Bombshell to Bombshell #1: Lift Weights

Every so often I want to start doing post that are a little bit more on the serious side about things that I have come to realize on my journey that I would like to share that will hopefully encourage, motivate, inspire, help or whatever someone else that is on theirs. So the idea of Bombshell to Bombshell (or Bomb for my guy readers if there are any lol) was brought to life. Enjoy my first installment. 

Bombshell to Bombshell: Lift Weights

This is something I wish I would have knew in the beginning of my journey then I wouldn't be stuck where I am today. Struggling to lose all this excess body fat. People look at me and say "Oh you're so skinny now" and I look at myself in the mirror - naked - and think "I still have a ways to go." Clothes hide things people. I want to look amazing naked not just in clothes. & no it's honestly not just about looks as it is still and always will be more about my health. My body fat is

TIP for Tat: Listen to your body!

I am behind - like way behind - on doing my random acts of kindness. (My July goal of the month). So far I have done... 1. & that was today. I complimented someone randomly. 25 more to go. I'm working on my list. A few things I want to do is send care packages for people in the military, leave money randomly in books, pay for someone's order in the drive thru, leave money in the vending machine, leave random notes on people cars, send thank you letters, volunteer, donate clothes. So I have ideas, I just haven't gotten the ball rolling. I am really excited to do the care packages because I've never done one before.

So my birthday is in two days and I'm very nonchalent about it.

Chobani & I are officially BFFs.

You heard it here first. I love me some CHO and last week I received a shipment complimentary of Chobani. That makes us friends.  They are so great when it comes to supporting the health and fitness community. So far I've added my CHO in smoothies, and as a topping between my egg white oatmeal pancakes. Talk about amazing. I have a few more things I plan to do with my CHO like banana bread. Nom Nom Nom. Stay tune. Oh and to to add icing on our friendship, they followed me on Pinterest. Yup BFFs.

TIP for tat Tuesday.

TIP for tat: Stay focused!

On Friday night I went to Senor Frogs for the first time in life. It was my friend's birthday celebration so I had to step out of the house. It was a lot of fun. Loud. But a lot of fun. I didn't drink but I woke up Saturday morning feeling hungover. I guess that's old age catching up with me. Dinner was suppose to be at 8:30 but we didn't even get seated til 9:50pm because they lost her reservation. Crazyness so by then I was STARVING. There wasn't many healthy options so I did my best. I got a BBQ chicken wrap. It was yummy. However there were a heaping of fries on the side that I devoured and also she brought cheesecake from Juniors in New York. I couldn't say no to that. I mean Junior's is supposedly famous for their cheesecake. So I had a few bites. The picture of the cake is what I didn't eat :). I mean after I killed my fries I couldn't eat all the cake. See better decision making. 

TIP for tat: Detoxing after a holiday!

Just want to say thank you for all those that have served, are serving, and will serve my country. What you do is truly appreciated. Thank you for you courage, strength, and dedication. 

Happy (Belated?) Memorial Day!

So Memorial Day, like most holiday's consists of BBQing and eating and possibly drinking a good amount of things that you normally don't.  Unfortunately (or is it fortunately) I didn't this year but I'm sure a lot of folks did So what does that call for? A DETOX!

A quick 1 day detox is all you really need to help your body flush out those BBQ ribs, mac&cheese, corn bread, etc toxins. & by the way, I'm so jealous. I love ribs.

TIP for tac: Be consistent !

It's TIP Tuesday!!

The quote above says it all. Consistency isn't perfection.

It's putting your best foot forward and not giving up on yourself.

When it comes to getting fit and getting healthy, consistency is key.

If you're not consistent, then I don't think you can be successful.

Inconsistency will not deliver results.

Even The Rock agrees.

TIP for tat: Get GREEN with it!

Since I'm participating in this Green Smoothie challenge I thought I'd give you all some more reasons why you should "get green with it". 

It's Tip Tuesday.

Here are a few more simple recipes to try if you're stuck:

TIP for tat: You should be peeing WATER!

It's Tip Tuesday

Water is so amazing.

You need to drink it.

& drink it well.

Water is free.

Kind of.

You might want to get a filter though.

Unless you live in like Rome, Italy.

Where you can find good FREE drinking tap water right on the streets.

I was in heaven.

You shouldn't wait until you're thirsty to drink water.

If you're thirsty, you're more than likely already dehydrated.

Not good.

If your urine is dark yellow or shoot yellow,

you're more than likely dehydrated.

Your pee should be so light that you are basically peeing water.

I drink on average

 (when I'm not slacking because let's be honest, I'm not perfect)

85 - 90oz of water a day.

I weigh between 155 - 165 so at minimum

I like to drink 80oz.

At minimum.

A good rule of thumb that is suggested

Is to drink HALF your body weight in oz.

So if you weigh 150. You should be drinking 75oz of water a day.

I always carry water with me.

When you wake up, drink a glass of water.

Before a meal, drink a glass of water.

After a meal, drink a glass of water.

When you feel hungry, drink a glass of water.

Before bed, drink a glass of water.

Drink it!

It's the easiest way to make your body healthier inside and out!

Have a great day!

xoxo, the coily bombshell

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TIP for tat: Fly like superman!

Okay well not like literally.

It's Tip Tuesday.

Today's tip is in regards to your core.

Core strength is very very important.

& most people are aware of that.

HOWEVER

for a good amount of people

when you say core, they think ABS.

Yes your core does include your ab muscles 

but also your back muscles, hip muscles, as well as pelvic muscles.

So make sure you work them ALL!

I am personally working more on my back these days.

Here's an excersise that I love doing to stengthen my back.

I be flying around like superman!

Lie down on your stomach flat on the floor with your arms extended pass your head

like you're flyinggggg.

With your neck neutral, lift your arms and legs simultaneously off the ground.

Engage your abs and back muscles.

Hold for a couple seconds and return to start. Repeat.

I do 3 sets of 12.

Now for my Outfit Of The Day.

Red and Leopard Print.

Never gets old.

Wild hair.

Red lips.

I love it.

xoxo, the coily bombshell

TIP for tat: Morning Boost Drink!

Tip Tuesday's!

Today's tip is really simple.

Water, lemon, and cayenne pepper.

That's it. Mixed together and gulped down. 

It's a great morning drink before you start you day.

Before you eat breakfast, drink it.

Why you may ask? Well why NOT!

But really because lemon and cayenne pepper have great benefits for our bodies!

Lemons are great for digestion, cleansing your system, pulverizing bacteria, and to add a cherry on top it help the liver and kidneys get rid of toxins!

Cayenne pepper is just as great. It increases our lovely metabolism, stimulates the circulatory systems, regulates our blood sugar, and helps with digestion amongst other things.

These ingredients both also have anti-fungal, immune boosting, and detoxification properties.

So think of this drink as a mini morning detox to rid all the toxins that accumulated while you slept!

Drink up!!

In about an 12oz mug of warm water

 I squeeze in 1/4 of a fresh lemon and a couple dashes of cayenne pepper.  

Stir, stir, stir then drink up!

Now I'm off to work! Outfit of the Day! It's a flats kind of day :)

xoxo, the coily bombshell