First Time Mom and Losing It

Weigh In: I gained 15.8 pounds for an adjusted total weight loss of 48 pounds. I lost 13 pounds last week with the stomach virus and knew some of it would come back but I didn't know I would gain that much. I know it is my body adjusting to what I went through with the stomach virus but seeing a weight gain like that is still pretty shocking and disappointing.

Nutrition: So I have to admit that it hasn't been a great eating week. I finally got my appetite back and started eating things I craved like fast food. I didn't make healthy choices and even had an iced coffee several times this week. I also went out to eat on Sunday on another date night with the husband. Time to get back on track with the Skinny Jane 10 Day Challenge!

Exercise: Monday and Tuesday I was still recuperating. The rest of the week I walked tons. I hit my goal Wednesday through Sunday. Though I am enjoying the weather and walks I really need to get into the gym for a tougher workout. It is only a matter of time before my body adjusts to the walking and it will not be enough.

Goals:

• Go to the Gym Three Times
• Strength Training Three Times
• Restart Plank Challenge
• Complete 10 Day Skinny Burn Challenge

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Having family in the mattress business I have always known the importance of mattress protectors. They keep your mattress clean from any spills and stains that can void your warranty. More important, mattress covers also protect your mattress from allergens, dust mites, bed bugs and their waste.

My husband and I have a full enclosed mattress protector on both our mattress and box springs. When I was purchasing my daughter's bed I couldn't find one like that so I had to go with the mattress protector that just went over top like a fitted sheet.

I was super happy to get to review the Zip & Block mattress protector for my daughter's toddler bed. The Zip & Block is unquilted and manufactured with an outer zipper flap, an interior zipper flap and reinforced inner seams for the most effective barrier to related allergens. It is a soft knit fabric with an ultra-thin breathable polyurethrane membrane provides protection from allergen molecules of less than 1.0 micron.


It was super easy to slip on like a pillow case and zipper up. I love the nice little stretch in the fabric and the smooth feel of it. It also helps the fitted sheets go on a little easier.


You can order your own mattress Zip and Block on Amazon.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

Now that I have a daughter photo gifts are the best gifts you can give or receive. I have everything with my daughter's picture from photo canvases, notebooks to even my smartphone case. The best thing I have received so far is the Photo Puzzle from Piczzle.


They take any photo you want and make a high quality puzzle in your choice of size, design and pieces. I decided to go with the Standard Basic design so that I could have my daughter front and center on the puzzle. I also picked to have it cut into 6 pieces so that it would be easy for my daughter to put together.


I was really impressed on how easy it was to follow the steps on the website and upload the picture. My Photo Puzzle was also shipped super fast. I love that it comes in it's own little box with a picture on the box too.

My daughter was super excited to start working on the puzzle. When she finally realized it was her she kept saying her name and pointing to the puzzle. The puzzle is made of such high quality thick card board that I am not even worried about her bending or breaking the puzzle.

You can make your own Piczzle Photo Puzzles by clicking on their website. Follow Piczzle Photo Puzzles on Facebook and Piczzle Photo Puzzles on YouTube.

I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.