Today I thought I would share my Post Workout Smoothie with you guys, its literally the easiest smoothie in the world but I find that having a smoothie right after working out really helps as I'm absolutely S-T-A-R-V-I-N-G after I get home from the gym.
For this I use:
1 Banana
about 8 Frozen Cherries
1 Scoop Protein Powder
8-12 ounces of Water
I add in the Banana, then the Cherries, the Protein Powder, and lastly the powder and then simply blend!
So I'm finally back after a much needed week long break, my cold/flu is almost completely gone, which means I can finally get back to my normal routine, and working towards my weight loss goals, specially my diet, I have put together a little food plan for myself that totals out to about 1400 calories per day and so far its working!
9:00 am
Breakfast:
For breakfast I had my normal coffee, water, and oatmeal, the only difference is I added 1/2 a plum but unfortunately the plum was not as ripe as I thought so I had to toss that :(
11:30 am
Morning Snack:
I used Greek Gods Honey & Vanilla yogurt added 1/2 a very ripe apricot (learned my lesson the first time lol), and then my favorite local Hawaiian granola, this granola is made here in Hawaii using only organic products grown here in Hawaii.
1:15 pm
Lunch:
For lunch I made a tuna wrap, I used a 100 calorie whole grain wrap from Costco, some tuna made with Mayo, Mustard, Cherry Tomatoes, Onions, and Pickles, I then added a little extra sharp cheddar cheese.
3:00 pm
Afternoon Snack:
I had an ambrosia apple for my snack, these are so good and incredibly sweet, it was almost like having a dessert.
5:00 pm
Movie Snack:
I have been on a total Greys Anatomy binge this past week so whilst watching another episode I enjoyed a small Coke Zero and a little bit of the worlds greatest popcorn ever, if you can find Skinny Pop Popcorn grab it!
7:30 pm
Dinner:
For dinner I made a salad it had romaine hearts, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and a little bit of extra sharp cheddar.
So this week I reached 500 subscribers on my youtube channel!!!! Unfortunately I also happen to have the flu this week which is why there has been no activity from me, but I am hoping to be back to regular uploads/blog posts on Monday, so till then I suppose you have to be happy with this little giveaway lol.
The manicure palettes are already here and ready to go out to their new homes, the brush set will be shipped directly from the company to the winner, the reason for that is the shipping is a flat fee of $16 and thento ship from Hawaii to the use it would be an additional $10, so to be frank its cheaper lol.
Here is the app to enter with, the only mandatory thing here is you must be a subscriber, everything else is optional. The winners will be announced on July 19, 2015 so you all have 1 month to try and get as many entries in as possible...Good luck and thank you guys so much for supporting me.
Recently I have been trying to figure out the best way to handle the monthly giveaways, this has to do with the crazy amount of people trying to scam the giveaways, and the trouble I'm having actually getting replies from people who have won. Because of all of the 'drama' around this I have added an app to the bottom of this page that you can find all the ways to enter, as well as the app will walk you through each way to enter. I was unable to find an app that would included a roll over every month so instead I set the app for 7 months ending on December 31, 2015, then on January 1, 2016 I will add a new app and set it for 1 year. So basically you would have to enter the monthly giveaway on a yearly basis, but I don't think thats too much to ask for a monthly giveaway. Please watch the video below to see all the information.
I recently picked up the Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Feather Weight Moisturizer + SPF as I am trying to diversify my skincare and maybe bring the cost down a tad ;) This product was $19.95 but in comparison with other face moisturizers it was very reasonable. It is also fragrance-free which is really big for me because my face is very sensitive to fragrance and frankly I never understood the need to have perfume on your face lol.
The fact that this product has sunscreen in it is amazing because you then don't have to add a step to your morning routine, I find that the SPF 15 is fine for me even here in Hawaii as I never spend anytime in the full sun after 11 am and before 5 pm (I have learned that lesson the hard way, the Hawaiian sun is very harsh during those hours).
The pump that is on the bottle in my opinion is amazing, it provides literally the perfect amount of moisturizer so you aren't wasting any product, I tend to apply the my forehead and nose are first as that is my driest place, and then work outward from there.
Also this moisturizer is as described Feather Weight, its not something that feels really heavy and takes forever to sink into your skin you can apply it and be ready to apply your makeup 10-15 minutes after.
I have to say the only thing I really hate about this product is the actual name, I hate how incredibly long it is, it would make more sense to just call it the Olay Feather Weight Moisturizer or even give them numbers Olay #2 Moisturizer perhaps.
All in all I would recommend this moisturizer to anyone who suffered from dry skin, it adds the moisture your looking for without adding that 'sweaty' look to your face.
Today I spent the day at the salon getting my hair done, but unfortunately it is so hot I had to put my hair up immediately, so I'll have to show it off another day, but I also received my long awaited Nike Zoom Fit Agility in the mail today (there was literally nobody on this island that sold them), so I thought it would make for a perfect Workout Wednesday post.
I tried them on already and walked around a bit in them, I can say it definitely feels different because of the pods, but also I wish I would have known that these shoes run a size small, which is so annoying because I read all of the info on the Nike website and nowhere did it say that but I'm hoping that after wearing them for some time they will loosen up.
For todays Tutorial Tuesday I thought I would do a makeup look that is versatile from day to night, and I really wanted to do something with a really bright lip, which as you can see from the above picture I accomplished ;) What I like about this look is you can leave it just like I have it here and
I started my morning off with a chocolate attain shake on the way to the gym, I did vlog it but I forgot to get a picture of it, if you watch the video linked below you will see me make it.
After the gym I did some blogging, and enjoyed a well earned cup of coffee!
For breakfast I actually did something different, this is toast with pesto, mashed avocado, sprouts, 1 poached egg, and basil. I then served it with 1 spear of cantaloupe and 1 apple banana.
My breakfast was so big I couldn't even think about a full on lunch but I did have 3 spoonfuls of Greek Gods honest and vanilla yogurt with some local granola.
For dinner I had a garden salad and my mashed cauliflower with pancetta.
I also had a coconut water, as it was so warm today and I am feeling really dehydrated. I recently switched to raw coconut water after doing some research on how its made as well as when they "pasteurize" the normal coconut water it basically kills any of the good stuff in there, I find the raw coconut water actually tastes better and in a way I feel better about drinking something that will expire in this year ;)
Lastly for dessert I had a juice pop, as I mentioned before it really was hot today so this was just what I needed to end my day.
After living in Hawaii for 10 years I think it's safe to say, I got the beach day attire down! When we first moved here I would go full hair and makeup super cute shoes everything, and then I realized the saying "less is more" really does come into play when your going to the beach, you should be totally comfortable and relaxed, thats the point of going to the beach right, to have fun and unwind, so here is my standard beach look.
Hat- Old Navy
Swimsuit- Macy's
Cover- Ross
Sandles- Guess
So many things went wrong when we shot this, I forgot the SD Card for my big camera so we used the vlog camera until it suddenly hit me 'take the sd card from the vlog and put it in the big camera', and I didn't even get that idea until about 20 minutes into shooting lol. Then the flash on the big camera was on and Don was wear a baseball hat and the flash actually reflected off his hat back onto the lens causing all of the pictures to be washed out, then we went to film the video for this but it was so windy and I had forgotten my mic you couldn't even hear me, so I thought I will post pictures in a video format instead, well sitting here writing this it hits me, 'why didn't we fill and then I remove the sound and add pretty music?' like I said so much went wrong with this but it was so fun at the same time! I really want to start sharing more of my home state (Hawaii) with you guys I feel like I live in the most beautiful place in the world and yet never use it in my blog pictures and youtube videos.
Let me know in the comments if you like this kind of location shoot or if you prefer the other posts that I did on my Lanai (patio).
Well here we are, another Stat Saturday, but this time I'm feeling good, my weight this week didn't change but I have been killing it in the gym everyday this week plus the weekend, so I feel super confident that next week my weight will be down, I'm just so happy that I have actually managed to get into a gym routine again.
I saw a video on JennaMarbles channel just like this and I knew I had to do one on my own channel, so here it is, I hope you guys enjoy it, and please comment with your own funny stories. Also here is todays Daily Vlog.
I know I say this so often but this last month just flew by on me, I think its mostly because I have been so focused on trying to get my shiz together in the sense that I upload and blog daily, as well as get to the gym everyday, and not to mention try to keep my house clean, but here we are..May is over which means it's time for a May Favorites post!!!
So today is Pre-Training Week 2 of the Kayla Itsines BBG and I have to tell you my body is so incredibly sore, mostly from these workouts but also because i have been hitting the gym daily and any days I'm not doing the BBG I'm doing cardio, but I know if I want a Bikini Body by October I need to work hard now so I can play on the beach then.
I haven't taken this weeks photo yet so I will add that in tonight when I can take it, but I wanted to mention last weeks picture should have said Before and then this one should say week 1 because I have only completed 1 week of this program which is why we are on week two, so when I upload the picture tonight I will change the other picture to say before.
A few weeks ago one of my "My Meals Monday" had my mashed cauliflower and so many of you requested a tutorial on how I make this, so here it is...
You will need:
1 Head Cauliflower
1 Package Diced Pancetta
Small Bunch Green Onions
2 Tablespoons of Butter (I used Earth Balance, it's a vegan butter made with olive oil)
Add a little bit of olive oil or butter to a pan and allow to get warm, then add in chopped green onions and pancetta. Allow this to cook fully, you want the pancetta to have a bit of crispiness to it.
While your pancetta and onions are cooking chop your cauliflower and bring a large pot of water to a rapid boil.
Once the pancetta is cooked drain through a sieve and then allow to cool on a plate lined with paper towels.
After your cauliflower is cooked (can be mashed with a fork) drain and ad to a large mixing bowl with the butter mix on low speed with an electric mixer, then add in the pancetta and mix on low again until fully combined.
Then you are ready to serve! I think the pancetta adds enough saltines and flavor without having to add more seasonings or grave but that is completely up to you.
