Fitness Friday - How I Did On Week 2 (first full week)

Hello friends!

This was my first full week making more of an effort to watch what I put in my mouth and get my body moving.  As I write this, I am currently drinking my breakfast: Spinach, Kale, raspberries, blueberries and one banana-delish!  Anyway, the week had a few lows but mostly some highs and that's really what I need to focus on although I need to be aware of what I need to work on-for sure.  At the very end are my weigh in results.

So my goals last week were:

• Start the day reading and reciting something motivational (book, quote, etc.)
• Drink water & no soda or juice 
• Exercise for 40 minutes Monday - Friday
• Track my food on My Fitness Pal

How I did:

• The one thing I heard, wrote down and recited this past week was "Push through - You are stronger than you think".  This was said by my fellow friend Michele on YT (her channel is: makeupMLC).  She shared some weigh loss advice and toward the end she said this which seems simple, but for me is so powerful.  
• I definitely focused on drinking water although last night we had Burger King for dinner and I ordered a half coke, half diet coke which is progress.  
• I skipped my Tuesday workout but did 35 min. Mon.,  / 15 min. wed. (went right before gym closed) plus strength training (arms&back), / 40 min., Thur. plus s.t. (legs) and today and tomorrow I will be back at the gym.  Today and tomorrow I'll do another 40 min. with arms & back today and legs tomorrow.  So I didn't stick to exactly what I wanted but again..progress.
• Fail. Let's just be honest..I tracked for only a day and a half.

Next weeks goals are going to be the same but continue adding in strength training.  Oh and here I am last night ready to tackle leg machines and then the elliptical for my cardio.  Christina's "Fighter" helped me get through my workout. :) 

Some things I did that helped make this week easier for me was prepping my food and smoothies.  I went grocery shopping early this week and bought some prepped salads and split them in two for a meal alone or as an appetizer to accompany my lunch or dinner.  I also split baby carrots and cherry tomatoes into snack size bags.  The other prepping I did was make pre-measured juicing/smoothie bags and freeze them.  I took them out 30 min. prior to making and it was so easy to blend, didn't take any time at all.  Here are some pics I took.

Prepped Juicing / Smoothie Bags

 One large prepped salad - I bought 3 different ones and split them into two making a total of 6 salads

 This is one salad split into two, one is almost too much

 Four Salads later and prepped snack bags

 Overall, I think I did good.  I definitely could have increased my cardio BUT the week isn't over for me yet.

Today's weigh in: exactly -2 lbs.  (wish it was more but I will gladly take a loss over a gain)

I hope you got to eat something healthy this week or got your body moving!  Share your tips or thoughts below!

XO, P

(What's On) My Makeup Luxury Wish List

I think I'm going to go ahead and write a series on my different luxury wish lists (skincare, makeup, fragrance and beauty tools).  What do you think?  Today I'll show you some of the makeup items.  I have the hardest time spending a large chunk of hard earned money on one item, do you?  For that reason, I have been putting off getting a few things on my wish list.  I've come to the realization that if I purchase these as a treat, even once a month, all that matters is that I use it and love it.....right? lol.  Okay with that said,  here are a few items that have been on my list for a very long time.

Georgio Armani 'Luminous Silk' Foundation, $62 - This claims to be a sheer to moderate coverage foundation so I'm not sure if it would be for me, but I'm dying to try it since I hear so many great things!

Dior 'Nude Glow' Sun Powder Bronzer, $52 - Actually this bronzer is tied with Guerlain's Terracotta Bronzing Powder, $52.  My friend Vanessa from lipstickvanessa on YT loves the Dior and I've read great reviews on the Guerlain...help!!

Guerlain 'Rouge Automatique' Lip Color, $36 - Don't let the price fool you into thinking this is not luxury..$36 for a lipstick?!?...luxury!  I admit, I may be interested in this one more for the packaging but surely it's a great product.  (right?)

Burberry Beauty 'Light Glow' Natural Blush in Coral Pink, $42 - I've wanted this one for a couple of years now but my friend Kristin from kristingehm on YT mentioned it last year and said it's a must have...soooo...I must have it right?  YES!

Tom Ford Eyeshadow Quad, $78 - Eek!! One day I may just give in.  In actuality, it comes out to $19.50 an eye shadow which really isn't bad considering the fact that other high end / luxury brands sell single shadows for thirty something dollars a piece.  Mmm Hmm.  :)

Do you see a trend happening here?  A few of the items on my list are definitely You Tube inspired.  Have you tried any of these products or do you have some items on your luxury wish list? If so, let me know down below.  

Thanks for spending time with me today!

XO, P