Bathroom Remodel

I feel like our house is always under construction. The first room we did a few years ago was the kitchen, now it was time for the bathroom. We wanted new flooring, vanity, and paint. So after debating about what we wanted we finally decided on dark flooring and a white vanity. We pained the two opposite walls the color of the floor, and left the other two the same color. The flooring has colors of the already tan wall, and looks nice against the floor. We got all of our supplies from Home Depot. I'll list everything after the pictures

This remodel took 2 weeks. The floor was done one week, and paint was done the following week. We still need a shower curtain a window curtain, and the baseboard needs to be put back down. But the hard part is over

Operation Weight Loss Week 5

No weigh in, no pictures this week. My body is seriously out of whack because I'm on my period. Maybe TMI but hey it is what it is. In other news. I stopped taking the Oxy Elite Pro Pills on Sunday. When I stopped taking them I had a migraine for 2 full days. What you should know about these pills, is that they have a ton of caffeine in them. So when I stopped taking them my body went through withdrawals. I took a migraine pill and it went away in 30 minutes, and I was back to my regular workouts.

My food intake didn't change without the pills. No cravings, and my portions stayed the same, which is a good thing. My body is now used to eating a certain amount, and now I can just keep up the hard work and get results the old fashion way.

Even though this wasn't a great week, weight wise, I feel great. Clothes are fitting better, i'm liking what I see in the mirror. But I still need to get to LOVING what I see in the mirror. Im getting there, slowly but surely. I'm taking today and tomorrow off and will get back to working out on Sunday-Thursday. Speaking of working out. I have mixed my workout with the kettle bell and it's a intense work out, so I will do that all next week and see how my week goes. So until next time.

April Cross Body Bag Review from ShopSueyBoutique

Besides makeup I love a good, cute, affordable purse! That's where ShopSueyBoutique comes in. I came across ShopSueyBoutique years ago looking for a designer inspired bag, and have been coming back ever since. I love their site because

1. You can get nice, quality bags for affordable prices
2. Customer service is always helpful
3. I get shipments fast, because they are in California, and so am I
4. Bags always look better in person, which I didn't think was possible!

I originally bought April Shopper Tote which is a lot bigger but was sent this by accident last Friday (I got it yesterday, went out Tuesday!) After looking at it I decided I love the size and ShopSueyBoutique was very helpful in refunding the difference. If you're not familiar with designer bags it's inspired by the Celine Nano Luggage Tote. I love the design of all the Celine Luggage bags, but can't afford the price. So when ShopSueyBoutique got these in I was excited. 

The April Cross Body Bag is a small bag but it's a great bag none the less, that can be carried 4 different ways

1. By hand
2. Crook of the arm
3. Over the shoulder (with the strap
4. Cross body

This bag is great for traveling and shopping and fits quite a bit for it to be so small. The dimensions 8x8x4 but don't let those numbers deceive you, this is a good size. Here are pics of it and what can fit

With all of this theres still some room on the sides, for my phone and a couple of other things! The bag is made very well, the hardware on all of ShopSueyBoutique bags are superb and as long as I've been buying from them, I've never had a bag come apart on me (some bags I've had for 6 years!)

I do want the April Shopper Tote eventually (the bigger version) but I really do love this little bag.

*I paid for this bag myself. I am not sponsored by ShopSueyBoutique all opinions are my own

Glossybox August 2012

Another month, another Glossybox. Someone on twitter told me "you're going to love this box!" and they were right. I can't wait to try everything. Here's a picture and a list of everything and the price.

Ellis Fass Ellis Lips - Full Size Price (this is full size) $35.00

• This lightweight and long lasting lip products come in three fabulous textures; creamy lips for a matte finish, milky lips for a gloss finish, and glazed lips for a touch of color. They are paraben free, loaded with vitamin E and blend into the lips leaving them soft and conditioned

Ole Henriksen Truth Serum - Full Size Price $48.00

• This high powered vitamin C complex helps smooth out lines and wrinkles, fights environmental aggressors and keeps your skin moisturized, nourished and protected. Apply mornings

Biolage ExquisteOil Replenishing Treatment - Full Size price $22.00

• This treatment is a versatile serum infused with moringa oil blend. This ultimate potion gives instant shine and weightless replenishment to all hair types.

Touch In Sol Feel Like Honey Moon Skin Base - Full Size Price $20.00

• Apply this fantastic primer after your skincare routine and before your makeup. Its honey texture firms and revitalizes the skin and allows for a better makeup application

Illamasqua Nail Varnish - Full Size Price (this is full size) $14.00

• Award winning, extremely hardwearing and chip resistant, theres an illamasqua nail varnish for every shade of humanity. Apply two coats for extra intensity. Make the statement and talk with your hands

Operation Weight Loss Week 4

Week 4 was probably one of my best weeks yet! I worked hard, and it paid off. I had to have a little pep talk from my husband because I had higher expectations. He told me "one pound a week is great!" so that stuck with me. This week was different because I worked out 5 days a week, and I've dropped the kettle bell...for now. As much as I love it it wasn't giving me the workout I wanted. So I've been doing the workout I mentioned in week 3. and I love it! it kicks my entire ass, but the results are worth it. So how has my food intake and cravings been?

Food Intake

• I have been on a eggs and polish sausage kick. I don't know what it is, but I'm craving the hell out of this stuff. I eat it for lunch and dinner. Plus they're so filling, so I'm not hungry afterward. 
• Ive been putting spinach in my smoothies. I used to think you could taste the veggies in smoothies, but little did I know that fruit overpowers the tastes, so I get the nutrients without the taste. Win win!

Cravings

• No sugar cravings this week. I did however crave some french toast BADLY yesterday, now not so much. Maybe for a cheat day?

Overall this week was a good one. Click more to see pictures and what I lost

New Blender

My blender that I had for about 4 years went out on me 2 weeks ago. Well since I drink smoothies almost everyday, I had been using my food processor, and that thing is a pain in the ass to clean! So I decided to get a new blender, but this time I wanted something more convenient. Ive seen some that you can blend stuff up in, and use the same cup, thats what I wanted. Since I'm the only one who drinks smoothies, I didn't need anything bigger. So at walmart the other day I came across a GE one

(pictures courtesy of google)

This is what GE says about their blender

Make a single serving of your favorite blended drink with the GE 17-Piece Single Serve Rocket Blender. This powerful little blender comes with both a tall cup and a small cup to let you easily blend your own delicious smoothies and milkshakes. Its sharp, cross blades help for quick chopping or mixing, while the powerful flat blade helps to blend the contents to a smooth consistency. This single-serve blender has three non-skid, non-marking feet to keep it firmly in place and prevent scratches on your countertop. The cups, lids and blades of this GE rocket blender are dishwasher safe for easy maintenance.

GE 17-Piece Single Serve Rocket Blender:

Power base

Tall cup

Small cup

Cross blade for chopping or mixing

Flat blade for grinding

4 drinking cups

4 comfort lip rings

2 shaker lids

2 resealable lids

3 non-skid, non-marking feet

3-prong plug

Cups, lids and blades are dishwasher safe

240W

I love all the stuff it comes with, even a smaller cup for when I dont want to drink an entire cup of a smoothie. The only problem I have is that it doesnt make a full cup because there is a max line. So I have to blend the first batch then add a little more. Other then that, it saves me time and water from washing dishes

Operation Weight Loss Week 3

Week 3 was similar to week 1. I had no sugar cravings, still eating the same, but incorporated salads into my diet. I usually had a smoothie for breakfast, a salad for lunch, and dinner (if I didn't cook anything) I'm still taking the Oxy Elite Pro pills, but they have been spaced out more which is a good thing. Because it means I stay full longer.

As far as snack food I picked up some Nature Valley bars. They're only 90 calories a bar and theres 2 bars in the pack. The first bar fills me up just enough so I can be good until dinner time. Another thing I picked up was Minute Maid drinks that only have 15 calories per serving (8 oz is a serving) so I've been doing pretty well at my calorie intake and will continue to do so. Read more for pics from last week and today