Aug 25, 2010

I got the workout Bug!

So I finally got the work out bug. I went to work out Monday after work. I like to workout my lower body. I use to be really skinny with no shape, until I started doing squats/lunches in my room in middle school to change my body. It actually worked  after a lot of people told me it was impossible to change the shape of my butt. I got addicted to working out since then and have gotten a lot of compliments on my butt growing up. I kinda been slacking off here lately but I’m ready to kick it into gear again. Yesterday I did the stair master for 15 mins and was drenched in sweat. Lets you know how long it’s been since I’ve worked out. I then went and did the hip abductor machine that works the much loved saddle bags. I then finished up my workout with the leg press and hamstrings machine. I am so sore and it’s only Wednesday. I completely forgot to stretch so if your planning on working out don’t forget to stretch before and after your workout or you will be hurting for days. I like to work my lower body :legs, butt, thighs, hamstrings and calves. Im going back tonight for another workout and again doing probably the same machines. I really want to get some nice “runner” legs. You know the legs that runners have are so tight looking. I’ll keep you updated on my progress..its going to be slow but productive if I stick with it.

Still in search the constant search for a great Sunblock but did run across this one from Clinique. It's SPF 50 so that's always good, the most you need on your face is 30 but I'll take 50. lol Well this sunblock I would rate it an 8. Its actually really good, and hasn't caused me any break outs. I apply it in the morning and mix it with my foundation. Its a white creamy consistency but blends in really fast and quick so your face doesn't feel greasy at all.

Aug 16, 2010

Lets get Motivated!

One of my goals before summer had started was to lose 20 pounds. I use to be really into shape, worked out every day and was going out dancing every weekend. Well once I got into a relationship my metabolism seemed to slow down after a few years. I have been in a long distance relationship for about 6 yrs now…yes I know…and we go out to eat A LOT. I finally started working out before summer got here, and I was able to meet my goal of losing 20 pounds. I joined the gym, joined a walking club at my job, watched my calorie intake and portion size. Its definitely hard work and I’m constantly trying to stay motivated. I hope you continue to read my blog and all the tips I have to offer on how to stay in shape, what exercises I do at the gym, how I count calories and watch my portion sizes and what I eat and do on my cheat days :) I think everyone deserves a cheat day here and there. I hope I can keep you and myself motivated as well.
If you have any tips please feel free to share! I am always open to new ideas :)

Lush Lashes!

For years I have been using Maybelline Full and Soft waterproof/non waterproof mascara in very black. I layer on the waterproof one first then the non waterproof on top. I like to set my curl with the waterproof one, which allows my curled eyelashes to last all day and night in this Texas extreme heat. This layering still gives me soft lashes to the touch and it doesn’t look all gloppy and gross like I have way too much mascara on. Well here lately I have been wanting a fuller lash look so I decided to try CoverGirl’s Lash Blast Volume. I still set my curl with the Maybelline Full and Soft waterproof mascara, and then layered the CoverGirl Lash Blast on top of it a few times. I don’t really like the Lash Blast’s mascara wand. The bristles are a lot shorter and fatter than I am use to compared to the Maybelline Full and Soft mascara, but it did give me a fuller lash look. It came on kinda heavy also so you have to wiggle the wand through your lashes a few times to smooth it out evenly. I didn’t like the way it looked on my lower lashes though..it looked kinda spidery so I went back to using the Mabelline Full and Soft on my lower lashes. But this CoverGirl Lash Blast is definitely good to try on the top lashes if you want to give your eyes a more dramatic look.



Aug 12, 2010

Review on Aveeno Sunblock Lotion
















I am always in search of a great sunblock for my face. I have very sensitive skin, oily with mild breakouts now that I'm birth control. I tried this Aveeno Continuous Protections Sunblock SPF 30 for face. Its a great product but I thought it was a little greasy for my face and it did break me out a little. It has a very light pleasant fragrance that i love though. Not the typical "sunblock" smell that most sunblocks have. I don't use it on my face anymore but i do use it on my neck/chest and arms. No breakouts there so that's good. :)