Hi Folks!
My hair journey has definitely had its ups and downs. I made a decision to go natural about eh.. six months ago. I wanted to get back to me. Then I realized I found a few tricks and ended up with bad transition hair. I cracked.. literally, I went to my girl Tinka and said Perm it! I can't take it. So here is my confession... I gave up on natural. I realize that it was going to take more than watching YouTube videos to manage this head of hair. So I've decided to go to the hair shop at least once a month. Oh. I was also on the save money, I can pamper myself bit as well. Well sometimes a sistah needs some help! Trying to stay sexy, savy and frugal is a hard task. I promise not to turn into the girl from "Friends with money" where she stalks the beauty counters for the free samples. But I will try to stay abreast of the latest beauty trends... at least the ones that work for me.
So until next time...
Stay beautiful!
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Monday, May 2, 2011
Day 2: 40 Days.. 30 min
When I decide to work out, I get totally pumped up! I'm focused, and I have a plan. Somewhere around two weeks my motivation slips from my grasp, I begin cheating on my diet and it all goes to heck! I've started this series of 40 day challenges so I can make small steps toward my physical well-being. The first 40 days began with lent, I gave up red meat. Actually it wasn't so hard, I didn't miss it at all. Turkey burgers for me please!! I struggled with what my next 40 day challenge was going to be. No bread, no starch.... arg! Finally it hit me! Instead of giving up something, I'd do something... 40 days of 30 min of walking. Yesterday I went to this park in Kettering and walked around for about 30 minutes. It felt good. This morning I DRAGGED my self out of bed ( I had to stay up and watch my President, Obama report that Osama bin-Laden was dead...which kept me up until about 1 am) and went to the campus rec and walked on the treadmill at and average of 3.6 mph for 20 min, then back to my apartment. Total time 33 minutes. Not bad. In fact I was feeling sexy just listening to my music on the treadmill.. partially dancing, partially walking.. it was fun! I realized in 20 minutes that I really do like working out. So I'm praying today that God will continue to give me the strength to get up in the morning and do something simple... walk for 30 minutes. Take my mind off all the things I have to do and just walk. Not think about how I don't have time...but just walk... for 30 minutes!
I'm going to try and blog about my 40 day journey. Can't say I'll write every day but I'll keep ya updated!
Until next time!
CeeJay
I'm going to try and blog about my 40 day journey. Can't say I'll write every day but I'll keep ya updated!
Until next time!
CeeJay
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Top 10 Reasons why YOU should cook your meal
Hi Folks!
As I began my fitness journey a few years ago. I signed up for all these websites and magazines. I figured I'd educate myself. As a self proclaimed nerd, I typically look at a book to teach me how to do something. I'm branching out to websites too.
This one came across my twitter today from womenfitness.net. Top 10 Reasons why YOU should cook your meal. Over the past few months I've been focused on cooking. Partly because I love it. Secondly because its healthier. I'm also trying to support a more healthy eating lifestyle to my sweet-tooth having boyfriend!
I'll try to post some recipes as I play around with some things. I'll share my turkey chilli recipe. It should keep you warm over the winter. I've added a bit of hot sauce and splenda to mine. (I like it slightly sweet and spicy) but you can leave those out. If you want to stretch it out. you can add a pasta... or rice. you decide.
Enjoy!
CeeJay's Turkey Chilli
Number of servings 6-8
Jennie-O - Turkey, Lean Ground, (You can use ground beef, just strain the oil before mixing all the other items in)
Saute the following, then add meat
Peppers - Sweet, green/red/yellow, raw, 1-2 cup, chopped
Onions - Sweet, raw, 1 onion
Mix the following in a big pot:
Goya - Red Kidney Beans-Canned, 2 container
Spices - Chilli Powder,to taste
Spices - Onion powder, 1 tbsp
Spices - Seasoning salt to taste
Spices - White pepper
Garlic - Raw, 1 clove, chopped
Tomatoes - Diced, In Can, 1 container
Mix everything together and this let boil on low heat for about 20 minutes. Its even better the next day!
Calories Per Serving: 177
Until Next Time....
Stay Cooking...
CeeJay
As I began my fitness journey a few years ago. I signed up for all these websites and magazines. I figured I'd educate myself. As a self proclaimed nerd, I typically look at a book to teach me how to do something. I'm branching out to websites too.
This one came across my twitter today from womenfitness.net. Top 10 Reasons why YOU should cook your meal. Over the past few months I've been focused on cooking. Partly because I love it. Secondly because its healthier. I'm also trying to support a more healthy eating lifestyle to my sweet-tooth having boyfriend!
I'll try to post some recipes as I play around with some things. I'll share my turkey chilli recipe. It should keep you warm over the winter. I've added a bit of hot sauce and splenda to mine. (I like it slightly sweet and spicy) but you can leave those out. If you want to stretch it out. you can add a pasta... or rice. you decide.
Enjoy!
CeeJay's Turkey Chilli
Number of servings 6-8
Jennie-O - Turkey, Lean Ground, (You can use ground beef, just strain the oil before mixing all the other items in)
Saute the following, then add meat
Peppers - Sweet, green/red/yellow, raw, 1-2 cup, chopped
Onions - Sweet, raw, 1 onion
Mix the following in a big pot:
Goya - Red Kidney Beans-Canned, 2 container
Spices - Chilli Powder,to taste
Spices - Onion powder, 1 tbsp
Spices - Seasoning salt to taste
Spices - White pepper
Garlic - Raw, 1 clove, chopped
Tomatoes - Diced, In Can, 1 container
Mix everything together and this let boil on low heat for about 20 minutes. Its even better the next day!
Calories Per Serving: 177
Until Next Time....
Stay Cooking...
CeeJay
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Trapper Keeper...to Franklin Covey
Hi Folks!
When I was in elementary school and middle school I used to BEG my Aunt and Grandparents for trapper keepers every year! I guess you can say I've been destined to organize since I was a young child! The organizers that I used to get in school! Boy I couldn't wait!
Now Franklin Covey is my new trapper keeper.They have some helpful hits to stay organized in January
Enjoy!
Until Next Time....
Stay Organized!
CeeJay
When I was in elementary school and middle school I used to BEG my Aunt and Grandparents for trapper keepers every year! I guess you can say I've been destined to organize since I was a young child! The organizers that I used to get in school! Boy I couldn't wait!
Now Franklin Covey is my new trapper keeper.They have some helpful hits to stay organized in January
Enjoy!
Until Next Time....
Stay Organized!
CeeJay
Pre-Workout Snacks: the art of Smart Snacking
Hi Folks!
I've been trying to find just the right foods to eat before my workout so I don't faint on the elliptical. Because lets be honest that wouldn't be a good look and I'd be bruised up and embarrassed. So far eating a banana is working for me.. I tried drinking about 8oz of orange juice and it was too acidic for me.. so I'm testing some things out.
Here is a helpful website about smart snacking that seems helpful. I'm going to try some of these snacks out this next week and I'll let you know how it worked!
Pre-Workout Snacks: the art of Smart Snacking
Until next time!
Stay Snacking!
CeeJay!
I've been trying to find just the right foods to eat before my workout so I don't faint on the elliptical. Because lets be honest that wouldn't be a good look and I'd be bruised up and embarrassed. So far eating a banana is working for me.. I tried drinking about 8oz of orange juice and it was too acidic for me.. so I'm testing some things out.
Here is a helpful website about smart snacking that seems helpful. I'm going to try some of these snacks out this next week and I'll let you know how it worked!
Pre-Workout Snacks: the art of Smart Snacking
Until next time!
Stay Snacking!
CeeJay!
Real Love...Real Workout!
Hi Folks!
Just a fun post today. I was reading my fellow blogger Courtney and she had a video she used to do when she was younger.
This is the Jody Watley video (snippet) I used to do with my Aunt when I was little.
I still sorta remember the moves.
Real Love! Gotta Love Jody Watley!
Until next time.....
Stay Real!
CeeJay
Just a fun post today. I was reading my fellow blogger Courtney and she had a video she used to do when she was younger.
This is the Jody Watley video (snippet) I used to do with my Aunt when I was little.
I still sorta remember the moves.
Real Love! Gotta Love Jody Watley!
Until next time.....
Stay Real!
CeeJay
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: The time to start is now ...
Hi Folks!
So I've decided to take my boyfriend advice and over the past month my mico-goal was to work out at least 3 times a week. I was pretty successful!
My weekly goals are:
1. Less cheese (for those who know me this is tough!
2. Work out at least 3x a week
3. Drink more water.
My long term goals are:
1. Lose 35-45 pounds.
2. Tone and shape my body
3. Train for and complete a Half Marathon
Wish me luck!
Check out my boyfriends blog with a Get it Right, Get it Tight work out plan...
Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: The time to start is now ...: "Hope everyone had a great New Year's - I certainly did. So now it is finally here - the first steps to getting into (or back) into sha..."
Until Next Time....
Stay Fit!
CeeJay
So I've decided to take my boyfriend advice and over the past month my mico-goal was to work out at least 3 times a week. I was pretty successful!
My weekly goals are:
1. Less cheese (for those who know me this is tough!
2. Work out at least 3x a week
3. Drink more water.
My long term goals are:
1. Lose 35-45 pounds.
2. Tone and shape my body
3. Train for and complete a Half Marathon
Wish me luck!
Check out my boyfriends blog with a Get it Right, Get it Tight work out plan...
Confessions of a Fat Boy: Breaking Old Habits: The time to start is now ...: "Hope everyone had a great New Year's - I certainly did. So now it is finally here - the first steps to getting into (or back) into sha..."
Until Next Time....
Stay Fit!
CeeJay
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