Great Sunday Bloggers.....

And why do I think that?...I DON'T KNOW... I'm just feeling very good right now. I wanted to touch base with the world through the blogesphere.

Okay..so I haven't gotten any calls for jobs yet. But I won't panic just yet. My hubby is telling me to enjoy my time at home right now, and not to worry. He's says I'll be back in the thick of it before I know it..then I'll really be whining. And he's right. So in the meantime.

Yesterday , I went out and did the shopping. While I was out, I was thinking about my renewed vigor for exercise, and was feeling good. I thought about how I wanted to order the
The Eat Clean Diet Book By Tosca Reno ... because even though I am an avid juicing maniac, I wanted to really learn and start to eat properly to achieve my goals. SO I went to Barnes & Noble and picked it up. I figured I'd save on the cost to ship it to me and just pay the 16.95. This Is it.


I would like to recommend that all that are interested pick it up as well

Lots Of Lunges..Lots Of Walking..Some Running

Hi All....

Well..as you all know..I am still out of work. I'm putting out feelers, applying for jobs.. Waiting to get a call.. But In the mean time..I have upped the ante on my working our. Doing my Turbo Jam, and my Slim N'6..I want to work it back up so I can do P90X. I have a personal goal I want to achieve. I don't want to say what it is, cause I will be embarrassed if I don't achieve it. But I will let you know..as I work out..It is all I think about.

Yesterday...I ran half a mile, and walked 1 mile. Each day I'm going further and further in my efforts to be able to run a mile. But something I also did while going around the track...I did lunges. I would stop in the middle of my walk and do 24 lunge steps forward. That's 12 on each leg. I did that 3 times...And let me tell yeah..When I got up this morning..

MY THIGHS WERE ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!

But I think you will be very proud of me. Because..instead of looking at the pain as an excuse to rest and not work out ...I took it as encouragement that I actually DID something productive and helpful towards my dream goal. I got up , got out earlier than yesterday...AND DID IT AGAIN TODAY!...Not only THAT...But I added an extra 4TH SET OF 24 WALKING LUNGES!

So I'm sure I'll be feeling this in the morning...heck..probably later this evening...But that's okay ...I think this is what I need to stay motivated, and occupied during the job hunt.

Now, I'm in the process of researching, reading, and learning to refine my diet. As you all know..I am a JUICING FANATIC .. I loves my fresh juices...But obviously I can't truly live on it..My body needs fuel to burn for intense workouts, and protein to build muscle..SO I'm looking into many options for supplements....And there are SO MANY out there. Give you a few examples of some I've tried,and some I'm thinking of trying...

GNC ' Whey Protein
Now...I've tried the Chocolate Carmel ( It's okay) , And the Strawberry ( ) , which I could do without.

Now I absolutely LOVE The P90X Results and Recovery Formula , a little too much.. I'm afraid I'll abuse it. It has a wonderful Orange flavor. My only issue is that Beachbody takes there TIME shipping to you. And I would hate to run out.

But I'm thinking of trying Whey Gourmet , BSN , & ISO Femme

These are all of the products I am considering adding to my regiment. has anyone tried any of these?...If so tell me about your experience . I really would like to know. I'd like to know about the flavor..cause let's be honest..if you can't get it down..It's not going to get used...And what did it bring to your workout, and health.

Have a great one.

Some More Smoothie Recipes

More For You To Enjoy. Remember to click on recipe to expand the image.





Enjoy...and get healthy.

It's Here....ALREADY

Ladies...be on the lookout for the New Issue of OXYGEN ...JUNE... WOW...It isn't even May and I already have it. But you know what...That's a great thing..cause it's helping me add other elements to my workout..

And frankly..I'm feeling inspired by watching last night's episode of "The Biggest Loser". We got our first female "Biggest Loser".. Ali ...the daughter of the Pink Mother and daughter team won. She lost 112 pounds. More than 45% of her body..MAN that's a whole person. I think that is too cool. It lets me know that I'm not pushing myself and I'm not working hard enough. ..I'm not being down on myself..really I'm not..I'm just trying to hype myself to take it to the next level.

Being that I'm out of a job right now..I got time on my hands til I can find another..so why NOT take care of my body to make it the best it can be? What else can I do in the meantime.

Now I'm off to workout...so I'll post some more smoothie recipes later. You all have a great day.

Smoothie Sunday

Hey Fellow Bloggers... I've been in search of a job..But since I have time on my hands.I've been working out more ...keeps my mind off the jobless issue. I've been doing more weight training...getting stronger.. I;m going to start swimming again. I use to love to swim..But like most Black women.. I avoided it because of the hair issue. But since I went natural..that's not an issue anymore. So I figure, I'll resume it For my health.

I will be posting a lot of Smoothie recipes...since I have time..I'll try to post as many as possible in the next few days. But Here are 5 for all of you to check out for the entire week. I'll Try to do 5 every Sunday. This was you can buy the stuff for the following week. So enjoy. And let me know if you like them and want more.

Click on the pic of the recipe for it to expand so you can print out the recipe.

Setbacks, Time To Re-Evaluate

Hey bloggers...

Well... I have suffered a major setback..as I have lost my job. I was depressed the first couple of days.. But ironically...the day after I found out I could possibly lose my job, I applied for another, got a call that day a couple of hours later, and interviewed with 2 people who wanted me the next day. Of course they have to consider two people from within the company..but it certainly lifted my spirits. So in the fact that I have filed for unemployment, and applying for as many jobs as I can.. I have time on my hands.

Spent yesterday spring cleaning..throwing things out, washing walls, and base boards. MAN the places dust piles up. My house wasn't trifling and nasty..but the nooks and crannies and corners were certainly neglected. But that's now done. And since I have extra time on my hands..until I get a call for a hire..I'm making a renewed effort to prioritize

1~ A Budget Plan..Something I need WITH or without a job.
2~ An Exercise Schedule..
3~ Really learning to cook more healthy foods.

I have actually thought about taking a cooking class as well. A Healthy class of course

So..I'm sorry I haven't been on.. been a little down...But my mood has improved . I'm sure as soon as I find employment my mood and outlook will soar even higher.