lazy sunday with pinterest vol.5 : xmas wishlist edition

day 91:
happy sunday my blogzillas!
and welcome to …
(do ya like the new button? did ya know i have been misspelling & mispronouncing pinterest since the dawn of time? and being ocd about such things – i edited all my faux par’s & made a new correctly spelled button!)

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the frivalous christmas wish list edition!

my homage to one of my most favorite addictions/past times – pinterest.
if you are pinhead like me – come find me!

(anything shared here today can be found on my board : yes please santa – feel free to repin your little hearts out!)

anywho… let’s get to the wish-listin’

*insert angels signing & harps playing while the heaven’s part*

uploaded by user: google.com
the nikon 5100– just a sa-weet dslr which i covet just about more than anything!
someday you will be mine – oh yes, you will!

a fitted sexy-ass leather jacket!
thefancy.com
this is black leather perfection…

and because i am torn between black & brown…
leathericon.com
why not have one in both colors?
a fitted waist-length leather jacket is something i have always wanted – in order to rock it – i will need the following workout gear to get me into the shape i want to be!

this bag from underamour is almost too cute to use as a gym bag -- I l♥ve that!
fitnessmagazine.com

i am a purple freak, love most nike products & the *beast mode* shirt is just amazeballs! i want it all!
amrapstyle.com
(this site is too cool for school)

skull shaped 20 lb. kettlebells? why the hell not?
demonbells.com

purple & black workout gloves – awesome!
femmefitalefitness.com

after utlizing the purple & black workout gear – i should be able to rock this outfit!
the shoes, the dress, the bag – lurveeeee!
disneybound.tumblr.com
(i have gushed about this site before.)

this outfit is kickass too – orange pants which i am diggin’ lately – feathers – and i actually already have almost identical shoes!
polyvore.com
(another favorite site!)

phillip frankel leopard jasper (how cool!) & diamond earrings – so me & so fun yet swanky!
uploaded by user: elle.com

okay i fully admit that i am not much of a baker – but i might be if this were in my kitchen!
c’mon admit it – this is cool beans!
uploade by user: pinterest for iphone

i dunno if i have ever mentioned that i have weird connections & fascinations with certain people & things – but -- frida kahlo is one of them.
i adore her & her artwork.
frida is one of my favorite movies even…
anywho, this would be perfection on my wrist & make me one happy happy biznotch!
michellesfavorite things.com

a *fucking coffee* mug? clearly this was made with me in mind! even though i have cut my caffeine addiction to just one cup of java a day – i want it to be in this cup!
cafepress.com
(other cool items for my fellow foul-mouthed peeps out there!)

we have no room (although she is so teenie-weenie) & i just got one baby potty-trained – but oh my gah isn’t she precious? like i would say no if she showed up under my tree!
uploaded by user: cassiesclosetinc.com

coco mademoiselle by chanel – a new interpretation of the classic coco.
how can you say no to a classic like chanel?
uploaded by user

and finally…
while i may not want these exact designs (I want bolder colors) – i love the placement & definitely want a peacock feather!
haightashburytattooandpiercing.com
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and that’s it…
just a *few* things i wouldn’t mind having.
heh.

what’s on your frivalous wishlist this year???

peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

oh & don’t forget to link up to the no more muffin top weekend blog hop -- all links, giveaways, hops welcome – cause i am cool like that! ends @ midnight tonight!

lazy sunday with pinterest vol.4

day 84:
welcome bloggy peeps!
it’s time for…

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my homage to one of my most favorite addictions/past times – pinterest.
if you are pinhead like me – come find me!



so let’s get down to the goodies & unless noted otherwise (uploaded by user) all links will take you to the original site for details, pricing, & recipes!

i always start off with a coolio outfit & this is one i just l♥ve – i have a slight addiction to black & white stripes lately & added with some skinny red jeans & alexander mcqueen boots – s w o o n! my soon-to-be thinner ass will be sporting something similar to this!

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a measuring cup that also weighs? ummm yes please! seriously this is genius – especially for those of us who measure/weigh everything that enters our mouth!
(taylorusa.com)

cauliflower pizza crust? and it seems relatively easy to make & delish! i am not sure of the points plus values but it has to be much lower than regular flour crust & healthier!
i must make this!
(eat.drink.smile.com)

everything about this hair rocks! the cut, the color, the shine – fabulous!
(uploaded by user)

i definitely need some new workout gear! i firmly believe the better you feel you look the more apt you are to get out there & workout – this would make me wanna hit the gym all the damn time!
(werk it)

and pink workout gloves? oh yes please santa!
(uploaded by user)

for all my fellow photography nuts – a bokeh dress? how stinkin’ cool is this!?!?!
l♥ve
(ermie blog)

for all my badasses out there!
(build a little biz blog)

how friggen true is this?
(get out of the box)

and last but not least…
love this!!! i am down for this plan fo’ sho’!

(i’ve got the power)

and there ya have it – some of my faves from the week!

before i end today i wanted to make a disclaimer of sorts…
i am not a doctor or even in the medical field.
i am not a personal trainer or a dietician.
i am not endorsed by anyone or even receiving free goodies to write about or promote a certain workout or product.
i am just an average chick out there trying to live a healthier life & i have never proclaimed to be an expert or recommended that anyone do the things i am doing. if the things i am doing offend you or are not what you think will work for you – then don’t do them.
all i have ever tried to do is tell MY story of MY journey.
and while i love you all – the bottom line is that this blog is about me & i write it for me!
mwahs!

peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

monday mish-mash

day 78:
monday monday bloggerville!

so what’s new & exciting in the world of blogs?
in my neck of the woods it’s all about my new kicks!
i just decided to go with my doc’s recommendation & the consensus here (thanks rachel!) – saucony!

okay i seriously love these shoes & not just because they have some rockin’ purple laces & soles! they are light, comfy, & the second i put them on i felt like running!
matter of fact i logged in my fastest walk yesterday wearing these badass shoes!
i am thinking c25k (couch to 5k) next week perhaps?
i have yet to run in them but i am pretty confident. i just wish i liked the treadmill more – but i loathe it truth be told.

anywho…
i am still giving my knee time to heal – and it feels a lot better – but i am not 100% & feel pain during lunges/squats. if i am not better by the weekend – i will go back next week.
is it bad that i want a cortisone shot in the worst way?!?!?!
here is skylar, my 2 year old daughter, feigning a *boo-boo* so she can wear my knee brace. she finds it cool while i find it quite annoying… heh!

for the record – i am not ready for thanksgiving & i am not even the one cooking – my mom is.
i am trying extra hard to keep on track this week so i can cut loose on thursday – not overly crazy-like – but i wanna enjoy my day. and i will be @ my weigh-in/meeting on friday – yeah, as in the day after thanksgiving. it is what it is -- and i am prepared for a gain.
one day out of the year will not derail or define me.
the good news is that i am still doing this...
(click on the icon on my sidebar for more details & to join)


on friday brian & i are partaking in…
i am sure you guys have seen this *no junkfood challenge* floating around – 21 days of no chips, cookies, candy, white bread, ice cream, etc. – well this particular challenge is along the same premise & hosted by the always lovely maren @ from cow to wow.
she is a total peach & her blog is just awesomeness!
go check her out & join in the challenge if ya like.

this doesn’t change my view on not depriving yourself – but i definitely need a junk food detox & sweets are my biggest weakness!
besides – 21 days is the recommended amount of time to formulate new habits – and after doing the 30 day shred – i totally agree! i want new eating habits to go along with my new workout habits!
i wanna share another blog --fit2fat2fit -- i stumbled upon via pintrest – of course.
this man just blows me mind!
he intentionally let himself completely go for 6 months – no exercise & consuming as many calories/fat as he could resulting in a 70lb. gain! he is currently on the road back to losing the weight (3 weeks in) & getting back into shape. i am not exactly sure if i agree with his methods – he is eating a ridiculous low amount of calories daily – but it is interesting to read nonetheless.
he includes recipes, his meal plan, workout routine, vlogs, and a basic blog as well.
his goal is to relose the weight in 6 months as well & i am curious to see how & if he does it.

speaking of goals – since the day i began this journey – sept.5, 2011 – i never really set specific goals other than not to quit & to try & lose 6lbs. a month for the first 4 months. i figured that would take me through the holidays & i could then really form some solid goals.
now that i have surpassed where i ever expected i would be at this point i am really thinking that i need to formulate some legit goals. so for the next month or so i am going to contemplate what i want to accomplish in 2012 – because i have a lot that i want to accomplish!
it’s never too early to make plans for success!

well luvies – that’s all i got – run amuck & have a fuckin’ fantabulous day!

peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

one tough bitch...

day 74:
‘ello blogga-hood!

can you believe i was in bed & asleep by 8pm last night?
while it is nice that i got a massive amount (10 freakin’ hours) of sleep – it also a wee bit lame-o…
but in my defense – this week has sorta been a struggle – and it fuckin’ pisses me off when i feel less than a 100%!
between the knee issue & my need to stuff my face non-stop – i swear the battle wears me down.
do you ever feel like this is more of a battle than a journey?

i know it is part of the process – but what the holy heck?
it suckeths i do protest!
tomorrow is my weigh-in/meeting & despite the struggle – i am not worried.
weird aye?
especially with all my pissed off/lame-o/sucketh talk…
yes -- it is a battle – but i think (the operative word here) i am winning – so that is the good news @ least.
i started level 2 on the ripped in 30 yesterday – umm yeah, thanks jillian for kicking my ass across the living room & back.
definitely harder & i am so glad i did the 30 day shred before even thinking about this one. but such an awesome workout – i was sweating buckets & i needed that!
i still sit in awe in all i have accomplished in these past 39 days…

anywho…
so i have been doing some research on a new workout/running shoe.
in my mind i am thinking of going ultra light –like these reebok realflex – in purple no less!
but as a non-experienced runner i wonder if this is best?
i would l♥ve some shoe feedback from the runners out there!
what are your faves & some selling points i should be on the lookout for?
any & all advice is sincerely appreciated!

i bid adieu with a little head start on…

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As usual – no rules – link up whatcha like – even giveaways cause I personally happen to lurve free shit!




peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn

run like the wind bullseye!

day 71:
monday monday blogdom!

how was everyone’s weekend?
mine was kickass – hung out with my family/friends (they are more family than friends) & that is always coolio.
some overeating was done…
okay not true – i just didn’t utilize my points with the right foods & spent too many points on foods that left me feeling unsatisfied – live & learn huh?
at least i worked out hard – that is always a saving grace for me.
but i definitely need to detox from the weekend – eating clean & drinking tons of water for this chickie-poo!

the weather here in rhode island is just crazy – we had snow a day or two before halloween, 70 degree days the following weekend, back to cooler days, & this week we are forecasted to have most of our days in the 60s?
gotta love new england…
or not.
heh.
i am a southern transplant who i don’t think will ever get used to the cold & snow – i loathe it!

the good news is that I have been taking some outdoor walks. I will walk on the treadmill if i have to, but i have always preferred to walk outdoors. i like terrain, a destination, & scenery – it makes for a better walking experience for me. and honestly – i am hoping to get back to running.
i did (errrrr tried) c25k about a year ago but had a bad * dog experience* -- and i am not afraid of dogs but this mofo nearly bit my arm off – seriously! and i was also having really bad foot pain which i learned were bone spurs (wtf?!?!) & i attribute that to being a cheapass & not getting proper running shoes among other things.

i dunno what my hangup about running is?
it is the *holy grail* of working out for me & has always eluded me…
maybe because i struggle with the endurance of it & have very little patience with the process of building the endurance?
i just wanna miraculously get out there and instantly run for miles & miles.
no really i do…
i can see myself doing it clear as day & even dream of how good it feels – but sadly i can never envision myself doing the hard work it takes to get to that running.freely.whilst.the.wind.blows.through.my.hair.perfect.vision.
but if i have learned one thing in this journey....
so to the runners out there…
what helped you get better/build endurance?
is it a program or gear?
or both?
or something entirely different?

also – any suggestions for a good running/cross-training shoe? i am passed being a cheapass & mama needs a new pair of shoes!
i am diggin’ the k-swiss tubes (as worn by jillian michaels – obsessed much cyn?) – any thoughts out there on ‘em???
and one final thing before i wrap this up….
who wants to do a 5k on thanksgiving?
total brilliant idea via a journey to thin -- her blog rocks!
link up & join the fun!
if my 63 year old mom has committed – so can you!

well… gotta *run*!

peace, l♥ve & margaritas bloggy peeps!
xxoo
cyn