EXERCISE
Well I have to admit I have not run in a week now. Of course when Mom and I decide to set a goal, it snows and I get sick! All this week has been either snowing or very cold. It wouldn't be that big of a deal for me to run in the cold, but considering I almost always have to bring the kids along, it gets quite chilly for them, especially little Sammi. So, instead of giving up for a week, I worked out in my own home. Having never been a runner (as in, when I run, I run fast and get it over with) I was thrilled. I exercised to this wonderful work out DVD that my sister-in-law gave me. It is one of the best videos that I have tried. Doesn't get you overly exhausted but you can definitely tell you work your muscle GOOD!! And the best part for me, being a parent, it is only 25 mins. long. Which is just about how long my little one will let me go without picking her up. Even then it is a challenge.
Give this a try if you are looking to get in shape without going to the gym. It has three different workouts ranging in difficulty, and all are 25 mins.
HEALTH:
As most of you know, my husband Rob is a self employed General Contractor and he quite literally works seven, sometimes six days a week and 14 hour days. I love him so much, he works so hard so I can stay home with our kids. Well, Tuesday we all woke up and it was snowing and VERY cold so we convinced him to stay home and have a vegg and movie day. So, I went to town got some snacks and movies.
Now you are probably wondering why I am telling you all of this in the Health portion of this blog, but when I say we had a vegg day, I made sure I had some good for you snacks.
While my kids and hubby had chips and dip with their favorite candy, I made air popped popcorn and had some good dark chocolate. Another health tip from Dr. Oz, is you should eat some good chocolate everyday. It has to be a least 80% cocoa. Cocoa is said to help lower blood pressure, soften skin, have many antioxidants, and boost your mood, Of course right!! And popcorn (has to been air popped) has many poly phenols in it that help fight cancer and prevent heart disease. I did add a little butter and salt.
See you can a vegg day and still feel good about what you eat.
Beauty
I have been a Pantene Pro V user for as long as I could wash my own hair, but after three kids I started to notice that my hair was falling out. And I am not talking about that little handfull at the end of your shower, I am talking gobs and gobs of my wonderful hair leaving my head. My hair was so dry and split end on literally every stand of hair. So, I decided it was time for a replacement. I had a coupon for John Frieda and decided to start there. I fell in love. My hair stopped falling out and my hair was thick and shinning and soft and wonderful and beautiful. Ok I will stop now. But, this stuff works. It may be a little bit more expense then Pantene but it actually evens out, due to the amount of conditioner I used to use. With John Frieda, my new and refurbished hair only requires a little bit and I have long hair. I love this stuff. Can I repeat I LOVE THIS STUFF. The other conditioner shown is Loreal, and this is good stuff too.
Well until next time. Have a great week!!!
