WILW

Hello Lovelies!! What a BEAUTIFUL day it is here in Michigan! Loving this weather :) I can't believe it's Wednesday already and time to link up with Jamie for WILW!

I'm loving these fun ideas for my favorite little ones to do this summer

I'm loving these shows I'm currently watching

I'm loving these recipes

Most importantly I'm loving all my wonderful readers and how much support we offer each other! Please don't forget to click on GFC (Google Friend Connect) :)

P.S Don't forget to enter Neely's 1500 Giveaway!! 

Happy Wednesday!

WILW

Hello Lovelies!! What a BEAUTIFUL day it is here in Michigan! Loving this weather :) I can't believe it's Wednesday already and time to link up with Jamie for WILW!

I'm loving these fun ideas for my favorite little ones to do this summer

I'm loving these shows I'm currently watching

I'm loving these recipes

Most importantly I'm loving all my wonderful readers and how much support we offer each other! Please don't forget to click on GFC (Google Friend Connect) :)

P.S Don't forget to enter Neely's 1500 Giveaway!! 

Happy Wednesday!

Getting Fit... Well That's the Plan

They (I'm not sure Who exactly) always say that our lives have turning points. These can be good, bad, bring on big or small changes, but they are points that do change our lives. This weekend I had one of those turning points.

The blog this picture is from is awesome! Click on it to go to the link.

 I've always been overweight. Well, since I was 5, you see I was very small from birth-5 years old but I had a lot of health problems. I didn't talk until later and I couldn't hear very well. I was always sick with ear infections. When I was 5 my doctors decided that I needed tubes put in and my tonsils and adenoids removed. Ever since then I have gained wait and haven't been able to loose it easily. In high school I was fit. I ate healthy, played tennis, softball, and ran track. I played in the marching band. I was social. I was tested for different things but no one could figure out why I was overweight. I just figured it was meant to be.

Throughout freshman I did the typical late nights, junk food, drinking things. Once I moved out of the dorms things got better because I cooked my own food and wasn't surrounded by temptation. I also became less social. I don't make friends very easily (I'm very picky) and I'm not a big drinker (alcoholism runs in my family). I didn't participate in Greek life, inter-mural sports and such. I went to class, and came home. I joined a few groups for the College of Ed but nothing active. 

If you're still reading hang in there, a point is coming! This past weekend I stayed at my apartment. Alone. Granted part of it was my choice, my parents went to our cabin on Thursday but I had to work Friday and with traffic and gas I didn't want to waste the time and money. I picked up shifts at my library and worked. I couldn't help but think this isn't normal. People I knew from high school and college were out on lakes, drinking or not, having fun with friends. Enjoying the weather. I wanted that. So I'm making a change.

I'm not going to be radical. I'm not expecting drastic results right away but I want to feel happy again. I'm moving to Las Vegas in 49 days and am starting a new chapter in my life. I want to feel good when I move. I want to meet new friends and love my job and I don't want my weight to hold me back. So this is my plan.

1) Doing and sticking with the C25K Plan. This is very attainable.

2) Lifting weights at least 5 days a week. Either videos or learning how to myself (This is very scary to me so if you have any pointers please tell me!)

3) Only eating out once a week and making it semi-healthy.

4) Tracking ALL my calories on Myfitness pal. If you're on add me @ElleHattan

5) No Soda!! Even though I drink diet I just feel like it makes me drag and I don't like the chemicals in it.

I'm also getting financially fit with Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. I'm hoping this will help me start to pay off my loans and plan for my future.

I think these are good goals to start with... now the hard part, being accountable! I know I can do it though and I really want to feel better about myself.

Sorry for the long post!! 

Getting Fit... Well That's the Plan

They (I'm not sure Who exactly) always say that our lives have turning points. These can be good, bad, bring on big or small changes, but they are points that do change our lives. This weekend I had one of those turning points.

The blog this picture is from is awesome! Click on it to go to the link.

 I've always been overweight. Well, since I was 5, you see I was very small from birth-5 years old but I had a lot of health problems. I didn't talk until later and I couldn't hear very well. I was always sick with ear infections. When I was 5 my doctors decided that I needed tubes put in and my tonsils and adenoids removed. Ever since then I have gained wait and haven't been able to loose it easily. In high school I was fit. I ate healthy, played tennis, softball, and ran track. I played in the marching band. I was social. I was tested for different things but no one could figure out why I was overweight. I just figured it was meant to be.

Throughout freshman I did the typical late nights, junk food, drinking things. Once I moved out of the dorms things got better because I cooked my own food and wasn't surrounded by temptation. I also became less social. I don't make friends very easily (I'm very picky) and I'm not a big drinker (alcoholism runs in my family). I didn't participate in Greek life, inter-mural sports and such. I went to class, and came home. I joined a few groups for the College of Ed but nothing active. 

If you're still reading hang in there, a point is coming! This past weekend I stayed at my apartment. Alone. Granted part of it was my choice, my parents went to our cabin on Thursday but I had to work Friday and with traffic and gas I didn't want to waste the time and money. I picked up shifts at my library and worked. I couldn't help but think this isn't normal. People I knew from high school and college were out on lakes, drinking or not, having fun with friends. Enjoying the weather. I wanted that. So I'm making a change.

I'm not going to be radical. I'm not expecting drastic results right away but I want to feel happy again. I'm moving to Las Vegas in 49 days and am starting a new chapter in my life. I want to feel good when I move. I want to meet new friends and love my job and I don't want my weight to hold me back. So this is my plan.

1) Doing and sticking with the C25K Plan. This is very attainable.

2) Lifting weights at least 5 days a week. Either videos or learning how to myself (This is very scary to me so if you have any pointers please tell me!)

3) Only eating out once a week and making it semi-healthy.

4) Tracking ALL my calories on Myfitness pal. If you're on add me @ElleHattan

5) No Soda!! Even though I drink diet I just feel like it makes me drag and I don't like the chemicals in it.

I'm also getting financially fit with Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University. I'm hoping this will help me start to pay off my loans and plan for my future.

I think these are good goals to start with... now the hard part, being accountable! I know I can do it though and I really want to feel better about myself.

Sorry for the long post!! 

Currently V.1

Happy Friday Eve!! Today got away from me so it's a bit of a latter post :/ I'm linking up with Jenn from Perfectly Imperfect for her Currently Series!

 

current book(s):

One Day by David Nicholls
Bumped by Megan McCafferty

current playlist:

 Call Me Maybe - Carly Rae Jepsen

Glee Graduation Album
99 Times-Kate Voegele
White Houses-Vanessa Carlton
Tubthumping-Chumbawamba
One Direction Album

current color:
Essie Mojito Madness & Off The Shoulder

current food:

Frozen Yogurt from Sugarberry (It's like Yogurtland or TCBY). Tonight I went with sugar-free orange dreamcile, strawberry cheesecake and mango :)

current favorite show(s):
I am really missing Glee already but so excited that SYTYCD started this week! I LOVED last season with Melanie and Marko :)

current needs:
I need a good workout to kick me in the butt. I haven't had one (because of my own fault) but my body is definitely feeling it!

current banes of my existence:

EVERYONE around me is in a significant relationship. I mean don't get me wrong I'm SO Happy for them but I want that too.

current celebrity crush:

 pretty much just crushing on her hair and wish mine could look like this everyday. I also love her style and personality.

current #1 blessing:

My family. I'm so lucky to have all of them who love me so much and support me through my rough days. This week it included online furniture shopping and a Mary-Kay Party :)

 

current indulgence:
I had Mexican food tonight. Not a taco salad either. A deep fried chimichanga with lots of cheese, avocado, and rice....

current outfit:

I adore Old Navy P.Js. They are so comfy and inexpensive!

current excitement:

Next weekend my sister and brother-in-law are coming to visit from D.C! I only get to see them on Sunday but I'm still excited. The following weekend I get to go up north to our family cabin!

current mood:
Excited to move to Las Vegas. Sad about love life. Excited about family time for the next few weeks. Sad I don't have it this weekend. Loving the movie "What's Your Number".

current favorite quote or verse:

current wish list item:

An Ipad or new Macbook Air

current favorite product(s):

 I love this mask. I received a free sample from Sephora and now I use it at least once a week. It's made a world of difference and I highly recommend it!

 

"It's Ok" Thursday

Hi there buddies, ol' pals, and friends! Happy Thursday! Once again I'm linking up with Amber and Neely for "It's Ok" Thursday! It's a party I tell ya so you should link up and join!

It's Ok

That I am completely dead this morning and forgot my phone on my kitchen counter. Once I got to work and realized it I not only forgot my phone but my camera, ipod, blog reader, news updates, and fitness/calorie tracker... maybe it's not a good thing I use my phone for EVERYTHING!

That I made myself LOL while I was typing this comment to the most amazing Christine

 

That I finally recognized that I need help figuring out my finances and have turned to Dave Ramsey C.Ds to help. Those students loans have to get paid off ASAP

That I plan on doing no workouts today except for sweating by laying in the sun and getting my tan on. I want to ENJOY the nice weather :)

That my Big Move is 54 days and I STILL haven't packed a single thing (I think I mentioned this last week too!)

That I think Jenna Marbles is hiliarious. FYI she is pretty crude so don't watch at work or in front of children. 

That my twitter feed is being blown up by Neely's giveaways. I really want to win! P.S I'm obligated to tell you to enter but please don't because that is less chance for me.

WILW: Youtube Video Edition

Hi Friends! Happy Wednesday!! Once again I'm linking up with Jamie for WILW. Here is what I'm currently loving!

I'm loving these videos on Youtube. All morning they have been on repeat!

 I've always been a big Will Smith fan and this video proves my point. Plus the guy on the piano is HILARIOUS!

Cute baseball players+Call Me Maybe+ All for a good cause=LOVE :)

I <3 Ellen. She really is the Best :)

Boy Band Loves

What are you loving this Wednesday?

Tuesday Tangents

1) Today was a very long day. I worked 7:30am-1pm. Went for a run (painful 3 miles). Tutored. Little brother's track meet all night. I needed an outfit that would last all day and I loved the one I chose. I love mixing flirty tops with cardigans and comfortable shoes.

Sporty by elle-hattan featuring stud earrings

2) I'm so happy that tomorrow is Wednesday. Get excited for WILW post! :)

 

3) Ever have those days where you know you're supposed to run into someone and it makes your day? That happened to me today. It was fun to catch up with a friend and get to see the little bro do well in his track events!

 

4) It's really starting to sink in that I'm not going to be with my family a ton next year. I wont be at their sport events, can't just "stop by" for diner, and won't be here for their dances, birthday parties, and every day issues. I will miss them a lot. 

Dear Monday...

Dear Monday, today I'm going to be linking up with Megan to share in these fun letters :) Also, thank you for being pretty awesome today :)

Dear Mallory, I love you so much. You light up my life and are amazingly adorable, fun, and smart. I'm so lucky to be your Aunt and get to babysit you! P.S Thank you for taking a 2 1/2 hour nap so I could get some studying done!

Dear Mother Nature, I'm glad you finally decided to show your nice side in Michigan. If you could please keep up the nice weather it would be greatly appreciated.

Dear JCrew and Old Navy sale, I appreciate you supplying me with this WHOLE outfit for  $15. You are AWESOME :)

Dear Readers, I'm letting you know about Neely's giveaways. However, please don't enter because I really want to win and being on a teacher's salary (not much) I'd really appreciate these awesome winnings. Thanks!

Happy Monday!!

Happy Birthday Noah!

I didn't have time to post yesterday because it was my "little" brother's birthday! He turned 14 and I don't know where the time has gone! It seems like yesterday he was starting 1st grade and hating girls and this weekend he's having his first boy/girl party and taking a "date" to the 8th grade farewell dance!

He has grown up so much throughout the years...

Participating and loving sports which I will always be one of his biggest fans...

 

More importantly he is strong in his faith and in himself...

And he is always there for his family <3 

Happy Birthday Noah! I couldn't be a prouder "big" sister :)