Like Jay-Z's "Moment of clarity" my wheels got to spinning today after I made a trip to my trusty enemy: the bathroom scale. I have battled with the number displayed for years. My breaking point was 247.5 lbs in November of 2009...or so I thought.
I thought I was doing pretty good lately. My jeans slide right on. Nothing really fits tight. Wouldn't you know it though, bad habits die hard and that demon of a number is creeping back up. For the last month, I've wallowed in self-pitty and my scale is forcing me to face the truth. I've been eating cookies, burgers, fries, and drinking my fill of carbonated delights enhanced with high fructose corn syrup...and now my scale has given me a moment of clarity: 227.5 lbs.
While that's not where I was, it is only 20lbs from where I was in 2009. I should be progressing, not backsliding. At 35, 5'4" tall...the last thing I need to be is 227.5lbs! I damn near passed out when I saw that number. I mean really??? Wow! So ...time to get my A.C.E. in gear and get it together. Time to shock my system and begin watching what I put in my mouth before I end up tipping the scale again.
So today is day one of my good old fashioned water cleanse. LOL
It is just that: I can have nothing but water. All I can drink.
Mind you, I write about this because it is my own personal weight loss journey and I do try some drastic things from time to time but this is a good thing. Think of it as my kicking the habit cold turkey. I'm itching even as I type (no offense to anyone that struggles with drug addiction). Please do not take what I do as an incentive to do anything unhealthy.
A cleanse is supposed to rid your body of things that are bad for it. The human body is a sophisticated machine. God designed it that way. In biblical days when people wanted to be closer to God they fasted...giving up food and other things that they felt lead them from Him. So that is what this is: a journey to better understand my body, renew my faith, and start fresh. So plenty of uncarbonated, fresh, free, clear, water it is. Man I miss red dye number 40 already...
TTFN
Sunday, June 2, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
A.C.E. Update - Consistency is KEY
After taking this product for several weeks now, I feel safe in saying I recommend it.
I've been on ACE for a while now. My issue is that I am not consistent in taking the supplement. When I take it, I don't feel jittery, hungry or anxious. I am focused and can actually get a lot of work done.
Caveats:
Drink, drink, drink!!!
You absolutely must drink at least 32 oz of water with this supplement (my personal recommendation, and this has not been approved or endorsed by any type of medical advisor whatsoever). My suggestion is to get some of the new Crystal Light water flavor and drink 8 oz when you initially take the supplement. Then, continue to hydrate yourself throughout the day.
Your body does get used to the supplement and you are able to take naps while on it after a while. I tend to have a daily nap (don't ask) and this doesn't interfere with my sleep. I wake up a lot less groggy than when I just go to bed normally (like most people need some "wake up time" after getting their 8 hours, but this takes that away). I wouldn't go as far as saying I feel "refreshed" after my nap or after sleeping for the night, but it does take me less time to get moving after I wake up. Hopefully that makes sense.
Positives:
Added focus
Substantially less hungry
-There is some type of digestive aide (I think) in the supplement because you notice a difference when taking it compared to not taking it if you're one of those "need-a-daily-probiotic-or-some-type-of-digestive-health-aid" people like myself. I don't like Metamucil, and found Fiber One powder to be effective but expensive. Again, just my personal experience (non-medically evaluated nor endorsed) and I can't say the results will be identical for you.
Overall:
I totally recommend this product and if you are going to take it have the following suggestions...
1-Talk to your Dr FIRST!!! Take a copy of the ingredients and discuss with your primary care Dr to make sure you won't mess yourself up with any medication interactions or otherwise.
2-BE CONSISTENT!! You have to be diligent in taking the supplement daily, AND drinking fluids throughout the day!
3-Move around a bit. Go dancing. Run the vacuum. Garden. Play with the pets. Just add some level of activity to your life if you're sitting down all day on your job. A great tip is to park farther away from the door at work.
4-Think BEFORE you eat (understand how many calories you consume). Know your BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate) and gradually cut that number down. Here's an article that talks about how to calculate your BMR. Again, CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY CALORIE CUTTING OR DIETING!
5- If you forget, tomorrow is another day! While consistency is key, don't beat yourself up if you are forgetful or fall off the wagon. Just get up, dust yourself off, and try again! :-)
Where to buy:
Kristen Creech - my personal AND TRUSTED A.C.E. sales professional
Click on "ABOUT ME" in the upper right hand corner to get the sample, to try it out before you commit to a full supply.
I've been on ACE for a while now. My issue is that I am not consistent in taking the supplement. When I take it, I don't feel jittery, hungry or anxious. I am focused and can actually get a lot of work done.
Caveats:
Drink, drink, drink!!!
You absolutely must drink at least 32 oz of water with this supplement (my personal recommendation, and this has not been approved or endorsed by any type of medical advisor whatsoever). My suggestion is to get some of the new Crystal Light water flavor and drink 8 oz when you initially take the supplement. Then, continue to hydrate yourself throughout the day.
Your body does get used to the supplement and you are able to take naps while on it after a while. I tend to have a daily nap (don't ask) and this doesn't interfere with my sleep. I wake up a lot less groggy than when I just go to bed normally (like most people need some "wake up time" after getting their 8 hours, but this takes that away). I wouldn't go as far as saying I feel "refreshed" after my nap or after sleeping for the night, but it does take me less time to get moving after I wake up. Hopefully that makes sense.
Positives:
Added focus
Substantially less hungry
-There is some type of digestive aide (I think) in the supplement because you notice a difference when taking it compared to not taking it if you're one of those "need-a-daily-probiotic-or-some-type-of-digestive-health-aid" people like myself. I don't like Metamucil, and found Fiber One powder to be effective but expensive. Again, just my personal experience (non-medically evaluated nor endorsed) and I can't say the results will be identical for you.
Overall:
I totally recommend this product and if you are going to take it have the following suggestions...
1-Talk to your Dr FIRST!!! Take a copy of the ingredients and discuss with your primary care Dr to make sure you won't mess yourself up with any medication interactions or otherwise.
2-BE CONSISTENT!! You have to be diligent in taking the supplement daily, AND drinking fluids throughout the day!
3-Move around a bit. Go dancing. Run the vacuum. Garden. Play with the pets. Just add some level of activity to your life if you're sitting down all day on your job. A great tip is to park farther away from the door at work.
4-Think BEFORE you eat (understand how many calories you consume). Know your BMR (Basic Metabolic Rate) and gradually cut that number down. Here's an article that talks about how to calculate your BMR. Again, CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE STARTING ANY CALORIE CUTTING OR DIETING!
5- If you forget, tomorrow is another day! While consistency is key, don't beat yourself up if you are forgetful or fall off the wagon. Just get up, dust yourself off, and try again! :-)
Where to buy:
Kristen Creech - my personal AND TRUSTED A.C.E. sales professional
Click on "ABOUT ME" in the upper right hand corner to get the sample, to try it out before you commit to a full supply.
Sunday, March 31, 2013
I Think I Love My A.C.E.
On 1/25 I decided I was going to start taking the A.C.E. supplement. I totally meant to keep a log of what happened every day. This is what I remember of my first week:
Day One - I took one pill first thing when I got up. Didn't really feel jittery or anxious. Forgot to drink a lot of water (or watered down sweet tea) but didn't really notice anything major except that I was totally not hungry until around 5 that evening. I also noticed that I was super focused and had some serious energy. I've been chronically (by my own diagnosis) fatigued since I was like 23 and naps are a daily necessity for me to function like normal adults. That said, I noticed on this supplement I did not get easily distracted, and I could stay in the "zone" for hours which was great!
Day Two - Didn't take it. Immediately noticed I couldn't focus and I was tired. Genuinely tired. Hungry? I snacked all day. Still forgot the watered down sweet tea.
Day Three - Took one pill with breakfast (I think I had cereal). I didn't feel as "up" but I did still feel as focused and in the zone.
That's all I remember. I know I committed to not taking it every day because I wasn't sure how I was going to react to it and I didn't want to become addicted to the focused side-effect...if you can call it that. I didn't weigh myself either.
Since the first week, I've been taking the supplement off and on. Consistency is an issue with me because I tend to shy away from routines. But summer is right around the corner and if I'm going to put this body in a swimsuit and out on public display any time soon...I've got some work to do. So since tomorrow is April 1st, and the 1st is always a good day to start anything...I'm going to start this A.C.E. thing over...and...wait for it...wait for it...throw in a little...gasp...exercise. God that was so hard to type. Nothing too crazy. Just a little something to see if I can not feel so dragged down. This time around, I'll post every day so y'all can stay up on what's happening and I'm not going off memory. It will be more like a diary thing...probably a new blog devoted to my A.C.E. experience.
Okay. Well that's pretty much it.
TTFN
Day One - I took one pill first thing when I got up. Didn't really feel jittery or anxious. Forgot to drink a lot of water (or watered down sweet tea) but didn't really notice anything major except that I was totally not hungry until around 5 that evening. I also noticed that I was super focused and had some serious energy. I've been chronically (by my own diagnosis) fatigued since I was like 23 and naps are a daily necessity for me to function like normal adults. That said, I noticed on this supplement I did not get easily distracted, and I could stay in the "zone" for hours which was great!
Day Two - Didn't take it. Immediately noticed I couldn't focus and I was tired. Genuinely tired. Hungry? I snacked all day. Still forgot the watered down sweet tea.
Day Three - Took one pill with breakfast (I think I had cereal). I didn't feel as "up" but I did still feel as focused and in the zone.
That's all I remember. I know I committed to not taking it every day because I wasn't sure how I was going to react to it and I didn't want to become addicted to the focused side-effect...if you can call it that. I didn't weigh myself either.
Since the first week, I've been taking the supplement off and on. Consistency is an issue with me because I tend to shy away from routines. But summer is right around the corner and if I'm going to put this body in a swimsuit and out on public display any time soon...I've got some work to do. So since tomorrow is April 1st, and the 1st is always a good day to start anything...I'm going to start this A.C.E. thing over...and...wait for it...wait for it...throw in a little...gasp...exercise. God that was so hard to type. Nothing too crazy. Just a little something to see if I can not feel so dragged down. This time around, I'll post every day so y'all can stay up on what's happening and I'm not going off memory. It will be more like a diary thing...probably a new blog devoted to my A.C.E. experience.
Okay. Well that's pretty much it.
TTFN
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Defining Your "Look" - The Upgrade Continues
Let's talk makeup...
One essential part of upgrading your look for women includes makeup. I dare say having a defined "look" is critical. It can make the difference between getting a job or getting that second date. I managed to inadvertently lose my look.
I moved and somehow managed to forget my makeup bag. I'm kicking my own butt on this one. So I had to figure out what I was missing and then go about seeking it out.
Top Priority: Sweet Temptations lip gloss collection by LORAC
This is a set of not 1, not 2, not 3, but SIX tubes of lip gloss. Why would anyone need six tubes of lip gloss? Because LORAC is the bomb! Plus, this collection was only available during Christmas and sold out faster than the speed of light...why...because one tube of LORAC Multiplex lip gloss retails for about $22...so to get SIX for $25 is a must buy!! Thank God for Amazon.
When I originally bought the collection, I divided it amongst my mom, sister and myself. So now I have a complete set all to myself...unless I feel like sharing again. ;-)
Next on the list is a good foundation. One that lasts long (long-wearing) and doesn't rub off easily. To combat the rubbing off, a good primer is key. I have oily skin so I need something to control that oil and hold my foundation...double duty if you will. This is why I love Iman!
When I was in Chicago, there is a Walgreen's pharmacy on Michigan avenue that has Iman products. I was tempted to buy what I needed there, but I was also holding out hope that I had packed my makeup bag and just couldn't find it. No luck. Should've seized the opportunity. Alas...
Two products you can't go wrong with:
Iman - Under Cover Agent Oil Control Primer
Iman - Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup in Earth 4
For eyes, it's all about the brows.
Two essentials for great brows (in addition to a great wax and some concealer) are:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel in Espresso
Urban Decay Brow Box in Brown Sugar
Use the brow gel first to shape and add a hint of color, then follow up with the brow box to fill in where your brows are lacking. It lasts all day long and your brows look perfect!
The other thing about eyes is avoiding eyeshadow creasing. Mind you there are lots of products on the market that have built in primers, but I loves me some Urban Decay eyeshadow primer potion.
This is the magic genie in a bottle. Seriously! Get it in original or Sin to add a little sparkle. Using it will change your life.
Finally, give yourself a little color. NARS blush in Taos is my absolute go-to blush. This compliments my dark skin tone, and even doubles as eyeshadow. The best ever!
Rounding out my new makeup bag are some other things I happened to be interested in trying (denoted by a *). Why not, right? Since I have to rebuild my collection from nearly scratch. Here's the list in full with what I've outlined above and what I'm going to try out. The goal is sophistication, allure, charm, and a hint of glamour.
Nails Inc - Holland Park Avenue (*)
NARS - Illuminator (orgasm collection) in Laguna (*)
NARS - Blush in Laguna (*)
NARS - Blush in Taos
Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel in Espresso
benefit - They're Real! Mascara in Black (*)
Urban Decay - 24/7 Glide-on Lip Pencil in Midnight Cowboy and Gash (*)
Ulta
Iman - Under Cover Agent Oil Control Primer
Iman - Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Afterglow (*)
Iman - Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup in Earth 4
Iman - Time Control Skin Tone Evener (*)
Urban Decay - Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Sin
Urban Decay - Eyelash Primer Potion (*)
Urban Decay - Lip Envy in Greedy (*)
Urban Decay - Brow Box in Brown Sugar
Don't forget, an artist is nothing without tools. Target is a great resource for ELF brushes (under $5 each) or you could go SK with it (Sonia Kashuk). Here are two great SK options that will last a lifetime!
Sonia Kashuk 7 Piece Brush Kit
Sonia Kashuk 10 Piece Haute Couture Brush Roll
One essential part of upgrading your look for women includes makeup. I dare say having a defined "look" is critical. It can make the difference between getting a job or getting that second date. I managed to inadvertently lose my look.
I moved and somehow managed to forget my makeup bag. I'm kicking my own butt on this one. So I had to figure out what I was missing and then go about seeking it out.
Top Priority: Sweet Temptations lip gloss collection by LORAC
This is a set of not 1, not 2, not 3, but SIX tubes of lip gloss. Why would anyone need six tubes of lip gloss? Because LORAC is the bomb! Plus, this collection was only available during Christmas and sold out faster than the speed of light...why...because one tube of LORAC Multiplex lip gloss retails for about $22...so to get SIX for $25 is a must buy!! Thank God for Amazon.
When I originally bought the collection, I divided it amongst my mom, sister and myself. So now I have a complete set all to myself...unless I feel like sharing again. ;-)
Next on the list is a good foundation. One that lasts long (long-wearing) and doesn't rub off easily. To combat the rubbing off, a good primer is key. I have oily skin so I need something to control that oil and hold my foundation...double duty if you will. This is why I love Iman!
When I was in Chicago, there is a Walgreen's pharmacy on Michigan avenue that has Iman products. I was tempted to buy what I needed there, but I was also holding out hope that I had packed my makeup bag and just couldn't find it. No luck. Should've seized the opportunity. Alas...
Two products you can't go wrong with:
Iman - Under Cover Agent Oil Control Primer
Iman - Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup in Earth 4
For eyes, it's all about the brows.
Two essentials for great brows (in addition to a great wax and some concealer) are:
Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel in Espresso
Urban Decay Brow Box in Brown Sugar
Use the brow gel first to shape and add a hint of color, then follow up with the brow box to fill in where your brows are lacking. It lasts all day long and your brows look perfect!
The other thing about eyes is avoiding eyeshadow creasing. Mind you there are lots of products on the market that have built in primers, but I loves me some Urban Decay eyeshadow primer potion.
This is the magic genie in a bottle. Seriously! Get it in original or Sin to add a little sparkle. Using it will change your life.
Finally, give yourself a little color. NARS blush in Taos is my absolute go-to blush. This compliments my dark skin tone, and even doubles as eyeshadow. The best ever!
Rounding out my new makeup bag are some other things I happened to be interested in trying (denoted by a *). Why not, right? Since I have to rebuild my collection from nearly scratch. Here's the list in full with what I've outlined above and what I'm going to try out. The goal is sophistication, allure, charm, and a hint of glamour.
Sephora
Dior - Vernis Sienna 428 (*)Nails Inc - Holland Park Avenue (*)
NARS - Illuminator (orgasm collection) in Laguna (*)
NARS - Blush in Laguna (*)
NARS - Blush in Taos
Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Brow Gel in Espresso
benefit - They're Real! Mascara in Black (*)
Urban Decay - 24/7 Glide-on Lip Pencil in Midnight Cowboy and Gash (*)
Ulta
Iman - Under Cover Agent Oil Control Primer
Iman - Sheer Finish Bronzing Powder in Afterglow (*)
Iman - Luxury Radiance Liquid Makeup in Earth 4
Iman - Time Control Skin Tone Evener (*)
Urban Decay - Eyeshadow Primer Potion in Sin
Urban Decay - Eyelash Primer Potion (*)
Urban Decay - Lip Envy in Greedy (*)
Urban Decay - Brow Box in Brown Sugar
Don't forget, an artist is nothing without tools. Target is a great resource for ELF brushes (under $5 each) or you could go SK with it (Sonia Kashuk). Here are two great SK options that will last a lifetime!
Sonia Kashuk 7 Piece Brush Kit
Sonia Kashuk 10 Piece Haute Couture Brush Roll
So that's the post for today. It will take some time to replace all that has been lost for me...but that's the beauty of new journeys.
TTFN
Friday, January 25, 2013
Physical Upgrade w/A.C.E. Diet
Hi all!
In my last post, I talked about making some upgrades to my life. This was an extension of the pre '13 upgrade post, being more specific as to what I was upgrading. So this is going to be the kick off point for my physical upgrade. Think of it as a metamorphosis.
Now I have my own personal reasons for wanting to change my outer self to reflect a chic, sophisticated, and classy chic...that screams upscale! Why? So I can attract the man I've been looking for of course. Everyone "looks" at a corvette, but few buy. You'll get that later if you keep thinking about it. Mind you, I love my curvaceous self and will always be that way. I'm just going to condense it down and then dress myself up in more refined packaging.
So I'm on FB and I see an old co-worker raving about this product called A.C.E. It's an acronym that stands for Appetite Control and Energy. <Click on the name to learn about the product. I plan to only buy this from Kristen because that's where my personal connection lies. Click on this link to buy but read the rest of the post before you do! Buy A.C.E. here.
Now I'm no pusher so I try to do my research. One of my goals for the '13 was to not be a patsy. There are some things you should know about the product as they alarmed me (but not enough to not try it out for myself). I'm going to share my concerns with you not to dissuade you from buying the product, but to point out what stood out to me. Think of it as a consumer pre-review.
This product has 180 mg of Caffeine. That sounds like a lot. Is it a lot? I have no idea. I'm not a Dr. I vote you ask your Dr if it is.
This product also has dimenthylpentylamine. After you figure out how to pronounce this word, you should probably Google it. It is a stimulant. Mind you, methinks this is what helps you burn calories or raise your metabolism in conjunction with the vitamin B6, but if anyone has taken diet pills before it's this woman! One thing I hate is feeling like my heart is racing. Here are the side effects of dimenthylpentylamine according to WebMD (by the way, I know several health care professionals that swear WebMD is the devil so again, this is one to ask your Dr about).
That said, those two ingredients are my concern. I don't like feeling jittery. My personal reference for this product says you must drink a lot of water. I found a blogger that substituted water for sweet tea and still had results. So I'm going with that. Not to mention, Great Value has lots of water flavor thingies that are sweetened with Stevia...not aspartame since that is truly the Devil/enemy! So between my 2 quart jug of sweet tea (1/2 cup sugar) I think I'll be okay. One of these days, I'm going to figure out how many points that breaks down to. I joined Weight Watchers.
On the Weight Watchers note, the Special K protein shakes and Spiru-Tein protein powder mixed with vanilla almond milk (Blue Diamond in the refrigerator section at the grocery store) are both only 5 points! Just tossing that out there. The Spiru-Tein chocolate and strawberry taste like a milkshake with the vanilla almond milk. If you get the fruity one, I strongly suggest you ONLY mix it with orange juice...but I haven't had that one in a while so I haven't calculated the points for that combo. Back to A.C.E.
So I've placed my order and I got my email confirmation. Please pay attention to your email if you order. There will be information in there about "auto shipments." You want to deactivate this function ASAP! Like the day you get the email for your account so you don't forget. That little gem of information is free but can save you a fortune if you're not prepared to continue to purchase the product. Since I'm trying it out, I haven't decided if I'm going to do the auto ship thing or not.
You also have the option to just order samples (< click "samples"). This will allow you to avoid the auto ship.
I will write again once I receive my order and start taking the supplements. I'm drinking sweet tea or water with great value flavors (that use Stevia instead of sugar or aspartame). I'll continue to think about exercising. lol
TTFN
In my last post, I talked about making some upgrades to my life. This was an extension of the pre '13 upgrade post, being more specific as to what I was upgrading. So this is going to be the kick off point for my physical upgrade. Think of it as a metamorphosis.
Now I have my own personal reasons for wanting to change my outer self to reflect a chic, sophisticated, and classy chic...that screams upscale! Why? So I can attract the man I've been looking for of course. Everyone "looks" at a corvette, but few buy. You'll get that later if you keep thinking about it. Mind you, I love my curvaceous self and will always be that way. I'm just going to condense it down and then dress myself up in more refined packaging.
So I'm on FB and I see an old co-worker raving about this product called A.C.E. It's an acronym that stands for Appetite Control and Energy. <Click on the name to learn about the product. I plan to only buy this from Kristen because that's where my personal connection lies. Click on this link to buy but read the rest of the post before you do! Buy A.C.E. here.
Now I'm no pusher so I try to do my research. One of my goals for the '13 was to not be a patsy. There are some things you should know about the product as they alarmed me (but not enough to not try it out for myself). I'm going to share my concerns with you not to dissuade you from buying the product, but to point out what stood out to me. Think of it as a consumer pre-review.
This product has 180 mg of Caffeine. That sounds like a lot. Is it a lot? I have no idea. I'm not a Dr. I vote you ask your Dr if it is.
This product also has dimenthylpentylamine. After you figure out how to pronounce this word, you should probably Google it. It is a stimulant. Mind you, methinks this is what helps you burn calories or raise your metabolism in conjunction with the vitamin B6, but if anyone has taken diet pills before it's this woman! One thing I hate is feeling like my heart is racing. Here are the side effects of dimenthylpentylamine according to WebMD (by the way, I know several health care professionals that swear WebMD is the devil so again, this is one to ask your Dr about).
That said, those two ingredients are my concern. I don't like feeling jittery. My personal reference for this product says you must drink a lot of water. I found a blogger that substituted water for sweet tea and still had results. So I'm going with that. Not to mention, Great Value has lots of water flavor thingies that are sweetened with Stevia...not aspartame since that is truly the Devil/enemy! So between my 2 quart jug of sweet tea (1/2 cup sugar) I think I'll be okay. One of these days, I'm going to figure out how many points that breaks down to. I joined Weight Watchers.
On the Weight Watchers note, the Special K protein shakes and Spiru-Tein protein powder mixed with vanilla almond milk (Blue Diamond in the refrigerator section at the grocery store) are both only 5 points! Just tossing that out there. The Spiru-Tein chocolate and strawberry taste like a milkshake with the vanilla almond milk. If you get the fruity one, I strongly suggest you ONLY mix it with orange juice...but I haven't had that one in a while so I haven't calculated the points for that combo. Back to A.C.E.
So I've placed my order and I got my email confirmation. Please pay attention to your email if you order. There will be information in there about "auto shipments." You want to deactivate this function ASAP! Like the day you get the email for your account so you don't forget. That little gem of information is free but can save you a fortune if you're not prepared to continue to purchase the product. Since I'm trying it out, I haven't decided if I'm going to do the auto ship thing or not.
You also have the option to just order samples (< click "samples"). This will allow you to avoid the auto ship.
I will write again once I receive my order and start taking the supplements. I'm drinking sweet tea or water with great value flavors (that use Stevia instead of sugar or aspartame). I'll continue to think about exercising. lol
TTFN
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Upgrading in the '13
So my last blog was about upgrading. After careful consideration I've decided that I need to upgrade several areas of my life.
Physical
I joined Weight Watchers because seeing Jennifer looking so fabulous, and watching Shahs of Sunset made me just want to starve myself thin. Realizing that about five seconds after I thought about never eating again, I was hungry, I quickly concluded that approach wasn't going to work. So I forked over some cash to join Weight Watchers.
Doing the program online is like $18/mo or something. Very minimal and very tricky. Tricky in the sense of you trick yourself into thinking "this is easy...just have to put in everything I eat." I have short term memory issues, so I'm finding this to be a challenge. Nonetheless, I will keep everyone in blog land posted on the progress.
Why lose weight?
The kind of man I'm attracted to is physically fit. While there are men out there that like women as curvaceously fierce as myself, I don't like myself. I mean when you're thankful that the mirror is not directly across from the bathtub...it's time to consider why you don't like looking at your own self nekkid. Not to mention, if you don't like looking at you nekkid...should someone else?
Men are attracted to confidence. So to up my confidence factor (and not rely solely upon my stilettos and wigs to carry the burden) I need to feel that I look better than Beyoncé, Lilly, and all them skinny bitches (I say that out of love) when THIS bitch is nekkid. So I'm upgrading my figure. lol
Mental
I watch entirely too much damn TV. Nothing good is on TV. The more I watch it, the more I find wrong with it. For example, Dr. Oz taking down Sally Hansen. I mean seriously? We need better things to watch than the "gel nail polish may cause cancer". Friggin everything causes cancer. Why? Because everyone has cancer-ous (sp?) cells in their system already. How do I know this? I already told ya...watch too much damn TV.
So instead of watching so much television, I'm going to write more. When I feel the urge to flip on the TV I'm going to turn on some music instead. I'm going to limit myself to 4 hrs a day if I can. Keep in mind the TV is on all day currently. So 4 hours is going to be a giant leap for me. I've downloaded some books on my Kindle without sex or pictures so I'll start with reading those. When I get bored, or inspiration hits me, I'll work on my novella (of the written type).
Financial
Now everyone I know is living paycheck to paycheck. I'm no different. I was actually upset that I was working for more than my typical allotment of hours yesterday (oh, and the TV didn't get turned on until about 5:30p because of it). Just issue after issue and I was starting to feel like I felt when I worked in Hell. Those of you that worked there with me know of which employer I'm referring. Nonetheless, I need to get paid more. The only way that's going to happen is if I get another job (been there, done that, and will NEVER "willingly" do that again!), or get promoted.
Fortunately for me, my boss doesn't hate me. I'm not sure he fancies me, but I do know he doesn't hate me. I do have a bit of a problem with confidence because the corporate universe is all about outshining your peers. But I need not feel incompetent nor have a lack of confidence. I just do because I'm paranoid about being "disposable." Everyone is. Nonetheless, I need to be more of the "can I help do anything" employee rather than the "lemme see if they give me something else to do" employee. The latter employee used to really piss me off when I worked at Hell and now that I work from home...I've realized I've slowly regressed into one of these kinds of employees due to one fact: I'm exhausted!
I've had 3 jobs at once before, worked 2 jobs and gone to school before, and since being in management and consulting...learned that salary is the new slavery. Now that I know what my limitations are, I refuse to reach them when I work from home. That in and of itself is supposed to reduce my stress level. Either way, I have to figure out a way to take on more (so I can get more exposure and publicity of the positive nature) without increasing my stress level. I'm fairly intelligent so this shouldn't be too too difficult. If all else fails...thank God for Prozac.
So as the '13 get movin, I've got to do the same. America has become the land of the lazy and I'm determined to not be part of THAT norm. Just my opinion. It's my blog, and I can express my opinion all I want to.
TTFN
Physical
I joined Weight Watchers because seeing Jennifer looking so fabulous, and watching Shahs of Sunset made me just want to starve myself thin. Realizing that about five seconds after I thought about never eating again, I was hungry, I quickly concluded that approach wasn't going to work. So I forked over some cash to join Weight Watchers.
Doing the program online is like $18/mo or something. Very minimal and very tricky. Tricky in the sense of you trick yourself into thinking "this is easy...just have to put in everything I eat." I have short term memory issues, so I'm finding this to be a challenge. Nonetheless, I will keep everyone in blog land posted on the progress.
Why lose weight?
The kind of man I'm attracted to is physically fit. While there are men out there that like women as curvaceously fierce as myself, I don't like myself. I mean when you're thankful that the mirror is not directly across from the bathtub...it's time to consider why you don't like looking at your own self nekkid. Not to mention, if you don't like looking at you nekkid...should someone else?
Men are attracted to confidence. So to up my confidence factor (and not rely solely upon my stilettos and wigs to carry the burden) I need to feel that I look better than Beyoncé, Lilly, and all them skinny bitches (I say that out of love) when THIS bitch is nekkid. So I'm upgrading my figure. lol
Mental
I watch entirely too much damn TV. Nothing good is on TV. The more I watch it, the more I find wrong with it. For example, Dr. Oz taking down Sally Hansen. I mean seriously? We need better things to watch than the "gel nail polish may cause cancer". Friggin everything causes cancer. Why? Because everyone has cancer-ous (sp?) cells in their system already. How do I know this? I already told ya...watch too much damn TV.
So instead of watching so much television, I'm going to write more. When I feel the urge to flip on the TV I'm going to turn on some music instead. I'm going to limit myself to 4 hrs a day if I can. Keep in mind the TV is on all day currently. So 4 hours is going to be a giant leap for me. I've downloaded some books on my Kindle without sex or pictures so I'll start with reading those. When I get bored, or inspiration hits me, I'll work on my novella (of the written type).
Financial
Now everyone I know is living paycheck to paycheck. I'm no different. I was actually upset that I was working for more than my typical allotment of hours yesterday (oh, and the TV didn't get turned on until about 5:30p because of it). Just issue after issue and I was starting to feel like I felt when I worked in Hell. Those of you that worked there with me know of which employer I'm referring. Nonetheless, I need to get paid more. The only way that's going to happen is if I get another job (been there, done that, and will NEVER "willingly" do that again!), or get promoted.
Fortunately for me, my boss doesn't hate me. I'm not sure he fancies me, but I do know he doesn't hate me. I do have a bit of a problem with confidence because the corporate universe is all about outshining your peers. But I need not feel incompetent nor have a lack of confidence. I just do because I'm paranoid about being "disposable." Everyone is. Nonetheless, I need to be more of the "can I help do anything" employee rather than the "lemme see if they give me something else to do" employee. The latter employee used to really piss me off when I worked at Hell and now that I work from home...I've realized I've slowly regressed into one of these kinds of employees due to one fact: I'm exhausted!
I've had 3 jobs at once before, worked 2 jobs and gone to school before, and since being in management and consulting...learned that salary is the new slavery. Now that I know what my limitations are, I refuse to reach them when I work from home. That in and of itself is supposed to reduce my stress level. Either way, I have to figure out a way to take on more (so I can get more exposure and publicity of the positive nature) without increasing my stress level. I'm fairly intelligent so this shouldn't be too too difficult. If all else fails...thank God for Prozac.
So as the '13 get movin, I've got to do the same. America has become the land of the lazy and I'm determined to not be part of THAT norm. Just my opinion. It's my blog, and I can express my opinion all I want to.
TTFN
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Damn Those Skinny Bitches
Don't go judging my post by it's title. Mo'Nique actually coined the "skinny bitch" phrase. As for my own personal experience, I have only met a handful of women that are slim, attractive, AND nice. Evidently Mo feels the same way.
Since it is the '13, I've been evaluating my life and things I want to change. Commercials are evil. They seem to have a magic way to point out my inadequacies. Ok maybe they just make me feel inadequate because of the casting. Damn casting managers.
Lately I've been watching television as part of my inspiration process, and I've discovered something. There are four skinny bitches that I really idolize. These for ladies make me want to up my physical game and I don't even know them, have never met them, and would probably come to tears if I did.
Skinny Bitch One: Lilly Ghalichi
She's like a size 00 Kim Kardashian. She seems super sweet to add insult to injury. She's from Texas, so she knows how to rock the big hair and everything else about her is pretty much perfect. If I were to be reincarnated Persian...I'd want to be her.
Skinny Bitch Two: Beyoncé
Yes I said Beyoncé. Originally, I was not a B fan but she has grown on me. It seems like motherhood has really upped her likeability factor with me and I am now a fan. She may not consider herself skinny, but by my definition she most certainly is in the single digits in dress sizes...that's skinny. She's a working mom, mogul, and she even cries pretty (youtube search that video). It's so not fair for regular women. At least her contribution is creating anthems for us regular women.
Skinny Bitch Three: Gretchen Rossi
Pamela Anderson has nothing on Gretchen. Point blank and the period (Tamar Braxton). Gretchen puts the bubbly in bubbly blonde, and is making a good name for herself business wise. Beauty and brains is always a good combination. Plus everything on her is au naturale (no fake boobs, no injections besides botox). She may not be Barbie, but she's pretty darn close to me.
Finally, Skinny Bitch Four: All those damn Victoria's Secret models
I'm so glad the holidays are over. Or so I thought. If I saw that "tell me you love me ... tell me there's no other woman in the world like me" commercial for give your boo VS for Christmas one more damn time I thought I would hang myself with my cellular phone cord. If you're not laughing, something is wrong with you...cellular phones don't have cords. Nonetheless, now they are doing their Spring campaign...so they're all oiled up and showing off their perfect abs and tight buns in bikinis. Makes me not want to eat anything but air for the rest of my natural life.
These women don't set out to make us feel like crap...they just have a natural way of doing it incidentally.
Oh who am I kidding. They do want us to feel like crap. That is the very nature of a woman: make that other bitch jealous.
Ladies, this is a rant. Nothing more.
Because I believe you can't complain if you're not trying to do something about your situation...I went ahead and joined Weight Watchers online. Maybe it was Jennifer. Maybe it was Jessica. Maybe it was my SB4 that pushed me over the edge, but dangit I'm claiming MY sexy back in the '13!
Now to go find a treadmill that will fit under my bed.
/rant
Since it is the '13, I've been evaluating my life and things I want to change. Commercials are evil. They seem to have a magic way to point out my inadequacies. Ok maybe they just make me feel inadequate because of the casting. Damn casting managers.
Lately I've been watching television as part of my inspiration process, and I've discovered something. There are four skinny bitches that I really idolize. These for ladies make me want to up my physical game and I don't even know them, have never met them, and would probably come to tears if I did.
Skinny Bitch One: Lilly Ghalichi
She's like a size 00 Kim Kardashian. She seems super sweet to add insult to injury. She's from Texas, so she knows how to rock the big hair and everything else about her is pretty much perfect. If I were to be reincarnated Persian...I'd want to be her.
Skinny Bitch Two: Beyoncé
Yes I said Beyoncé. Originally, I was not a B fan but she has grown on me. It seems like motherhood has really upped her likeability factor with me and I am now a fan. She may not consider herself skinny, but by my definition she most certainly is in the single digits in dress sizes...that's skinny. She's a working mom, mogul, and she even cries pretty (youtube search that video). It's so not fair for regular women. At least her contribution is creating anthems for us regular women.
Skinny Bitch Three: Gretchen Rossi
Pamela Anderson has nothing on Gretchen. Point blank and the period (Tamar Braxton). Gretchen puts the bubbly in bubbly blonde, and is making a good name for herself business wise. Beauty and brains is always a good combination. Plus everything on her is au naturale (no fake boobs, no injections besides botox). She may not be Barbie, but she's pretty darn close to me.
Finally, Skinny Bitch Four: All those damn Victoria's Secret models
I'm so glad the holidays are over. Or so I thought. If I saw that "tell me you love me ... tell me there's no other woman in the world like me" commercial for give your boo VS for Christmas one more damn time I thought I would hang myself with my cellular phone cord. If you're not laughing, something is wrong with you...cellular phones don't have cords. Nonetheless, now they are doing their Spring campaign...so they're all oiled up and showing off their perfect abs and tight buns in bikinis. Makes me not want to eat anything but air for the rest of my natural life.
These women don't set out to make us feel like crap...they just have a natural way of doing it incidentally.
Oh who am I kidding. They do want us to feel like crap. That is the very nature of a woman: make that other bitch jealous.
Ladies, this is a rant. Nothing more.
Because I believe you can't complain if you're not trying to do something about your situation...I went ahead and joined Weight Watchers online. Maybe it was Jennifer. Maybe it was Jessica. Maybe it was my SB4 that pushed me over the edge, but dangit I'm claiming MY sexy back in the '13!
Now to go find a treadmill that will fit under my bed.
/rant
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