Full Plate=Productivity mode of operation, we're only five days into the month and I'm already pretty tired. But tired in a good way. As such, today's post is going to be an update, bullet-style:
- This little princess senses the change in our routine and has been extra clingy and needy lately, but it's all good, because I love that she's so darn loving.
- Did I mention that I'm now two weeks deep in another detox and sugar-fast? It started out with me giving up alcohol for Lent but at the last second I decided to throw sugar into the mix, because you know, I'm all about pushing the envelope. The first few days were painful (it's amazing how our bodies can become addicted to refined sugar), but I'm powering through...and I've dropped 7 pounds, so that's a bonus.
- I'm going on a juice-fast; I've been doing a little research over the past few weeks and to my surprise, I've got Phil on board with me. We've researched a few different brands of juicers and are ready to pull the trigger, but I'd love your feedback! Do you own a juicer? Anyone own a Breville? Have any of you ever done a juice fast or a cleanse? Which one did you do? Any insight would be appreciated!
- Project Cute: In my quest to feel "cute", I'm expanding my wardrobe horizons! I've purchased a few girl-ier pieces, sandals/shoes in lieu of slippers and crazy-inexpensive jewelry (F21, anyone?) to mix things up a bit. And amazingly enough, it's actually working. Next goal? Learn how to put on makeup without looking like a clown.
- I'm slowly Spring Cleaning our home and it feels good; purging the closets and drawers of clutter is so liberating! I haven't yet tackled the art studio (and that's where it gets pretty scary), but it's on my list.
- My calendar for the next few months is filled with so many people I love! I'm feeling giddy and excited and SO looking forward to spending time with family on Oahu later this month, meeting Becki (my blog friend of ten years) for the first time in April, and my Momma and stepdad coming to visit us again in the Spring! ::happy dance::
- We have had a few days of rain and it really feels like winter. Me like.
- The Bachelor. Oh, the drama.
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Happy Tuesday, to you!
Let me know about the juicer thing. I know nothing about it but I know a lot of people have been doing it. I think I wouldn't know what to juice!
ReplyDeleteWay to keep away from sugar. I just wouldn't know what to put in my coffee if I chose to forego sugar for a spell. And dang, 7lbs?! Where the heck do you need to lose it, chica!?
Can't wait to see cute girly stuff on you. ;)
Emily at Amazing Grapes
I love the bachelor.....the SHOW, Ben is an idiot
ReplyDeleteI'm in accounting so I'm always exhausted by the 5th (month end accounting). I've been cutting back on sugar for the past few weeks too an junk food in general, lost five pounds. Been debating a juicer so would love to hear how your purchase works out. You know it's funny but I barely touch my makeup since I moved to Maui from Oahu, was thinking I need to get in there a clean it out. Jus a little foundation, blush, bronzer and red tinted lip fusion. No eye makeup hardly ever. Occasionally eyeliner at night but I don't think I've touched mascara or eyeshadow in the two years I've been here.
ReplyDeleteBuy a Breville, it will change your life! We are IN LOVE with ours. We haven't gone full on juice fast but we are juicing for about one meal a day right now. I talked it up so much that my parents bought the same juicer and are also juicing as well. None of us have experience any real weight loss but my cousin and I have experienced benefits relating to our intricate female bodies :) haha. Anyway, we are going to pull the trigger on a juice fast and when we do, we will do one from the fat, sick and nearly dead website. There are three different options and we are going to do one of the shorter ones.
ReplyDeleteSome tips: cucumber, celery and romaine lettuce have very strong flavors in the juice. You need to add a lemon or a lot of citrus to cover up the flavor (in my opinion). You don't get much juice from spinach so I've had it suggested to blend the spinach into the juice, that seems like a lot of work to me so I just juice spinach anyway and use a ton! I'm slowly learning the ins and outs of juicing, so if I discover anything else I'll let you know. I'm happy to share some of my favorite combinations as well. Good luck!
miss you Angie! I am exhasuted too. It sounds like you have a lot of really great things coming up though. I commend you on your sugar fast. I realllly wish I was able to do that!
ReplyDeleteI la la love spring cleaning! And I wish I could get myself a juicer! I have heard great things about them too! Shame they're so darn expensive...definitely an investment
ReplyDeleteI love that cat photo!!! LOL I always think it's cute when cats go on their back like that.
ReplyDeleteI wish you luck on your juicing adventures. I watched Fat, sick, and nearly dead, which is a documentary about juicing and it changed my life. I want to juice, but I haven't figured out if I can do it.
Keep warm and safe. It's crazy over here, we even had hail.
Breville is the way to go! Sounds like life is hectic. Hope you enjoy all your family time!
ReplyDeleteI love this post! Good luck with Project Cute. I'm embarking on a similar mission myself. Also, wishing you luck with the juice fast. Looking forward to seeing how it goes for you. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteWhoo hoo! I so can't wait for April!
ReplyDeleteAs for juicing- there is a guy in my NJ office that swears by his Breville vs ANY.OTHER.BRAND! He's also told me about a pear, ginger and apple drink that he and his wife love!
RE: Project Cute- i'm surprised at this because all the pics that i've always seen you always look quite fab and i'd even say trending!
Hope your enjoying your time w/ P's parents! xoxo