Naturally Beautiful Jennifer

Hello! I'm Jennifer Gilbert, mom of two hooligans and wife to one hooligan! I'm a photographer in Brampton, Ontario and self-professed food-aholic. I enjoy take out a bit too much! This year I'm trying to change all that, and have proclaimed 2011 as my "year of change". The only way I can do this is with support and accountability, so I've signed on to Oh Baby! in order that all the readers can help kick my butt in to gear! I'm also an internet junkie, and proud of it! You can also find me at: Web: naturallybeautifulphotography.com Twitter Facebook

I have to say that this school year we have not been hit by a lot of the viruses that have been going around.  I believe it's because we have started using Essential Oils as part of our health routine.  This week I got hit with a doozy of a cold.  Even though I use essential oils, it's not a miracle medicine that will make me immune to everything (I wish!).  I've been suffering with sinus pain, congestion, coughing, sneezing…ya, you get...

So here we are, almost 1/4 of the way into 2011, my supposed "year of change", and I'm not doing very well.  I started off great!  Like most at the beginning of this year, I was motivated, got a gym membership, was making meals at home and actually beginning to enjoy cooking again.  Then, about 2 weeks ago, my husband had to work late, and I used that as an excuse to go back to my old habits. I have to face facts.  I am 35 years old, and...