The Teacher's Classroom

2012-02-12T08:17:00.001-05:00

I did it! WOOOHOOO! I finally lost ten pounds! Well 12!

Some may wonder why is this so difficult...

Obviously those people have never had to lose any weight in life. There are so many things to know to get this...

The level of commitment has to be beyond anything Ive done before...because there are times when I KNOW IVE DONE ALL I CAN DO....and I gain weight. Then other times when I cheat...and lose 3 pounds...

My body is just different that way....or maybe everyone has those times.....

I also I like to do this ALONE! I know what statistics say....but that has NOTHING to do with me. If you havent figured it out I AM NOT CUT FROM THE SAME CLOTH AS MOST PEOPLE! So just expect the unexpected from me. I just don't like people in my sauce too much. I know my own statistics....group exercise and such have NEVER been successful for me. I've always had more success alone....I work out the hardest by myself because I don't have to worry about looking crazy. And with all that I have to do in life...it works better for my time management. If you want to what I am doing...check out my current SLIM DOWN REPORT (on the right panel).

That is why I like blogging and things of that nature because I can say what I want to say and don't have to be subject to anyone's questions or responses...UNLESS I CHOOSE TO ENTERTAIN THEM. It also provides answer for people who really do want to know what is going on without me actually talking to me. Its a very personal battle I like to keep my distance...no worries I do have an accountability team (my mentor and one of my closest friends who has the best arms EVER), two ladies whom I love very much. They have full access to my life at this time. The best support team a girl could have!

But feel free to ask me if I'm losing weight...I love that!

My advice to anyone trying to better themselves in this way is to KNOW your limits...ask for help..but know who to ask. If you are the kind of person who needs a lot of people on your team....DO THAT! If you are more private....do what is comfortable for you. Do exercises that you enjoy and will work hard at. ONLY YOU KNOW WHAT WORKS FOR YOU! BUT dont be hesitant to try other things....and push yourself in things you dont like (like for me push-ups). Everyone does not have your answers...locate those who do and seek after them for help. I'm not a total hermit....but I know who I want in this with me. I am the only one that will do the inviting...not the other way around. If you want to help...honestly pray for me...that is the best thing you could ever do. I am very sure that my mother is doing that for me right now...and her prayers have kept me encouraged....I feel it. So add your faith...that I have victory in this arena! Lasting victory!

It felt like it took forever but it only took about 6 weeks...

And my first prize for this was this awesome pair of earrings that I finally ordered...

Purchased from Breezyz.com

On ward we go! Next prize....makeup haul from Essential Beauty....HAUTENESS!

Till Next Time,
On to the Next Ten!

My Adventures with Green Tea

2012-02-06T12:35:00.002-05:00

Green tea is soooooo delicious! I have become quite a tea connoisseur, I dont even use sweetners in tea anymore...I will use a little honey from time to time but normally I just drink it straight up. I know that green tea has lots of antioxidants that aid in weight loss.

I usually drink a cup every morning...

I found that I was experiencing nausea and because I just got over a health challenge, I thought it was the aftermath. I later found out that the polyphenols and caffeine in the tea can cause nausea for people who are sensitive. Apparently I am sensitive to it because it turned my tummy!

I also read that the more fresh the tea is the less the effects are. I ran and brought some green tea from the dollar store, so maybe that is why it had such an effect. The brand of tea I have at home does not make me feel this way.

I love tea...the thought of parting with it makes me sad....

Dr. Don Colbert says I should be drinking at least 4 cups a day....

Till Next Time,

Sipping on my Tea :)

WHY! Moving Forward...

2012-02-01T18:02:00.000-05:00

EVERY TIME! EVERY DOGGONE TIME! I set a goal and I get sooooo close and then my body acts the FOOL! My first goal was 10lbs and I got right to 9.2 lbs (EXCITING!!!) YEAH RIGHT...the next four days my weight has inched up and right now I am holding on at 6.8 lbs for dear life!!!! Have I cheated....NO! I've stayed in my calorie range and have exercised...I didn't even take a rest day and GOD knows I needed it....PLEASE LORD HELP ME GET THROUGH THIS!!!

I should just recognize this as a pattern and move on, right? I think I will. I live for results! I like the benefits of winning.....but when the scale doesn't do what I want I tend to say....WHATS THE POINT?!?

I'm holding on for dear life guys...pray for me! I'm getting mad....someone told me I need to take a rest day so that the water retention in my muscles has a chance to regulate....but I CANT RISK! I am too nervous....

I am so close to my first prize of new earrings....sounds plain but I buy new earrings every chance I get...so to be deprived IS ROUGH! I found those hot ones....so this weight needs to GO! RIGHT NOW!

I do know that I am obsessed with my lower abs I touch them every few hours...they have gotten smaller...YAY! I still want the numbers to go down! NOW!

Have tips...testimonies.....GIVE THEM TO ME! NOW!

Till Next Time,

Pressing Toward The Earrings :)

JUICE TIME!!!

2012-01-27T10:56:00.002-05:00

So I brought this juicer from GE (via Wal-Mart). It was $49 and had some mixed reviews...either really good or it was really good and then died. So I figure either way its really good, its just a matter of how long. My budget didnt call for a Ninja or Blendtec just yet. In due season...

I am doing a juice fast for 5 days, Saturday-Wednesday and I was tired of using the Poor Man's Juicer method. So I am excited to plug this baby up and start juicing. I will be repeating this once a month whenever necessary.

I have to go to the grocery store and start gathering veggies and fruit to add to get started. I always mix a little almond milk into my juices just for additional flavor and texture. YUM!

I will eat fruit as a snack occasionally for the sensation of eating...

One thing I like about this juicer is that it can make lots of juice at once so I can make a batch in the morning and bring a couple of juices to work to get me through the day. I will also buy some Boltshouse Green Goodness for the days I wont be able to juice. I will plan on trying out the Naked juice line as well...I hear so many good things about it as well.

I am currently 8.2 pounds down! Woohoo! I have been on a roll! I have been eating within my calorie range and working out consistently. Its amazing that its working the way it is! A couple of weeks ago I was really struggling. I guess once my TOM (time of the month) is over things can get back to normal. My prayer is that I stick to this...and find reasons for the times that things arent going as planned and learn to adjust where I need adjusting.

To get the best out of my juicing I will make sure I consume a RAINBOW everyday see my entry Reboot Your Life: Day 1 for more details...

I may even plan to do my juicing during my TOM to aleviate some of the negative effects that can come with it. We will see...

Till Next Time

Journeying in the Juice :)

To lose weight I should sleep more?

2012-01-26T12:09:00.000-05:00

So I hear sleep is good for weight loss...
Experts say getting 6-8 hours of sleep each night is essential to those of us that are trying to reduce in size. Seems strange...why would sleeping and being completely sedentary help me lose weight?

Well I turned to my friend SCIENCE...because surely there is a reason for such a statement. Turns out that its true and heres why:

There are two hormones that are very important to how we eat: LEPTIN and GHRELIN. Leptin tells your brain when its time to STOP eating and Ghrelin stimulates hunger. When you are sleep deprived...leptin goes DOWN and ghrelin goes UP. What does that mean....it means you are more HUNGRY and your body doesnt have an efficient way of telling you when to STOP. TERRIBLE!

I will be very honest...on nights that I have been out all night....I wake up STARVING and Ive always wondered why. Well there is a reason right there! Its not a false sense of hunger either my stomach is really growling and saying EAT SOMETHING NOW! We all know that its not hard to ignore hunger pangs....

I also know on mornings after I get sufficient sleep...I literally have to force myself to eat breakfast because I know I need to eat in the morning. I end up eating something sensible because I am not ravenous...crazy right?

Dont you just love science....there is an explanation for your questions you just have to be bold enough to find it...

Oh yeah if you havent noticed on the right panel...Ive lost seven pounds! Three more pounds until my 1st reward...NEW EARRINGS!

Till Next Time,
Sleeping Soundly :)

Fabulous Five

2012-01-24T11:52:00.001-05:00

My goal for each month is to lose five pounds....

Its the 24th of January and it wasnt looking so good I was bouncing up and down....my TOM was flipping things all around.

Thanks to some perserverence and committment to walking, which to me is the absolute BEST exercise in the whole entire world...anytime I can burn 600+ calories, have my heart PUMPING and not experience nausea is a blessing. Now when I finally stop and my legs turn to Jell-O is another thing...but by that time I am home and I can lie quietly on the floor and recover.

I digress...

I weighed in the this morning and finally Ive lost FIVE pounds...just six days short of my deadline...

Which means there is still hope to lose more than 5 this month!

Ive come up with a reward system for myself....my milestones are at ten pound increments

1st 10 - New pair of earrings
2nd 10 - M-A-C makeup (2 eyeshadows/1 lipstick)
3rd 10 - New shoes
4th 10 - New Wii Game (Rayman Origins....I REALLY WANT IT TOO!)
5th 10 - New Dress
6th 10 - Bravian Body Buff @ the Spa (so refreshing!)
7th 10 - Spa mani/pedi
8th 10 - Shopping Spree

These are all things I really love and I am not going to get them until I reach each milestone. Trying to have a solid plan here...if you fail to plan then plan to fail! I dont want to fail...I am winner...so failing would not be my character!

Till Next Time,
Going for ten by March 2! :)

Visual dipiction of my weight loss...5 down...75 to go! :)

HELP! Dr. Don Colbert is trying to KILL ME!

2012-01-23T15:52:00.000-05:00

So I went to a Health and Healing Convention at a local church in Gainesville, FL featuring Dr. Don Colbert. Dont know him? Well he's written several books on health and weight loss, he is a Christian and combines the word of God with medicine (look him up!). He is a wealth of knowledge and has sold over 10 million books worldwide!

Exciting stuff. He talked specifically to me about cutting out wheat and sugar completely out of my diet. Excuse me? So am I supposed to eat air sir? Now this doesnt count the natural sources of sugar in fruits and veggies...THANK GOD! I love fruit but this does cut out bread, pasta (not too big no pasta), flour, cereal, cookies and everything else delicatable.

That is easier said than done. I digress...

This man is a powerful person and he knows what he is talking about. Having a science background through my education, I know the things he is saying is true. He assured me that I can have them in the future but until my waistline is half my height in inches...I MUST LAY IT ON THE ALTAR! AHHHHHH!

I decided to ween myself off bread gradually. I recently brought some sandwich rounds (before the conference)....I refuse to throw them away! They are whole wheat and 100 calories. I dont have cereal or pasta or flour in the house. So I wont be buying it anytime soon. So it sounds like it will be lean meat, fruit and veggies. I dont drink regular milk...I am a believer in Almond Breeze! I do like yogurt..and Im not giving it up! I will still make smoothies...because I only use fruit, almond milk and yogurt.

So we will see...

I am going to start juicing for five days next week...Sunday-Thursday! I will repeat that each month...not necessarily the same week each month but just as long as its 5 days straight sometime during the month.

I have to be five pounds down by the 31st...7 days left...one pound in a week shouldnt be so hard if I stick to the plan!

Till Next Time,
Walking Away From Wheat :(

RunKeeper: My Favorite Fitness App

2012-01-12T21:04:00.000-05:00

I love RUNKEEPER! I used to have a hard time tracking my mileage and speed when I walk. Someone I know told me about this app when I purchased my bike. This photo is an actual screenshot from my phone.

I found out that it also tracks:

Running
Cycling
Walking
Hiking
Downhill Skiing
Cross Country Skiing
Snowboarding
Skating
Swimming (I DONT KNOW HOW)
Mountain Biking
Wheelchair
Elliptical
An other option as well

Alot I know. It operates off the GPS on my android phone and gives me a speed and mileage update every five minutes (you can adjust the time of the updates). I love that you can place it in the background so that you can listen to music and even talk on the phone if you like (which would be hard to do if you are truly working out).

You can also keep track of your progress on the actual website runkeeper.com and friend other fitness buffs as well. It also gives a more accurate calorie readout on the website from each workout because it bases it off of your weight and height as well.

I think its a great app and its my favorite price FREE!

Its available in the android market and Im pretty sure apple has it too!

So what are you waiting for...I hate guessing how much Ive done...now I know and I can even save my routes and send them to others to try out! How cool is that!!!

GET IT NOW!

Till Next Time...

Keeping It All In Stride :)

Birthday Time!!!

2012-01-09T10:49:00.000-05:00

Happy Birthday to me!!! WOOOOO! I am 31 years old as of yesterday and I feel great! I had one of the best birthdays Ive had in a long time...maybe even ever! I did everything I wanted to do and enjoyed every minute. Took the advice of a friend and didnt worry about who could make it and who couldnt and just did what I wanted to do! The train keeps rolling on...catch up if you can. Im going to do EVERYTHING I am able to do and I wont let others life limitation stop me, they will just have to catch up later on.

I used to be the person that if certain people didnt call me or pay me attention on my birthday that I would be sad. NEVER AGAIN! I could care less...if my day isnt important to you...then it just isnt. I'll make it important to me...that is all that matters. And I will still make sure your day is important to me...being upset takes too much energy. Ive just learned that some people are just inconsiderate and that is just who they are, I'll accept it or erase you. Either way...I am happy.

It feels good to be another year older....its amazing that I am as old as I am! I still feel like I am 19 years old at times but I am definitely grown! I refuse to be one of those women who is ashamed of her age....the point of life is for your age to increase...as long as you remain lively, fresh, fly and young at heart...does it really matter how old you are? People have mistaken me for a high school student at times (I dont know how...but it happens)...so clearly I dont look old!

IM 31 and IM PROUD! Life has been good...and its getting better everyday.

Got through my birthday weekend...and still on my goal of weight loss too...I wont weigh in today because I had lots of SALT last night and I already know the water is lurking..

Some days I wish I could just wake up 80 lb lighter!

I digress...hard work will pay off! CONSISTENCY CONSISTENCY CONSISTENCY! Amen!

Till the Next Time,

Relishing in My Youth :)

My Obsession with the Restroom :)

2012-01-05T17:53:00.001-05:00

BE WARNED!!! This is not for the weak stomached...proceed with CAUTION! But please read :)

So Im not ashamed to say...

I have a bit of an obsession with going to the restroom...(#2)

I know that most people are like....YUCK! I cant believe you just put that out there....but its true!

Though its something most people dont like talking about its a VERY important part of our everyday lives!!!

In the pursuit of shedding poundage it gives me peace in two ways

Anything coming out means I WEIGH LESS!
Makes me think my metabolism is working faster!

There is some science behind this....regular exercise allows the digestive system to work more efficiently allow more frequent trips to the restroom! Regularity is a good sign of a functional metabolism. Sluggish lifestyles can lead to constipation....any "loser's" WORST enemy....the point is to LOSE weight and our colons can hold quite a bit!

Eating whole grains, veggies and fruit help as well...

Easier said than done....

Working on it....

Till Next Time...

Pursuing the Porcelain :)

Life is Good...now going for GREAT!

2012-01-04T09:55:00.002-05:00

Life is GOOD! I can honestly say that! YES!

So now that I have conquered good....I want GREAT!!!

If you didnt know...I started my own business! Its called Morning Dew Hair Products! Im a natural hair enthuiast so I love natural hair products that work and that contains ingredients that I can pronounce. Even as a scientist I have hesitation about putting anything ending in glycol in my hair...

My products are good for the skin and the hair....they smell delicious and they are affordable! Want more information...please visit www.morningdewhair.com (ALL RIGHTS RESERVED; I will sue you...) and please share with friends and family. Quite honestly I havent received a bad comment yet. The one thing...well two things that I want to tackle and get rid of FOREVER are as follows:

Order in my finances
MY DARN WEIGHT!!!

Number #2 is alot more pressing in my spirit than #1...with my business we are tackling the finances just fine. With some more restraint...that one will be a no brainer.

Now on to #2...Im honestly tired of talking about it...THOUGH IT ENCOURAGES ME SO!

One thing throughout this 5-6 year battle that I have acquired is ammo as far as information and different methods that I dont have to spend much money on anything new. I have...

Weights, DVDs, Wii Fit/other fitness games, about 4 pedometers, solar belts, resistance bands, an exercise ball, a door gym, a bike, two blenders, myfitnesspal.com, android apps, receipes, a fitness trainer as a brother, a few fitness fanatic friends, two pastors that are health conscious and a praying mother who is frightened of the thought of her baby developing diabetes. Let's just say Im prepared....

My issue isnt knowledge, equipment or motivation...its consistency.

Thats all I have to say about that....
Day three of doing the right things. My first goal: Ten Pounds by March 2.
Pray for me. Encourage me.

Till Next Time
Decreeing Consistency...

Why I Hardly Ever Straighten....

2011-11-16T10:15:00.001-05:00

So everyone wants me to straighten my hair. I guess to see how long it really is or hairdressers that want my $ but dont have the skill set to do anything other than that....who knows.

See this picture? That is magnified heat damaged hair. No ma'am! I dont want my hair to look remotely like that. Most of you call this "trained" hair....its not trained its DESTROYED!

I went natural to indulge and appreciate my natural curls and so that I wouldn't be scared to sweat. No matter what your hairdresser tells you or what you saw on your favorite YouTube video...your texture does not return back to its original glory! Have you ever seen someone whose hair looks partially natural and you are so confused about whether or not she has permed ends or not? They probably are a victim of heat damage; this is even worse for those of us who have color in their hair.

For some women they want to loosen up their texture....so maybe this is cool for you or the ones of depend solely on straight hair...well I guess in that case it doesn't matter at all.

As for me and my tresses...we shall remain curly 99.9% of the time.

Ive seen it happen over and over...

I cant tell you what to do...but I can at least share with you why I do what I do.

Now dont get me wrong...I am not against straight hair...Its cool. I just dont want my hair to lose its pattern like Ive seen so many others...

There are some who say they can straighten without heat damage...I hope that they can. Personally I think it only minimizes the damage/effects. Its simple chemistry....excess heat applied to most substances can cause a chemical change...meaning covalent bonds have been broken. Broken bonds...means new substance...which is irreversible.

I just cant risk it.

Once or twice a year....just to check length if that is all I can do.

Till Next Time

Staying Cool :)

Curly = Pretty?

2011-11-14T18:14:00.001-05:00

So this is my hair...

I dont know what type it is....some say 3c others 4a...needless to say I DON'T CARE!

Lets just say that I hear a phrase along this line everyday....

"You have that pretty hair"OR my favorite "I would go natural if my hair was like yours"

WHAT DOES THAT MEAN!?! So because my hair is curly...it makes it pretty as opposed to her hair?

This is from people of color mind you...

When are we going to just embrace who we are as a people? What exactly makes my hair "good" and another person's bad? If your assumption (which is the lowest form of knowledge mind you) is that my hair or curly hair in general is EASIER to maintain...you couldn't be more wrong! It takes just as much maintenance and care to take care of curly hair (if not more) than those who have a more coarse texture of hair. We have to moisturize, trim, cover and pray over our tresses just like the next chick!

There is something to appreciate about each woman's texture...

That is the one thing that I enjoy about natural hair...I can look at different people and see how their hair can do things that mine cant and appreciate that. ITS FUN!

I guess the moral of the story is that you should just love what you have.

If you are caught up in texture that bad...you might as well go on and perm your hair now.....

To all my natural ladies out there that lust after curly tresses...STOP! Your hair is gorgeous the way it is...its OK! You dont have to convince me or anyone that your hair is really curly but "something" happened that we never see those curls. DO YOU BABY!

Love Your Natural TODAY!

MY HAIR DOESN'T DO THIS!!! I'm not mad though....I just admire...and remember that my hair is hawt the way God made it....

Till Next Time

Treasuring My Texture :)

I was on the RADIO!!! LetThemTalk

2011-11-14T17:22:00.001-05:00

I was on this internet radio show! The topic was "Number of Sex Partners & New Relationship". Very interesting show....

Listen to internet radio with letthemtalk on Blog Talk Radio

Metamorphosis

2011-11-12T09:15:00.001-05:00

Just a little something...God gave me...

Its for someone...its not testimonial...but meaningful nonetheless

Metamorphosis

So the story begins...
Shattered torn and so much confusionwithin...

Why am I not pretty enough, why am I notthin enough
Thick enough...
Why am I not enough!

He left me and then he left me so I triedher
She promised that she was different...shewould make me secure.
But I failed to realize that with everydecision I was becoming a poster child for the enemy’s brochure.

Man...
How could I be so foolish...
To think that I could win in life doingthis...

It started with my daddy...
He hardly came home...
Only to fight with mama
And to touch me in places that werewrong...

That’s when I knew that I was ugly andthat I didn’t deserve much
There was no room for God no place for Histouch

His voice was silenced from my earsclogged with pain
But deep within the silence He stillcalled my name...

Then one day it happened...
I was confronted with the truth
Song of Solomon 4:7
My love there is NO flaw in you!
You can’t be talking about me
Not with all the wrong Ive done
But His spirit cried out YES
I paid your price with the blood of My Son

He said I made you in my image
Designed for worship and praise
My love you’re a winner...
Destined to prosper all of your days...

Your slate has been washed clean
Let my metamorphosis take you away

From that chrysalis of sin your emerge
A butterfly to take flight
To enlarge your territory and help othersmake their wrongs right

In time He makes all things beautiful
That’s what the scripture says
And Pastor Tab said its YOUR TIME
So lift up your head!

Embody your PRETTY today because now youknow it’s the truth
Walk in your virtue and let Hismetamorphosis overtake you.

I Think I May Be a Food Addict

2011-10-27T10:48:00.000-04:00

Seriously. I think I may be addicted to food; specifically junk food. From my upbringing I was not allowed to indulge in many things that I thought at that time would be fun. Even when I got on my own, my upbringing stayed with me and there were some things that I just couldnt do...or get too far in to. This didnt count for food. I came from a family of a bunch of skinny people who could EAT! Not to mention a mother and grandmother(s) that could cook the socks off of any iron chef! So my love for REAL seasoned and delicable food started very young. I didnt grow up one of those fat kids you see on Maury. I was average. My appetite on the other hand was not. My parents were not big avocates on fast food often. It as reserved as a treat, same for junk food. So that made me crave it more and more. So whenever I got a spare quarter or dollar...that is what I spent it on. This went on into adulthood. Unfortunetly, my weight caught up with my appetite.

Now that I am rebooting, I can literally feel the pull in my brain when I see "junk" food of any kind. I WANT IT ALL! Its not normal. I was in my local Winn-Dixie buying some Boltshouse "Green Goodness" and had to FORCE and I mean FORCE myself not to buy candy or chips when going through the register. It was like I couldnt help myself. I dont get the shakes or anything that extreme but I do have more than just a habit of eating bad things. I can admit it. They say that is the first step in overcoming an addiction. BUT I DID MAKE IT THROUGH WITHOUT GETTING JUNK...so I can rejoice in that! Woohoo! I have struggled with this last getting passed 10 lbs because of this tendency to just grab something. The last 2 weeks, Ive cheated several times. So I worked into my plan a "cheat" day. Once a week. I can have something outside of my reboot BUT it has to be a healthy choice. So my last official cheat I had California Chicken Grill (a local place where they sell nothing fried...but its really good). So I didnt feel so bad...and it satisfied my need to "order" food.

One day at a time. I know others are addicted (I can name a couple of people I know) but no one notices until they get fat or their health is compromised.

Till Next Time

Stepping Into Freedom

Launching of My New Website! Morning Dew Hair Products!

2011-10-20T18:14:00.001-04:00

YES! I finally have my very own URL! Sells have been doing awesome locally, I have customers who are faithful and loving Morning Dew. I am so grateful to each of them! Now its time to share that love with the rest of the world.

Make sure you visit our brand's new website http://morningdewhair.com where you can order our debut product Mango Coconut Sunshine! Your hair deserves the finest of nutrients and we provide that to you...a mixture of Mango & Shea butters, coconut oil, tea tree oil, olive oil, jojoba oil and a fragrance that will knock your socks OFF!

Naturals and relaxed girls are welcome! We used only the best products; its so natural you can also use it as a body butter! Give your hair the sunshine its been craving for!

We ship to the US & Canada!

Make sure you join our mailing list by filling out the form under the "Contact Us" on the site!

See you there! You can also get there by hovering over the "Natural Hair" link at the top of this blog and select "Morning Dew Hair Products".

This is exciting :)

My Battle with Wii Basic Run

2011-10-18T22:14:00.001-04:00

This game gets on my nerves!!! At least it used to. No matter what I did I would get a horrible burn rate at the end! What am I talking about? Wii Fit's Basic Run! I mean I am in my living room wet as a seal and panting for dear life and I would get the most horrible scores ever! What did it want from me! Sheesh! Anyway! So this morning for the first time ever I got a 85% burn rate, it didn't feel as if I ran faster than any other time...but I noticed one thing. I kept up with the other lil Wii characters along the trail. So that is how they measure your rate! Before I would never see any other characters while I ran for my life....I would let them pass me because its not supposed to be a race. Apparently they should name it Basic Race instead! Due to my low scoring in the past, I would avoid the game all together because I dont like losing especially if I am the only one playing! That's no fun...but now I have a strategy and I will conquer you Basic Run! Not to mention it burns a truck load of calories.

Speaking of which I think I will play right now....

I may even try the long distance route....a good way to cap off the night! Running Ive learned is a great reliever of the day's escapades. I dont do stress but sometimes you just have to release or you will find yourself there...ya know! If you have Wii Fit...get into it!

Till Next Time

Running for my Life (and waistline too)

TOXIC!!!! Ahhhhhh!

2011-10-18T12:55:00.003-04:00

I think fast food is TOXIC! On my cheat :( I ate some and my boost of energy is GONE! I mean I wake up tired again and I require more sleep. Its crazy!

I dont know what exactly is in there that messed me over so bad but I want my boost back! I can literally feel the grossness inside of me and its been days already. Adam and Eve had it right...plant life is the way to go!

Though I do NOT plan on becoming an vegetarian EVER in my life. I dont want to become a frequent of fast food restaurant so I dont have a huge amount of those toxins in my body to mess with my energy levels. I am looking forward to my body being cleansed from whatever I did to myself.

Its day 15 and I am 7.2 lbs down! I am closer to getting back to 10 lbs down again. By the weekend I am hoping to be at 11+! I didnt record my Slim Down Saturday update but I may just do it tonight to catch my followers up!

Till Next Time
Freeing my Body of Toxins

A Bad Weekend: Reboot Your Life Day 14

2011-10-17T10:25:00.000-04:00

Yeah this weekend was bad! I tried to resist the temptations but I broke under pressure. No excuses. I wont go into details but it was bad. LOL! Good news is Im back on it today! I decided to go back to mainly juicing for this week too. I gotta get my body back into submission so I can finish this thing strong. My previous ten pound loss is at six pounds down. That is no small feat for fourteen days, so I wont complain. I know its mainly water that I am seeing because I did not eat 14,000 calories over my daily allowance. So today I am having premade juice, I usually wouldnt use it but I know there are times I wake up late and I dont have time to juice myself before work. So I brought some Bolthouse Farms Green Goodness. Its decent. I think my juice is better. Its all natural with no sugar added. It has wheat grass, spirulina (dont know what that is), spinach and blue-green algae, apples, kiwis, mangos, bananas, pineapples and dragon fruit. WOW! Thats alot, its a good source of just about everything!

I did buy some kale last night that I am excited about trying it. Every juice recipe calls for a lil kale so I will see what that will do. It kinda looks like a hybrid of spinach and collard greens. Smells like cabbage though. Dark leafy veggies are good for the skin and hair so Im for it! I got some peaches too for a snack also some green grapes.

I am aiming for being back at ten pounds or more by the end of this week. I am going to workout to help push that. Drinking plenty of water so that I can flush this extra water out my system. Its really bad how addicted I am to horrible food. Once I got a small taste...it was like an OVERFLOW of mess. I am in control over myself and my body so I am taking dominion over my food urges and getting my life together. I want to have great discipline in all areas of my life and I dont think that will happen until I get this one under control. Its truly the hardest area of them all.

Pressing forward!

Till Next Time

Coming out of the Fog :)

Reboot Side Effect HAIR GROWTH!!!

2011-10-13T09:27:00.000-04:00

YAY! So I woke this morning and had a pleasant surprise! My afro is looking AMAZING! The color of my hair looks richer and its definitely fuller. I am usually the last to know my hair is growing but I know without a shadow of a doubt that it is!

Im sure my Morning Dew Products have something to do with it too! [Make sure you check out Morning Dew; roll over the Natural Hair tab on the top of this page!]. Its not hard to believe that this reboot has boosted my hair growth. All the vitamins and nutrients my body is receiving are really beneficial for the hair.

Eating a diet with plenty of fruits and veggies will boost up your antioxidant intake which will increase your blood circulation....more blood to your scalp = increased hair growth! Vitamins such as A and C promote scalp health and help with the circulation piece! They also can help your body produce more sebum...what is that? Sebum is the oily substance your hair follicles produce; its our natural hair conditioner! My motto is moisturized hair is healthy hair! Healthy hair grows!

Im so excited about this...I may even straighten my hair for a length check...possibly for my birthday! I dont like straight hair so that is a big MAYBE!

Till Next Time
Whipping My Hair Back and Forth :)

I FEEL GOOD! Day 10: Reboot Your Life

2011-10-13T08:37:00.000-04:00

I was wondering when the big boost of energy would come that everyone kept talking about. Then yesterday I woke up and it happened...WAAAALAAA! It was like a miracle! I felt light, airy and full of energy! I also woke up late...dont worry about it! LOL! My day went smoothly NOT ONE HUNGER PANG! Now its day 10 and I woke up at 5am and was up like a rocket! I worked out, made my morning/afternoon juices and got ready for work. Weighed in and Ive lost 10 pounds my friends! 10 pounds in 10 days! That is amazing! Im really grateful! I cant wait till my Slim Down Saturday Report. Today is the last day in the juice only cycle of the standard reboot program. Five more days and I'll be done with round 1. I am not doing the 60 days of just juice that the dude did in the documentary. Im just going to keep going with my 15 day reboots...Im going until Thanksgiving (just in case you are just tuning in).

I feel my clothes fit a bit better, I dont see anything but I never do so that is not a surprise. Looking forward to the next set of ten pounds to be released, I should be able to see something then!

This morning/afternoon juices contain:

1 Green Apple

1 Red Apple
Broccoli
Carrrots
Celery
Spinach
Strawberries

It was pretty good. I have some herbal green tea I will probably drink mid morning. Ive kept my water intake at about 96 oz or more. Still havent had a real good bathroom experience (if you know what I mean lol). Im sure when I start eating my veggies for the next ten days I will have the experience of my life. I am hoping that it wont make me gain any weight since Ive been juicing these last few days. I will stay away from potatoes, but tomorrow I WILL have my red roasted potatoes and I am excited about it. I may make them tonight so I can take some to work tomorrow. Gotta go to the supermarket and re-up on my fruit/veggies. I thought it would be more expensive then it is, so many people have complained about it breaking their pockets. Its been pleasant on mine, I guess I eat out alot so its actually saving me money. Plus, Im a tither...the blessing is on me! Especially since I know God is excited about me taking care of my temple.

120 years here I come!

Till Next Time

Dreaming of Little Red Potatoes :)

SO WHAT! I cheated... Reboot Your Life Day 8

2011-10-11T12:23:00.004-04:00

Yeah I said it! I cheated last night...I didnt have meat, I didnt have junk food I had a few slices of sweet potatoes at around 8pm. AND I DONT FEEL BAD ABOUT IT! :)

I couldve done much worse...so Im just moving on!

Weighed in this morning and Ive lost NINE POUNDS so far....WOOHOO! I feel great! Im not going to the bathroom like I thought I would. But I guess there is only liquid inside of me so maybe that is normal...who knows?

I really like the fact that I am not tired in the morning and it has been a few hours since I had my juice and I am not hungry. I was hungry around this time yesterday but I feel good. I had some herbal tea for my mid morning drink and I have been drinking truckloads of water. Which sends me to the bathroom every 30 minutes! My students thinks Im hilarious. Some of them want to try it. I think I will show my class the documentary when I figure out how to get it on DVD. I dont want to buy it because I already have netflix, I will find a way! :)

This morning I had apple-strawberry-carrot-spinach juice and I made enough for my lunch juice. It was delicious! Much better than yesterday....that purple cabbage taste gives me the creeps!

I have been exercising as well....they recommend that you keep it light. I dusted off my Wii balance board and did some aerobics for about 30 minutes. Believe it or not...I broke out in a nice sweat! Advanced Rhythm boxing, Advanced Obstacle and Super Hula Hoop are no joke! Cant wait to have my red roasted potatoes on Friday and for my official weigh in on Saturday!

Till Next Time,
Slimming Forward