Sooooo...

I have not been working out. At all. I was doing so so well on EA Active until one of my bridesmaids came into town for my first bachelorette party. Totally lost my momentum and have only done it a couple times since then. I also came down with a really nasty bug and got laid off and have been so insanely stressed about money (like we all are) and the wedding.
With less than 10 days until the wedding, I think it is apparent that I have given up on losing a certain amount before the wedding. I have been making a big effort to eat better and I have lost a little weight doing that. I feel as though I should be writing on here more often. I guess I feel like if I'm not working out, I can't write? I don't know. I see other girls' blogs out there and to be honest, it's kind of intimidating. I LOVE reading them. They're funny and interesting. It's a lot to live up to! I'm thinking way too much about people's perception of me via a blog. How silly is that?
I say that to say this: I'm going to try to write more often. Even if it's not about fitness or the wedding. Well, in a couple weeks there won't be any more wedding planning to speak of (yay!). So, I guess the title should be changed to something like: Random Thoughts of a Newlywed. Alls I know is that I'm going to start writing like no one is reading.

Steady...

So I've worked out for the past two days and met one of my EA Active goals for the week! Yay! I'm gonna fall short on the calorie goal, but I completed the number of exercises goal. So I guess I'm okay with that for my first week. Next week I'm gonna step it up though.

As promised, I have a picture of FI's ring here. We got it from Overstock during their jewlery sale. Under 60 bucks INCLUDING shipping!! It's made out of tungsten carbide (no resizing and no engraving, kind of like titanium but stronger) and he absolutely loves it. In fact, it's hidden in the house because he kept wearing it out, on his right hand of course. It looks overly shiny in the pic and it's not quite that blinding in person. Also, it is a little bit of a darker shade of silver, which we both think looks a lot better.

I finally got around to writing our ceremony out last night while FI was at work. My favorite part of the whole thing (besides "you may kiss the bride") is the hand ceremony. What a great idea. It's such a beautiful and meaningful ceremony. FI teared up when he read it last night. The only down side to it is that I know it's going to make me tear up or bawl on the day of. Small price to pay, right?
There are tons of versions floating around out there. Here is the version we are strongly considering. We haven't sat down and gone over it together yet, so there is a good chance that there could be some small changes.

Hand Blessing Ceremony -
Emily, please hold Robert’s hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, young and strong and vibrant with love, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as he promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will work along side yours, as together you build your future, as you laugh and cry, as you share your innermost secrets and dreams.
These are the hands you will someday place with expectant joy upon your stomach, until he too, feels his child stir within you.
These are the hands that look so large and strong, yet will be so gentle as he holds your baby for the first time.
These are the hands that will work long hours for you and your new family.
These are the hands that will countless times wipe the tears from your eyes: tears of sorrow and tears of joy.
These are the hands that will comfort you in illness, and hold you when fear or grief engulfs your heart.
These are the hands that will tenderly lift your chin and brush your cheek as they raise your face to look into his eyes: eyes that are filled completely with his overwhelming love and desire for you.



Optional: At this point while the groom’s hands are still on top, the officiant asks the groom to take a good long look at the position of his hands. As the groom looks down at his hands the officiant says, "Because this is the last time you will have the upper hand".


Robert, please hold Emily’s hands palms up, so you may see the gift that they are to you.
These are the hands of your best friend, smooth, young and carefree, that are holding yours on your wedding day, as she promises to passionately love you and cherish you through the years, for a lifetime of happiness.
These are the hands that will hold each child in tender love, soothing them through illness and hurt, supporting and encouraging them along the way, knowing when it is time to let go.
These are the hands that will massage tension from your neck and back in the evenings after you’ve both had a long hard day.
These are the hands that will hold you tight as you struggle through difficult times.
These are the hands that will comfort you when you are sick, or console you when you are grieving.
These are the hands that will hold you in joy and excitement and hope, each time she tells you that you are to have another child, that together you have created a new life.
These are the hands that will give you support as she encourages you to chase down your dreams.

Together as a team, everything you wish for can be realized.



That part about him holding our first child gives me butterflies every single time!!! And I love that there's a little comic relief thrown in there to! If anyone has any suggestions, let's hear them! I'm always up for new ideas!



So I'm definently getting overwhelmed annd "over" the wedding planning. 75 days away and it feels like it will never get here. The more time that goes by, the more things I want to do and buy. It's very dangerous. Maybe I shold stop surfing the internet so much??? One day at a time....

I Did Late Night

Last night I had some needed girl time with my maid of honor, Colie. She made dinner, we went to see "The Ugly Truth" (just like any other chick flick....ehhh). Well, today I was supposed to do my third day of Active. I got home at 9:45. I had been out of the house for 14 hours straight and I was exhausted. My couch and the bottle of wine looked so good I was drooling a little bit. The dog was hyper. But I did it! I pushed through and got my workout clothes on and did some sweating for about half an hour! I would say that the hardest time to workout, by FAR is when you get home late. I would also say that it is very empowering when you do something you know you wouldn't have had the will power to do the week before. So big pat on the back for me! No plans today, so it shouldn't be hard to fit a workout in somewhere. Not to mention I started the day off with a big bowl of multi-grain cheerios. I just keep looking at a picture of me in that dress and knowing how much better I would look in it if I got to my goal weight. Not much time to spare! 77 days!

On a wedding related note, FI finally got to the post office to get his first passport for our honeymoon. I've heard so many horror stories of people getting their passports just in the nick of time. The clerk there said that he should get it in 6 weeks at the latest, which is plenty of time. Also, I spent a small fortune at the Knot Online Store because they are having such a great sale. Got my bridesmaids tote bags with their first initial and pedi/mani sets to go in them. I'm also going to put in some flip flops, towel, and other beach stuff. For myself (I had to meet the 150 minimum to get free shipping, that's my totally valid excuse) I got a "just married" tank top (maybe I'll get some free upgrades on our honeymoon??) a personalized dress label and a gorgeous personalized glass vase that holds a 4x6 picture (see left). Then I went above and beyond and found a 15% off coupon (promo code Coupouncabin15 - only for orders over $150), so I ended up paying LESS than 150 and STILL got my free shipping!!! I swear, when I get a good deal, it's like a little high!