Try Something New!!

Since there are a bunch of jealous haters out there, I implore you all to try something new.  Okay, so some of you actually do this anyway....but some of you really do need to change it up.  Just try to do the following...

This week try to give out 5 compliments to 5 different people every single day.  It can be a nice compliment on someone's Facebook status or a nice compliment on someone's shirt you see in the grocery.  Either way....don't expect to get a compliment back.  And...just feel good that you made someone smile or perhaps made their day better by saying something kind.  If you feel you already do this, then step it up....make it 10 people.  And PLEASE be genuine.  Don't tell someone you LOVE their earrings if you think they are hideous.  That's one thing I've never done.  If I hand out a compliment, it's always 100% genuine. 

Let's all try to be a little nicer.  This world is a little harsh, and people are such assholes sometimes (myself included).  We all need a little work done on ourselves. 

Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!!!

xoxo

Losing The Dreaded Baby Weight...

Ahhhh......the blog you have ALLLLL been waiting for.....
Okay, so a lot of mom's and moms-to-be have discussed working out and getting back into shape after a baby with me.  Some moms don't care so much about fitness and some are OBSESSED with it (just like me).  If you aren't obsessed about it, then you can just skip this blog.  If you are interested in getting back in shape after a baby or losing the baby weight, then you can continue! LOL

If you followed my Baby Herington blog, you ALREADY KNOW that being fit and thin is an obsession of mine.  Don't judge me...kthanks!  I told everyone I'd comment on losing the whole baby weight thing...along with how much weight I gained and such.  SO....drum roll... here it is. 

After I had the baby, one of my first priorities was getting back into shape.  Everyone advises to wait 6 weeks until really hitting the gym hard.  I waited 4 weeks until I hit the treadmill walking, and I waited 6 weeks until I really started an everyday work out with diet.  I gained a total of (drum roll).....40lbs with my pregnancy!  LOL...I was actually really proud of that.  They say to only gain 25-35lbs, but I was so F'n small before that I just KNEW that wasn't going to happen.  AND since my child was only 5lbs, 10ounces, it was probably good I gained more!  The bad part.... most of that weight was MINE!!  Chunk balls.....UNITE! 

Anywho... so most ladies lose a lot of weight breastfeeding.  I tried that for 3 weeks, and I actually held weight.  For all of you ladies that lose weight breastfeeding, you can go kiss my right toe!  I mean I actually think I gained a pound or two breastfeeding.  PLUS, I wasn't even producing enough for lil Stanley cakes.  I won't get into how many issues I had with BF, so I will just say...I ended that.  It was a rough decision, but I had to make it.  Ok...back to the issue.

I started a low calorie diet (fairly low)... and started working out 1-2hours a day.  I wasn't dropping very fast (like I used to prior to pregnancy), so I asked my OB what the deal was??  He put me on a seriously strict diet (and if anyone wants to know exactly what I ate or how many calories - hit me up on FB....I've already shared with some people....but I have too many people lurking on here and such.  I will absolutely share with anyone who is serious about weight loss).  Then, I make time to work out every single day.  I started losing weight pretty quickly!  Score!! 

So...breastfeeding was totally bogus for me.  AND...like I said in my baby blog...I was going to lose the weight no matter what!!  And...I must say (with just a couple of pounds to go)..I did it the old fashioned way...BLOOD, SWEAT, and TEARS!  Ok...no blood...but plenty of the other two!  I'm ridiculously disciplined.  I still don't look perfect...but hell...I just had a baby 14 weeks ago...and I just started a serious diet/work out regimen 8 weeks ago.  So....I'm happy with where I'm at.  I am going on a vacation in a week, and I will be in a bikini.  It won't all be perfect, but I don't care.  Ya see, even after you lose the weight, it isn't as tight and firm as it was before.  Maybe it is for some people....but my ass was pretty damn firm! ;) I will resume my diet/working out when I get back.  Hopefully, by July, everything is back in place and solid as a rock. 

For those moms who want to lose the baby weight, let me just say....YOU CAN DO IT!!!  I know weight issues are so tough to talk about sometimes.  I have girlfriends that I vent to about weight issues all the time....and they totally get it.  I've even had girls randomly sent me messages on facebook...just because they needed someone to talk to.  PLEASE don't feel like you are alone if you are trying to lose baby weight.  YOU CAN DO IT!!  It isn't easy.  If you are having trouble finding work outs to do with a baby/kids, then ask me!  Let's think of fun ways to add the kids to the work out!  If you don't have any energy, then let's try to put some pep in your step!  Everyone deserves to look their best and feel great!  You don't need to hire a trainer....you need to find the trainer in yourself.  Be the person you want to be.  Everyone can have the body they want.  Just believe you can do it!  AND have a good support system!  I will absolutely be your support system!  I don't care if we've had one conversation and you consider us just facebook friends... I WILL BE YOUR SUPPORT SYSTEM!!  So... to anyone reading this who needs any advice on losing baby weight, please just facebook me and ask!!! :) 

And for the record.....losing baby weight sucks.  I did always say I would do lipo if I really REALLY needed to, but I don't think that will be necessary.  LOL :)  Thankfully.  AND...for those ladies who don't have children yet...DO NOT let this blog scare you.  I know soooo many ladies that breastfed and had their weight just FALL off.  So, don't let that freak you out.  I just had to jump through starvation hoops to lose weight....that's all! ;)  But....I want like 15 more kids...so it's all worth it.

First Time Mommy!

Ok, getting back to this whole blogging thing.  It may be a little difficult, since my child is IN LOVE with me.  He desperately wants to be with me every waking moment, so it isn't easy getting a minute to blog.  I WILL try though.  I'm not complaining about my child (DO NOT TAKE IT LIKE THAT).  I adore Stanley...everyone knows this.  He is my whole world...he comes first, second, and third.  SO...with that said... My first blog can be about Mommy stuff! 

On being a first time Mommy:  Hmm.....where do I begin!?!?  Everyone said it was going to be so hard.  Everyone said it would be challenging.  Everyone said it was going to be the best thing ever.  Blah, blah, blah.  Can we say....Fucking, DUH?!  It was just like leaving high school for college.  Some of the kids in the class that graduated before me came back when I was a senior in high school and said, "Omigosh, it is sooo much harder than you think.  You won't be prepared like you think.  The first month is a real eye opener."  BLAH BLAH BLAH!  (Looking back now...those kids must have been real idiots). When I stepped onto I.U.'s campus, I can honestly say...I WAS PREPARED.  I had zero delusions that it was all fun and games.  I was excited to work, learn, and go to class.  I draw the same parallel with being a mom.  I was excited to change diapers, get up in the middle of the night because my sweet angel needed me, and enjoy all the love he had to offer.  I knew very well my child would spit up in my hair...I'd get pee on me at some point... he'd scream in my ear... and so on and so forth.  It is what I signed up for. 

I ALSO knew I'd get the joy of my life. Every time Stanley flashes those dimples, I honestly don't care how many shirts I have to change because he spits up on me, and it doesn't matter how many sleepless nights I have.  His joy is all that matters.  When I pick him up and he wraps that little arm around my neck, it makes it all worth it. 

I've always been such a loner.  I always loved having alone time.  BUT....now that Stanley is here.... all of that is out the window.  If I ever get up earlier than Stanley, I sometimes just WISH he'd hurry up and wake up....JUST so I can be with him.  I miss him.  Sure - I'm like every other mom, and I need a break for my own sanity sometimes.....but just a short one.  What can I say??  I'm obsessed with the kid!  And...thankfully....he's a little obsessed with his mommy too :)  Unfortunately, I think that goes away as he gets older.  So...I'm just going to enjoy it now. 

Ok....so welcome to the blog!  I promise all the entries won't be about Stanley.  I still have other shit to talk about ;)  LOL  ...sorta!

I'm Baaaaaaack.....

Welcome boys and girls!!!!  This marks my FIRST official blog post on my new blog....It's a Sam Sam Sam Sam World!!!  :)  YAY!!  This isn't my first rodeo when it comes to blogs.  Most of you know I had my celebrity blog for years and my Baby Herington blog throughout my pregnancy.  I intend on making this blog more about my life as a mom... growing as a person...and just the cheap bullshit wisdom I have to offer.  So, you already know.... it's all fluff!  Read if you wish... hate if you must... and just add your two cents in wherever you see fit! :) 

Hope everyone is having a fabulous week. :)  I'm bbaaaccckkkk.......