HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 30

May 30th Day 30: Yesterday I walked 1 mile and worked in my garden.

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, some pasta with basil and tomatoes and a cucumber and tomato salad, some guacamole and drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals.  I also drank 8 oz of green smoothies.

                                                               Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.



       See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

Product Review - Dr. Scholl's For Her Insoles

    I received a free pair of Dr. Scholl's  For Her insoles for high heel shoes.  I wore them with a pair of my summer sandals that have a 2 inch heel.  These insoles made wearing these shoes so comfortable on my feet.  I could wear these shoes all day without my feet hurting or my toes rubbing in the shoes.  Also, the insole has an adhesive that keeps it in place, but doesn't ruin the soles of your shoes.  I had to reposition mine to make sure they were in the right place and the adhesive didn't leave any sticky or messy feeling on the sole.  I liked that the insole is a clear color and you can't see that you are wearing it even with open sandals.

These are shoes I'd wear to an office and I wouldn't want a bulky looking insole showing with my new pair of sandals.  The ultra soft FabuStep® gel arch was also very comfortable for my feet.  It shifts the pressure off the ball of your foot which I think helped keep my toes from rubbing in the sandals.  Sometimes when I wear a pair of high heel sandals, my toes (especially the small toes) rub along the side of the straps and I get red marks, or even blisters from wearing them too long. But with these insoles, it kept my foot in place when walking and my toes never rubbed against the shoe at all.  I loved how the insole stayed in place and kept my feet in place as well.  I also liked that my feet didn't feel over crowded in the shoes either.  I almost forgot I had them in my shoes!  I would recommend these to anyone who wears high heels, especially if you have to wear them for a long period of time.

These insoles really made a big difference on how my feet felt at the end of the day.  I'll keep wearing these and with the adhesive I can move them to my other high heel shoes that I need to wear at work.  This product really works and does exactly what it says it will do for you feet.  If you wear high heels, you should give these a try, you won't be disappointed.   They can be purchased at local drug stores like Walgreens or Target and online at Target for about $8-$10. Right now there is a $2 off coupon for a pair of Dr. Scholl's For Her insoles (and other Dr. Scholl's products as well) you can print out at:  Dr. Scholl's Savings and Offers.

                       LifeStride sandals picture courtesy of Famous Footwear.  All other pictures courtesy of Dr. Scholl's and BzzAgent. 


Disclosure:  I received this sample of Dr. Scholl's For Her Insoles to try as a BzzAgent along with some coupons as part of this campaign. However, my opinions expressed are my own, based on my personal experience with this product.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 29

May 29th Day 29: Yesterday I walked 1 mile (2,000 steps).

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, some shrimp tacos, a salad.  I drank some 100% fruit juices and 8 oz of green smoothies. I also ate some cherries.

                                                            Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.



       See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

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HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 28

May 28th Day 28: Yesterday I walked 1 mile and worked in my garden pulling weeds and watering.

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, a salad, some black beans with brown rice, drank 100% fruit juices with 2 meals and peach tea with lunch.  I also drank 8 oz of green smoothie.

                                                                      Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.




       See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 27

May 27th Day 27: Yesterday I took a day of rest!

                                                               Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.




       See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 26

May 26th Day 26: Yesterday I walked 1 mile.

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, ate a salad, some eggplant Parmesan and some roasted vegetables.  I also ate some brown rice and chicken.  I drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals and drank 8 oz of green smoothie.

                                                                Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.



       See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 25

May 25th Day 25: Yesterday I walked 1 mile and worked in the yard.

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, a salad, some eggplant Parmesan, some steamed vegetables and drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals and drank 8 oz of green smoothies.

                                                              Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.



      See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

Fashion Friday - Cover of Glamour Magazine June 2012

    Glamour Magazine is featuring Carrie Underwood on their June 2012 issue.  Here are some of the pictures from her cover shoot.  Be sure to check out this issue to read her cover story as well!

  This is a great dress on Carrie, the color is perfect for summer.  I know the other pose made the cover, but I really like this pose better for this dress.   Dress, Rochas; bracelets, from top: Deanna Littell’s Charm School, Dolce & Gabbana. 

              Love the boots she's wearing in this picture.  Dress, Tory Burch; boots, Miu Miu.

         Carrie's summer shorts look in yellow.  This is a good color for her.  T-shirt, Isabel Marant; shorts, Michael Kors; necklace, Camilla Dietz Bergeron.

                                     T-shirt, Isabel Marant; necklace, Camilla Dietz Bergeron.

                                   Blue slip dress, pumps, Marc Jacobs; bracelet, Dolce & Gabanna.

         Shirt, slip, Marc Jacobs; pearl and diamond locket necklace, Doyle & Doyle; gold pendant, Camilla Dietz Bergeron.

   
            Sweater, L’Wren Scott; skirt, Marc Jacobs; gold bracelet, Cartier; boots, Miu Miu.

                                                                        The cover June 2012.


                                        Pictures courtesy of Glamour Magazine. Photos: Ben Watts; Fashion Editor: Maggie Mann



    Today I'm linking up with Blonde Episodes for Fashion Friday.  If you have a fashion post see Kori's post by clicking the button below for details on linking up. Happy Fashion Friday!

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 24

May 24th Day 24: Yesterday I walked 1 mile and did housework as well as working in the garden.


                                    Working in the garden is a fun and easy way to get exercise.

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, a tuna sandwich with onions, pickles and cilantro, I had shrimp tacos with pico de gallo for dinner.  I also drank 100% fruit juice with all three meals.



                                                               Pico de gallo

                                                            Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.


      See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 23

May 23rd Day 23: Yesterday I did the Sculpt Like a Rock Star exercises while watching "Revenge" Finale with the following results:

Lady Gaga's:
Side Slimmers (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Bicycle Crunches (20 reps)
Butterfly Twists (20 reps)

Jennifer Hudson's:
Sitting Pretty (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Arm Flab Fighters (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Super Shoulder Press (3 lb weights 20 reps)

Katy Perry's:
Skater Lunges (20 reps)
Step It Up (20 reps)
Reshaping Reach (3 lb weights 20 reps)


                                                                 Side Slimmers

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, a salad, some chicken with vegetables and drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals. I also drank 8 oz of green smoothie and ate some fresh cherries.

  

    Lydia and Victoria boarded the plane to testify against Conrad.  The plane exploded shortly after take off.  We don't know if there were any survivors.  Amanda returns and says she's having Jack's baby.  Charlotte calls Declan when she hears about her mother but he refuses to talk to her.  We see that she may have overdosed at the end of the show.  Emily learns her mother may still be alive after believing she had died many years before.  What will happen next season on Revenge?



                                       Exercise picture courtesy of Pinterest. Revenge picture courtesy of ABC.




      See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 22

May 22nd Day 22: Yesterday I did the Sculpt Like a Rock Star exercises while watching "Dancing With the Stars" Finale with the following results:

Lady Gaga's:
Side Slimmers (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Bicycle Crunches (20 reps)
Butterfly Twists (20 reps)

Jennifer Hudson's:
Sitting Pretty (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Arm Flab Fighters (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Super Shoulder Press (3 lb weights 20 reps)

Katy Perry's:
Skater Lunges (20 reps)
Step It Up (20 reps)
Reshaping Reach (3 lb weights 20 reps)


                                                                      Skater Lunges

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, a salad with some pinto beans added, some rice with vegetables and drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals.

                                    

                                            Donald and Peta the champions of season 14 DWTS!
  

                                             Exercise picture courtesy of Pinterest. DWTS photo courtesy of ABC.


      See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 21

May 21st Day 21: Yesterday I rode my bike 3.5 miles and walked 1 mile.  I also did the Sculpt Like a Rock Star exercises while watching "Dancing With the Stars" with the following results:

Lady Gaga's:
Side Slimmers (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Bicycle Crunches (20 reps)
Butterfly Twists (20 reps)

Jennifer Hudson's:
Sitting Pretty (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Arm Flab Fighters (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Super Shoulder Press (3 lb weights 20 reps)

Katy Perry's:
Skater Lunges (20 reps)
Step It Up (20 reps)
Reshaping Reach (3 lb weights 20 reps)


                                                                  Sitting Pretty Exercises

    I ate some grits with strawberries, a salad, some crackers with peanut butter and jam, some dried strawberries, some homemade salsa and guacamole. I also drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals.

    It was a great night on DWTS! My favorite dance last night was Donald and Peta's freestyle.  They made the right choice for their freestyle dance.

     William and Cheryl had a great freestyle dance too.  I'm not sure why Len only gave them a 9 since they didn't make any mistakes.  I thought the judges were supposed to take a point off for each mistake but his dance was perfect.

    I loved Katherine's outfit on this dance.  She made a perfect score on both dances last night and right now she is in first place.  It's a close race, we'll have to see how it all turns out tonight!



                                                 Exercise pictures courtesy of Pinterest. DWTS pictures courtesy of ABC.com.

         See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 20

May 20th Day 20: Yesterday I worked in my flower gardens pulling weeds.  I also walked 1 mile.

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, a salad, some guacamole, drank 8 oz of green smoothies and drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals.  I've started using some sparkling water with my fruit juices for a more fizzy taste of the juices.

                                     Gardening picture courtesy of Inmagine.com.  Sparkling juice picture courtesy of Food Network.




         See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

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Tip of the Week - A Holistic Approach to Calm Your Pet

                                                       Sleeping happily and feeling calm!




    This week I'm adding a video for all of us who have pets or work with them.  If you would like a holistic approach to calm them down here is a good tip from Noelle Katai.  In this video she gives us some information about a couple of essential oils that could help calm our furry friends down whenever they might be nervous. Some pets get nervous around other pets, or some people or even from loud noises like lightening and fireworks.  This blend of essential oils, may help the next time your family pet gets nervous. If you give this one a try, let us know how it worked for you.


Note:  You can turn off my blog music with the iPad on the right hand side before playing this video.
 











                                                                       Picture courtesy of Pinterest.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 19

May 19th Day 19: Yesterday I spent more time working on the flower gardens and vegetable garden.  We finally got everything planted and now we need to maintain!

    I ate some grits with strawberries and agave nectar, I tried fish tacos for the first time, I've had shrimp tacos but this was the first time I tried fish tacos and I really liked them! I also had some salsa and guacamole.  I drank 100% fruit juices with two meals.

                                                                  Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.



         See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 18

May 18th Day 18: Yesterday I walked 1 mile and worked in my yard working on my gardens.

    We planted a few different varieties of tomatoes in our garden this year.  Some Early Girls, Big Beefs, Romas, Country Taste and Early Parks.   We also planted a few varieties of cherry tomatoes as well. We should have some great salads this summer!


    I ate some Grape Nuts Cereal with strawberries, a salad, some wonton soup and some brown rice.  I also drank 100% fruit juices with two meals and water with lemon for dinner.

                                                                   Pictures courtesy of Pinterest.





         See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 17

May 17th Day 17: Yesterday I walked 4 miles.   I also did the Sculpt Like a Rock Star exercises while watching "Grey's Anatomy" with the following results:

Lady Gaga's:
Side Slimmers (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Bicycle Crunches (20 reps)
Butterfly Twists (20 reps)

Jennifer Hudson's:
Sitting Pretty (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Arm Flab Fighters (3 lb weights 20 reps)
Super Shoulder Press (3 lb weights 20 reps)

Katy Perry's:
Skater Lunges (20 reps)
Step It Up (20 reps)
Reshaping Reach (3 lb weights 20 reps)


                                                                       Reshaping Reach

    I ate some oatmeal with strawberries, a salad, some shrimp tacos and drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals.

    The season finale leaves the doctors in a bad situation.  We have to wait until fall to find out what will happen.  I do miss Lexi though, I wanted to see her and Mark get back together.  And Meredith didn't have enough time with her sister.



                                             Grey's Anatomy picture courtesy of ABC.  Exercise picture courtesy of Pinterest.


         See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.

HLNB Spring Challenge 3 - Day 16

May 16th Day 16: Yesterday I walked 1mile and rode my bike 3.5 miles.  I decided to take a break from the Sculpt Like a Rock Star exercises tonight but still watched "Revenge".

    I ate some Grape Nuts Cereal with strawberries, a salad, some homemade pizza with tomatoes, bell peppers, onions and black olives.  I also drank 100% fruit juices with all three meals.

    Emily helps Jack dig the grave for Sammy.  She can't let Jack know she is really Amanda and remembers when Sammy was a cute little puppy they played with as children. 

                                                               Revenge picture courtesy of ABC.  Other picture courtesy of Pinterest.


         See my contact information on the tabs above if you want to send me an email with any questions or suggestions.  With my "HLNB Challenge" I'm logging my daily activities of how I keep moving.  I'm not offering any medical advice or making any guarantees.  This is meant for fun and if you want to follow along I hope it will be fun and encouraging  for you too.