Just a quick update here... clearly blogging is not my top priority. I do hope to get back to it regularly someday but that day hasn't arrived. Recently, MY HUSBANDS APPENDIX BURST! OUCH! I could go on and on but I'll spare you the gory details and just say I am SOO glad to have my husband home, alive and well! I have to admit I was scared about any small possibility of something going wrong. Enough said.
From a financial stand point, all I can say is I am SOO grateful for insurance! Without insurance through my husbands work... this hospital stay would have cost just under $20,000! It makes me want to puke even thinking about that number but it totally would have been worth it to save my husbands life... and worth it to have insurance so the cost is CONSIDERABLY less. I'm happy to have my hubby home and healthy and cherishing family time. You may have noticed that we haven't been posting any Epic Mickeys for a while... we do have one month we have not published but once again... Epic Mickey is getting lonely and not changing much. That's LIFE I tell ya! We still aren't far off though and even if I don't get much published on the blog, I'll for sure be screaming about when that Epic Mickey is DONE! :)
During all the family drama happening around here, I got to check into my blog once... and to my surprise, it was GONE! Aaahh! My domain had expired along with my cc on file to renew it automatically, Ugh! AND to top that off, someone came and claimed my old domain! Super Frustrating!! On top of that, the GoDaddy employee said I could not get it back. Do you know what this means?
I LOST MY DOMAIN AND WITH IT I LOST ALL RANKINGS AND STATS. GROUND ZERO WITH BLOGGING PEOPLE. GROUND ZERO.
So either I can give up, or start over. My temporary fix is a new domain www.FrugalToBeFree.com that directs back to the blog. For now, that'll have to do.
Thank you for all your support and I sure hope you all are healthy and happy!
I have to make a confession... I LOVE OVALTINE! Like totally LOVE LOVE it!
I have been craving it tons during this pregnancy too. Just had a big cup of it this morning! It's so yummy and has much less sugar than other chocolate milk mixes. It also has 12 of your Daily vitamins and minerals in it too. Try getting that from your regular chocolate milk!
I don't know how long the free samples will last so grab it right away.
If you have ordered directly through me for Velocity, you should have already received these tips but I thought it would be helpful for everyone to know the tips ahead of time.
These tips are from my personal experience using Velocity.
Tips To Get Started with Velocity:
Tip #1 Take a BEFORE photo!
Seriously, no one else ever has to see it but you. If you don't you will wish you had... I sure do! I have pictures of me from before but not a "before" photo and it just isn't a good comparison without one.
Tip #2 Day 1- Take early in the morning with food and water.
As with any new regime of diet and exercise, day 1 is usually the hardest adjustment to make. I had SUPER MOM energy and LOVED it! It was a little extreme but because I had been lacking energy for so long I felt amazing. While very uncommon, some may actually feel tired on the first and second day. This is your body adjusting to the new supplement and you need to drink LOTS of water to help your body metabolize the supplement. Have no fear, sustained energy will come. Some have said after the first week, their energy was back and they could feel the difference.
Tip #3 DRINK LOTS OF WATER
When I asked Velocity Head quarters about why someone might feel tired after taking Velocity, they explained to me what I explained to you. Everyone's body is different and metabolizes differently so be sure to drink LOTS OF WATER every day! How much? 16 (8 ounce) glasses a day- yes that's a lot but if you are trying your best to drink that much, it will go a long way with helping your body adjust to Velocity.
Tip #4 The more you move= MORE ENERGY!
This is SOO true. On day 1, I HAD TO MOVE but day 2,3,4+ I didn't have crazy energy. Just very sustained energy through out the day. I noticed though, that when I worked out, my energy kicked into HIGH GEAR! Since I had been working out prior to Velocity, I knew the difference it was making. Use Velocity to boost your work outs! If you have a job that you are sitting at most of the day, try to keep plenty of water on hand... and you'll have a need to get up and move.
Tip #5 Remember to EAT!
Ok, this one is super important. You'll actually forget to eat because YOU. WON'T FEEL HUNGRY. AT. ALL. We obviously need food to survive so make sure you eat some small healthy meals through out the day. Or whatever you feel like eating. Really, it's not necessary to consciously change your eating habits as you will just notice a change take place. You won't feel hungry and different types of food won't be appealing anymore either. Seriously. The first week I started Velcoity, I went to eat a bowl of ice cream that I KNEW was super yummy because I had eaten it the week before, and to my surprise, it really didn't taste good to me. I have to admit, I was slightly disappointed but very happy to know that my taste buds had changed.
How To Order: Click on the Velocity Bottle On the Right hand side of my blog
I've also create quick links on the front page of the blog for you too. Use either the TAB "Velocity Rapid Weight Loss" at the top or the buttons off to the right for more links about Velocity!
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As of Nov 2013, Distributor Policies have changed and all orders must be processed through my corporate site at www.TheMLBB.go1vizn.com UNLESS you are local. If you live in Southern Utah, you may email and make arrangements for pick up.
OK, if anyone is like me(I'll be the first to admit)... about this time of year, you have already forgotten WHAT your New Year's Resolutions even were... am I right?
Well, I'm going to have to look back on all mine because I *think* I posted about them on here ;)
Honestly, the hardest one for me was always the "routine" I wanted to have for myself...
Something like...
*Wake Up Early...
(Ya know so I could be a good wife and make breakfast for my hubby before he's off for the day)
*Pray and Read Scriptures EVERY morning
*Exercise at least 30 minutes each day besides Sunday...(I'm pregnant, need I say more?)
*Get some cleaning done BEFORE kids are awake...(HA!HA!HA!)
And then the rest of the day was to be spent serving my children in the many ways us moms ideally want to... (What? Do I hear you say you DON'T want to clean their room for the 50th time this month? You DON'T want to read 50 books a day?)
Well, at least spend time with them outside of the house and enjoy them instead of doing the "same ol' thang"... housework. While I could go on and on and on... about not being where I want to be with my New Years Resolution, I got to thinking... there is ONE RESOLUTION I can help others with...
(Actually it could serve two purposes)
That "LOOSE WEIGHT" Resolution! Yes, that one!
(Did you know that the #1 New Years Resolution is to LOOSE Weight?... that's a lot of people I can help out! And #3 is Spend Less, Save More... I'm feeling another post coming on!)
Whether you just have a few pounds or 30+ that you are trying to loose, Velocity can help. I had been exercising from January through May before I took it just last year. Yes my exercise started slow but you would think that after 5 months I would have lost some weight... nope. None. Nada.
I also felt tired and slow day in and day out.
So for the short story version, I took Velocity for the energy benefit and
had my doubts but secretly hoped I could loose a few pounds too. I SURE DID!
In total I lost 24 pounds!
And I had the BEST energy I can remember ever having!
So, Whether you have been trying your best to loose those pounds you committed to loosing or you simply dropped the ball on your Fitness Resolution, let Velocity give you that boost you need!
As of Nov 2013, Distributor Prices have changed and all orders must be processed through my corporate site at www.TheMLBB.go1vizn.com UNLESS you are local. If you live in Southern Utah, you may email and make arrangements for pick up. 1/23/2013 UPDATE:
If you don't already know, I'm pregnant and haven't been taking Velocity during pregnancy and I'm proud to say that I STILL have not gained all that weight I lost back and I'm 4 1/2 months along!
Wahoo! I do miss the energy I got from Velocity though! :)
9/25/12 UPDATE:
After losing 19 pounds I quit taking Velocity every day and only took it once or twice a week for energy( I love the energy it gives me). Just about a week ago I decided to go back to taking it daily and see if I could loose 10 more pounds... I have lost another 4 pounds already!
That's a total of 23 pounds LOST on Velocity! (I actually lost another pound that same week for a total of 24 pounds lost on Velocity!!)
UPDATE: I have now lost 19 pounds in 1 1/2 months!!
I am seriously AMAZED!
I hope no one is offended by me telling you my weight loss secret- if you are or you don't care... just skip this post : )
I have never been one to even consider a diet or a weight loss supplement but after my third child and no results(weight loss) with my work outs I gave in. And I'm glad I did!
I LOST 14 POUNDS IN ROUGHLY ONE MONTH!!
And I'm still loosing weight! I went from a size 10(a little loose but not much) to an easy size 4, almost a 2!
I wouldn't be talking about it on my blog if I, Julie, didn't personally experience it. I was skeptical of the weight loss but I wanted the energy so I took it for the energy to help me work out more often, harder, and longer and to turn that into a habit. It worked AND I LOST 14 POUNDS in just over a month(about 5 weeks)!
What mom of even just one kid doesn't need an extra energy boost?! And as a mom of three, I was struggling to get energy into even one of my days a week!
I'm headed into me second month of taking the Energy and Weight Loss Supplement and so excited to see the results again!
What is it I am taking? What's my secret?!
I have had many people ask me already so I'll tell you!
It's anatural weight loss supplement loaded with power fruits Acai, Camu-Camu, and Cupuacu. With just one capsule a day, it adds up to 8 hours of energy boost without the usual crash when it wears off. The Pure Dried blend of fruit acts as a multi-vitamin and provides many health benefits. It suppresses hunger and curbs cravings for sugar and fast foods, making it easier to eat healthy and smaller portions and maintain a healthy weight long term.
It's VELOCITY!
The name alone is so perfect for the supplement because I lost weight FAST!
My sister is a Velocity Consultant and introduced me to it. I was hesitant but then I went ahead and tried it.
Now that I know IT WORKS, I decided that I need to share it with others! Results vary from person to person of course. My sister lost 15 pounds in two weeks, my dad only lost a few pounds in a month, and I lost 14 pounds in 5 weeks.
I'm so excited for this supplement to help change your lives by giving you energy and weight loss! As of Nov 2013, Distributor Prices have changed and all orders must be processed through my corporate site at www.TheMLBB.go1vizn.com UNLESS you are local. If you live in Southern Utah, you may email and make arrangements for pick up.
For more information and to order Velocity go HERE.
*If you are interested in telling people you know about the product and earning money while loosing weight just email me at julie@themlbb.com and put in the title
"Velocity, Earn Money and Loose Weight!"
**Waiver, while this is my own personal experience with Velocity, results and effects vary from person to person. I can not be held responsible for your use of the product or your results although I will do my best to answer any and all questions for you and keep cheering you on. Consult with a physician if you have any health concerns. Thanks!**
I have really come to realize I worry and stress A LOT! And it only gets worse as my children get older.
My daughter had picture day in Kindergarten today (She looked adorable but not without a couple of temper tantrums while trying to get ready) and tomorrow she gets her tonsils and adenoids removed. Yes I do understand that is a good reason to worry, I just tend to take it a step further.
She is my oldest so this is the first time we are going through all of these things. First child to walk, to be potty trained, to be a school age child, first day of school, first picture day, first to get tonsils removed, first to learn to read, first to learn to make friends... she's just FIRST in everything when it comes to raising our children.
I have been worrying about getting her tonsils removed for over a year now because she has been complaining of headaches for a long time and snores at night, not to mention she gets sore throats regularly... BUT I was worried so much about doing the surgery that we have waited until now to do it.
She is only 5 so it should be an easy recovery compared to older kids but I keep getting tons of comments about how other mothers have been through this process and the kids are miserable so I need to be sure to make things as easy as possible....
Well, last night I spent a good amount of money just on snacks such as ice cream, pop-cycles, pudding, soup, juice drinks, and more soup! I'm positive we'll still have a lot of it left even after she is fully recovered...
So basically, I'm here to admit to you, I go over board, there are times I stress like crazy, and there are times when I don't worry about the budget when other things matter more.
As my husband said, I am making sure I take care of my little girl! ;) And I will be MIA for a little bit while she is going through this process.
Don't worry, I'll be back to announce the winner of the HUGE GIVEAWAY!!!
And thanks to my sister Sue, I have some fun new craft projects to post about so I will be back!
This blender looks very similar to my beloved Magic Bullet that I paid $50 for! I LOVE LOVE smoothies- that's my number 1 use for blenders but these are great to mix up some salsa or guacamole and many other easy mixes, even cake mixes!
