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FitTea Review!

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So I decided to jump on the FitTea band wagon and I will tell you what I think about it. So I have purchased an over the counter  slimming tea product previously. So what do I think of FitTea I honestly can say I don’t think it works for me. In comparison to the over the counter tea I purchased. I say it comes in dead last. When I drink the FitTea it tastes great and smells good. I make it the same way I made my slimming tea. Well what the FitTea claims is not the what happens. It makes me urinate a great deal but something in it makes my body swell and it doesn’t help me lose weight or curb my appetite.

My over the counter slimming tea. Well when I drink it I feel great, it not only gets the water weight off of me it helps stay regular. If you know what I mean. It also helps to curb my appetite. Now this doesn’t help me lose weight either but it does completely detox me.

So what do I think overall with both teas? I don’t think there is some magic tea to help you lose weight but if you need a detox tea I would say in my case my over the counter Slimming Tea I purchased a Meijer for $4.99 is a heck of a lot better to me than the $25 I paid for the FitTea. That is just my opinion. I think with any healthy eating plan and exercise anyone can get down to the weight they want. I know my doctors have been telling me for my health its better for me to get on a high vegetarian low fat diet, (of which I have ignored) if I follow that plan I will lose the weight I need and want to and maintain a healthier life. With walking I plan to do since it’s getting nice here in Michigan. I will be well on my way to losing this 30 pounds I have gained being a stay-at-home mom these last 5 years.

 

Recovering from surgery…

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Happy Valentine’s Day first and foremost.

So I had my surgery on Friday and I must say when I came home. I was in so much pain I wanted to scream to the high heavens. Knowing that this would have only made things worse, I didn’t. I tried my best to sleep on Friday but my lovely children were so concerned about my well-being I barely got any sleep. I think they were just nervous. My sweet precious children. My daughter of course didn’t want to leave my site and has been doing so much to make me comfortable. Going as far as even following me to the bathroom. I had to put an end to that yesterday. Mama needs her privacy. So how am I feeling today. Well I made the mistake of going down my stairs, what was I thinking? Big mistake is what it was. First off when you have any kind of surgery done to your inside lady parts and the doctors tell you to take it easy. You seriously need to listen. Today is not only Valentine’s Day. It is also my 3rd child’s birthday. So, I wanted to go in the basement to get the presents I had for him. Yes I came from my upstairs bedroom, to the second floor then down to my basement. Two days from surgery. I’ll tell you one thing. I will not be doing that again. Rest means rest. Though being still and not being able to cook or clean is driving me insane, the pain I am feeling is more overbearing than I can take. Therefore, for the first time in my life I must learn to sit still and allow others to help me. Hopefully the next time I post, I will be back to my old self. Up sewing, crafting, blogging, vlogging and most of all back to taking care of my family. Till next time guys and gals…

Nika xoxo

Two Weeks Later |Update on Dieting!

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Okay, so things have been a little off and on with the dieting for the last two weeks. I can’t say that I have actually been doing the whole high vegetarian/low fat diet but I have cut down on the sweets. Not so much on the Coca Cola, its just to hard to give that up. Though I did set up the dietbet I canceled it because I don’t want people to feel pressured into getting healthy and losing some weight. So if you are going to take this journey with me. Lets just do it without pressure, without stress and without putting money on the line. With that being said I am giving myself until June 28th which is my birthday everyone to get down to 120 – 110. Now I got myself up to 157 lbs eating horribly wrong. To which I am utterly disappointed in myself. As I explained before mostly because of my medication, mainly because of poor eating habits.

Since I know I am limited to the types of exercises I can do, what I can do to exercise I plan to do. I am not going out buying thousands of dollars in equipment or running out to buy a gym membership. For what when I have YouTube which is free as well as cable and Amazon Prime which has some great low impact, high result workouts I can do which wont affect my physical health.

So when I started this journey I was 157 I am happy to say at my doctors appointment yesterday I weighed in at 155 and the only real thing I did differently was cut out sweets. This journey will not be easy and I may have a few relapses but this time considering my health is at risk. I am determined to not just lose weight but get healthier. Let’s get healthier together!

-Nika xoxoxo

Getting Healthy and Losing Weight!

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Okay all, so I went to the doctor today and it seems the 31 pounds I have gained over the past few years is causing me to have more health problems than expected. So not only do I need to lose weight one of my doctors has put me on a high vegetarian low fat diet. Which my primary care physician told me about a year ago I need to go on a low fat diet. Though, I didn’t listen. Now it seems I am causing myself more harm than good. So here it goes…. I am going to tell you where I started, where I am and where I want to be.

Even after having 7 children I always maintained a weight between my lowest 98 lbs and highest 110 lbs, which most people thought was still too small. I am only 5’3″ so technically I was within my range. After my last baby I weighed between 112 lbs -120 lbs which was great though I still wanted to be fit and not flabby. Ok so most of you know in 2010 I had a huge health tragedy and nearly died. Which after a week in the hospital I came out way small than I went in. Fast forward 2 years I slowly started gaining weight and not really understanding why. Well it all came to me that some of it was due to medication the rest of it was due to poor diet. See when I worked prior to the tragedy I barely ate because life was just too busy plus I was more active. Being forced by my health to be a stay at home mom turned my kitchen into a playground for me. Hence… weight gain. And constant trips to the store to buy as much chocolate and snacks as I pleased. And though through that time I have consistently tried to diet and eat healthy. I relapsed so many times. Which leaves me to weighing in at 151 lbs right now. Well in most cases that is not really all that heavy. Lets remember I am 5’3″ tall. On top of that I only have around 68-70 percent lung function right now due to the tragedy in late 2010 paired with knee pains, and a few other issues that will turn into a book if I keep writing.

So in my case the weight gain is actually not a good thing. Now, I’m not trying to be super small like I was in prior years I feel 120 is a safe weight for me. I won’t be too skinny which has also caused me issues when I was under 120. And I won’t be too big. To me that is the just right weight. So if there are any of you out there that would like to follow me on this journey I created a DietBet just click the link below if you want to join me and get healthy while shedding some pounds along the way.

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Thinking about a different aspect of things

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Yesterday I brought an idea I was having to my husband. I think it will be a lovely idea and want to put all I can into making it happen. My husband is the type of person to ask a million questions when it comes to business ideas. Sometimes its annoying but for the most part it makes me think deeper into my idea. Which in turn allows me to decide if it is the proper decision to make. What I want to do may not always be the best thing but in this case. I do believe it will work. Also I believe it will be a new fashion service to the world. Now I need to do my research.

When things don’t go as planned…

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This weekend I had everything planned out. Since Genevieve was finally finished and published. I wanted to start working on my sewing projects. Well the tables turned dramatically for me. If you watch my YouTube videos you know I deal with medical issues that cause me to get sick at the drop of a dime. Well, last month towards the last three weeks and into October I have been on and off antibiotics. I was well for a good 3-4 days and thought things were turning around for me. No such luck! 🙁 Well being sick has definitely changed what I wanted to do next. Even making me feel slightly depressed. I just sometimes feel I will never accomplish my goals. This isn’t the case. Though I would have liked to start working on my sewing projects I can start working on my next book. This will hold me over until I’am better. Times do get hard for me. Often more times than not that doesn’t mean I have to stop completely. I just simply alter the plan.

“Never stop working on your dreams just alter the plan”

Genevieve meet world, world meet Genevieve!

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So much time, effort and insecurity went into writing this book. If you have been following me from the beginning you know how much went into this book. I am proud that I set out a goal and followed through with it. I am so good for starting things and not finishing them. This book right here is always what I have wanted out of life. Becoming a writer, a published author. As I have stated many times before, rather Genevieve does well or rather it fails. My goal was set and accomplished and I am very proud of myself. If you would like to follow my journey check this book out for yourself.

Take Chances!

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So many things have gone on in our lives the last few years. What I’ve learned is; some things are out of life’s control. My life has been a world wind of ups and downs and back around again. Though through those times. I’ve learned to take chances. I use to be so afraid of what could happen, what wouldn’t happen or how others would feel. However, I can tell you nearly losing your life can change all of that. Nothing can open your eyes more than waking up from something you were supposed to die from. Through the last 4 1/2 years I stop being afraid of what could be or what might be and I have learned to just go with it. From my blog to my YouTube channel to writing my books. I have learned that I will never know what can be if I don’t try. I stop doubting myself and just go with it. One thing I know for sure you never know what can happen unless you try.

I decided from that moment I left the hospital 4 1/2 year ago. If something is meant to be; it will be. With the support of my husband and my children I have learned to take chances. Greatest decision in my life! So I say to you…. Take a chance!

Chris is Gone….

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So on August 12th around 6 a.m. Greg drove Chris to college. It was a very sad moment for me because due to troubles with the rental car service. I was unable to go. Not only was I extremely sad for that reason my baby was going to college. With him playing football there is no telling when we will see him again. Possible Christmas because he could possibly have a game during the Thanksgiving holiday. I thought I would get away without tears however that was not so. As soon as I went to kiss him farewell the tears began to roll down my face. I’ve been trying to keep my mind off the fact he is gone but its really hard. As well last night 8-14-15 Kameron had a breakdown a serious one. He was so use to having Chris home. He would wrestle with him and Autumn when he came home from school and they were like his little buddies. It’s hard when the little ones have to deal with such a huge change. And the last thing Kam said was “How long is college?” When he found out it was 4 years he was completely devastated. Poor little guy!

So my advice to parent going through the same thing. I just told my little Kam and Autumn just because he isn’t in the house anymore. Doesn’t mean he can’t call or text. And most importantly he will always be on your mind and in your heart. The best thing to do with younger siblings even if you think they aren’t that close is to talk with them weeks in advance. Prepare everyone as much as possible for the change. As well tell the older sibling who is leaving to remember their siblings. Even though they have this new found freedom they still have siblings at home. I have always told my children that family is above eveything. When their father and I are gone, all they have is one another. It is really hard for one of the children to leave the house but you can adapt and learn to overcome the situation.