I have not weighed and I have cheated! We had a big family weekend and I cooked a lot of yummy food! I am finishing my 24 days but have learned it's more about life and healthy choices than a 'diet'. I hope to continue making good choices so I keep loosing weight! I hope to exercise more! I hope I loose more weight and get to my goal before my winter couples only vacation! Before I turn 40 it's time to feel comfortable in my body! I am comfortable in my skin but was once a tiny lady! I'd just like to be a little smaller than I am now! :)

I'm not sure what day this is on my 24! I cheated tonight with a cheeseburger and had a coffee Sunday. I am still following the rules for the most part. My challenge partner is a rock star....not even considering cheating! I have not had any time to exercise....really no time! We had a full overbooked weekend and the week is in full swing! My jeans are all hanging on me so I feel hopeful I have lost a few more pounds!

UGH....this is not getting easier. I love food!! I love coffee and I love doing what I want...when I want! I am thru 10 days! On day 11 or the first day of 14 day max pack! I am down 4 pounds and no inches on my waist but I have not been exercising much.

My girl who has been extremely helpful claims the main weight loss portion of my 24 days start now! Wish me luck because I really, really want to quit!

Weekend has been hard....really hard! Friday night McKenzie's game started an hour and half late so I was starving!!! I made it to McDonald's for a salad at 9. Saturday after waiting in the cold and rain hours for dance tickets I went to breakfast with a friend! I ordered water and a small oatmeal but I made it!!!! Volleyball tourn all day followed by dinner with friends at a GREAT restaurant. I had fish and veggies! Today made a decent lunch of salad and turkey and had salad again for dinner!

Blogging this makes me feel more accountable but I have to say I am not down much yet and really feel ok but have not noticed a huge difference! 4 more days then the second phase starts!

Day 3 - I made it! Everyday is a little harder than the one before! Today I ventured to Ft.Wayne for some shopping but found a great salad at Casa that I think fell into my guidelines! The meals are a little tough and it seems like I am out of food all the time......complaining that's what I am doing! Making excuses and complaining! Frankly, I enjoy food....I like eating and the way food tastes! BUT food is fuel and I need to adjust my thinking!

Bring on the weekend!

Day 2-I had to work at the stone quarry today so I really missed my coffee fix but I survived! I started to gag the fiber drink this a.m.! That has to be the worst of all! Honestly, why can't that be put into a pill?????

The rest of the day went smoothly. I ate a lot of almonds and just had an apple and some black olives.

Tomorrow I'm going to be on the run all day and Kenz has softball tomorrow night so it will be tough sticking to my new routine! :)

Down a few pounds so far but have not exercised for 2 days!

Day 1- I weighed myself last night 152 but I am actually down from my last Dr. appt so the changes I was already making have motivated me to do better! My BMI puts me near obese! The challenge is manageable so far. The fiber drink was awful and I nearly quit in the first hour!

Also walked my mile last night! I did so with a cranky 7 year old and crying little boy but I made it! Hopefully tonight I can go alone or just with Kenz and actually run! If not....we'll just walk it again!

So most of you know me if your reading this blog! You know I used to be a size zero and full of energy!
I am now a super busy mom of 4 and it seems we eat on the run a lot and I never have time to exercise or take control of my health!

That all changes NOW! For the fact I am approaching 40, unhappy with my weight and tired of feeling like crap all the time!
I am always looking for 'what's missing' and striving to better myself on the professional front!

Tomorrow starts bettering myself on the personal front! Exercise, better meal choices for my children and a 24 day challenge for me!
I'm not sure I can do it but I have the support of my family and some of my very best friends! If I am brave.....I will post my weight, height and measurements tomorrow as I start DAY 1! If I'm not brave I simply won't post it! But I will post and be accountable for journey!

I am also on a year of GO HARD OR GO HOME for my direct sales business! After many years of success with Longaberger things slowed and I started a journey with Thirty One. We are currently offering a JOIN FOR FREE promo April 16-May 31! When I get 10 new girls on my team to sell $1000 during that time frame I will earn a trip to Cancun Mexico!! Something this busy mom would love to reward herself with! :) Please consider referring someone to me who would be a good fit for direct sales!

Game On!!!
It's time to get organized! Simplify your life! Set your goals! Who is with me? 40 is just around the corner for me and I have a lot to accomplish!! Personally, professionally and for my family!

Here's what I'm going to do!

1. Get my house in order -- health, finances and organizing!! One step each day, in each category


2. Achieve success in my business! If you say it your more accountable....right?! By September 2012 (2 years into my Thirty One adventure) I will promote to: Executive Director or I will step away from Direct Sales all together


3. I will pray daily (which I already do) and I will HAVE MORE FUN!!! Less stress for me baby!

What are you going to do?

How can I help you?

Through my business I am doing private organization consultations FREE -- I can do this via skype or in person!

Need a new job? www.mythirtyone.com/amberjdavis

Let's get rolling!

I have been really bad about blogging! With facebook it's easy to skip my blog! BUT I am going to try harder! I have been asked to start writing for another blog so it's motivating me to work on my own a little more!

We have been very busy! Crops are finally off so Scott is making snowmobile plans! We are suppose to take the kids over Holiday break to ski/snowmobile but so far.....no snow! BOO!!
I recently promoted to Director with Thirty One and am very excited about my future with the company! I continue to sell for Longaberger as well but it's been very slow!

McKenzie finished Volleyball and is busy with basketball! 6 days a week of practice and 2 games a week! She had her band concert recently -- AMAZING!!

Kerstin is busy with dance, recently had her school program, almost has her shuffle, step, round off/standing back hand spring down (this is all we hear about and all she does)!

Sid has mastered her round off back handspring and is on break from gymnastics. She too recently had her school program and one song is posted on my FB page!

Coltin is growing so fast! He is finally starting to get teeth and ready to walk anytime! He enjoys getting drug around to watch his sisters adventures (really..he has no choice!)

In early December the girls and I went to Chicago for the weekend! Super fun!! I LOVE the city so.......much! We went to American Girl for Sid to have her dolls hair done and ears pierced, Nike Town for Kenz, Cheesecake Factory and Hershey! A fun girls day!

The kids with our new 9 foot tree. Maybe a bit too tall for our house but I totally LOVE it!

Sidney after her program with Mr.Williamson her 2nd grade teacher!

Kerstin was in the drama club production (the Wizard of Oz portion of the program) Here she is with Lana, Carly and Lakin!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

Love - The Davis Fam

Painting pumpkins.....Sneaky Sid!!

My little Tiger!

OOPS! A blury one....sorry everyone! Dressed

for Fall Festival at school!

Me and Sid with her cupcakes for school

A few pics from my cousin Kelsey's wedding! She was a BEAUTIFUL bride!!!!!

Coltin's first combine ride!

My beautiful children!

My precious sleeping baby!

Celebrating Grandma Norma's birthday!

My amazing bro and his precious Josie!

Fun at Fall Ball!

I have been really bad about posting stuff!! SORRY~!

We are busy in fall harvest!! A crazy busy time of year!

McKenzie just finished her 7th grade season of volleyball and fall softball! Basketball is ready to start!

Kerstin made the mini-elite squad at KHDW! A huge honor and we are so proud of her! She is also going to be in the Lincolnview drama club play in November!

Sidney is in full swing of 2nd grade and taking gymnastics at the YWCA!

Coltin -- well he get's to 'tag along' where ever we go and will be 9 months old this week!!!!

I was recently featured on Market Mommy blogsite for my business! Take time to check it out!

We took some quick shots. I have not went thru them all but I am hoping for
a really good one!

My little man....already 6.5 month old!

Napping on the beach!

We just got home from an amazing week at Holden Beach! I realized I have not posted anything in such a long time!!! It's been a very busy summer with softball, dance, tumbling, dance cruise, 4H camp, weekend at the lake and the beach! Yes it's been a summer of vacations for our family! Probably not many more for a while but it's been a blast!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY to McKenzie who turned 13 while we were at the beach!

My handsome brother sweating his butt off!

Me and my amazing, beautiful Grandma Helen!

My Aunt Barb (mom of the groom) looking so....pretty and Shannon

(one of my fav cousins)!

Girls having fun dancing!

Coltin having fun at the pool!

We have an amazing weekend in Columbus. Scott had to stay home to farm so the girls and I took off with Grandma Helen to Jerry's wedding! It was such a beautiful ceremony! It was fun to see alot of my family!

Sunday the girls and I met up with Amanda who hosted an great Thirty One show for me Saturday! www.mythirtyone.com/amberjdavis and then we shopped all day!

Today instead of doing laundry and cleaning like we should we took off to the pool!! LOVE SUMMER BREAK!

Dance Recital weekend! Kerstin did an amazing job as always! I love watching her dance!

Marissa and Ally did a great job too! Here is Kerstin, Marissa and Kenz

This was last weekend! Kenz, Claira and Sidney played in the mud! lol

Sid and Mom at the zoo!

Sid's new hat from Aunt Sandi!

Gavin (my godson) Evans holding Coltin!

Coltin with my parents!

Coltin with Scott's parents

Sider Jo with her cake!

What a fantastic weekend! Relay for Life Friday night - Kerstin danced and our family walked together and ate yummy food! The girls got their dairy feeders and now we have 2 cows and 6 pigs! Saturday was Coltin's baptism and Sidneys (early) birthday party! Sunday - Mother's Day!! And a dance competition!

Marissa, Jason and Josie!

Coltin with his Godparents!

Our family!!!

Kenzie at her band concert with her broken fingers!