Style Dairy 1

Style Dairy 1. This is a casual look that will fit a date and girls night out.

Blazer: Windsorstores.com $29.99
Jumper: Arden B, Target.Com, ShopBop.com, prices may vary depending on preference.
Belt: Target.com, Akira.com, prices may vary
Necklace: Forever 21 $9.99
Earrings: Gold pearls H&M.com $5.98
Sunglasses: Windsorstores.com $9.98
Aldo: leather flip flop $39.99 sidenote I went bowling however you can easily put on a wedge to give this look a little extra.
Hair: Locs by Alma @ Misunderstood Natural Hair on 8245 S. Cottage Grove $70 for styling and $10-15 extra for a pinup

Counting Calories

So do you find it hard to count your calories? OMG I have found the answer for you. Do you have a smart phone? If not that is a discussion for later date. However, if you do have an Iphone or other devices download an app called Myfitnesspal. It is free an amazing. I put in my weight goal, and it gave me a daily calorie intake goal. Not sure how many calories in your meal? not a problem. All you have to do is type in your restaurant and it will pull up the menu, find your meal and hit add to dairy. Not sure how many calories you burned on your workout? again not a problem key what you did and for how long and it will tell you what you burned..

Go forth and lose weight!!

Almost there

I am almost there.. Almost where? Where I was intended to be. I am excited to see things unfold. I am more dedicated now than I have ever been. The boutique is coming together. The weight loss challenge is going well, and my home life is blessed. So when I say I am almost there that means I can see God's plan for my life manifesting, so I am going to continue to ride this wave out...

Peace and Blessings......

Free Spirits...

Just a few items to look forward to from the Boutique....

Healthly Living

So I have to say that I am loving my life right now. I am happy about my weight loss process. I have lost 17lbs thus far and this is how:

1. I eliminated all the fatty foods from my life. No more Junk foods. No more Fast Foods. I have cook almost everyday and when I haven't cooked I have managed to eat healthy. Eating out is not as hard as I thought it would be.  I order what my heart desires however, without all the extra trimmings. One condiment, no cheeses, no desserts, and no soda.

2. I cleaned out my refrigerator. I have tossed out all the sweets, cheeses, trans fat butters, whole milks, eggs, and meats with fats. I have opted to have egg whites, berries, non fat yogurts, non fat cheese, more green vegetables, soy milk, lean beef, lean turkey, fruits, and brown rice.  No more juices because of all the sugar, instead I bought a water 20oz water bottle, that I carry to work, working out, and around the house.

3. I work out at least three days a week for at least 45mins. I start off with stretching for five minutes. Then I do 15mins on the bike, 30min or the treadmill, and 50-100 crunches. I have recently increased the incline through out my workouts, as well as I added 5lbs weights to my ankles.

All these things are helping me get to my 50lb goal by July!!!   Side note: a glass of wine a week can't hurt.... :)

Random..Should be Sleep blog

 I have found that as I grow older the things that make me most happy are not really tangible. It's time, patience, and contentment.. I am most happy when I am in one place, in one mind set, and still. I love my quiet time. Rather if it's in my office @ home, in the car on the way to work, getting a mani/pedi, or reading a book. I like my ME Time.. ( singing Heather Headley's Me Time in my head)

I have also found that I am less stress when I work out now.. I want to work out all the time.. my friend said that I am an addict. What do I say to that? I would rather be addicted to something good for my health. 

I am most happy when my bills are paid. Most people try to figure out how to avoid paying bills, I am all about paying bi-weekly.. Too many families are not leaving behind legacies. I want my grandchildren to work to have a work ethic not to have money... I want to leave my family well off. We are the generation on Me. Like I just said, I like me time. However, I also understand the concept of WE, US, and THEM... ok I will get off my soap box, but I am just saying...

Okay enough of my random thoughts...

SN: I am down 8lbs... 42lbs to good. if I lost 8lbs a month.. I can reach my goal...

Peace and Blessings,

Anastasia

Happy Founder's Day!!

Happy Founder's Day!!! With all My Love, Peace, and Happiness.  I am so proud to be a part of such an Dynamic Group of Women who were First at SO Much. Who knew that there purpose was the communities in which they serve. To The 22 women who paved the way so that I might be here. I SALUTE YOU>>>>>>>>>>>>

Food for life...

So it's a new year, and I am all about what I put in my body. I know what you are thinking! Everyone says that are going to eat right for the new year. Lost weight and feel great. The Weight loss campaigns this time of year is a multi-million dollar industry. With Celebs losing and posting themselves on every magazine and commercial you see. I saw Jennifer Hudson an immediately wanted to join weight watchers. However, I joined LA fitness in March, and I have been dedicated to getting healthy since November. I have started to indulge in more fulfilling healthy foods. I have cut my portion in half, and now I eat more frequently. My goal is to loose weight the right way. no gimmicks, no fasting, or pills. I will track my weight every two weeks. My goal is to loose 50lbs by July 9th 2011. Let me state it not a must that I loose 50lbs, because I will be happy with the lost of 15lbs as long as I am healthier. So this is week 1. I weighted in at 198LB's. Let's see how this goes!!

O btw, Zumba on the Wii is an Amazing workout. I literally was sweating within the first 6mins of a 20min workout.

Until we meet again.. I am on my road to a healthier me...