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Intermittent Fasting
Posted on: August 28, 2018
- In: Mom On the Go | Navy | Petite | Summer Outfits | Weight Loss
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I love capris with a loose top in hot weather.
This top is actually looser than it appears, the wind was nice for the heat of 92 degrees, but of course with light weight fabric changed it’s appearance.
In cleaning out my closet, I happened upon these capris ,
which did not fit me last Summer, but I tried them on and alas with
my recent weight loss, they did and were not even tight, lol
I love using a handbag or shoes to pop another color into an outfit,
hence the choice for my yellow one.
I thought I would share my weight loss journey with Intermittent Fasting today!
The most important thing to note about fasting is that it is not about deprivation, you must get in your calories during the eating window.
I chose the 16: 8 version where you fast for 16 and eat for 8, I also extend it , by mixing it up daily sometimes fasting for 16-19 hours and adjusting the eating window to what equals 24 hours. My general fasting hours start at 6pm and eating at 10am.
Lately I have changed it to 5pm and eating at 11am for 18 hours of fasting.
Another important thing to note is that I drink more water than every before, 32 -48 ounces in the morning before eating and another 32-48 after dinner until a hour or so before bedtime.
This is a typical breakfast, notice the word break fast….
A yogurt/strawberry smoothie is great as some people have constipation with fasting.
The Kiyani Sunrise is a supplement of super-foods for added nutritional benefits.
I alternate with a smoothie with these ingredients blended with a frozen banana.
I typically eat only two meals a day, but some days I add
in apple, because I figure the added fiber is good and that whole
an apple a day comes to mind.
This is one dinner I had last week of chicken with mushrooms, onions,
artichoke hearts , diced can tomatoes, cooked with Italian Seasoning
and topped with Feta.
I had this last night and was worried it wouldn’t be enough to hold me for 16 hours
but I lasted for 17 ,lol. It will actually last me 3 nights as my family doesn’t like
eggplant. It brings back memories of my father who loved it and made it a lot.
IF is by far the easiest method I have found and has the added benefit of curbing all my cravings in addition to a clarity of mind and increased energy.
Losing 11 pounds in 5 weeks, along with a few inches of loss has been encouraging as well, but truth be told the other benefits make this a method I will make it to a lifestyle!
If you want more information on Intermittent Fasting, I suggest starting with
This Video from Dr. Fung and he has many others too.
There is also a Facebook Group called : Intermittent Fasting for Women
Have a Great Day and Thanks for Stopping By!
Busy Week!
Posted on: January 25, 2018
- In: Boots | Creating a versatile wardrobe | florals | Gratitude | Green | Mom On the Go | Neutrals | Petite | skinny jeans | Weight Loss | Winter Looks
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Wednesday I went to my son’s homeschool bowling, popped home for a quick bowl of plain greek yogurt and peaches for lunch
before heading out to use my Movie Pass for the first time!
$9.95 a month and my first movie was $9.05.
I chose “Forever My Girl”, one of those movies I would love but DH would not, lol
It was a cute story and I adored all the fabulous music throughout.
I wore my Amelia James Olive Aleyska Sweater Again, Lol
It was so tough to see the pictures and my weight gain, but it is my reality
and good for motivation. I feel like so much of myself has been lost these past
14 months of mourning, but am starting to slowly find my way back to being me.
A busy day and weeks means multi-tasking and I did just that…
I was talking on speakerphone to my 22 year old who is in college in Richmond.
I have been wearing these Aerosoles boots a lot lately and am in complete awe of their comfort.
I bought them last season , but did not wear them much and was disappointed to not find them still available for sale….
I am thinking next season I may need to stalk another pair of comfortable wedge version…
Follow this week to join my page and join me for a night of fun!
I am in a bit of a pickle with starting this business to soon after my sister passed and am trying to get myself
out of it, I have joined a group to learn more about Social Media for businesses and am having a clearance of
winter items tomorrow at 7:30 pm EST to see if I can sell of the winter items and not be stuck with that inventory
while I work on building my following to have better success in Spring and Summer!
Join me and share with friends, to help me sell these and generate funds to keep going with new fresh inventory.
Gratitude
I am grateful for the time spent with my youngest and his bowling.
I am grateful for my dearest friend giving me such a glowing review and asking her friends to support my business.
I am grateful for all the online supportive women in business who all support each other.
I am grateful that when my husband came home late last night with a friend from out of town to spend the night,
that I slept right through , their apparent loud talking that my children heard….
I love our homeschool bowling on Wednesday, but dressing for it is always about keeping warm!
The bowlers are moving so they are fine, but us mother’s who watch are another story.
It is so funny to head out the door with my son in shorts and short sleeves and myself always in pants, short sleeves and a cardigan or jacket in my hand.
My tunic is actually one from the Amelia James line I sell.
I have a huge wardrobe and won’t wear my line every day on the blog,
but quite frankly I really love these new pieces so darn much!
Every woman should own a great pair of boot-cut jeans and these are ones,
that I must wear with 3-4 inch heels, are a girl’s best friend.
If you read my blog, you probably already guessed that these are by
I belted this Milan ( all of our Amelia James pieces are named after cities)
because as a petite I wanted to make my legs look as long as possible.
Proportions is the one thing blogging and taking photos taught me.
This can be worn as a dress as well when unbelted and I intend to style it
with black tights, ankle boots, and a leather jacket when temperatures cooperate.
This may be too short for some women to wear as a dress, but the younger women love it!
I have this $50 Milan in Size Small – 3x if anyone is interested you can email me @ KTStylists@gmail.com and you can check out videos and albums
on my Facebook page to see other Amelia James styles, eventually, I will get a website together.
Gratitude
I am grateful for getting back on track and not craving any sugar these last two days!
I am grateful for homeschool bowling on HUMP DAY to break up the week.
I am grateful my daughter is helping my son study and get ready for CLEP testing for Biology,
I am grateful for this business and the community of supportive women and for finally answering the question,
“What am I going to do when mothering minor children for 31 years comes to an end?”
This weight gain in just a pain and I want to bust out and just conquer this weight loss, but the
struggle of losing weight after menopause is REAL!
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I have been doing some research on the success of intermittent fasting, where you do not have anything for 12-16 hours after your last meal the previous day.
ideally, the goal is to go the 16 hrs for the sceince of it to work. It seems to work well for men, but that always begs the question, will it be the same for women.
I found this article and decided to heed the warning to do it every other day.
After having green tea until 11am. I indulged in my go-to breakfast lately,
Premier Protein Shake poured over ice into a nice glass as food should feel indulgent…
A banana every morning is my thing and has been most of my adult life.
Around 2:30pm I opted for a full cup of plain greek yogurt with strawberries
Rocking the protein and fruit for the day, but definitely, need to bump up some
vegetables for snack and dinner.
Still near 80’s for us here in Virginia Beach!
Styling one of my Amelia James Memphis Ruffle tops in burgundy with a black stripe.
I love how figure flattering this top is and that I can style it for my boho loving self by adding a wonderful
crotchet vest by Indigo Thread Company . Lots of other options to style this with layers if our weather ever gets cooler!
I have this wonderful top in several colors and sizes up to 4x,
you can see them on my latest live sale video on my Facebook Page.
Eventually I will get a shopping website, but for now you just claim it under the video by using the number and size
and I can send you an invoice via paypal.
Gratitude
I am grateful for my new found vigor and zest for getting this weight loss journey moving!
I am grateful for my sister’s Ipod Music to start me dancing in the mornings.
I am grateful for the fun of reading , ” A Gentleman in Moscow” with my teen age homeschooler.
I am grateful for this blog to turn to and for making me get dressed today instead of staying in my pj’s.
For the Love of Dresses
Posted on: August 10, 2017
- In: Dresses and Skirts | florals | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Navy | Pattern Mixing | Petite | prints | Summer Outfits
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If you are a regular follower of my blog you know my feminine nature and adoration of
dresses for every day wear, not that special occasion dresses aren’t fun too!
Therefore it should come as no surprise that in my Amelia James business venture,
that I would stock dresses. This one is our Chelan dress and a top seller at $54.
I prefer it belted to bring it just above my knee and create a fun swing skirt.
I loved styling the floral with a fun striped bag. I have this dress in a few colors
in sizes small to 3x and will be doing a live Facebook sale tonight at 7:30 pm on all dresses for $10 off.
You can find my page HERE and watch it Live or in Replay through the weekend.
Going Live is a bit nerve wracking and I am so nervous leading up to it,
but once I get started, I am usually fine.
I am so blessed to have the support of my children and two of my sons will be
behind the scenes keeping me straight.
Gratitude
I am so grateful for the loving and full support of my family.
I am grateful my husband just called me to wish me luck going live on my own with no business partner.
I am grateful for a fabulous sunny day!
I am grateful for this new business venture to distract me from this darn mourning my sister process.
I am grateful that my husband is also starting a business venture and got word today , that it is a GO!
Vibrant
Posted on: June 9, 2017
- In: Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Petite | shoes | skinny jeans | Summer Outfits | Yellow
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Definition of vibrant:
having or showing great life, activity, and energy
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: very bright and strong
of a sound : loud and powerful
It certainly doesn’t get more vibrant than this Citrine colored poncho
by Diane Gilman . I love this very lightweight sweater knit which comes in a few colors.
I am wearing the XS/S and must say wearing a tank underneath is required
with how the arm holes are created . If Citrine isn’t your color they have a few color options.
I had my hair cut and colored today and I think Vibrant also describes this
new shade of red , my stylist chose for me.
I love that I have a hair stylist that loves doing all shades of red.
My white Jeans jeans are by Marla Wynne from last season,
but she has a similar version this season HERE
I have to say that these Naturalizer block heeled sandals
are giving my wedges some competition as they are very comfortable.
Mine are sold out, but no worries as Naturalizer is featuring
Block Heels on the their website right now with lots of options.
They have a nice cushion at the pad of you foot near you toes, that
really makes a difference in the comfort of wearing these all day.
Dear Readers, Thanks for Stopping By, wishing you a fantastic weekend!
Gratitude
I am grateful for the rescheduling of my hair appointment after for the first time ever, I forgot my original one.
I am grateful for being at a stage in mourning where I can say my sister’s name without bawling.
I am grateful for a nice Sunny Day after two days of clouds and a cold front.
I am grateful for a new venture I am about to start and which I will share in a few weeks with you.
I am grateful for today being the 99th day countdown towards my second annual Girl Friends Cruise .
For the Love of Blush
Posted on: November 8, 2016
- In: Fall Fashion Colors | Grey | Mom On the Go | Petite | pink | shoes
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“Sometimes a woman has experienced too much life to have any blush left in her cheeks,
but the man who puts it there is someone not easily forgotten.”
― Dannika Dark, Five Weeks
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I’ve always had a love for pink and quotes, so thought today
as we await the election results that I’d do a post with both.
“Man is the only animal that blushes. Or needs to.”
― Mark Twain
My sweater is Halston via QVC on clearance found here
The vest is Chadwicks and is on clearance for just $12.99 found here.
“He had been searching for it his entire life. He had devoted himself to poetry to find it. Now, in the middle of his life, he found it. It was in the face of the love of his life, his daughter. She who had never blushed before, now blushed. And in that blushing, he knew, was the existence of God. That was the day her father learned what God was. God was pure beauty, God was his daughter’s face when she blushed.”
― Roman Payne
I originally had planned on wearing grey riding boots with this outfit,
but at the very last minute switched to the espadrilles as I know the time to keep
wearing them is drawing close, but we were in the 60’s today!
My Favorite Quote regarding the color Blush is:
My Rachel Zoe Silhouette
Posted on: November 7, 2016
- In: Boho Outfits | fall | Gratitude | Mom On the Go | Petite | Trends
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Wearing a Poncho with Flared or Boot-cut Jeans is one
of Rachel Zoe’s classic silhouettes and I adore her style!
She definitely rocks a boho chic look better than anyone else!
So , of course I had to add my floppy hat to my outfit, lol!
I am not all about the darks and appreciate the creme turtleneck
and lighter wash jeans to create a look more my style.
I do however see a dark wash jean and navy turtleneck as another option at some point.
I love the added special touch of my turtleneck sweater by Spense , which I found in three colors
last year at Bj’s. After a quick search on the net , I discovered this brand at Belk , which you can
find here in four colors and two striped versions here.
I scored this wonderful steel necklace from a style sister private group,
which always makes me think I should check out my local boutiques as
that is where she found it.
My poncho is one of my Summer purchases that I love to find online from
the previous season, so I get deals on clearance.
QVC, HSN and EVINE are my favorite places to scour off season clearance items,.
This one is by OSO casuals and only left in size 1x/2x ,
but comes in other colors with more sizes available, found HERE.
Sadly, my Indigo thread from Evine jeans were
a clearance purchase as well and sold out.
Rachel Zoe has a line on QVC and here is her floppy hat if your are interested.
Dear Readers, as we go into voting and ending this election fiasco, I just want to take a moment
and pray for the future of our country and the reparation of all friends and family relationships,
which have been strained due to this most polarizing and insane election in my lifetime.
Gratitude
I am grateful that my husband and I are on the same page on this election.
I am grateful that after a Sunday of a migraine , that so far this morning I am pain free.
I am grateful for Hallmark Channel Christmas movies that are a delight and a calm in the storm of life.
I am grateful that when testing my blood sugar levels this past week that I can relax , as I gestational diabetes with 3 of my pregnancies and check myself every year or two. This menopausal weight gain had me worried….
Being Green….
Posted on: June 1, 2016
- In: Boho Outfits | exercise | Gratitude | Green | Mom On the Go | Orange | Petite | shoes | Summer Outfits | Weight Loss
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Today, I thought I would put together a look
featuring new green pieces I added for the Season.
Unfortunately, this is the only picture I liked from the set.
This blogging when I am very unhappy with my weight is going to be tough!
It is what it is and I am soldiering on as I use the
17 Day Diet, Pilates, Yoga and and walking to
melt that weight away .
Wedges and Kimono are from Jane.com and my purse is thrifted.
My cropped pants are Petites from Liz Claiborne NY via QVC
Gratitude
I am grateful for a reprieve from the rain.
I am grateful for an afternoon of bowling with my two youngest. .
I am grateful that my oldest took me up on my invitation to come for dinner and was there when we came home from our bowling and grocery shopping.
I am grateful that my three boys spent the evening playing card games, which my oldest brought with him. ( this is something my oldest has done a few times and is a fabulous way for sibling brothers ages, 16,20 and 29 to connect)
I am grateful for my Facebook friend who is such an inspiration in her 60’s doing Beach Body workouts for posting a shout out that she’d done her workout with no excuses and challenging others to do the same.
I am grateful that on the beginning of day 4 , (today, Weds) I stepped on the scale and saw a 3 pound weight loss!
Mother Knows Best…
Posted on: April 4, 2016
- In: Gratitude | Green | Mom On the Go | Neutrals | Petite | Spring Outfits | Weight Loss
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My day began with a trip to the hair salon for a cut and
I was so happy as the last week or so every picture I took my hair was driving me nuts…
Here is my hair just a few days ago, on yet another windy day….
See why I said yet another windy day, lol…
The first thing I noticed after looking in the mirror after the haircut was the
wisdom of my dear mother who at age 13 had decided that I should get my hair cut short,
as she said it would highlight my cheekbones.
Of course at 13 it devastated me, but looking back at the photos of that time I always noticed she was right!
Marbled shirts like the green one I am wearing here seem to be big for this season.
I found mine on Jane. com and it’s actually a long asymetrical hemmed tunic, which
I tied off the to side as that longer lenght on my petite height works only when I wear heels.
I was itching to wear my BEE Happy flats again….
Not sure about the bright yellow purse here , but black seemed to drab and my green one
is messed up so I opted for a pop of color instead.
My Bee Happy shoes by C. Wonder are currently sold out , but I heard they will be getting them back in at some point.
Apparently , the plan is to make a new loafer design each month and for April they’ve rolled out a blue pair with leather elephants on them, You can find it here...
This was an outfit I wore over the weekend to break out my new Ann Taylor anchor print pants,
which seem to be sold out now…
Dear Readers, I am happy to report that I’ve lost 4lbs on my first week of sticking to a plan. In fact the black pants I wore today fit me much better than they had last time I wore them and that gave me a spring in my step all day! Pressing forward to see how much I can lose before my daughter’s graduation at the end of May…
Gratitude
I am grateful for wonderful phone conversations with my dear friend as we haven’t done that in awhile..
I am grateful that my husband realized the green bananas he picked up last night weren’t going to ripe enough for my Tuesday morning breakfast and tonight grabbed me a small bunch of organic ones that were much better than all the other ones in the store.
I am grateful to a dear friend who picked me up after my haircut today.
I am grateful for the laughter and fun of using my son’s Iphone to video chat with my daughter on her commute home and see the 6 inches of snow she had to get through…
I am grateful for a Beautfiul , Sunny Day!
I am grateful for 4 days free of sinus issues, February and March were pretty tough!
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