Monday, May 4, 2009

Where have all the Turners gone?

Well, this has been the longest I have gone without blogging. Either I am too busy (working, raising kids, and wasting time on facebook), too tired and lazy (too many sick kids around here for the past couple of months) or just don't have anything cool to post about (this may be the winner)!! So in an effort to catch up on my blogging, I will post pictures of whatever I have from the past 2 months. Beware....it may be TOO much for some of you.

The kids enjoyed a plethora of Easter Egg Hunts at both Grandparents homes and at the City park!!!!









We have also had a plethora of school programs and choir concerts.......








I have been networking with a lot of women lately to help grow my lia sophia business (plug...www.liasophia.com/amyturner) and in the process have met some AMAZING women who have inspired me to finally take the leap into taking care of my HEALTH and mySELF!!! Really, I can do that, I can take care of myself now??? I have looked into several diets, gyms, juices, pills, books, eating disorders, etc (all while JP rolled his eyes). At times it was overwhelming...only 30,000 options to choose from. Until, I finally found my MIRACLES. I started my new focus around the beginning of March. It has been slow, because of dedication on my part, (hard to get rid of bad habits), but with the little I have already done, I am down 18lbs. You can't tell much because I have so much more to lose, BUT I feel great. I actually have energy. The last time I had energy was in 1997 (pre-kids)....AND, to top that off, JP saw my results within my first week and jumped on board. He even attended a meeting with me. (UNHEARD OF)!! He is already down 20lbs and still going. In fact, I went to lay on his stomach the other day and it wasn't padded like it used to be. He has caught onto this Lifestyle better than I have and has become quite the example to me. He has even found his domestic side (well, I knew it was there all along) and is baking whole wheat bread, whole wheat tortilla chips with amazing salsa, and whole wheat pancakes. He has been off soda since March (Miracle-he will now live longer than me) and is looking GREAT!!! (Not that he didn't before). I feel so blessed to have met these women and to be a part of their programs. I didn't need a diet, gym, juice, quick fix gimic, just a LIFESTLYE change. Amazing how that can affect how you feel. It took me long enough to realize that it is MY CHOICE!!!! I still have a long way to go.......but I will get there. I can see that now. Here are some pics, links and video on what WE are doing!!!! I have spared you our BEFORE pictures (You are Welcome!!!) Let me know if YOU want to know more about what we are doing. I am so excited to share this with EVERYONE. Love to all.............

JP's New Hobby!!!


www.everlastingfitness.com



8 comments:

Elizabeth said...

Congrats on the weight loss! That is really something to celebrate. You also have such cute kids, and I loved seeing the pics of their performance. Can't wait to see you guys this summer!

ndus_lori said...

Bout time you gave an update. If I hadn't chatted with you on facebook I would wonder. I am glad you are all doing well. M looks so cute and grown up in her choir outfit. I am happy you realized that life is about what makes you feel good and what makes you feel confident in who you are. After all life is short and you should be happy with yourself. I am happy you feel happy for yourself.

Maria said...

Thanks for the update! I was beginning to think you gave up on blogging. Keep up the great work in your Lifestyle changes.

Cara said...

Good job on yours and John's weight loss! That's awesome!! Your kids are so cute. We hope to see you guys this summer, whether here or there or both.

Robin said...

WOW! 18lbs! That is great! Keep it up! Thanks for the inspiration!

David said...

Thanks for the video that wasted 8:19 of my life! I already knew I was toxic... Though maybe I should try that diet.

Mom said...

Fun to see all the pictures of the kids. It's amazing how much can happen in just a couple of months! I making some copies of the pictures for us!!

Brandi said...

Way to go Aim. I'm sure you are looking great. And feeling great is even better! Love the pics of your little cuties too.