Archives for September 2014

So I have begun this personal #30dayworkoutchallenge.  It is not hosted by a company or anything like that – It’s just my own idea.  As I mentioned in past posts – I purchased a Nordic-Track Treadmill and really love it.  Yet like most of the time I was all “gung-ho” than lost my mojo.  I also really was brutal in editing my closet and refuse to hold onto things that don’t really fit me anymore.  Yet I knew I wanted to get new “classic” pieces so I should get in better shape to really look good in them.

I by no means have lots of weight to lose – if any.  Just tone up – get my cardio back on track – ya know take care of myself.  I am blessed enough to be turning 45 in Nov. and have not had the full stress tests etc. done.  I have always been told I am healthy – blood pressure, weight ya know all the norms but I wanted to really get in shape for ME.  While scheduling my full workup of tests.  If there happen to be any positive side effects I’m all for it.

This is day 6 and I just completed 45 min of cardio and a small arm workout (need big help in that dept. – can you say “flapping in the wind”?).  It is making me feel great!  I also am a gal who needs some sort of incentive – hence the fancy shoes I will buy myself after the 30 days are up and I have succeed.  I have been saving up for these for quite sometime.  I encourage you to join me if you want and share your photo’s, stories, recipes, music playlists…..everything with me!  It will be fun.

Hi Everyone,

Missed ya lots – I got your messages and my apologies it has been a while since my last post.  I am OK it’s just been hectic and my ADD really kicked in!  Boy I didn’t realize how much I miss sharing everything with you all.  Thank you all for your concern etc… I have been working on a lot of great posts – videos – etc.  Getting some great education at a few seminars and attending my BOD meetings (gearing up for Xmas busy for Non-profits ) one of which is the The Women’s Giving Circle Of Frederick.  We just had our bi-monthly luncheon.  Below myself with Hermine Bernstein of Blessings In A Backpack.  Such a great project – $100 feeds a child for I think 1 years worth of backpack snack foods!!!  Something to that effect – so check it out  it’s a no brainier.  I am trying to see how I can possibly help out more.  It was such a pleasure to be at the lunch.

Each time I try and sit somewhere else.  A table where I know no one.  Really getting me out of my comfort zone. It’s amazing the women I meet!  Hermine is about 15 years my senior but our lives have such similarities and she was telling me all she did at my age… all the things I want to do at this new “stage” in life.  School being one of them.  She also modeled for specific sports wear lines back in her day (until motherhood put a stop to that – hard to model tennis fashions while being pregnant!)  She really helped me in our short talk about possible paths I’d like to pursue.  I look forward to getting to know her more and sponsoring a backpack or two.  Look at the link above and consider a donation – she is really making a difference to children one backpack at a time!

I also have been busy with out newest location of Black Hog BBQ.  Having our 6 month home inspection blah blah blah…. & we are just finishing up with our last full weekend of summer today!  Although its 75+ degrees by noon my head is not here at all & into fall – Big Time!  So this leads me to…… Taaa Daaa NYFW!

Fashion Week 2014
I know I’m mentioned it several times but I am still editing my closet – doing mini fashion shows – if it doesn’t fit or have not had it on in 1 year – “out it goes”… but now with Fall I am adding things…. YIPPIE LORI – those great classic pieces I have discussed that everyone should have.  NYFW was so exciting (to watch on youtube – LOL)  A few shows that are accessible to us mere mortals that I really liked were DVF – I have nothing from Diane Von Furstenberg and its a must for a classic closet.  This fall her collection Rocks!  It is modern, edgy, fun all while being “age appropriate” -classics (not that I always follow that – one should NEVER follow “exact rules” for fashion – makeup – or life for that matter its just a guide…..) See below a little video of the show.

The other show that never fails for me is the Michael Kors Show – had small pops of fur on this collection – which is on my list this year ( yes I love fur and want a coat but I guess baby steps )  Check out the video below.

Really great colors – pieces that I feel will last for several fall seasons to come….

Now switching gears – Fall foods 
I am still “mad” for Mediterranean and Indian foods.  I will be sharing things Mike and I make at home this fall.  Below is a little something I concocted to curb that potato addiction.  I took butternut squash and cubed it – Mike did for me.  It’s a hard veggie and almost like pumpkin and he was afraid I’d cut myself – I can be a little clumsy in the kitchen at times.  FYI you can it buy pre-cut in the veggie section for not much more.  So I add olive oil, garlic powder, turmeric, cayenne, cumin, pepper and paprika.  Toss and lay on baking sheet.  Roast @450 for 30 min or so – until crispy and really well caramelized and Voila – a yummy healthy tricking yourself it’s a potatoes snack – side whatever.  So fall looking and really fills you up – good fiber in it too (Ummm Yes please)

Here it is below the day after for my lunch – along with a side of tuna salad & my famous chickpea salad……. #cheers