myself accountable for myself. I will start tracking my food, working out daily, and do what I need to do to be the best me for me...and my family. I won't make excuses for my gain. I am to blame. I haven't been eating well, counting calories, or exercising. I have gained close to 10 pounds over the course of nine weeks. I am now 204.0 pounds. I have 44 pounds to lose to make my goal weight. I want to reach my goal by the end of May. Not a totally unrealistic goal but I won't be...

So a while back there was a mother of three young boys that posted a picture of herself, a very fit self, and captioned "What's your excuse?" And it has stirred up a heck of a lot of dust. I was watching Access Hollywood and they had her on there, this Maria, and another woman that owns a plus size lingerie boutique (she is plus size) and her name is Crystal. Crystal launched a campaign against Maria for plus size and real women to post pictures of themselves in lingerie to demonstrate what real, unphotoshopped women look like. And to help women embrace their beauty at any size. They were debating or discussing each others message. Crystal calling Maria a fat shamer and bully, and Maria repeatedly bringing up the obesity epidemic and essentially telling these women that shared their photos they are fat. At first I didn't see anything wrong with the message Maria was originally trying to convey, but now that I've heard her speak on the issue....I have changed my ...

Every set of parents spends nine months arguing over names. That is a fact.  As a child I had this list of crazy names I would name my children should I ever have one, and needless to say...those were not the names we chose. Instead we went very traditional. Scarlett was named by her father. Scarlett Rose. ..who is a bright red head...no joke. And no, we did not name her for her hair color, that is purely coincidental. She was named before her birth. Daddy just came home with it one day. I wanted an Evelyn. But that is another story for another day. Our son on the other hand...we could not agree on anything. Back story...        We tried for several months to get pregnant before it finally happened. The very day I saw those double lines, a dear friend of my parents, Eva, passed away unexpectedly. She was a beautiful person and the world is a lesser place without her. I knew that God called her home to be a guardian angel for my unborn baby. I fought wit...

Well I had my post partum 2 week check up today, and my wonderful OB cleared me of post partum depression. He said I was doing t o o well to be suffering anything more than baby blues. And I agree. I feel better...much better. No more weepy pitiful mommy. I'm baaaccckkk! Well pretty much. I walked well over 2 miles last night while trick or treating with Scarlett and it felt good. My body didn't hurt and no post partum symptoms emerged. The doctor cleared me for exercise and I can't wait to get moving! Even though I am not suffering from depression, there may be a mommy out there that is and if you feel you are or suspect you are...please seek medical help. Do not be ashamed. And if you suspect a mommy of suffering from depression please offer help. A 15 minute break can make a mom's day. My biggest take away...be compassionate. Not only to moms...but to everyone. You never know what someone is going through. And your friendly feature may change their life.

So it's Thursday...the day I have designated for my weigh in. Now I am not an advocate for the scale, because the scale does not always tell the truth. Non scale victories are far more important than any number on a scale. Don't let that number define you and all your hard work. My NSV (non scale victory) this week was fitting back into my size 12 jeans! Woohoo! They're a little snug but anything is better than maternity pants! But I also had a scale victory this week. Last week I weighed in at 196.8. This morning I actually weighed in at 194.8, a 2 pound loss, but I didn't photograph the scale until after breakfast, so I won't count it. Instead I'll count the after breakfast shot which was 195.4...*sigh lol* Either way it's nice to see it move down after watching it go up for 9 months!

Well, I have been MIA for a while. And I greatly apologize to anyone that follows me. I have been super busy preparing for baby, and now taking care of baby. Its amazing the difference between my two deliveries and I solely lay blame to my fitness and dietary changes. My pregnancy this time around was easy peasy lemon squeezy! And labor and delivery...a breeze... 8 hours compared to 18. 4 pushes compared to a million. No tearing compared to multiple stitches. On my feet in less than 20 minutes. Uterus completely retracted in 24 hours. No weight gain whatsoever. Those are just a few of the differences. And I owe it all to a new lifestyle. When they tell you remaining active during pregnancy makes for an easier delivery, they weren't kidding. Now... If only it prevented baby blues. I battled them with Scarlett, and it seems I am again. This time a little more severe, and a lot of that has to do with my very temperamental toddler. I worry I am teetering between baby blues and ...

A little while ago I was sent an interesting new product to sample and review called Oral IV . Being pregnant I double checked with my OB to make sure it is safe to use during pregnancy, and he saw no issue with it. So after a long awaited review here we go. I LOVE THIS PRODUCT! I am known for my honestly when it comes to reviews. If I don't like something...I will gladly let y'all know. And the maker as well. But Oral IV gets an A+ in my book. Credit For Photo: OralIv.com Taken directly from their website here is a great explanation of the product... better than I could ever give anyways...      " ORAL I.V. is a revolutionary hydration aid product based on a proprietary formula of crystalloid electrolytes and purified water. ORAL I.V. does not contain any sugars, caffeine or stimulants, additives, preservatives or artificial ingredients. It can be consumed directly or added to water. Individuals can use ORAL I.V. as an addition to their existing hydration m...

If I could breathe flames, I would, and I am fairly certain I am very close to doing so! Being pregnant just stinks sometimes. I had a beautiful and yummy salad with romaine, mushrooms, tomatoes,  carrots, bell peppers, turkey, some shredded cheese, pickles, and a couple tablespoons of ranch. It was heavenly *imagine angelic hums here*!  I ate the heck outta that salad. And my little man did flips and flops, so apparently he enjoyed it too.  I think I shall have one everyday for lunch this week. As yummy as it is, I must be a glutton for punishment because I have heartburn that would scare the devil himself! And I will definitely do it again tomorrow. It is so horrible. It is like a combination of all the veggies and the dressing. It is bad.  Like I said... being pregnant sucks sometimes. Oh and to top that off I made some homemade salsa last night, and ate about a half a cup for snack. Yeah that tomato based delicous-ness with jalapeno chopped up in ...

So I haven't been running much during my pregnancy, simply because I get too hot... Florida Summers Suck For Us Pregnant Ladies... and because my heart rate gets way too high, which can be dangerous for little baby boy. And it is killing me! I want. No need. I need to go for a run. I hate that I am limited with my fitness now. I wasn't in the early stages which was wonderful, but now that I want to run...I can't. It Sucks! I shouldn't be so whiny. I have a very healthy baby. I have gained minimal weight. I am perfectly healthy. I only have nine more weeks to go. But that does not curb my need to run.  Poo. I keep reminding myself that as much as it stinks it is for such an amazing and greater purpose. And one day I will be taking my handsome little man running with me. Shoot. As bad as I want to run...maybe he will be a track star or something? Olympics here we come. Move over Bolt. Little Man Moore is hot on your heels. Okay. I might be exaggerating a lit...

A few weeks ago ProCompression sent me a pair of Marathon Socks to review, and I have to admit I have been blown away. These socks are amazing and stylish. Being pregnant comes with a lot of unpleasant side effects ...one being water retention and swelling in the feet and ankles. After a workout or a busy day on my feet I have had issues with swelling. I have read a ton of reviews (mostly positive) about compression socks. Granted marathon socks are really meant for athletes, they are great relief for just everyday discomfort and swelling. In all honesty ProCompression should market to pregnant women. They could make a killing. These socks are top of the line as well. Made with nylon and poly materials...they give that tight squeeze for relief that you wish you could get from regular socks. And not only are the materials wonderful and snug but they are made here in the Unit ed St ates ! How cool is that highlighting?! Anyways. Back on topic! I cannot give a more positive revi...

OMG! We made it to the OBX last night after a beautiful drive! My baby girl rode so well considering it was 12 hours in the car! She watched her movies, ate, played with daddy... and here we are! And as promised...I have a giveaway to share... But just to draw it out even longer I'm not posting it until midnight tonight...sorry! But it will be a wonderful giveaway with ProCompression Marthon Socks and my surprise item ! I'll share another teaser picture around noon east coast time! Are you excited yet...I sure am...gonna share a little vacation happiness!

Man I have been super duper busy lately. I have been busy with painting and decorating, regular stay at home mom stuff, working out when I can, doctor's appointments, and prepping for VACATION! WOOT WOOT! We only have 10 DAYS until we head out to The Outer Banks  or OBX in North Carolina. One of the most beautiful stretches of beach on the East Coast...and we are Floridians. So that is saying a lot. After the passing of my Grandma Rita a couple of years ago, we decided we would do a week long vacation once a year on or around her birthday. Giving our family the chance to get together, not only to remember her, but to enjoy each others company. Grandma Rita Jane Taylor Now this isn't my family in the sense that we are blood related . Grandma Rita was my Ex-Step Grandmother. Confusing I know. Her daughter Anna, was one of my Grandfathers several wives. Only she is one of two I maintained a relationship with. As tragic as it is I do not have a great relationship w...

Wow...got to love a good summertime sale! Nothing is better than low prices for super quality products! I am still reviewing a pair of ProCompression socks...but I have nothing negative to say yet! So I am letting all of you wonderful readers in on a great deal that they have running right now... Huge Summer Savings from PRO Compression Get  40% off ALL  merchandise at  procompression.com , including their brand NEW Neon Calf Sleeves and Team PC Gear such as hats and running visors!  Simply enter coupon code  JULY  at checkout. You'll save 40% and get free US shipping. Click here to stock up today:  http://www.procompression.com/ products/ Hurry, coupon code  JULY  expires August 4, 2013! Happy Shopping! Happy Savings! So stop on over at ProCompression and let them know that Liz at MommyWeighLess sent ya! *Disclaimer- MommyWeighLess is responsible for this content, is libel for the opinions above, is not libel for comments made ...

So recently I have had the amazing privilege and joy of trying out a couple of awesome products. I cannot wait to share either! GIVEAWAY TIME! I received a case of Chobani Flips to review...and as we all know yogurt is a staple in most healthy diets...especially mine. I have been a Chobani nut for over a year now. It is one of my favorite and most filling snacks, not to mention the protein ! It is a quick and easy breakfast if needed, or an awesome post-workout snack. And now that it is summertime it is super refreshing on a hot summer day! There were so many yummy types to try...and I could not wait to dig in! There were two of each, so 12 in total! They are fair in calories, low in sugar, and taste great. The day I got the case I did a little jig, and then hunted down a spoon. The first flip I sampled was the Almond Coco Loco ...                           IT WAS DIVINE!!!...and my favorite! Se...

This is a very sensitive and sore subject for a lot of people, and I am going to do my best not to offend anyone . I have very mixed feelings on the matter of the, AMA (American Medical Association), naming Obesity as a disease. While it has been deemed a disease by the AMA that does not make it a legal disease, it will just bring more attention to those affected by obesity, and open a door way to treatments. I myself was obese according to BMI charts a little over a year ago . And as far as treatments go for the "disease", the best cure I found was proper diet and food portions, with a side of exercise. And for many that is also the answer. I understand that for some that is a difficult task, and they use more invasive things like surgery...which is okay too. I have no beef with people that elect to have weight loss surgery. I do not think its the easy way out. To me that seems harder than working out. I hate doctors and hospitals. But to me if I was obese and a doct...

Woohoo...I have finally organized this giveaway! I am so excited...how about y'all??? So I have a ton of things I love to use during the summer, and I thought, "Why not share some of those things?" It is hot, and when working out hydration, proper nutrition, and sun protection are so important. And  most important STYLE! It gets suuuuuper boring drinking just water. So I went on the hunt for a flavor pack for water. I tried so many different products and finally settled on one,  Crystal Light Liquid . There are so many flavors and you can add a little or add a lot. And it is ZERO calories. Zip. Zilch. I like to add a couple of squeezes shake it up and walk out the door. My favorite is Strawberry Lemonade, so I am sharing one! Not only do we need hydration in the summer, but we need protection. The suns dangerous UVA and UVB does so much damage to our skin that it is ultra important to use sunscreen. Most people never think about their face or lips...just the bi...

It is so bittersweet that I will be hosting a giveaway tomorrow for my fitness page and it marks the ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF MY WEIGHTLOSS !  I have been on the journey, heart and soul, for a year now. Complete dedication. This time last year I was piddling around with my health. I would workout every now and then, eat right, but still eat wrong, and wondering why I had not lost much weight. After a family vacation photo and a rude awakening at the doctor's office...I realized I needed to take care of myself. I needed to take losing weight and getting healthy serious, not only for me but for the beautiful family I had started. Vacation June 2012- 231 pounds I come from a family of health issues and obesity. Every time I go to a doctor and we do the "Family History" part of the workup I swear I check yes on every box. Here is a sample of just some of the diseases I say yes to with my head a little low (most of which are preventable): Diabetes Heart Disease He...

I text-ed myself the title of this blog last night in hopes of remembering what it was supposed to be about...and once again I have forgotten. I am sure it went something like this... There is nothing glamorous about growing a child inside of you. Don't get me wrong, it is amazing . We as women are magnificent creatures. We are capable of so many tremendous things that men can't even begin to wrap their heads around, let alone their bodies. If men understood just how difficult making a baby was ( more difficult than just their donation anyways)  I think life as an expectant mother would be soooooo  much easier! I have created a list of the top 5 not so glamorous sides of having a baby... that all men should have to go through ... 1) Super. Freaking. Sore. Nipples.!!! For some reason the first few weeks of pregnancy are hectic on boobies, or more in particular...nipples. They hurt. They swell. They itch. They hurt. They swell. They itch. You get the point. ...

WEIGHT GAIN...OMMGGGGG!!! It is official...after 20 weeks the scale has finally moved up. And that scares to poo out of me even though I know it is a good sign. Weight gain during pregnancy signals a healthy and growing baby. But after a year of watching the scale go down ...it is so hard  to watch it move up. Before we tried to conceive I decided I wanted to lose 50 pounds. I had already started my healthier lifestyle but losing 50 pounds put me under 180, which was a healthy weight for my height, and a healthy weight for pregnancy. We began to try in September and we were pregnant by February. I reached my weight loss goal of minus 50 in December! As I have shared before my OB only wants me to gain 10-15 pounds so that I can resume losing weight after baby. I am 21 weeks and 3 days and I have gained my very first and official pound!  I know that is not a lot and I should not worry about it...but the scale is going up...after a year of going down. DANGGIT! At my p...

This is the original recipe. Just a simple and sugary brownie recipe...but I took it and tweaked it to be healthier. I hope you all enjoy it as much as my family did. And it was totally TODDLER approved! Easy Wheat Brownies: MommyWeighLess Style Ingredients 1/2 cup canola oil 1/2 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1/2 cup wheat flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate morsels(optional) Directions 1) Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9x9 baking pan. 2) In a medium bowl mix together the oil, sugar, and vanilla. Beat in the eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl mix together the flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the egg mixture until well mixed. Add in chocolate morsels. Spread batter evenly into pan. 3) Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes. Brownies are done when the top is crispy and you can insert and remove a toothpick cleanly. Nutrition ...

This pregnancy has been so different from my first. Partly to do with the fact that I am carrying a boy compares to a girl. My symptoms have been so different its kind of odd. The biggest difference is with baby boy I want MEAT... RED MEAT . And with Scarlett I didn't want any meat at all. I couldn't even stomach chicken...let alone red meat. Besides the vast difference in symptoms  that come with normal pregnancy the major difference between my pregnancies has been my over diet and fitness levels. With Scarlett I ate whatever I wanted and however much I wanted. I only gained 17 pounds, but that was because I stayed so sick, not because I was being healthy. I stayed sick because I neglected my health and thankfully she did not pay for it. She was and is a perfectly healthy and active toddler...one that stays busy. But I credit that a lot to our new healthy lifestyle. She hasn't been allowed a lot of junk or processed foods and will pick an apple over candy any day. With ...

I have a serious love/hate relationship with cheez-it crackers. I love to eat them...but hate that I can't stop with a single serving! I'm sorry but only 28 of those yellow/orange amazing heavenly crackers isn't enough...even though it should be. And today my cheez-it demon won the battle. I must have eaten half a bag before I realized it. GRRRR!  Part of me forgives myself and the other half is feeling so darn guilty. Tomorrow is a new day...even if I over did it today . So I shall put the box in the pantry and forget it until the demon raises again lol!

Oh my poor blog how I've neglected you! I am ashamed to say so! I lost my drive and my accountability to myself lately and I have slacked! I haven't been logging food. I haven't been working out. I haven't been blogging. I haven't been managing my pages. I haven't gained any weight(thankfully ). I have been eating horribly. I have been feeling like crap. I have been lazy. I have been neglecting my health. I have been in denial. I had a wake up call last night when I had a vivid dream that I had gained 50 pounds over night! SCARY. And this morning I woke up and vowed to stop. Stop self sabotaging and stop treating my body like a trash can. So here is what today looks like for me... Breakfast: Peanut Butter Banana Protein Shake Snack: 1 Plum and 1 Cup Cantaloupe Lunch: Turkey Sandwich on Whole Wheat, 1 Cup Cucumber, Romaine Salad Snack: Veggie Straws Dinner: Grilled Chicken Breast Strips in Buffalo Sauce, Sauteed Mushrooms Peppers and Onion, Pasta...

TMI and reader discretion warning! I just want to poop. There I said it. Those words no one (especially women) openly admits...ever. It is a sensitive subject and I feel it's time to open it up for discussion. One of the lovely side effects of pregnancy is commonly constipation, and to me it is the worst side effect. Ever since I started eating healthy and drinking gobs of water I have been regular, 4 weeks into my pregnancy and my intestines put everything on hold...literally. Thanks to the lovely hormone progesterone produced during pregnancy, women's digestive tracts slow down vastly due to relaxed muscles. We don't break down and process food as quickly which leads to constipation as well as heartburn and indigestion. There is no shame in it, its natural and painful and really, really needs to be talked about more openly. I was even ashamed to discuss it with my doctor, whom probably hears it daily. Why? I honestly don't know. Maybe because no one talks about b...

I baked a delicious ham for a family dinner Sunday..and as usual had a ton left. I sent it to work for lunches with Dustin and I have been force feeding it to Scarlett. I was a little afraid for my life today, if I were to serve it again. Great family secret... use left over ham in our family recipe of potato soup. At risk of being disowned, out cast, and potentially beaten I am going to share that recipe with you. Its too yummy not to! Ingredients 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes 2 small yellow onions 4-6 ounces chopped and diced ham 2 stalks celery diced 3.5 cups water 5 tablespoons butter 5 tablespoons all purpose flour 2 cups milk 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1. In a large pot mix potatoes, onions, ham, celery and water. Bring to a boil and reduce to medium heat. Allow to cook for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are softened. 2. In a medium sauce pan melt butter over medium-low heat. Mix in flour whisking continuously for 1 minute. Will thicken quickly. Slowly pour i...

Confession time... And I am embarrassed to admit... But I am in a fitness rut! I am so tired all the time..and I know it will pass soon. The first trimester is the worst, but I feel I am neglecting my health. I have worked out a few of times since finding out about the baby and it felt wonderful. But I have gotten to the point where the idea of working out just exhausts me. I shouldn't make excuses. Excuses are for the weak. I am not weak. I do have a plan though. I am going to discuss this with my OB because I feel it is more than just the pregnancy draining me. Low iron? Trouble aleeping? There are numerous things I feel are contributing and he will know what route to take to get me back on my game. In the mean time I am eating as best I can and resting. The thought of meat grosses me out so I am looking for alternative protein sources. Will always take recommendations? As well as working hard on fiber intake. Oh the lovely side effects of pregnancy(constipation)...

So today I finally made it to the gym after weeks of missing it. Life has been hectic and exhausting with the pregnancy, buying the house, and my girl friends wedding! It has calmed down and I took advantage. One of my biggest concerns when I got pregnant was that my fit life would have to be put on hold....I could not have been more wrong! My OB recommends remaining active throughout my entire pregnancy so long as I feel up to it. But to be honest I was afraid to lift. He told me as far as cardio to keep a heart rate lower than 140 to burn fat and keep my blood flow safe for baby, but with weights I was told to keep it 45 pounds and under. He also says that losing a little weight in the first trimester (I am overweight..this is not recommended for women at normal or under weight stats) is okay so long as I am not eating at a huge deficit. I eat anywhere from 1800-2000 calories a day and I have lost 5 pounds this month without trying. He feels that at my weight I should aim to gain 15...

So as I have mentioned I am a BzzAgent , and as so I am sent free products while completing BzzCampaigns to test and review! A couple of weeks ago I was sent a coupon to redeem a free T he Glade Expressions ®  Oil Diffuser   . I am not the biggest fan of Glade products because I feel they are a little over marketed and over priced. I always buy the store brand and get just as good a product. I have to admit...after this campaign I have completely changed my opinion !...of their Oil Diffuser at least. I picked up the Pineapple Mango diffuser and it smells heavenly. The smell wavers through out   MY ENTIRE HOUSE  and everyone asks what that great smell is when they walk in! One of my best friends took some of the coupons I received and went the same day and picked up one for her house. I would very highly recommend them to everyone! And I do. It also has a very chic design and blends into my decor well! *ahhhh sings the angels* Another great product ...

I am a BzzAgent and as one we are assigned campaigns where we get to try and sample products for free. Recently I joined a campaign for the new Schick Hydro Silk Razor . I received the product in the mail a couple of weeks ago and I have to admit I was a little skeptical. I was sent what is called the starter kit. In it is the razor handle, two cartridges  and a suction hanger to keep your razor up and out of reach. The first thing I immediately loved was the hanger it came with. I have a one year old and she just loves to act like mommy... so being able to hang my razor up out of her reach is a big plus in my book. The next thing...the long and shapely, almost sexy contour of the handle. It fits well in the palm of your hand, not to short, and not too long. The actual cartridge has five blades! for a closer shave, which is fantastic. Normally I have to buy a men's razor to get more than three! On the package it explains that the cartridge has a h...

The hardest job in the world is being a Stay at Home Mom... There is no arguing with that.  Wait..there is something that is a lot harder, being a stay at home mom trying to overhaul an unhealthy lifestyle. For those of you ladies just starting out, I will tell you now...This is one of the most difficult things I have done second to childbirth. Even then once they are out, they are out. However both raising a child and a healthy lifestyle are full time and life time jobs. Priority numero uno in my life is raising my daughter to be an independent, smart, successful, healthy, happy, driven (the list could go on forever) woman. Then my priorities shift to the health of myself and my family. When I started this I was so unhealthy I could not run for 30 seconds... so how was I supposed to keep up with a child for the next 18 years?!   There was no way I could have. Plain and simple. When I had my epiphany and decided to get fit, for myself and my family, I did not realize...

I didn't post my goals for January, it has been a crazy month, and I have neglected myself as well as my followers. I apologize! Anyways, with February just around the corner, and knowing I have fallen behind already this year, I sat down and wrote out my goals as well as my workout plan. 1) Eat a net of at least 1700 calories. 2) Drink 90 oz of water a day. 3) Cut out processed sugars, use sugar in the raw. 4) Do facebook ab challenge. 5) Run 3 days a week. 6) Walk 2 days a week. 7) Lower body fat by 3%. 8) Monitor macros. 9) Lose at least 3 pounds. 10) Rest on Tuesdays. My starting weight is 180 pounds. Body fat %-27.2 Neck-13 inches Waist-36 inches Arm-14 inches Hips- 43 inches Here are my before pictures!