For those of you that have been through it, how do you deal with death?
I haven’t ever been in such a situation where it hits me like a brick wall like today. The only funeral I’ve been to was my great-grandmother’s, and she was a bit of a bitch, so her passing wasn’t as heartbreaking to me as everyone else in the funeral home.
A kid who lived in my neighborhood that I once “went out with” died when I was in 8th grade, he was in 7th, from accidentally hanging himself doing a magic trick, my friend’s dad found him and did CPR until the ambulance showed up, he revived him but he was brain-dead, he died the next morning. I hadn’t talked to this kid in a year or so, a week or two before the incident he asked me out again and I said no and laughed at him [jokingly, because he knew I could never be mean], and that was the last I saw of him. I was so disgusted by all of the people pretending to know him and be such great friends with him and everything that I didn’t attend his showing or his funeral, and to this day I just picture him alive, happy, somewhere else in the world.
My junior year of high school I moved to VA, and a kid back at my old school in Indy died in September. Suicide. And it was very hard to hear it because he and I were a good tag team, a positive force to prevent others from killing themselves and instead believing that things WILL get better. I was too far away to attend his showing and funeral, so again, to this day, I just picture him alive, happy, somewhere else in the world.
My senior year of high school, in the spring, there was a kid who was originally in my graduating class that I hadn’t seen since sophomore year. My junior year I was in VA, and my senior year I went back to my old school in Indy, but this guy in particular wasn’t there. So in the spring I get a phone call from my best friend about his death, he was drunk and driving back to a party after having dropped a girl off and got in a terrible car accident. This guy was funny, kind of cocky and sometimes rude to people, never to me, though. I hadn’t spoken to him in almost two years, though, so his death didn’t really hit me, he wasn’t THAT close to me, so, once again, to this day, I just picture him alive, happy, somewhere else in the world.
Today I find out that my best friend since 8th grade… her mom died. Yesterday. Currently, cause unknown, will find out tomorrow. Normally the death of a friend’s mom wouldn’t upset me like this, but this mom had always been a good mom to me, since 8th grade, she’d always been there for me, I practically LIVED at her house for 3 years [8th-10th grade] and then my junior year, when I moved back to Indy in March, I moved into her home and she signed papers to be my legal guardian for about 6 months. And she was a terrific mom, and treated me like her own kid. When I got married and pregnant she got excited, when she saw my kids she loved them and treated them like her grandkids, and she was terrific. The last 3 years she’s been struggling with some things, big family drama, a lot of stuff, but before all of that she was so terrific, and I can never forget that. And I don’t know how to feel. My best friend seems to be in disbelief. I’m in disbelief. I don’t know how to feel or what to think. I don’t know what to say to my friend, or how to act. I’m at a complete standstill. How do you deal with something like this?
Oh hey morning sickness, what’s up?
Pardon my absence, it’s been a rollercoaster of nausea lately. Today I finally had something come up, which didn’t help this morning when it happened, but later on, right before lunch, my nausea went almost completely away for a little bit. It was nice. But it didn’t last. </3
Who has pregnancy stories to share?! This is my third, so of course I have my own stories, but I’d LOVE to hear yours. =D
I just wanted to make this to show people that what they may think is effective for weight loss actually isn’t. The first picture was taken after a week or so of heavy restricting and binging. The second picture was taken after a week of healthy eating & exercise.
Start treating your body with love. Nourish yourself and you’ll see results. I promise.
Triple Chocolate Chunk Muffin Knock-Offs of Whole Food’s 6 Dollar per 4 Chocolate Chunk VitaTop Muffins
Ingredients:
1 3/4 c oats
- 3 egg whites
- 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt (or regular plain low fat yogurt)
- 1/2 tsp cream of tartar (or 1-1/2 Tbsp. vinegar)
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1-1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 cup sugar substitute (like Splenda granular) OR 1/4 cup + 2 tbs stevia
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (or use white chocolate or peanut butter chips!)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 2 (12-cup) muffin pans with foil cupcake liners, or spray muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
In a blender, (or food processor), mix all of the ingredients together, except for the chocolate chips. Blend until oats are ground and mixture is smooth.
Place mixture in a bowl and gently stir in 1/2 of the chocolate chips (set the rest aside). Scoop mixture into prepared muffin pans.
Place muffins tins in the oven for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, remove muffins from the oven (but don’t shut oven off), and distribute the other half of the chocolate chips on top of each muffin.
Place the muffins back into the oven and bake for an additional 2-5 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. *Note, you could skip this step by putting all of the chips in the batter, and baking the muffins for 12-15 min straight, but this method gives the muffins the traditional ‘VitaTop Muffin’ look with the chocolate chips on top!
Cool muffins before removing from pan. ENJOY!!!
Servings: 12 Big Muffins or 24 Smaller Muffins
Calories: 116 Calories Per Muffin or 58 Calories Per Muffin
I hate the VitaTop Muffin things. They blow. So I’m hoping this tastes better.
(Source: awintergirl)
ironyman asked: PREMIUM BEAUTIFUL PERSON! Once you receive this award, you are supposed to paste it into the ask of eight people who deserve it. If you break the chain nothing will happen, but it is sweet to know that someone thinks you’re beautiful inside and out. ｡◕‿◕｡
<3 Just made my day. [:
I still can’t believe I am capable of this. Thank you, body. It’s amazing what we can do with practice.
this girl never fails to impress me.
New Contest Starting Tomorrow on Facebook!
Winner gets all three Shakeology flavors, Insanity “Fast & Furious” DVD, 20 oz Shakeology Shaker Cup, and an extra special SURPRISE prize. [: Go to www.facebook/com/KaylaHargaden to enter in the contest. I know all of you Tumblr people would PWN [i.e. kick ass!] at the general entering of the contest, so definitely check it out! Here are the details I posted on FB::
WHO’S READY FOR A NEW CONTEST?! Starting tomorrow and lasting until the following Monday [March 5th] I want you to enter what YOU think is a motivational picture of a healthy lifestyle, whether it be before and after photos, motivational quotes, etc. Write in the caption your name, and be sure to tag yourself [and this page!], whoever has the most LIKEs on their photo will win :: All three Shakeology flavors, Insanity Fast & Furious DVD, 20 oz Shakeology Shaker Cup, and an extra SURPRISE. [:
RULES FOR THE CONTEST:: You can submit up to 3 photos to count in the contest, if you submit more than 3 you need to write on one of them “Just for fun” or “Not for the contest” etc. If you don’t do this, I’ll randomly select one to throw out prior to tallying up the “Like”s for each photo. You CAN ask people to “Like” your photo, HOWEVER they need to be a fan of this page for their vote to count. I WILL BE CHECKING! [Preferably you ask people who are interested in losing weight/exercise/living healthy, but it’s whatever.] Obviously YOU must “Like” this page to enter the contest, that’s a no brainer. NO nude photos! If you find one that you think is inspirational and has nudity you need to EDIT that photo before submitting it! IF I DON’T THINK YOUR PHOTO IS MOTIVATIONAL I’ll ask you to explain why you think it’s motivational, in case there’s an obscure reason that I don’t understand.
Okay, I think that’s it! I’ll check the tallies at midnight on the 5th [i.e. Tuesday the 6th, so that you have ALL of that Monday to get people to “Like” your photo], and I’ll announce the winner at about 9AM [CST] on Tuesday the 6th! GET READY! You can start entering photos at midnight TONIGHT! [: Good luck!
(Source: facebook.com)
Prenatal Yoga
Butterfly Pose
Sitting cross-legged, slide the soles of your feet together. If you feel your lower back rounding, sit on the edge of a blanket. Press your feet together, tuck your tailbone under and let your knees drop open. Cup your hands around your feet; don’t pull. Press your feet together and continue to let your knees fall open; lean slightly forward to increase the stretch [shown]. Hold for 5–8 complete breaths.
About me
I'm a mommy of 2 baby boys, recently pregnant with our third baby and the wife of a US Army soldier. I'm crazy about health and fitness, music, interior design, and, of course, my babies. <3 I'm currently studying to get my Personal Trainer certification and SOON after a "Lifestyle and Weight Loss Coach" Certification.I have a CRAFT blog where I post fun things to make or cook, check it out at supercraftymom.tumblr.com
Check out my links below for more information. [:
Also find me on Facebook on my fan page www.facebook.com/KaylaHargaden where I have TONS of healthy eating tips, fitness tips, and daily exercise moves and song suggestions. [:
I'll add a pregnancy tracker for everyone as soon as my doctor confirms my due date! [:
