Favorite Random Things

First is this Lime Sherbet Candle by Walmart. It smells so freaking good. I got it about 4weeks ago and we finally just finished it. I lit it for a couple hours everyday and it gives the family room a nice fragrance. I thought it would be too sweet but it definitely isn't. It gives whatever room you put it in a nice sweet aroma.

These one pound dumbbells have also been my favorite too. I got them at Walmart also for around $2 each ( i think...but don't quote me). They're perfect for beginners. They are actually walking weights but i use them during my workout exercises....and i love that they're pink lol

Lose It App. I have a love hate relationship with this app. It lets you log all your workouts, meals, and lets you track your weight loss progress. It really helps you evaluate what you've eaten that day and how many calories you've burned. Here are two examples of how it tracks your food. One day I went over by 8 calories and another I was under by 788. I dont use it all the time but I do use it a few times a week. Even if you don't have an ipod touch, ipad, or iphone you can go on the Lose it website

Another favorite is this Nike Training App. It is super intense (even the easiest workouts. especially if you aren't very active) but it is a VERY good workout. I love that you can play music while you're working out and it makes the time go by much faster. If you have an apple device you should definitely check this out (at least give it one try). Even if you dont you could probably google other circuit training exercises that you can do that are similar to this.

This is my most favorite. The Harry Potter series. OMG i am soooo infatuated by these movies. I decided one day (only about 2 months ago so im a newbie on the series) i'd just rent the movies to see if i liked them or not. I freaking love them. I have been renting them from blockbuster. I NEVER thought i would like the series but i am actually attached to it and I've only been watching them for 2 weeks. The final movie was amazing and I had to hold back the tears. I think even if you arent interested in seeing the movies or reading the books, look up the synopsis on wikipedia. I always thought I would NEVER like harry potter but look at me now. lol

What are some of your favorite things right now?

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Ashley

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Health/Fitness Tip

Health:

EAS Advantedge Carb Control

I'm not really a breakfast person (or a morning person) so I don't like to eat at all in the morning. Since I've been working out and eating healthy, i've learned its ESSENTIAL to eat breakfast. My mom told me breakfast is "breaking your fast" from the 8 hours you sleep (which is like a fast). I don't know how true that is but it makes sense lol.

Sooooo....I've been drinking one of these drinks in the morning. They're 110 calories and are packed with 17grams of protein. I know I should probably have more than 110 calories for breakfast but whatever, at least I'm having something. I've tried the vanilla and chocolate flavors and I'd have to say vanilla is my favorite. They aren't super sweet but they are tasty. I don't have a personal picture because I drank them all. If you're interested check out your local supermarket or grocery store.

photo from EAS website

Fitness:

Circuit Training

Its one of the best ways to get fit. Circuit training burns more calories because you are training in circuits (lol). Instead of doing your muscle workout and cardio workout separately circuit training has you do them together (mostly alternating between the two). I sometimes do Jillian's 30 Day Shred or other interval workouts on ExerciseTv on my television at home.

I love doing circuit training because you are only doing a certain workout or move for a short period of time then you switch to something else. I like doing different things that's why I don't usually do the same workout everyday (I get bored easily).

Do you guys have any favorite fitness or health tips? Let me know. You can never have too much knowledge.

btw... i lost 12.8 lbs so far so i'm pretty happy. wish it was more but hey at least i'm losing. So for anyone else trying to get fit or healthy..keep on keeping on. My blog is all about exchanging information. Not teaching, preaching. Its like a barter of information lol.

Ashley

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Health/Fitness Tip of the Week

Health:

Have a cheat day (or item) once a week. Nothing over the top but something to treat yourself, especially if you eat healthy most of the time. Even if its just one doughnut, a couple scoops of ice cream, a small slice of cake, or even a slice of pizza. Foods are only "bad" if you eat them all the time. It's okay to treat yourself to a prize once in a while.

Fitness Tip:

If you are trying to lose weight, dont weigh yourself everyday. Most of the time when you are working out you are gaining muscle as well. Its better to write down your measurements than to write down your weight. This has pissed me off lol, I hate looking at the scale and not seeing the number move when i've been busting my a** in workouts everyday. But i've realized as im dropping lbs im gaining muscle.

I'm sure most of you guys already know this. Just thought I'd share the information for those who don't.

Ashley

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Health/Fitness Tip

Health Tip:

Eat from the outsides of the store rather than the middle aisles. The outter perimeters of most grocery stores have dairy, vegetables/fruits, and meats. The inner aisles usually have more of the processed foods like chips, microwavable meals, and instant foods (which take longer to process through your body).

Fitness Tip:

Always warm up before a workout. Trust me, I hate warming up before a workout but it helps you burn more calories and prevents you from getting aches and cramps after you workout. Even if you have to do stretches like rolling your hips (like shakira lol) or moving your head in circular motions, it all gets your body warmed up for a workout.

I did not come up with these tips nor am I claiming to be a professional. I've learned about them as I have been on my "get healthy" journey.

Hope these tips have helped some of you out

Ashley

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Pussycat Dolls Workout DVD Review

OMG i am in love with this video. While i'm doing it I tend to forget i'm even working out. I am not an active person so to me this really gets my heart rate up. If you are a very active person this might not be enough for you. It would depend on your normal level of activity. Although, I have noticed my legs have been burning since I've been using it consistently (I guess that means its working).

I bought it a few months ago at wal-mart for $10(i think). I used it a few times when i first bought it but then i just forgot about it. I started using it again this week and I freaking love it lol. If you want something fun to do, even if you aren't trying to lose weight.

The whole video is about 50 minutes. Its broken up into a warm up, "dont cha" routine, "dont cha" performance, "buttons" routine, "buttons performance, burlesque routine, burlesque performance, and then a cool off. This is a fun, sexy, flirty workout that has a lot of booty smacking and shaking lol.

The one thing I don't like about it is that it only has 2 pussycat dolls songs, i wish they would come out with a second one or another one with more songs and more routines on it.