January Favorite Things

This month is always interesting with all the New Years Resolutions going on.  One of mine is to be better about eating breakfast each morning.  I usually wait until I am at work and have been awake for about 2+ hours before eating breakfast.  I find that I can't eat right away in the AM, but I always start my day with a great big glass of water.

Here are some of my breakfasts:

Oatmeal

For this I make regular oatmeal, right at the end of cooking crack one egg in and mix well.  This adds protein (something I'm trying to add to each meal).  I then add Cinnamon, chopped dates, pecans and coconut shavings.  This meal keeps me FULL.  I usually have this on the weekends after a morning workout. 









      
     



Blendees!

I don't own a juicer nor do I really care for one.  I blend stuff together and "eat" it.  This has kale, apple, carrot, celery, mandarin oranges, a bit of OJ and water.  I just blend until the stuff is chopped up really well. It satisfies that sweet tooth plus gives me a bunch of nutrients at once.  I know some people can't deal with that texture and that is fine, you do what is best for you!


Documentary:
Hungry for Change








This documentary is about how over time we have switched from a nutrient dense diet to consuming these high calorie foods that have low nutrition values.  We are essentially "starving" for nutrients because of our food choices and we are malnourished.  I don't follow any specific eating program, but I do try to eat less processed foods, less restaurant foods and make things more at home. It is not always easy to make better food choices but I am feeling better overall and don't crave sugar or salt anymore. 



Nerium AD



I got a 5 day sample from my lovely friend Laura of Nerium AD.  I have since ordered the product and am really enjoying it.  The night cream takes a bit of getting used to.  You wash your face and then dampen it before putting this product on.  Take your time to rub it in!  It then dries and feels like a powder.  If your face does not have enough water on it, the product will feel sticky and tacky.   It will feel a bit tight on your face, but its all good!  I noticed results right away which is why I ordered it!  The day cream is wonderful as well and dries to a nice soft finish and looks well under makeup.  Two weeks after I started using it I went to my dermatologist for my annual body check visit and she said my skin was looking magnificent!  I will post before/after pictures next month!

http://themoqueen.neriumproducts.com

If you are interested in trying it, please leave a comment below and I will contact you to get your mailing address to send you a 5 day sample. 


T25



This is the year I have to get into legit good fitness.  I have already signed up for my first triathlon and I have been a bit lets say lazy lately about training.  I got T25 to do in combo with my tri training.  I am only two weeks into the videos but so far so good, it is easy to talk myself into a 25 minute workout (28 if you do the stretches at the end, which you totally should do) If you have joint issues, this video set is not for you . This is a high impact workout.  Will post before/after pictures further into the process.