GOODNESS! It has been a long time since I have waltzed into this blog! I am trying desperately to get back into blogging. Heck, I really do like it. I just have 8,000 other things I like too, and in the end, something wins and something must lose. The blog just loses. Like every single.
So...I have been up to stuff. First of all, I am not with Beachbody, but I adore this company still. I had my reasons, but that is just something I would blog about and so I felt I shouldn't mention it. Also, I am back in school...grad school. Sometimes I am thinking, "Look at me! Grad school! Kicking butt!" Other times I just recognize that it is another sign of utter insanity. We can't all be normal, after all. I also LOVE the makeup world and have started a YouTube channel, so I will start incorporating that into this blog, I think. I really enjoy doing product reviews so I will adding those in from time to time.
The miraculous bikini body never happened. Sigh. Back on the road again. It will happen. Some day.
Anyway, that is just a quick update for you.
Sunday, June 7, 2015
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Nutty for Coconut Oil
It all started innocently enough...on Pinterest. If you are like me, crazy things happen when start pinning things: recipes, makeup ideas, home decor, crafty picture frame making out of newspaper and old buttons, ect. You know, you've probably been sucked into that time trap known as Pinterest! Anyhoo, here I am searching away for healthy stuff. I find coconut oil. Innocent.
So, a month later, I am now putting coconut oil in my cappucino and coffee, in my shakes, in the skillet when I cook, on my eyes to remove makeup, on my skin to moisturize, on my hair to condition... The list goes on. Below are some FAQs I've answered for friends recently who have recognized my love of coconut oil (and may think I'm just nuts).
What are the possible benefits of coconut oil? It may help with digestion, metabolism, skin condition, hair growth and repair, immunity, help stop tooth decay, among many others. The list is actually quite long.
Does coconut oil taste like coconuts? No, it doesn't. It really doesn't taste like anything. There is just this faint coconut smell. I can mix it in anything but not taste coconuts, which is actually a little disappointing as I love coconut!
Doesn't it make you greasy if you put it on your body? Nope. The interesting thing about coconut oil is that it is a liquid above 75 degrees. Once I scoop some into my fingers, it starts to liquidize. It isn't greasy, and smooths onto skin or in hair easily.
How much do you consume? For me, personally, I have 1-2 Tbsp a day. I've read that you really need 3 Tbsp to reap the benefits.
What have you experienced? I love how shiny and soft it makes my hair and how silky it makes my skin. My husband has very dry, irritated skin, and I've noticed his skin is finally starting to heal. AS far as internal health, I haven't noticed any differences, but I love the richer texture it adds to my coffee and shakes. It seems to fill me up too.
Verdict: It is not causing harm so I'm going to keep using it and expanding my uses of it!
So, a month later, I am now putting coconut oil in my cappucino and coffee, in my shakes, in the skillet when I cook, on my eyes to remove makeup, on my skin to moisturize, on my hair to condition... The list goes on. Below are some FAQs I've answered for friends recently who have recognized my love of coconut oil (and may think I'm just nuts).
What are the possible benefits of coconut oil? It may help with digestion, metabolism, skin condition, hair growth and repair, immunity, help stop tooth decay, among many others. The list is actually quite long.
Does coconut oil taste like coconuts? No, it doesn't. It really doesn't taste like anything. There is just this faint coconut smell. I can mix it in anything but not taste coconuts, which is actually a little disappointing as I love coconut!
Doesn't it make you greasy if you put it on your body? Nope. The interesting thing about coconut oil is that it is a liquid above 75 degrees. Once I scoop some into my fingers, it starts to liquidize. It isn't greasy, and smooths onto skin or in hair easily.
How much do you consume? For me, personally, I have 1-2 Tbsp a day. I've read that you really need 3 Tbsp to reap the benefits.
What have you experienced? I love how shiny and soft it makes my hair and how silky it makes my skin. My husband has very dry, irritated skin, and I've noticed his skin is finally starting to heal. AS far as internal health, I haven't noticed any differences, but I love the richer texture it adds to my coffee and shakes. It seems to fill me up too.
Verdict: It is not causing harm so I'm going to keep using it and expanding my uses of it!
Monday, July 1, 2013
Summer!!!
Some of you may hate me for this, but I'm a teacher and, therefore, get summers off. But hey, I do not sit around all day watching the ID channel (although it is tempting at times). I really do get a lot done! My favorite thing about summer though is getting to work out when I want to and having more time to prepare meals that are actually worth eating.
I just started my second week of Chalean Extreme, and I was so excited that I needed to actually go heavier on some of the exercises that I struggled with the week before. My husband also bought me an early Christmas present, Bowflex Selecttech weights. Merry Christmas in 100 degree temps in the middle of the year! I'm really enjoying pairing the CLX with the Les Mills Combat on cardio days. I'm also down 2 pounds so whoop whoop!
OH!!!! BIG NEWS!!! I bought something that has always scared me, something I have never, ever owned... a bikini! I wore it just long enough to make sure it fit and then have my daughter take some "before" pics. I promise to post them when I take my "after" pics. How scary is that?! I'm really motivated by that cute black bikini though. It would be so cool to wear it at the age of 36 having never worn one before!
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I'll be keeping you updated on my Summer Bikini Challenge!
I just started my second week of Chalean Extreme, and I was so excited that I needed to actually go heavier on some of the exercises that I struggled with the week before. My husband also bought me an early Christmas present, Bowflex Selecttech weights. Merry Christmas in 100 degree temps in the middle of the year! I'm really enjoying pairing the CLX with the Les Mills Combat on cardio days. I'm also down 2 pounds so whoop whoop!
OH!!!! BIG NEWS!!! I bought something that has always scared me, something I have never, ever owned... a bikini! I wore it just long enough to make sure it fit and then have my daughter take some "before" pics. I promise to post them when I take my "after" pics. How scary is that?! I'm really motivated by that cute black bikini though. It would be so cool to wear it at the age of 36 having never worn one before!
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