Sunday, May 30, 2010

30 day shred - day 8

Woo, Level 2 kicked my butt! But no complaining here cause I loved it. Now Level 1 seems dull and I'm so excited for level 2. My favorite part so far is the warm-up and the skater. As Jillian would say "I'm well on my way to being shreded"

I didn't do anything extra today cause I wanted to save all my energy for the actual workout. I'm glad I did cause I needed all my energy today.

What i ate today:
breakfast: weight control oatmeal - banana flavored
dinner: carne guisada with rice and green beans

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Day 29

This little guy was actually being dragged across our driveway by a little ant. Unfortunately you cannot see the ant from this angle, but it definitely makes for an interesting 365 entry.

Friday, May 28, 2010

Day 28

30 Day Shred - Day 7

I made it to day 7! I never thought I would last this long!! I definitely see a difference in my stamina. I don't get out as breath as fast. I still have trouble doing the push ups. I hate the jumping jacks, I don't know why I just do. I'd rather do jump rope than jumping jacks. My favorite thing is the Chest Y's and the Rowing thingie. (my mind is drawing a blank right now)

Today I bought some weight control oatmeal that I am looking forward to for breakfast in the morning.

what i ate today:
breakfast: fiber one bar - oats and caramel
lunch: hot dog (no bun) and a banana
dinner: Ramen noodles

All in total less than 700 calories, thats kinda good right?

Never Have I Ever (Beauty Related)

Yesterday I made a video for the tag that's going around "Never Have I Ever". I wasn't officially tagged to do the video but it looked fun and I didn't want to wait and never be tagged for it so I did it on my own. I think you're only supposed to say 5 beauty things you never done, but I could think of so much more so I decided to do a blogpost about it. The first 5 is what I said in the video and the rest is what I forgot to say or wish I said...Lol So here goes...

Never Have I Ever...

1. Spray-tanned or fake baked. I'm naturally tan so I don't need to do it.
2. Been to a spa for a day of relaxation or facials. (would like to one day)
3. Got a bikini wax or eyebrow wax
4. Wore false lashes (possibly one day)
5. Had a fish pedicure (let fish eat the dead skin cells off your feet) - NEVER will I do this!
6. Purchased anything from Sephora (possibly one day)
7. been a member of a gym
8. Purchased anything from Nars, Chanel or Clinique
9. Owned anything from: Louis Vuitton, Coach, Chanel, Juicy Couture, Dooney & Burke, Gucci, Prada, and Versace. (hopefully one day I'll own at least one)
10. been to Tiffany's
11. found my perfect nude lip
12. been professionally matched for my foundation color
13. worn extensions or clip-ins. Although i did wear a headband/wig once, but i didn't leave the house
14. had my makeup professionally done
15. been to a Mac or Lush event
16. had my teeth whitened
17. won a shopping spree
18. shopped a forever 21! (shocking huh?)

Day 27


Tonight's dinner: salad and steak. Everyone else had french fries but I had steak. yay me

Thursday, May 27, 2010

30 Day Shred - Day 6

It's definitely getting much easier. I can't wait to move to level 2. 1 more day ;) After my workout, I did 50 high knees then one of my boyfriend's nieces wanted me to do some more so she can do them with me, so all in total i did 90.

What I ate today:
breakfast: cup of dry Raisin Bran
lunch: peanut butter crackers and carrots
dinner: steak and salad
snack: banana

Day 26

Toy Story Barbie. If I was younger, I'd probably want this. LOL

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

30 Day Shred - Day 5

Whew! I would've thought I would have gave up by now, but I'm so excited that I made it to Day 5! It's definitely getting easier, which probably means I should move to Level 2. Although, I think I may wait til Day 8 to start Level 2. In addition, I also did some high knees today. I only did 25 but it's a start.

What I ate today:
breakfast: Raisin Bran
lunch: 4 chicken nuggets (my boyfriend bought them home for me cause he was full)
dinner: fish and rice

I may have said this already, but I'll say it again. I know I'm not following a real "diet" and I'm not eating the healthiest food. However, I am eating MUCH smaller proportions than I did before. For that reason, I am proud of myself.

Day 25


My dinner. I'm not exactly "dieting" but I am cutting down on how much I eat. Since I've started the 30 day shred, I try to eat all my meals on a small plate.

30 day shred - Day 4

This morning after I dropped my boyfriend's niece off at school, I stopped by Kmart to weigh myself. I was at 158. Last time, I weighed myself I was at 161. So I am definitely making progress.

This afternoon, I went for a short walk to clear my mind. It wasn't a long walk, just a short walk to be active while I'm thinking.

This evening, I purchased a waist trimmer belt to wear when I work out. $5.00 at Wal-Mart. I think it's a good investment because my tummy is what I want to focus on. I also purchased a tape measure. My stomach (at my belly button) is currently 36 inches.

What I ate today:
Breakfast: Bowl of Apple Jacks
Dinner: 1 baked chicken drumstick, rice and beans and green beans.

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

30 Day Shred - Day 3

I continued 30 day shred on Monday 5/24. I only took one day off.

Before I did my workout, I went outside and attempted to do some kicks like I once did in high school. Didn't turn out exactly as I would have liked but I don't have the same body as I did in high school. I was able to do 5 counts of straights and I did one set of levels.

Then I went inside and did Day 3 of my workout. I'm still on level 1 but today I did the advanced level one.

What I ate:
Breakfast: 1 sausage, 1 hard boiled egg and 4 crackers
Dinner: a salad and 1 slice of pizza

Day 24


I'm interested in trying these products. Has anyone tried them?

Monday, May 24, 2010

Day 23


So today was my boyfriend's nephew's 1st birthday party at Chuck E Cheese. Here's my EOTD

Sunday, May 23, 2010

30 Day Shred - Day 2

Today was day 2. It was a little difficult today, could be because I didn't take a break between day 1 and 2. But even though it was difficult and at times I was ready to give up, I pushed through and finished the workout.

I waited til later in the day to do my workout. Just seeing if I'll feel as weak as I did yesterday. It's been about 4 hours since I finished my workout and I did not have the weak-shaky-about-to-pass-out-feeling, so that's good.

What I ate today:
breakfast: Chocolate Bunches of Oats w/no milk :( We were out and I didn't know
lunch: grilled hot dog
dinner: a small plate of rice and beans w/a pork chop and I only ate half of the pork chop :) Yay me!
snack: Yogurt Nut Mix

Saturday, May 22, 2010

Friday, May 21, 2010

Jillian Michaels: 30 Day Shred - Day 1


So after seeing xFLYNNIEx (Tammi) posting her first 3 videos of her experience with 30 Day Shred. I decided that its time for me to get in shape too. Motivation is always good, and knowing that Tammi is doing this should keep me motivated to keep at it. So yesterday I went to Wal-Mart and picked up the DVD for $9. I did not pick up any hand weights because I already have some.

So today, was my first day of doing the workout. I did level 1 - modified. Its a 20 minute workout, 3 intervals of 3 minutes of strength, 2 minutes of cardio and 1 minute of abs. I really worked up a sweat and after the workout, my whole body was shaking. I haven't worked out this hard in almost 8 years! Regardless, it felt good. My body is going to feel so sore tomorrow!

I have not done an initial weigh-in because I don't own a scale but I'm sure I will be able to see the difference in my waistline and my stomach. When I do get a chance to check my weight, I'll write a post about it.

I'm not following the official diet on the website. At this time, it would be too difficult to buy and cook separate meals just for me simply because my boyfriend and I don't live on our own anymore. However, I will make changes where I can and will definitely be cutting out the soda.

What I ate today:
Breakfast: a bowl of Chocolate Bunches of Oats and a banana
Lunch: tuna and crackers
Dinner: 1 grilled brat (normally I would have at 2 or 3)

Day 21

Sam is flying a plane!

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Day 19


So today I went to the DMV to get a new DL. Usually I'm not happy with the pic, but I like it this time. Anyhoo, I came home and got hit with cramps :( So i laid around watching shaytard videos. Now its time for bed and I realized I didn't take a pic of anything today for project 365 so I snapped a late EOTD.

Day 18

Delicious pasta w/chicken and shrimp made by me

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Day 16


My boyfriend and I took his niece bowling. She won. There will be a video posted tommorrow on my vlog channel.

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Day 15

I went to the casino with my boyfriend's mother. I think I won $58 from this win on the nickel machines. But then I lost it. Lol, I should have walked away. Later on, his mom and I were about to leave but stopped at one more nickel machine and won almost $500. We should've walked away then, but still ended up walking out with more than we walked in with.

Day 14

I need to return these headphones because my ears are too small for these. It is so difficult for me to find headphones that I like.

Day 14

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Day 11

Last year when I went to Puerto Rico with my boyfriend I tried alcapurria for the first time. It became my favorite Puerto Rican food. Today my boyfriend's mom made some and I took pictures of the process.

It begins with green bananas. They have to be cut and mashed.


You have to add achote to the banana mixture to give it a red coloring.


Add the ground beef in the center of the banana mash.


And after its fried this is the outcome. So yummy! We made 16 of them but I forgot to take a picture before everyone grabbed in.

I also made a video of it with more pics, check it out on my channel.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Day 10 - FOTD


So I finally made a new video and since I was "camera-ready" I snapped a pic for Project 365.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

day 9


Ghiradelli chocolate covered strawberries...delicioso

Day 8

I saw these at Sam's club but really dont want to buy a case of them. I'm on the lookout for a single bag of them.

Friday, May 7, 2010

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Day 5


I don't know what happened yesterday. I sent the pic from my phone but it didnt upload? Anyways, this was the pic that was supposed to be uploaded yesterday. It's late but its here.

Day 6

My delicious lunch. Sushi and Passion Fruit Juice

Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Day 4

Today was my 2nd day of jury duty.
This was the view of downtown from the bridge.


This is the art museum.


On lunch i went to the museum with another juror. (we got in free with our juror sticker) I didnt take a lot of pictures but when I go again with my boyfriend I'll take more.




Monday, May 3, 2010

Day 3

Sam came home.

last night I thought Sam had ran away for good. I called and called for her but she wouldn't come. This was unlike her and I was a little worried that I had to let go of my kitten. But this morning I came downstairs and she was at her bowl eating. lol

Sunday, May 2, 2010

Day 2


I tried to get Sam to pose in the dandelions but she was not up for it. She kept running from the camera. Lol.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

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