I Made It!

First off, I’ve posted new items to the FOR SALE tab – you know, in case you wanted to buy some clothes!

So, this week, I reached my weight loss goal.  Yippie!

It’s been a LONG struggle, but I finally made it.  This weekend, I purchased a pair of size 4P pants.  Insane.  I don’t think I’ve worn a 4 since I was about 19.  Now it’s on to toning.  Me want some abs, baby!

I thought it would be fun to take a little look down weight loss lane, starting 3 years ago (well, the pics start 5 years ago, but I didn’t start trying to lose weight until after I had Emma).  Enjoy!

It feels so great to finally be healthy.

Have a great Monday guys!

My First 10K – YAY!

Yay, I just finished my first race – The Monument Ave 10K!  I couldn’t run it because I damaged my knee a few months ago,  but I  did power walk the entire 6.2 miles and completed the race in 88 minutes.  I’m now training to RUN a 5K next month.

Here are my pics:

I did run the last little section and let me just say, once I passed the finish line, I ran to the side to puke.  Luckily I didn’t actually throw up, but man did it feel like I was going to!  The 2nd and 3rd pictures are of my friend Jodi and I drinking mimosa’s at the  3 mile mark (a friend of Jodi’s had them ready for us!) and just after the pictures were taken, we picked up 2 VCU colored krispy kreme donuts and added to the sugar mix.  Boy did they taste good!

I had an amazing time and I can’t wait for the next race!  Stay with me knee, stay with me!

2 Years and I’m Almost There!

Just this week, I updated my Facebook status saying that I couldn’t see my 35lb fat loss.  My dear friends told me to take a closer look in the mirror and so I decided to go back to March 2009 in my photo album and see what I looked like then.

Compare it to the beginning of this month and OK, I can see a difference!  Hopefully next month, I’ll be able to show you a true BEFORE and AFTER with me at my heaviest and then with a 40lb loss.  Wish me luck with the last 5lbs!

Do any of you have BEFORE and AFTERS?  I’d love to see them.  Maybe even let me post them with mine next month?  Email me your photos to chloehumphries@hotmail.com.  How have you guys lost weight and kept it off? Any advice for people struggling to lose weight now?  Comment below or send me an email.

Flashing My Undies!

I think my spring cleaning has gone a little too far…

Yeah, I know.  a) Underwear drawer on blog = Tragic.  b) Thinking you are a Victoria Secret store = Tragic.

I never claimed to be dignified!

Best Friends!

Bye bye Splenda – it was good knowing you, but my insides really don’t like you all that much.  You make it hard to lose those final pounds.   I’ve worked too hard, I’m not settling with a splenda-belly.  So….

Hi Truvia!  I hear you’re far healthier than those pink, blue and yellow guys.  You blend rather well with my morning coffee….I think you’re a keeper.  Don’t disappoint me, OK?!

Breathtaking!

Emma went for her 3 year portraits yesterday and I am blown away.  She looks simply gorgeous!  Cannot wait to get the prints back next week and to add this collage to year 1 and year 2 that are in my office!  Love love love these pictures!

My Name in Lights

OK, not quite, but I was filmed by NBC 12 News Richmond today, for the 5 o clock news next week.  The interview was for my business, English Tea Paperie and how we used Groupon as an advertising method and how it helped us grow our customer base.  I think it went really well and I can’t wait to see the segment.

Here is what I wore for the interview and below is my office where the segment was filmed.  I’m walking around in a dream world right now….the things the exposure could do for my business – I mean, that’s 12,000 viewers.  Eek!

Yes, it’s a little pink and green, but I freaking love it – I am a Prep after all!

Super Cuteness!

Emma turns 3 next week and she’s excited to be having a Rapunzel birthday party (well, Rapunzel will be on the cupcakes etc, not sure how “themed” the rest will be!).  As always, I designed her invites and below is the finished product (with date/venue blocked out).   What do you think?

Today, I found the perfect little dress for her to wear (Ross, $9.99 – yes, I’m a bargain genius!!) and I think she’s a fan too.  SO wished they had an adult version….it’s freaking adorable!

Can’t believe how grown up my little girl is…seems like just yesterday she was my baby peanut.  Aww.

Mommy Entrepreneur

I once read in a book that you should never be ashamed to bring your child to a business meeting, if you are unable to make other arrangements for child care.  AMEN.

This evening, I did the completely embarrassing thing of thinking a wedding invitation consultation I had with prospective clients was a day later than it actually was.  20 minutes before the meeting, I’m reminded of this little detail and since my husband is currently out of town and my babysitter is booked for tomorrow, I scrambled together the stationery samples, changed Emma out of her pj’s and hit the road.  Turned out that Emma was a real charmer and everyone was happy with what I had to offer.  I’ll never be ashamed of bring my kid to a business meeting again. Will I be making it a habit?  No, obviously, but I won’t panic like a crazy person about it either.

Yes, a Mommy Entrepreneur.  Hear me roar!

Giveaway Time: Feb 2011

Nautical by Nature is an “original” blog…from back in the day when my blog was English Tea and everyone was in this tight little “preppy” group.  I loved those times.  I loved it even more when Kate from Nautical by Nature contacted me a few years ago asking to use my sailboat and my anchor illustrations as part of her blog design.   I simply couldn’t say no and her blog looks great with them.

So, to keep the tie alive in 2011, I offered up a little giveaway for her readers.  To enter for a chance to win 1 of 3 English Tea Paperie prizes (a $25 e-certificate, 1 set of whale cards, 1 set of anchor cards), click on over to Nautical by Nature and leave a comment with your favorite design.  Simple.  Fabulous.

Contest ends Tuesday February 22nd.

Good luck!