I'm Flinging It! Fat Fling 2010

I have decided in addition to participating in Mamavation I am going to participate in The Fat Fling 2010. Every Monday a new challenge will be posted that I will have to tackle. The challenges won't be hard, they will be  designed to get make us think about how to use the Wii Fit efficiently, safely and making the perfect workout that we can fit in your schedule every day. I will post updates on here every Friday

So I am supposed to tell you more about me. Well if you have been reading my Mamavation posts this will be a little redundant but none the less here we go! I am currently at 213 (thanks to mamavation down from 222) and 5'8. That makes me obese! I bought the Wii Fit in March and have been pretty good at using although I don't use it every day. I also work out on the EA Active and am trying my hand at 30 Day Shred.

A mere 5 years ago I weighed in at 325 and was the heaviest I had been in my entire life! This process has been long with alot of breaks in between. I am determined to change my life.. not just for me but for my two boys and husband! I have pretty much cut out all soda (which is the hardest thing I have really ever done that was voluntary). I am eating roughly 1500 calories a day and most days the boys and I go walk 2 miles around out city park.

Okay now for my goals during this one month event, Fat Fling:    1. Lose 8 pounds, making my weight 205.    2. Work out on the Wii Fit for 1 hour a day, EVERY DAY.    3. Inspire at least one person to begin to change their lifestyle to a healthier one.

So will you join this with me?  If you would like to join The Fat Fling 2010 then go here and read the rules and get started with me on this journey to change our lives forever!

La-La-Lisa Big Green Alligator Review and Giveaway

Have you ever made up silly songs on a road trip? Lisa Weyerhaeuser did and now its a hit in my house! We play this cd in the car every morning on the way to school. Aaron always asks for a different song. One morning it may be the Big Green Alligator who fell down on my windshield. I love this song because it helps Aaron learn to ask When, Where, How, and Why. The next morning he may ask for Silly Bob; which is about a money who has lots of friends because he is really nice and he eats corn on the cob. (Aaron always laughs and reminds me that monkey's eat banana's) We also love the My Little Brother song especially since Caleb is Aaron's little brother. I think fondly over what the years will bring with these two as I listen to how the brother evolves in his thoughts on his brother.

I love the way Lisa teaches about the flood and Abraham in Two by Two yet still makes it so fun as she brings animal sounds and the Big Green Alligator/Silly Bob into the song. I have to say my favorite song is the Countdown Song because Aaron has started telling me he is a boy and God made him; then he will proceed to tell me all the things God has made. This cd is very enjoyable to listen to even as an adult; I can be caught singing more song along with Lisa.

Another thing that touches my heart about this cd is that Lisa has dedicated a portion of the sales to Teen Mother Choices International. I had never heard of this program before so naturally I swagged it. TMCInternationa is a unique program that utilizes volunteers from local area churches to help provide teen mothers with a support structure.  The charity offers a wide range of services such as childcare so the young mothers can return to school, caring mentors who provide emotional support, and Life Skills Workshops that equip teenage mothers with resources and information to help them become independent functioning members of society. Lisa also has served on the board of organization and has seen what this program can do for these moms. All girls stay off welfare and 100% of them have finished school and found jobs to support themselves and their family.

Please help Lisa and support this cause by purchasing The Big Green Alligator.  You can also connect with Lisa on Facebook. I heard she is trying to get the Big Green Alligator and Silly Bob to preform with her. Now that is something I would LOVE to take Aaron to.

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Shannon Wexelberg I Have A Song CD Review

Shannon Wexelberg is one of those women so many can relate to. How many women fight with their feelings and faith when battling fertility issues? Going through the years of trying to get pregnant and then when finally succeeding and losing the baby can take a toll on any ones faith; I can attest to this after my many loses, After reading Shannons website I feel it important to share this paragraph with you:

I was still feeling somewhat abandoned by the Lord.  Now, my head knew this was not so.  My faith was strong.  I knew the Word of God.  But all my emotions said..."You are being disregarded by Him."  David felt that was so often in the Psalms...I was not alone.  But in that moment, the Holy Spirit awakened my heart to the garbage I was letting stink up my spirit - the anger, the bitterness, the spoiled-brat attitude.  In that moment, I got a picture of the cross in my mind's eye and I sensed the words, "If the cross was all I ever did for you, isn't that enough?"  Immediately, without a second thought, I bowed my knees to the Lord in that kitchen and asked His forgiveness for all the pride and self-entitlement I had been carrying.  I was a wreck again, but for all the right reasons.  I was undone.

I will be honest after reading this on her site I took a moment to stop and pray. I mean who am I to feel the self-entitlement to think I know what God should grant and bestow upon me. One of my favorite verses in the bible is: 'Seek me and you shall find me when you seek with all your heart.'~ Jeremiah 29:13 You can read more about Shannon's story on her website here.


Shannon has had alot of life's difficulties thrown her way and still managed to put her trust and faith in the Lord. This shows so strongly in her cd; you can hear it in every song she sings. There is honestly not one song on this cd that does not move me to worship! You can hear some of her music and purchase her cds by going to her store.  You can keep in touch with Shannon on facebook!


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Jennifer Shaw Love Broke Through CD Review

Jennifer Shaw is such an amazing artist who God led to her Christian musical talents. She began her singing career as an Opera singer who after praying on her Pastors request started up a church band. The cd Love Broke Through is one of those cds you just won't get tired of listening to.

Jennifer brings her love for the Lord and fills your heart. She helps you to put your life in perspective and realize what is important. I listened to this cd after dropping Aaron off at school and it was the perfect way to start the day. It helps get my focus off what a busy day I will be having and on thanking the Lord for the day.

My favorite song on this album is 'God So Loved the World' based off of John 3:16. I think God led her to really put into voice to place in our heart how that verse should be. Jennifer has shown me that no matter what life throws at me praise God with all my heart; she has.

You can listen to Jennifer Shaws tracks, purchase the cd, and find out more of what she is up to in her service to the Lord by going to her website. You can also connect with her by going to Twitter and Facebook.

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We are joining: Couponing for Community!

How is your stockpile looking these days?  Do you have an abundance of mac and cheese (hmm Meijers Deal)?  Or cereal, pasta, frozen foods?  I know I have more Shampoo and other health and beauty aids to last me till the end of time.  What about the Stayfree and Skintimate deals that have been going on this week at Walgreens. 

Well now I have a challenge for you!  A challenge that All About the Saving's will be participating in!  During the week of May 2-8, I am challenging you to look through your cupboards, freezers, stockpile bins (where ever they may be and fill a box, a bag (or two), your car trunk (okay you get the idea!).  Take whatever you fill and donate them to your local food pantry, women's or homeless shelter, church, a family/friend in need, the possibilities are endless.  If your stockpile is new and you don't have alot to give or if you just can't do alot for any reason then leave a bag of food on your porch (or postoffice) on May 8 for your letter carrier to pick up for Stamp Out Hunger.

It amazes me when I think about what we can do as a group this week! How many people's lives can we change and impact? I will admit thinking about this gives me goosebumps!

So I would love to take all the credit for this idea (why? Because it is just amazing!)... but I can't. Kaley, from ChaChing on a Shoestring, has brought put this together to see what kind of impact the couponing community can have on those that are in need!  Head over to the Couponing for Community on facebook to see what Kaley created and see what other blogs are participating!


Now I am asking, will you join me?  I pledge to push myself to post each day of donations I will be making. I will then post once more on the 8th of everything that will be donated. If you will do this with me, I would love to hear about it!  Scratch that I want to do more then hear about it... I want to see what you are doing!  Send me pictures and I promise each day I will include them in this post. You can email me or post on my facebook wall! Brag, you deserve all the bragging rights in this community project and you will get it right here!  Couponers all over the country are joining this effort to help those in need with coupons, you don't have to be a blogger to join in! Can I count you in?

Shannon The Real Thing CD Review

This cd is a gospel cd that speaks right to the core of women in modern day. Shannon opens herself through her music about the issues that women face today and how we are to trust in God and let him be our strength. I love the song 'Bad Hair Day' because it speaks about how all the things in the world seem to go wrong on the same day. How true is this for moms!

Shannon has preformed with the Houston Symphony and even at Carnegie Hall. When listening to this cd it is easy to get lost in the music and feel like Shannon is right there with you. She is encouraging that all of us women go through the same things and by turning to God we can (with his ultimate hand) overcome anything!

You can connect with Shannon on these media outlets: Twitter Her Blog and her Fan Page on Facebook! See what I mean when I say every Christian woman should own this cd!

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Today's Christian Review Day

I don't usually post on the weekend's because that to me is family time and a break from my day to day during the week. This weekend I will actually be out of town visiting my husband (since he can't come home from work). Then on Sunday I have to go see my mom and pick up Aaron who has been away because of a family emergency. That does not mean I won't be here with you this weekend! I have lined up some really great reviews for some wonderful Christian Albums! I am so excited to share these with you so please keep checking back today as they will post sporadically!

Also don't forget that HUGE Fine Gift Soaps Basket ends tonight! That is over $80.00 worth of Thymes products that you don't want to miss out on! This is sure to make any mom's Mother's Day extra special and extra pampering this year!