I know it's late... but here I am. Counting down to my 40th birthday!!! 45 Days!!!! I am almost there... but not quite. Starting Monday, I WILL give it ALL I've got and see what it does for me. Hahahaha!!

If anyone wants to join me!!! It is going to be 44 Days of working out with one day off a week and a strict diet. Let me know!! We can see what we push one another to accomplish! ;)

Had my Isotonix cocktail in the A.M. and breakfast was VERY late, 2:30pm, to be exact. And it was a 100 calorie snack pack of special K bars. Then during a fun filled block party, I had a bit of red rice with a hotdog(no bun) and a bit of avocado potato salad. And that was it... as well as a whole lot of Rum and pineapple juice. Lol.. so, I drank most of my calories... smh...

Anyway, don't forget to prep for a successful week tomorrow!!! If you have questions, let me know...

I'm here

Finally... Hello fellow bloggers!!! I'm back... And this time, I won't go m.i.a. again, even though I still have my honey off for four more days. Today is Thursday the 5th of July and my scale shot up 5/6 lbs.... The best part, I DON'T CARE! And do you know why I don't care? Because I know just how to lose them again. (And then some!) ;)

I have FOUR days to mentally prepare and to stock up my kitchen with the right fueling system. Starting Monday... I WILL work out 5/6 days a week. (Running/Turbo Fire/TaeBo/Tennis/Weight strengthening/yoga) At least two of those days should be weights (upper body on one day and lower body on the other)

No more sugars and high carbs.... Going back to the basics... If God didn't put it on the earth for me to consume.... It probably is not a good idea to eat it! ;)

Today I had my Isotonix cocktail with antioxidants, calcium, vit b and the multi-vitamin!! Breakfast was a banana. Lunch was a p.b. & j. sandwich on wheat toast and 4 oz. of skim milk.

Dinner will be a lean grilled chicken breast with veggies and snacks will only be fruits.

I have yet to start my water intake... so I will start now. A little late but I'll get 5/6 servings in. Tomorrow will have to be a better hydrating day.

Today's weigh in: 1?0... and NOT the low end that I was trying to reach... o_O

And finally, the final possible reasons for you aging more than you have to:

7. You Drastically Cut Fat, Carbs, or Calories

When your diet isn't balanced, your skin, hair, and nails will suffer. Cutting calories can deprive your body of certain nutrients that promote healthy cell division, cell regeneration, and overall skin tone and texture, explains David E. Bank, MD, FAAD, director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, NY. "The skin also requires essential fatty acids—which the body can't produce on its own—to maintain hydration. A diet that's too low in fat could cause dry skin, hair loss, and brittle nails." Other key youth-boosting nutrients include vitamins A, C, and E. Being deficient in A can cause acne, dry hair, dry skin, and broken fingernails. Get your daily vitamin A fix by eating five baby carrots each day. A lack of vitamin C can affect collagen synthesis (the "glue" that binds our ligaments, bones, blood vessels, and skin), impair wound healing, and make you more likely to bruise. Incorporate vitamin C–rich foods in the form of citrus fruits, brussels sprouts, peppers, and leafy greens. Low levels of vitamin E can result in easy bruising and cause chronic skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis to flare up. Get more vitamin E in your diet by eating almonds, hazelnuts, peanuts, spinach, and fortified cereals.

8. You're Missing Alkaline-Rich Foods

Kimberly Snyder, a Los Angeles nutritionist and author of The Beauty Detox Solution, says she sees a big improvement in her clients' skin and hair when they eat more alkaline-forming foods, such as parsley, almonds, kale, pears, lemons, and apples. "If your body is too acidic, which can happen when your diet is unbalanced, it leaches the alkaline minerals, such as calcium, potassium, and magnesium, that allow us to have strong, healthy bones, teeth, and hair," Snyder explains.

So take care peeps and use what you know to live and feel better!! Happy Holiday WEEK to all...

So... There have not been any new posts lately... So sorry.... Just a little busy living. Lol... I will finish off my list of 8 possibilities that you may be aging yourself without need on Monday.
For now, enjoy the holiday weekend and prep for a successful week next week.
Be amazing!!!

Always staying on the Isotonix cocktail since it is so damn beneficial... trying not to watch what I eat too much right now cause of some dizzy spells that are trying to take me down (shshsh!) so calorie intake might help matters a bit... ;)... and I won't start up an exercise regimen again until Monday the 2nd! So sorry to be slacking... but rule #5 in staying healthy: Listen To Your Body!!! Lol...

Hope that everyone else is making time to get that heart pumping and to get organized with the fueling items needed at hand to succeed at weight loss, strength building or just getting through this lovely thing called life!!

Wishing you all a grand Hump Day Evening and here are a few more of the possibilities for your aging with no need:

4. You Pretend to Be Allergic to Dumbbells

Following a regular strength-training routine that creates better, more supportive muscle tone will help you firm sagging skin from the neck down. "I am religious about strength-training, and I always tell patients to do it more as they get older," says Patricia Farris, MD, a dermatologist in Metairie, LA. "It's like adding volume to the face with fillers, except on your body," says Dr. Farris.

5. Your Meat and Dairy Aren't Organic

"Hormones in traditionally produced dairy, poultry, and meat may contribute to acne," says Katie Rodan, MD, a dermatologist in the San Francisco Bay area. She says that her patients who eat those less frequently—or at least choose grain-fed beef and poultry and organic dairy—often notice their skin looks better.

(Since price is a factor of daily living... having less is alright by me! Lol)

6. You Don't Give Your Body a Break

When your exercise routine is so intense that you're tired all the time but can't sleep at night, you're setting yourself up for overuse injuries—not to mention dark circles and bags under your eyes from those sleepless nights. These symptoms could be a sign of overexhaustion, says Ryan Halvorson, personal trainer, IDEA Health and Fitness Association expert, and author. Other clues that you're working out too much include extreme muscle soreness that persists for several days, unintended weight loss, an increased resting heart rate, interruptions in your menstrual cycle, or decreased appetite. "Plan your rest as well as you plan exercise," says Polly de Mille, RN, a registered clinical exercise physiologist at the Hospital for Special Surgery in Manhattan. "If there is no balance between breakdown and recovery, then the muscle is in a state of chronic inflammation and what may start as a simple case of soreness after a hard workout can turn into an actual overuse injury."

I WILL HAVE THE LAST TWO ON THE LIST OF 8 FOR ALL OF YOU TOMORROW!!! ;)

I want to get rolling with a little exercise, but my heel is not going to have it just yet. I guess when I can walk without the discomfort, is when I can think of getting back on it and expecting it to do right by me. Lol...

Had my Isotonix cocktail and some waffles with honey. Gotta' start hydrating better again and be smart about lunch today. Kind of had a higher calorie intake in the last couple of days. The perks of high milage running...

As promised... First 3 out of eight mistakes that you might be paying for in some way, shape or form...

1. You Overdo Dessert

The breakdown of sugars, called glycation, damages the collagen that keeps skin smooth and firm. To prevent this natural process from careening out of control, Naila Malik, MD, a derm in Southlake, TX, sticks to low-glycemic carbs like whole grains; they're naturally low in sugar, and the body processes them slowly to limit the loss of collagen. If you want to sweeten up your tea or oatmeal without making your skin look older, try all-natural stevia. It's an easily digested herbal sweetener that doesn't trigger glycation, according to board-certified dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, MD, an adjunct professor of medicine at Michigan State University's College of Human Medicine.

2. You Spin Away Stress

Taking your work angst out on the Spinning bike or treadmill might make you feel better for a little while, but incorporating yoga into your fitness routine regularly may help you look younger and prevent breakouts while whittling away stress. Sounds like a winning workout to us! "Yoga moves like Child's Pose, Downward-Facing Dog, and Sun Salutations improve circulation—the boost of oxygen is what gives skin that lovely yoga glow," says Hema Sundaram, MD, a Washington, DC–area dermatologist. New research finds regular yoga practice may reduce the inflammation and stress that speed skin aging. If you need another reason to om away your stress: High levels of tension can spike hormone production that leads to breakouts or aggravates conditions like psoriasis. "Controlling stress keeps your skin calm," says Annie Chiu, MD, a derm in LA.

3. You Always Choose Coffee Over Tea

Research suggests that green and black tea contain protective compounds—like EGCG and theaflavins—that help prevent skin cancers and the breakdown of collagen, the cause of wrinkles.

LOG ON TOMORROW FOR ANOTHER 3!!! =)