flashback friday & some highlights.
hey everybody!
glad you all enjoyed ashlan’s inspiring post! check it out if you haven’t yet.
i am not exaggerating when i say this post is going to be short and sweet. i have a BUSY day/night/weekend/life and so i wanted to throw a little “hello” and some photos up~ and then i’ll be on my way!
highlights.
1. we booked our honeymoon!
finally, a decision has been made. we will be going to cabo! i’ve been before but not since 6th grade, and marshall has never been to mexico! ironic, since he is half mexican. or 1/3 or 1/4 i don’t know. all i know is my last name will soon be that of a mexican, once we are hitched. (gallegos.)
cabo san lucas, i can’t wait for you.
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2. we celebrated allie’s birthday last night!
happy birthday to my loverboat :) we went to a mexican restaurant and i got the chicken fajitas.
the plate was mondo. i ate about half the chicken, most of the veggies and all of the guac. obviously. none of the rice or beans.
also munched on chips and salsa. when in rome?
3. my tendonitis is getting much better!
no photos. just a lot less pain. yipeeee.
4. i did a fun circuit workout yesterday!
i pulled this out of oxygen magazine. it is a total body routine.
| move | weight | reps |
| plie squat | 25# | 15 |
| dumbbell row | 17.5# ea | 15 |
| alternating dumbbell curl | 10# ea | 15 each arm |
| dumbbell step up | 10# ea | 15 each leg, alternating |
| flat bench dumbbell chest press | 20# ea | 15 |
| seated dumbbell shoulder press | 10# ea | 15 |
| seated triceps extension | 17.5# | 15 |
| stiff legged dumbbell deadlift | 25# ea | 15 |
| cross bench pullover | 17.5# | 15 |
| crossover biceps curl | 10# ea | 15 each arm, consecutive |
completed the above circuit 3 times through, without stopping. ‘twas fabulous.
5. i watched a good flick with the boy!
marshall & i watched “wristcutters” last night, which i thought was going to be a flop based on the title alone.. but i really liked it! anyone seen it?
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okay, okay.. so my highlights are kind of boring. but i decided to take some time off and NOT take photos of anything.. and not read blogs.. i “unplugged” and it was nice. it also meant i didn’t have much to show you guys. sorry! i am sure there will be plenty of action this weekend and my next post will make up for this lame-o one.
flashback friday!
nothing significant stood out as far as a flashback for this week goes.. so i decided to bombard you with photos from months of mays past.
enjoy!
MAY 2005
MAY 2006
MAY 2007
MAY 2008
MAY 2009
HAHA
a few thoughts:
i wonder what happened to the girl from the 2006 photos.. who hung out confidently in her bikini top without a second thought about her stomach.
who ate what everyone else was eating, just because it was there, not worried about the protein-to-carb ratio.
who didn’t care about weight, body image or extra calories.
2005 i dont remember much. 2006 was awesome.. i didn’t care about anything and i just lived life, no second thoughts. 2007 is when i started caring, no, i didn’t change my habits. but i cared that i had put on weight. by 2008 i had changed my habits to healthy ones. and by 2009 i was die hard about exercise and clean eating.
funny how things change. i mean, some things are the same. i was happy then and i am still happy now.. but i am for SURE healthier now. i am NOT that girl from the photos above. i have to be honest and say i definitely wish i still had some of those traits. i am glad i’ve switched the booze for water and the nights out at the bar for nights in with the boy..but some things, i wish i didn’t trade.
end of thoughts.
good reads:
- here’s to smoothie dad.
- ellie & intuitive eating.
- gena on ETDC: part 1 & part 2.
- congrats to kristin!
- i want to make this.
busy next 4 days!
- bachelorette party in park city tonight
- demolition derby in ogden tomorrow
- register for wedding sunday
- one of my bestie’s wedding monday
talk to ya when i find some time to post, enjoy your weekend!
Qs~
1. think back 5 years ago. how are you different? how are you the same?
2. weekend plans?
xo. janetha b.
meals & moves 
We almost went to Cabo on our honeymoon, too! We changed plans 6 weeks before the wedding and went to Vegas instead, but I can’t wait to hear and see pics!
Just wondering where you booked your honeymoon through? My husband and I are looking to go to Mexico for our 1 year anniversary and are looking for a good deal and don’t know where to start looking!
Wow….that’s a good question… 5 years ago I was 250 pounds, really unhappy and really unhealthy. A lot has changed! :)
I love Cabo! You will have a blast!
Aww, I love when Marshall starts showing up in pics. You are goreous in all of the pictures girl. You have a movie star face!
GREAT thoughts and perspectives, Janetha – 5 years ago I was definitely a different person. I’m getting healthier now.
5 years ago was crazy (just saw the questions, oops!). I was pretty much an emotional wreck. I had just started college and found out my parents were getting a divorce so I was partying a lot. But, I fell in love for the first time at 19 so that was special :)
This weekend I’m going out to dinner with Lisa (I’m an Okie!), lots of fun workouts, working at the part-time job and going to a cooking party thing on Sunday.
Have a wonderful weekend love!
Yay for Mexico. Just don’t drink the water LOL! Do enjoy fresh fruit there, though.
Love that workout!
5 years ago? I weighed almost 250 pounds, so that is a good change from that. I live closer to family now, also good.
Still fiddling with career. Not so good, especially in my early 40s.
Long bike ride coming up for us this weekend!
Do you know Elise from Hungry Hungry Hippie? She’s in Cabo right now! Maybe she can give you some good recommendations! I’m sure you’ll have a blast.
I was thwarted again at the post office today. Apparently, you’re just not meant to get mail from me. I’ll work it out.
My birthday was in March, silly!! BAHAHAHHAHA just kidding :) I like to think I’m the only Allie in the world sometimes. Wishful thinking.
On another note, I’m still dreaming about the Pennster!
We are taking our kids to cobo the end of July also. I haven’t been there so we are so excited. I think I was pretty much the same 5 years ago. Okay maybe I’m a little crazier now;)
Ahhh, Cabo! So exciting. I love your swirly earrings from the flashback photos. Have a great weekend :)
Almost 5 years ago I fell in love! 2005 was a good year :)
How exciting to have your honeymoon in Cabo!!!!!!! I know you have to be jumping up and down right now just thinking about it!! YAY!!
Love all the Randy dog pics!! :) I want him!! ;)
Yay for booking the honeymoon. I can’t wait for the beach for you. It looks amazing. And also yay for decreased pain.
It is interesting to see how things have changed over the years. I actually had the same sort of realization during my flashback. I think I’m a lot less anal about food now and also healthier. Even though I ate a lot more “clean”ly back then, I was all or nothing and binged. So I am a lot healthier mentally and now, even though I have treats more regularly my diet is more balanced. I definitely appreciate the change.
Have a fun weekend!
Yay on the honeymoon being booked. How fun. Sounds like you have a busy weekend ahead of you. That workout sounds great too btw. 5 years ago I was much less happy b/c of my work situation. I have a busy weekend that consists of bday party for nephew then my sis is going to stay with me for some girly, sister time.
Gosh I know I have changed so much health and fitness wise in the past 5 years. So glad to be where I am in my life and where I know i’m heading now.
Wow your honeymoon is gonna be sweeeeeeeeeet! x x
Oh I forgot to mention that you should check out my cookware giveaway when you have a minute… if you haven’t already. :)
And yay for honeymoon booking.
Never been to Cabo but heard it’s absolutely beautiful there!! You guys are going to enjoy it : )
Oh man thinking back 5 years ago is a little tough for me- like you, my freshman year of college I was the girl that didn’t obsessively count calories or binge. I just ate what ever I wanted and didn’t really exercise. The next few years that follow that were pretty tough- I obsessively counted calories and started my horrible binging habit. I am so thankful to have discovered health blog and have been inspired the past 2 years to get back in control of my life and be healthy and eat right and exercise. Thank you Janetha for being such an inspiration this past year. Your blog was one of the first I started reading : )
xo
JOcelyn
I love flashback Fridays! I should do them, too but I seem to have problems keeping up with my blog in general just writing about day to day things. Maybe one day in the future I’ll start. YAY for Cabo!!!! I’m so jealous…you guys will have a blast! How many days left until we hear wedding bells? I haven’t seen Wristcutters, but maybe that’s something we should add to Netflix.
Let’s see…5 years ago I was 24 – wow…am I really 29?! I still feel like 24 most days..teehee. Well I can guarantee you that my eating habits were different, but in the sense that I was obsessive to the max. I kept my weight down by eating maybe a bowl of instant oatmeal and an apple during the day and then a normal dinner at night. I would exercise ridiculously – teaching a Jazzercise class immediately followed up with a run on the treadmill. My binges were still out of control though…sometimes I would designate a day for myself to binge, but I’d eat hardly anything all week. It got so bad that when Friday night rolled around I couldn’t sleep because I was so looking forward to eating…and I dreamt a LOT about food.
I’m in a much better place food-wise, but I still struggle. I remember those days of not counting calories, worrying about whether or not I’m eating a protein and carb at every meal, etc, etc, and sometimes I long for those days…I often wish I didn’t know the calorie content of everything. I also used to eat a LOT though and I was never happy with my weight. I am still working on finding an in-between.
UGH…sorry that was so much about me!!
Have a great weekend J! xoxo
I LOVE that black/white polka dot bikini you had – anything b/w is my fav. Oh and I saw a yellow/black houndstooth iPhone cover the other day – thought of you. Get an iPhone so I can get it for you.
5 years ago I was living in a brand new house with Dave and my cousin. I was in college full-time and had two jobs so food/exercise were the last things on my mind. I remember sitting on the couch with my cousin all day drinking gin and tonics and eating Lays salt and vinegar chips by the bucketful. Life is so funny.
You are just as fun on your blog as you probably were in those pictures, so I think you changing has turned out juuuust fine =). 5 years ago I smoked cigarettes and skipped class to get drunk. I was an idiot. Now, I still drink occasionally, but not like I used to! I stay the heck away from cigarettes (grosss!!!) and I am trying sooo hard to eat healthier. And I’ve said this probably a hundred times and will continue to say… It’s all thanks to YOU! I read about three or four blogs, but I only subscribe to yours. Because you simply are amazing. So thank you. Weekend plans? LAKE!! it’s supposed to be 90 Sat. and Sun.!
Totally jealous you’re going to CABO!!! Have a good weekend!
CABOOOO omg you are going to have the most amazing time ever and never want to come back!! well maybe to see the puppers, but other than that youa re going to totally LIVE IT UP! so happpy for the happy couple!!
i always love your flash back pics to see how you have evolved!! (I dont mean that in a creepy way at all) I just mean its always interesting to me to see how people change throughout the years! i LOVE you now with bangs!! :)
I remember a few years back I was OBSESSED with going to the gym and timing of my eating…it basically ran my life…seriously, not that I was unhealthy in anyway, I could never NOT eat (i love food too much) But i always needed to know that I would have a gym near me to go workout, or always put working out first before other things…now…I see exercise more as a part of my life not such a priority..I will NEVER put it before my friends and family and more than that…if I go away or somewhere where there is no gym thats OK! I have workout DVDs and my own body to kick my butt! I don’t need a gym at all… anddd thats my realization about myself!
love you girl! and yes, we need to live in the same state…NOW
I loved Wristcutters! I’m a huuuuge Patrick Fugit fan!
Happy Birthday to the man!!!!!!! Mexican is always the perfect way to celebrate! You sound like you have quite an amazing weekend on tap. You always look like you’re having so much fun in all of your pictures <3 that! I hear ya on the wishing something hadn't changed! There are times when I wish I didn't know what calories, ratios, etc etc were ! Too much for the head!
5 years ago, I was a junior in high school, just recovering from anorexia. I’d like to say that I’ve come a long way since then in terms of healthy eating behaviors:)
I’ve seen Wristcutters. It was definitely a bit weird, but I enjoyed it.
1) SOOOOOOOOOOOO different! I had just graduated college with no plan or idea what I was going to do with my life… I also weighed 84 lbs more than I do now. 2005 was the year I decided that I was worthy of a healthy, long life. I quit smoking, started working out regularly with my now husband/ then best buddy, and started learning to cook healthy foods. 5 years later, I am a happily married, healthy, HAPPY person :D Never thought life could be this good.
2) Tonight: enjoy time with my hubby who’s been gone on business all week. Sat: Mom’s suprise party. Sun: Relax & enjoy the nice weather!
Yay for honeymoon! That is going to be BEAUTIFUL!
Five years ago…I was in college and living in the sorority house. I tried macrobiotics for about two weeks before going back to way too much vodka and top ramen. Let’s just say I’ve found a better balance since then.
5 yrs ago I didnt have a child, I worked til 4am most nights, I drank like a fish, I ran a ton and did a ton of yoga, my monthly Amex bill was 5k a month and I paid it in full each month. I made and spent a ton of money and had a freaking ball. I would not change a single thing from my 20s. OMG the best. Motherhood is wonderful too, but it’s very grounding whereas my old life was very…not grounded, but it was a party that’s for sure!
You’re gonna love Cabo.
I love seeing your FBF pics b/c I can tell you have LIVED your life to the fullest…kinda like me. I just dont have mine on cam :(
Congrats on booking your honeymoon!!! Cabo is gorgeous-so excited for you guys!
oh yay congrats! I LOVE mexico!! eat lots of fresh fruit for me please!
over the last 5 years, i’ve changed pretty much just how you described you did. sometimes i wish i could care less about calories and just eat! but i suppose i am healthier now too. i am trying to just “be” now though, maybe not like before but definitely less strict than i was lets say a few months ago. life should be fun right?
you resemblance to sissy spacek is UNCANNY!!!! I love ur blog!
Aww thanks so much for the congrats! Love youu :D And you totally need to give me some soon- wedding advice… we’re getting married in AUGUST!
Yay for the honeymoon! Cabo will be amazing I’m sure!
Five years ago I was MUCH less healthy than I am now… so I am much happier now that I generally eat healthy, and feel better. I surround myself wih people that make me happy, and am doing what I love! My life is much better now!
I am visiting my family in Lil Rhody this weekend!!
xo
K
Cabo is gorgeous! Good pick!
Congratulation on the honeymoon! I look forward to reading all about it. Five years ago I was completly diffrent, much skinnyer but very unhappy with my life.
Your honeymoon is going to be amazing. I can’t wait to read all about it!!!!!!!
I just love Randy…can I have him?
I am alot different than I was 5 years ago. I cannot remember a time when I didn’t obsess about my body though.
congrats on booking your honeymoon! sounds amazing.
i’m definitely not the same woman i was 5 years ago – let alone 5 months ago!
Oh, your honeymoon is going to be AMAZING! Cabo looks absolutely gorgeous! I’m so happy for you :D
Oddly enough I have the exact same thing to say as actorsdiet, above: I’m definitely, DEFINITELY very different from who I was five years ago, even five MONTHS ago! I hate to think about how miserable I was five months ago. I miss that carefree ten-year-old (who wrote that her favourite colours were purple and pink, in PURPLE AND PINK PENCIL! Wasn’t I so clever?) and how her personality trumped what she thought of her body… Sigh.
Wei-Wei
great blog; I think it’s going to be a must-read for me.
congrats on finding a honeymoon spot! looks like you’ll enjoy it
I had a good time looking over your flashback photos: the smores and dog with hammer photos are my favorites. This time five years ago, I was working on college applications with no idea of what struggles would be ahead…
Katherine
5 years ago I was getting ready for a wedding – mine. Congrats to you.
oh my gawwwd do it up at the bachelorette party tomorrow night! so much fun :) and can’t WAIT to hear all about it!
and if you’re too tired to register i’ll do it for you ;)
Yay! So excited for you.. and sighhh for Mexican food.. my true culinary weakness (ok fine, among many others :p)
Yay for planning the honeymoon–and I am loving the new last name!
5 yrs ago was bad. I was unhappy with who I was, would eat and drink endlessly to fill the unhappiness which in turn would make me even unhappier. Very Fat Bastard–I eat because I;m unahppy and unhappy because I eat. Wow, I actually just quoted Fat Bastard! Anywho, was unhappy with that, living in Phoenix with not a lot of friends and in too hot of a climate and just wanting to get back East. It was not a good time for me. Oh and on my 25th birthday (5 yrs) ago, I went to Vegas alone because all of my friends bailed on me last minute, got dumped, got strep throat and my birthday meal was a Value Meal of Nuggets at McDonalds. Fail.
Wknd wise-going to yoga tomorrow and then one word to explain Sunday-LOST!
Your honeymoon sounds like a blast!
I love that movie Wristcutters and own it on dvd. I saw it in the theater too! Glad you like it as well.
5 years ago I was obsessed with working out, timing of meals and being perfect. I was in a bad relationship and he only wanted a trophy girlfriend. When I got out and found someone who couldn’t care less about exercise and protein in my diet, I learned to relax.
Congrats on booking the honeymoon!! So fun :) Five years ago…I was painfully shy and insecure about my body, I let my “best friend” at the time walk all over me, and I started dating a guy who would eventually convince me to go to the same college as him, only to dump me as soon as he got there. Not my best year haha!! Hope you have a great weekend!
So jealous of cabo ;)
your honeymoon looks like it will be beauitiful and so much fun!
Holymoly Cabo looks goooorgeous!!!! Sounds like the perfect honeymoon spot. I’ve been to Mexico before and I loved it. Okay, I loved the food ;)
I totally know what you’re talking about when you refer to a time when you didn’t care about food or drink. I used to be the same way. BUT, I did end up putting on weight, and the emotions that followed that were awful. I would never want to go through that again, and that’s why I don’t mind being a little more careful now. Of course, there’s always 4-5 times a year where I throw everything out the window and eat and drink like it’s my last day on earth. Um… like last weekend :P My body only just recovered from it, but it’s good for my mental health I think :)
1. Five years ago I was 19 and broke up with my highschool boyfriend I was living with. It was actually a fun time, I had a really good group of friends back then.
2. I’m off to my cottage in like 15 minutes. Had to stop in to “see ya!” Have a blast this weekend!! xoxo
Sounds like a fun weekend! And your honeymoon will be awesome.
5 years ago, hmm. I was obsessed with what I was eating, to the point where people started worrying about me, and I drank too much. Suffice to say, I’m much happier now.
This weekend, I’m packing our house up. Ugh.
Thanks for the shout-out ;)
It’s so strange to look back when so much has changed, but long for the carefree times… I definitely wish I could get back into the mindset I have had in the past when I have been more carefree around food and exercise- health and fitness is awesome, but I wish I didn’t care as much as I do.
5 years ago…2003. I was living in a long-term half-way house for people with eating disorders and pretty much in a similar place I am now except that I was dancing a few times a week (LOVED), and seeing friends a lot more. Yeah, I wish I could go back to then and see the program through instead of dropping out. But what’s done is done, right?
This weekend- gym, gym, hung out with my mom this afternoon…more gym.
That’s so exciting about booking your honeymoon in Cabo!! It reminds me that I SO NEED a vacation!
The last sentence of your thoughts really hit me. I know exactly what you mean. Sometimes I feel that I was better off not knowing as much as I do now with nutrition/fitness. Life seemed to be a little easier back then, but the important thing is that you are still happy and that you’re healthier.
Have a great weekend!
ahhh sooo jealous of your honeymoon! You are gonna have a great time and I can’t wait to hear all about your bachelorette party!
<3 Em
<3 Mabel (?Mable?) <3 Penny <3 You.
2006- I totally hear you- why do we get so hard on ourselves? I love how happy go lucky you were/are. I admire it- I've never been that way- I've learned to live more in recent years, but I'm harder on myself than ever. Sigh.
Thank you for the SmoothieDad love & link. He loved our "project" ;-) and particularly your part of it (wink wink wink).
Much love and thank you again for your thoughtfulness and the lovely bouquet- thanks to Marshall and Mama Bean too.
i TOTALLY understand the whole living life, not worrying about food, etc. thing. i was that way about five years ago too, and even though i would not trade my new healthy habits for anything, there is something so freeing about not overthinking those things ya know? living. what a novel concept.
end of my thoughts.
yay for honeymoon! love ya janetha bean!
I saw that on facebook!!! That you booked your honeymoon, I mean. I ‘m so excited for you, Janetha! I hope you blog, but of course would totally understand if you take a break. It’s you one and only moment after all! :-)
I was the complete opposite of you 5 years ago. I worried and obsessed too much about my eating and my exercise….which eventually led to an eating disorder. You’re probably a lot healthier than before, but also remember to live it up a little, and restore that same carefree happiness and confidence in yourself, Janetha…because you rock!
Hurray for the highlights!! :) Cabo looks amazing and it will be awesome for y’all.
1. Hmm, 5 years ago I was extremely different from now. Still in school and just starting to learn about being healthy. I’ve learned and changed a lot since then and I’m glad.
2. Work. And then on Sunday the Oregon Coast! Hurray Pacific Ocean! :)
You look SO gorgeous in all your pics! I loved the side-swept bangs in years past! Mine never stay to the side! :(
Hmm, five years ago, I had just been married for about a year and we both gained a lot of “honeymoon” weight. We weren’t eating healthy at all; a lot of processed foods, etc. Like you, though, I didn’t obsess over weight as much but I am glad I am healthier now but I wish I didn’t obsess so much now even though I weigh eight pounds less than I did at my wedding.
Cabo?! What a great choice!
LOVE your hair, LOVE the workouts, LOVE that you decided on your honeymoon- sounds fabulous & LOVE all of the pictures :)
PS <3 Randy too. Didn't mean to forget him. :-)
5 years ago I was calorie obsessed and grumpy! Although I weigh more now, I feel healthier. I’m also now married to my best friend and I LOVE nights in with him, too. :-)
Yay for honeymoon plans!! I’m so excited for you.
Five years ago I was a freshman in college. I had just lost weight on weightwatchers but I was steadily packing it back on with almost nightly binges…a whole pack of oreos, a box of cereal, peanut butter and…anything :) I was doing 2 hours of cardio a day but that didn’t matter. I hated my body. I drank about every other night. Yikes!
Fluffernutters!!!!!! That’s my nickname for your pups. I love them so.
Shoot, five years ago I was 17. I was basically the same, but headed toward a very unhealthy period in my life, full of beating myself up and being incredibly controlling. And now? Happy, healthy and about to graduate college. UNREAL.
Loooove you, Janetha!! xoxo
One thing that remains is that you look as young, GORGEOUS, and full of life NOW as you did then! I love your smile! I was wondering if Marshall ever worries that maybe you are over-doing it (care to much about calories, body image, how you look) etc? He seems to be a genuinely caring person- and I was wondering if he ever gets concerned? Have a great weekend, and if you need a ‘travel along nutrition/supplement consultant’ I will gladly make myself FREE to travel with you! I don’t take up much room, and I am quite a DELIGHT to be around ( or so I’d like to think….). lol
‘my last name will soon be that of a mexican’ hahahahha I love you!
My sister went to Cabo for her honeymoon last May and she had only been to the Mayan Riviera before in Mexico. I guess Cabo is quite different because it is really rocky and there are fewer beaches. But it will still be beautiful!
She stayed at the Riu Palace which is gorgeous.