Fat Girl Problems...

The other night I dreamt that I was running.. Of course normal people would say “Oh no what were you running from” but my first thought was “Oh my gosh you were able to run!”

If you know me I battle with my weight. A couple of years ago with weight watchers, the doctors help and great work out buddies, I lost quite a bit.

Than something “Devastating and Emotional” happened in my life and I turned back to food and gained it all back. ALL OF IT!

Besides the weight, I struggle with migraines and yes probably TMI, but I also struggled with IBS “Irritable Bowel Syndrome”.

Basically every day from about 12pm to 3pm I went thru sharp constant gas pains (which felt like labor pains) from being constipated to severe diarrhea.

Every… Single… Day..

On the wkends I had to plan around it, so if my friends or family wanted to shop, I would hope they did shopping first before we ate, so I could be home for my bout of IBS. My hubby and kids have had to wait on me at stores or stops at nasty convenient stores, because they knew I would be stuck in the bathroom for hours. It was controlling my life. I saw doctors and had test done, and would just be told, yep you have IBS.

So here I was at 35, taking medication for migraines, Struggling with  IBS and of course the obvious weight problems.

My sis in law Dana, started selling Plexus. She would post about it on FB, and would always share testimonies. Now I am not putting down other people’s products, because I know everyone is different, and what works for me may not work for others. I have tried many different things.  Even the product that rhymes with “Bark” but it never failed that it would trigger a migraine. I wanted to feel better, I wanted to lose weight. And most of all I wanted energy again so I could feel healthy again. And there are so many things out there to try. I even wanted to sport the patch, but I could not afford it.

I came across one of the testimonies on fb that Dana shared. The lady talked about not having IBS anymore.. SO it peaked my interest enough to ask about pricing.

Again, we have 3 kiddos so I did not think we could afford all the products.

Another testimony talked about being free from migraines.. Oh gosh I wanted to experience that feeling.. Migraine are just plain evil..

But it was one post by a lady, who talked about why she quit taking plexus. She was taking some of the products and was feeling great, and thought since she was feeling better, she could get off the products. She listed the way her body responded to getting off the Probio5 and Pink Slim drink. She talked about the stiffness and inflammation in her body that came back. How each morning she was walking like an elderly woman. And she was only in her 40’s. Of course she got back on the products, and will stay on them..

Personally I could relate to stiffness and inflammation she talked about. So I did the deed and ordered the Bio Cleanse and Probio5. First 2 wks I noticed that my tummy was being normal. Yes I could POOP normal..! My hands and ankles were not swollen anymore. And I had a bit of energy.

So than I joined as a member for my $34.95, which gave me a website and now I can get the products at a discounted rate.

So my first purchase under myself was the Pink Drink Slim. Hmm the best way to describe it is watered down cherry kool-aid. I drink it on the way to work each day. And for me it makes me not hungry till about lunch time, and it gives me energy to get thru my day. And I sleep really good, without night sweats!!

SO I take 3 products from Plexus.. And because of those 3 products, I don’t deal with IBS anymore. I have lost 4 pds. The biggest thing is I have not had a migraine in 3 wks! And I am also proud to say, I was able to run at my Boys Cross Country Meet. I mean full on sprint, which I have not been able to do in a couple of years. I feel like “me” again. And I am not one to try and advertise on fb, because I know how annoying that can be. But I have to share with people who may be experiencing issues like I did. That if it worked for me, than why not give it a try too! Get healthy from the inside out!

Visit my website at www.AmandaHammett.myplexusproducts.com

October This and That..

Aaron's Senior Picture

Aaron told me I should write a weekly blog. He said he enjoys reading them, and that I am a good writer. Of course it did wonders for my ego, but I told him I start many blogs and then whichever one sticks is the one I finish and post. Blogging has helped me to express my thoughts and feelings. Especially with this Senior stuff going on.  And I am sure he is loving all the attention he is getting with my blogs being about him and his brother lately. Of course I have to share this picture of him, so everyone can get a good laugh at the joke he played on me last wk. When he convinced me this was his Senior Picture for the annual.

 

Twins with one of their Best Friends Sequoia

This wk my emotions have been pretty level. The boys have been working hard during practice as they prepare for Regional's in Grand Prairie this Saturday. Tonight is Senior Night at the football game. After talking with their coach and the principal we have arranged it to where the cross country team Seniors will get to be acknowledged too. Of course now I have to walk down the field with them, and try not to do the ugly cry in front of Boyd America. This will be exciting!

We are coming on many important last for them, between Regional's, the Senior night, and now basketball has started. Both boys are on Varsity team and are enjoying playing already. And this makes me so happy. If you have some free time I invite you to come watch them play. Games will be on Tuesdays and Fridays.

They have also kind of set their minds and leaning towards Texas Lutheran University. We still have to go visit and look at everything. But this school has been in contact with them about being on the Cross country team. And with their academics they are able to get some kind of scholarship. Of course momma thinks 4 hours away is too far, I am hoping they come across another school that wants them to run and is like 2 hours away. But, I am just praying for peace. Because I know God already has it all planned out for them.

 

Jasmine 4th Place District Meet

Jazzy girl is on the injured list as of this morning. She was struggling with cross country and it kept her knees pretty tender, and of course cheerleading started up. And the jumps and dancing seemed to over-do it for her.

So she is on restrictions for a week or two. I am proud to say she got 4^th place at District this month. She is a little natural runner and we are super excited to see her run for high school next year! She is really enjoying 8^th grade so far. She is doing great and making straight A’s and made the UIL One Act Play this year. She plays the part of a King. This child of mine is growing up way too fast. And let’s just say hormones are flaring at my house, between her and her daddy I am not sure how much more I can take. Lol

 

Daddy's Girl

Wishing Everyone a happy and safe Halloween,. 

And Of course I will blog and let everyone know how Senior night goes and Regional's tomorrow. 

Dear Aaron & Cameron

7th grade Decatur Meet

Dear Aaron & Cameron..

I blew up my face book page yesterday with post and pictures.. 
Hopefully no one defriended me.

Still sitting here in awe of what you BOTH have accomplished over the years..

Since 7^th grade you both have been doing this. Many times you wanted to quit. And I admit some days I thought about letting you. But, I just knew that I had to make yall stick with it.

That you both would benefit from it. The last 4 years yall have actually enjoyed running. I have watched yall make great relationships with your team.

Watched yall become leaders, and encourage your team with pep talks and prayer.

How you lead the team in prayer before each meet

We have watched you both run in the freezing cold to the sweltering hot,. Watched yall beat your personal best. And have watched you both not make it to the next level.

I have cried for you and with you, when I knew how devastated yall were last year. But again there was no quitting.

Aaron at Tarleton Regional Meet

But, this year.. You both have peaked into a new level of talent. Yall have helped lead your cross country team to victory after victory.

Team wins 1st place at Jacksboro

 I have watched yall cheer your team on to push thru. Watched your team mates give it their all for “ The Seniors” this year. To see the respect and recognition you are getting from all over Boyd because of how well you are both doing.

I admit, I was so nervous for you both yesterday at District. I knew you both could do it, but when I saw the nervousness. When I heard the doubt in your voice. When Aaron walked up and hugged me and said “Well this is it momma”.. I shed a few tears.. I wanted to make it all better, wanted to ease your fears and nerves.

But I just continued to reassure you that yall already had us so proud as parents. That this is what you have worked hard for.  I said a quick prayer for you to have peace.. And I ran (yes actually ran) and cheered you on..

AND You Both did it!

You Both placed in the top ten to qualify for Regionals, AND you helped your team become District Champs!

You helped make history for Boyd.

We are so dang proud..

You are both my Heroes.

I love to watch yall run.

And gosh I am gonna miss yall.

Now on to Regionals we go!! 

They Will Always Be My Babies

About 3 or 4 years ago I wrote a blog about my fellas feeling like they were not good enough..

 It was in regards to cross country.  I asked for advice on how to raise my boys to be proud of their accomplishments..

Over the years I have watched my boys get up at 5:30am  5 days a week to go run anywhere from 5 to 8 miles a day. They have had to turn down invites on Friday nights because they had cross country meets the next morning. I have watched them limp thru the finish line, sometimes with bloody knees from falling and getting back up to finish. I have screamed and ran (or a very fast walk) along with them telling them their times and how to keep going. I have hugged these sweaty boys with tears in my eyes because they beat their record. 

I have encouraged them and promised them that their hard work and dedication would pay off in the end. And last wkend when I read the Wise County Messenger article, to see my twin fellas picture with an article named "Twin Powered",  I just cried..

 It hit me hard that my babies are leaving me in such a short time.

 Tears of joy because they are reaping the benefits of their hard work and dedication. 

Yet tears of OH MY GOSH my babies are seniors and going to go off to college without me!

I need my Prozac!

Or I need time to slow down quite a bit.

Or maybe just another baby. Ha!

But in reality, I am just beyond overwhelmed at the Favor my Boys have had on their lives.

There were times where they felt down, but they always turned to scripture to remind them that nothing was impossible.

That with God they could accomplish anything they put their mind and heart to and as long as they gave it 100%.

I am proud to say they have been contacted by different colleges who want them to run for their team, and because they are both graduating in the top 10% of their class.

Again this momma is struggling hard, because the last 17 years my life has been about these twin fellas.  I am gonna miss them like crazy.

Dinners around the table won’t be the same, trips to Wally world will become dull. And the living room will become bare.

But, this is what we have been believing for. That our children will grow up and attend college and do something amazing with their lives. They are getting opportunities that Trav and I did not get.

And for that Trav and I are thanking our God for everything he has done for our boys, and are so excited for what is to come..

Now pray for my Jasmine, because she is gonna have to fight me off of her, as this momma is gonna need some serious snuggle time in the next 4 years!! 

Why ya gotta be so rude?

One of the many things I admire about my husband is that he can say hi and carry a conversation on with complete strangers. Yes annoying at times, but thankfully 3 out of 4 of my kids have this trait.

 On my good days I like to think that I am pretty easy going and a fun loving person. I know like everyone else I can be pretty darn grumpy.  It takes me a bit to get out of my comfort zone, and when I am feeling friendly and I say hi to someone and they ignore me whether on purpose or because they did not see me I get my feelings hurt. And I spend the rest of my day pondering and over thinking what I could of done to make someone mad. Mad enough to ignore me. Of course my husband thinks I over think things and ask me why I put so much thought and feelings into how someone treats me or thinks about me. He makes great points of course, but  in my mind I can’t explain it, but I just know how it makes me feel. I struggle with that, because I do care what people say or think about me.
 I say all that, to tell yall one of my biggest pet peeves is when you are fb friends with someone, and yall go to same places, whether it be church, kids practices, games etc. And you see those “fb friends” and you smile or say hi and they completely blow you off and ignore you. I mean why?! What does a person get out of that? A grown person! 
Again, I understand we all have bad days, and yes I know there are those chances that you were not seen. But, I know when I am seen and when I am being ignored.  I have to ask are we back in Middle School? How can I tell my daughter not to let certain people bother or get to her, when “me” myself still struggles with it.? Does it really take too much effort for people to just be kind to each other? I honestly don’t think people really understand how much a wave, smile, or a simple hello can mean to a person. Just imagine what a hug can do?!  I find myself blogging about this in hopes that if you are reading this, YOU will stop and think and just be a little extra friendly today. The world needs some kindness these days.. And remember the little people are watching, and will learn how to treat people by what they see you do.

Make It Fit...

Little People are just precious in my eyes.. They are still learning each day, and the way their minds think are just brilliant.. The other day a couple of the toddlers combined two different puzzles together.. SO one of them was trying to put a hippo where the rain boots needed to go. He turned it and smashed it and flipped it and was getting frustrated because he could not get it to fit. I kept trying to explain to him that it was the wrong puzzle and showing him that it belonged on this board. And he looked at me like I was strange and clueless and just kept trying again to force it to fit. So I started putting all the pieces together in the other puzzle so he could see that his piece is what I needed to complete it. Once he saw that he had the piece I needed he ran to me and put his hippo in, and we clapped our hands and said YEAH you did it!

I honestly think we as adults do this in our daily life.. We try to make certain things and people fit in our lives where they don’t belong. God is showing us he has something better for us. But we just constantly twist and flip and shove and make excuses as to why we don’t want to let things go. Convincing ourselves that they do fit, they just have to.  But when you are spending so much time defending yourself and convincing other people of your actions, than its time to let go and let God. It should not be so hard to be happy and to have people in your life who love you, all of you.. Just stop, listen, pray and you will see the Big Plan he has for you. And the feeling of peace will overtake the hurt and life will be back on track for you.. You can be nice and kind to everyone, because that is what we are told to be, but pick your close relationships carefully..

 Living and Learning.. Just Saying..

Ephesians 4: ²⁹ Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen. ³⁰ And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.³¹ Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. ³² Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.

Note To My Friends...

It’s kind of crazy and messed up.. 

How we allow lies from the pit of hell try to come in and steal our joy..
 Over the last couple of months. 

Thoughts come to mind, things like..

" I am not good enough" 

" I will fail" 

"No one cares" 

" Life would be better if you are not around"

 ”Why do you even bother”

With much prayer time.. I know I am in a battle with my own thoughts.
 And I have to learn to shut them out.. To be still.. To know he is still God and is still in control.  To know how much HE loves me, and how HE thinks so highly of me.

Than 2 wks ago I started having horrible nightmares. I wake up in tears and have to calm myself down. I again have had to learn to just pray and thank God for protecting me and mine. Until the feelings pass. 

By this time I am sure you are thinking what I am, I mean come on, someone go ahead and admit me. This crap gets old.. But I refuse to get back on anxiety meds. I have to move forward.

So I have really stayed to myself.  It’s how I handle and deal with these things lately. Than last wk, three different people on three different  days text me to ask if I was mad at them. So next lie came to mind.. "you are a horrible friend and don't deserve good friendships".  So in reply to those texts and to all my lovely friends..
Right now, at this time in my life I am just content with my friends who  want to be part of my life and want me in their lives.,  That they know I am a text, phone call or email away.  That I will reply right away, almost always unless I  don’t get your text because of my lovely cell phone service.  I will pray for you on the spot, I will go to dinner or movies when invited..  I will listen and only respond if you want a response.
I will celebrate life with you when times are great,  and I will cry with you when life sucks.  I will cheer you on when you feel like giving up.  I will stand by you and with you for during all those times.  I will do my part. I may not be the one to send the first text every single day.
But that is all I can promise. That’s all I can devote.  I am in a new season in life.  I am sitting back, slowing down, and just enjoying one day at a time. My babies are growing up..  My marriage is thriving..  My hubby has become my one true best friend.  And that makes my heart happy. SO please don't take it personal.  This is just me.