How did Day 1 go?

Not too bad! Except I have a headache (too much sun today) and TWO essays to finish. I can't peal my eyes away from Dancing With the Stars though : ) Anyways, onto my day, my workout and my food!!

WORKOUT
I think everyone in Tampa was at the gym this morning; it's normally pretty quiet at the time of day I go. Luckily the gym is big enough for all of Tampa so I guess I shouldn't complain. Here's what I did...
Treadmill 34minutes  400calories
Elliptical 36minutes  376calories
Bike 30minutes  245calories
Dancing 30minutes  280calories
Weights-arms 60minutes  300calories
I'm still panning on doing P90 tonight, but I need to finish my essays that are due TOMORROW!!!

FOOD
I'm normally pay attention to what I eat throughout the day, but I don't normally count every calorie so this was a bit of a challenge. I hope the calories didn't sneak up on me... EEK!
Breakfast- 1/4cup cereal w/ 1/4cup 2% milk and an apple with 1tbsp peanut butter   300calories
Snacks- Fat Burner shake 392calories Popcorn 100calories
Lunch- Linguine w/cabbage 174calories
Dinner- Tilapia 1cup broccoli 1cup potatoes 496calories
1462 calories for the day!!! Yayyy for staying under my goal!!! My dinner was a little more than I wanted, but my headache was the clue that I needed some extra calories.

I worked on double pirouettes while dancing today and I must admit they are getting better. I'm a perfectionist so a sloppy double does not make me happy. They will be perfect one day and I hope that day comes within the next year, haha. Here the link to a video if some of you aren't sure what the heck I'm talking about. This dancer does them beautifully. I wish I was technically trained like her!
Pirouettes
 
Now here's my recipe for my dinner tonight : )
Preheat oven to 320 degrees. Drizzle fish with olive oil and brush Dijon mustard onto both sides. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper and place in a medium casserole dish. Bake for 20 minutes and then broil for 3-5. Watch to make sure it doesn't burn. Easy and delicious!

My Plan

First of all. Happy Resurrection Day to everyone!! This I know with all of my heart, His wounds have paid MY ransom! Can I get an AMEN?! That just makes me wanna run and jump around : ) I hope you all are enjoying your chocolate bunny's as well.

Now on to my plan for the year and the week.

FOOD
 I will be posting my daily calorie intake and what I've eaten for the day to get me there. I'm planning on staying somewhere in the 1,500 range per day. Protein and good carbs are going to be crucial for me due to my workout plan. When it comes to meals I have some great recipes. I'm constantly checking out healthy recipe websites and I really love the Healthy Eating section at Shape.com  Check back for some awesome recipes.
WORKOUT
Here is where you might realize I am crazzzyyyy! My workout plan consists of FOUR  hours in the morning and then P90x at night. I will be following their lean routine. I love P90 because it's constantly challenging my muscles and creating muscle confusion. That's the best way if you want to see results fast!
DANCING
In addition to my regular workouts I will be dancing. I definitely have to keep that up because technique and flexibility can be lost so quickly. Every week I will give myself a goal; double pirouettes, higher kicks and a bow-n-arrow are just a few I've got so far. I've been choreographing dances for quite some time so I will also be posting videos of myself doing these dances. Feedback is much appreciated : )

Here's tonight's recipe and it looks delicious!! 

Jujeh Kababe (Persian Style Chicken Brochette)

A New Direction

Sorry for being MIA for SO LONG (I'm sure all 8 of my followers noticed, haha) but life has been crazy!! Between trying out for the Bucs, school work, and looking for a job (and enjoying the summer sun I must admit) I've found no time for blogging or crafting. Insert BIG sad face here!! My schedule is about to get even crazier when summer classes start. I can't complain though. I'll be many steps closer to graduating!

In other news, I've decided to maybe take this blog in a new direction. I've recently blogged about trying out for the Bucs cheerleaders. It didn't work out for me this year so I'm preparing for next year. Nothing like a head start, right? Dancing, working out, and food are 3 things that I l.o.v.e and I think that's what I should be blogging about. Don't get me wrong, I love crafting, but until I find a job and start making monayyy I can't do too much. So, I'm inviting you all to come on this journey with me as I continue to follow my dream of becoming an NFL cheerleader. This should be fun :)

Blue Angels and Ice Cream!

 These awesome guys are coming to Macdill AFB this weekend and I'm STOKED!!

Yeah, that's the U.S. Navy Blue Angels! As I'm typing this post they are practicing over my house, making it shake and scaring the crap out of my dog! It's been pretty AWESOME getting a sneak peak though. I will definitely be posting pics on Monday!

During the Air Fest on Saturday you will find me here...

Hopefully, I will be selling the ice cream instead of eating it all!!

So, if you're in the Tampa area on Saturday or Sunday stop by MacDill AFB for the Air Fest. It's from 9-5 and it's FREEEE!!! Except for the ice cream :)

Shaving Tips

Summer is quickly approaching (yayy) and since this cold weather has had me in pants everyday for months (it seems like years) I am very excited to start wearing shorts and dresses again. Summertime also means shaving our legs more often. No one wants to see Chewbacca wearing shorts. Am I right?
Sure we all want soft, silky legs but, razor burn and ingrown hairs aren't pretty either. Just follow these tips and you're on your way to to beautiful summer legs.

1. Try to avoid shaving when you first wake up. Your skin will be puffy so you want to wait about 30 minutes so that your skin becomes more taut and your hair shaft is more exposed.

2. NEVER shave with an OLD blade!! (Unless you like ingrown hairs and nicks) If you use disposable razors make sure you toss them after a few shaves. And, if you do cut yourself, rinse with cold water to slow down the bleeding.

3. I shave at the end of my shower so that the hot water has opened up my pores and my skin is softened. A nice soft hair will be more easily cut by the razor.

4. Be sure to exfoliate your skin BEFORE you shave. This will remove all of the dead skin that can clog up your razor and prevent a close shave.

5. There's absolutely NO need to waste your money on shaving creams made "especially for women." Just grab some Olive Oil! It contains Vitamin E and natural antioxidants that are great for your skin. Try to avoid pure and light olive oils and stick to extra virgin. Not only will your skin benefit from it but, it will prolong the life of your razor. Creams and conditioners clog your pores and ruin your blades FAST!!

6. Since your leg hairs grown down, you'll want to start from your ankles and shave up. Here's a bonus tip for your underarms...You'll need to shave in every direction since the hair grows in every which way.


7. Put your favorite lotion in the shower with you so that it's nice and warm when you are done. The skin on our legs has very few oil glands which is why they have such a tendency to dry out. (This is another reason shaving with olive oil is great.) Be careful with lotions that have a fragrance as they might irritate a newly shaven leg.

I hope these tips help out!! And, please don't shave when you're in a hurry. The result could be painful and turn your bath water into the Red Sea. ICK!!!

P.S. I was here yesterday :o)

 

Clearwater Beach

I didn't have to worry about shaven legs since I was wearing JEANS because it was freeeezing!!

Oh warm weather, come quickly!

Love me some SHOPPING!!

I've got to tell you ladies about some awesome websites that I really looove! I'm not ashamed to say that I shop the clearance racks and that I very rarely buy anything for full price. Sometimes it pains me to purchase something not on sale. I go back-n-forth asking myself, "Do I really need this?" (My mom can't stand it, HAHA.)

With these websites I can purchase top quality clothes for up to 75% off! Yes, you read that right! Isn't it awesome?? The first three are Rue-La-La, Billion Dollar Babes and HauteLook. These are cutting edge fashion "clubs" that sell top designer clothes at CRAZY discounted prices. It's basically an online sample sale. The sales are for a limited time only and once it's over you're out of luck basically. They are free to join too!

The next website is the fabulous LuLus.com. Their things are super cute and very affordable. They've got some beautiful dresses out for spring and summer. I can't wait to wear some of them! If the weather decides to warm up before CHRISTMAS!!! 

 

Happy shopping ladies!! I hope you can score some cute and cheap goodies!!

 

Bucs tryouts update!

In less than a month I will be auditioning for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Cheerleaders!! Ahhhh!! I'm so nervous already and I know that my nerves will continue to grow.

This has been a huuuuge dream of mine for a long time and I know if it's the Lord's will then He will open all of the doors for me during this process. He's already opened one awesome door for me. One of my good friends, Karen, is a fabulous hair stylist and makeup artist. I really think she's the best there is : ) Well, she has offered to drive to Tampa on the day of tryouts and do my hair and makeup for me. WHAT?!! Yes, I'm serious! Did I mention she was a great friend and she did my hair and makeup for my wedding?

 Hair and makeup that lasted over 12 hours even through my dancing and everything!!!

Did I mention we went to a nightclub after our reception and then to Steak n Shake?? Yeah, we're awesome.

Okay, back to the subject. Now, I need to find an outfit to wear. Something that help me stand out, something that compliments my figure, and something no one else will be wearing! I've had the privilege of working with a wonderful dancer and choreographer. She is a former dancer for the Atlanta Hawks and she has given me so much wonderful advice and insider tips.

(okay so this website won't let me save the image, BOOHOO. Here's the link to my favorite shorts)

 Sequin Balera Dance Shorts 

They are the only thing I've found that I like so far.Most girls wear black so I'm trying to stay away from it. If any of you dance-a-holics come across something cute, send it my way! I'll take all of the ideas I can get :)

P.S. Anyone in the Tampa area want to tryout with me?? I would love a tryout buddy! 

GO BUCS!!

             

Summer Lovin

One of my favorite things about living in Florida and it being summer about 95% of the time (except for our unusually cold weather this winter) is showing off my Barbie pink toenail polish in some SUPER CUTE sandals!!

I've been looking for the perfect pair of nude sandals and haven't had much luck. Soooo I did some online searching and found plenty of shoes to add to my shoe wardrobe. Here are some of my finds.
Thank goodness the hubby hid my American Express : ) 

  
 

Nine West $89.00                                                                Gianni Bini $79.00

                                    

Bisou Bisou $70.00 SALE $48.99!                                              Steve Madden $99.00 

 MixIt $18.00 SALE $11.99!

I WILL find the perfect nude sandals before the end of summer!!! 

 

New hair products

I've been using a few new hair products and I'm really enjoying them so I thought I would share.

I was recently at my parents house one weekend and decided to not pack my shampoo/conditioner. I ended up falling in looove with the conditioner my mom had. It's called SeaExtend Silkening Conditioner by Aquage.

 

I have coarse, thick hair and most silkening/hydrating products weigh my hair down and make it seem very oily.  Not this stuff!! I let my hair air dry and then used my straightener and couldn't believe how AWESOME my hair felt. It was smooth, silky, shiny annnd had more volume than normal. I was super excited when my mom told me I could have it. She also gave me this healing conditioner...

This one is pretty awesome too! I was my hair every other day and I just alternate between the silkening and healing conditioners. 

Awesome tip: Pick one night of the week to give your hair a deep conditioning (I do this on Sunday nights) After you put your conditioner in, put your hair in a shower cap and leave it for about 5 minutes. Rinse right before you get out of the shower. If you can take it, rinse with cold water for a few seconds.

I can't wait to find a salon in my area that sells this so I can stock up!! Here is the website if you would like to check out more of their products (there are a TON) Aquage Hair Products

It got me!!

Yup! The nasty flu bug finally caught up to me. I started feeling it Thursday evening and it's just gotten worse since then. It hasn't slowed me down though!...until today, HAHA.

The hubby has been so wonderful this weekend. Yesterday he woke me up with breakfast in bed and then surprised me by taking me over the the Brandon Mall! You all know how much I looove shopping. We had a blast and then headed to Buffalo Wild Wings to meet some of his work buddies. I was sniffling and sneezing the entire day but, I was having so much fun!! Plus, I got some awesome deals from the beautiful place...

 

And these super comfy slippers from Brookstone

Today, I got breakfast in bed AGAIN! Then pretty much stayed in bed the whole day trying to recoup. Now, I'm up watching the Olympics because I am aaaaditcted!

Here's what I've had to eat the past two days.

Saturday

Grapefruit/Grapes/Apple

Fishsticks w/ rice

Beef and broccoli 

Cheese sticks/nachos/onion rings

The BWW dinner super messed up my day haha

Sunday

Eggs and turkey

Chicken Soup

Goldfish

And I'm about to make a pizza for dinner

I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!