Best Wishes for a Happy New Year!

Peace Family,

It's been a while. The school semester is done and I'm happy to say I did well and I am so happy to be studying in my field. In the days since the semester ended, I've been working quite a bit and in doing so catching up on some of the videos I've been wanting to watch. A few of these videos, well more than a few, are from Joel Osteen. He is an incredible preacher and while I would always see him on TV late at night I stumbled across his YouTube videos and it was a wrap!! If you know me personally you know that I am a YouTube addict! lol I rarely watch actual television. I chose to share the video from Joel Osteen below because I believe it can renew and invigorate your goals for 2013. It is a new year and with the start of every new year its nice to evaluate what we have accomplished and what we would like to start or see through. I pray this message inspires you. Feel free to share with your family and friends and I'll talk to you in the next post.

Cee <3

 

Song of the Day: Eric Clapton "Change The World"

I was singing this song all day yesterday so I thought I should make a song of the day of it. I hope you enjoy. Feel free to share :)

Cee<3

Election Day Reflections

Early morning reflections after voting...

 

The Perfect Fall/Holiday Song: Delilah "Shades of Grey"

I've been listening to this song a lot lately. It's the peace in my otherwise extremely busy schedule. It builds and settles and leaves me with an overall calm feeling. So, I thought I'd share it with you and hopefully you will like it too. Feel free to leave your favorite song/s of the moment below. I'd love to give them a listen :) Until next time,..

Cee<3

Starting The Week Right!

Good morning Fam,

So for some strange reason, I like to get my word on Monday's. I'm not a big church goer (possibly because I haven't found the right one for me yet) but I love the preaching of Bishop T.D. Jakes! He is just outstanding! What I love most about his sermons is that he preaches in a way that is plain common sense. Of course, he applies biblical references throughout, but the messages really appeal to the basic principles of wrong and right. He talks a lot about circumstances, "bad" or "good", ultimately being a blessing because of the lessons we learn through them. This really stands out to me because now, as I go about life, I don't see challenges or hang ups the same way. I always look for the lesson in them. I now honor my "downfalls" because I know they result in a ultimate awakening. Check the Bishop out below he will not disappoint :)


http://www.lightsource.com/ministry/the-potters-house/living-with-criticism-part-1-303999.html

Fifty year old in twenty year old's body..

This is often how I feel. I had a long day of work and class came home and all I wanted to hear was this..

 



 And this is not an isolated event. It happens all the time. if its not Stevie its Maze. If its not Maze its Chaka. Speaking of Chaka...few songs make me feel better than "Hollywood" when I'm stuck in traffic. Well anyway, I'm rambling. Just wanted to share a song :) Share if you like. Tty in the next post!

Cee<3

Music Therapy: Nas "Cherry Wine"

Between a very hectic work and school schedule, I've needed a little music therapy to maintain my mellow. As of late, Nas has been the cure. I've literally started every morning for the past week with "Cherry Wine." Give it a listen and let me know what you think. I hope it adds a little something to your day ;).

Cee<3

Two of My Favorite Vegetarians!!

Wendy and Jess! I have been watching them for a year or so on vimeo and I'm so happy to cee they have joined the YouTube family! If you have not heard of them, do yourself a favor and check them out! They are two very creative chicas who bring their love of food across in a way that is exciting and engaging. If you don't believe me, just check out the video below. Hey, I'm not trying to convert anybody but I love to spread the love :)

Cee<3

 

Leave it to Anita...

So I was blessed this morning. Not just for waking up, having good health, family, friends and the love of God in my life, but blessed to have the pleasure of hearing one of my favorite singers has revamped one of my favorite songs. Who am I talking about that would warrant such a grand introduction? None other than Ms. Anita Baker! If you know me then you know, I ADORE her. Her voice reaches to the very heart of me. There was never a summer cookout, a relaxed Sunday, or holiday without Ms. Anita playing in the background. She is a part of the soundtrack to my childhood. One song from her on an antsy day will mellow me right out. Feel free to check out her version of Tyrese’s “Lately” below. Wishing you a peaceful and productive day.

Cee<3

Song of the Day/Message: Mariah "Make it Happen"

This song depicts exactly how I've been feeling lately. Lots going on with trying to purchase a home, gearing up for next school year, work, fitness, food, building in other areas..just a lot!! But, it is all well. Things will work out just as they should. It's like the saying goes "man plans and God laughs" so I'm doing my best and trusting that the most high is guiding me in spite of myself. I hope this song and messages brings some light into your day. Be well and stay positive until the next post.

Cee<3

Quote/Song of the Day: Sizzla "Just One of Those Days"

Peace Fam,
Today's quote is :

"When leaders are no longer willing to dream, it's only a short time before followers are unwilling to follow. So dream! Dream big. Dream often."

I loved that as soon as I read it:) Now for a song,

My sisters and I were listening to this riding to get a gift for a friend and we were all singing which is rare lol so yea I thought I'd share. Wishing you a good weekend. Stay cool!

Cee<3

Song of the Day: Sinatra "Come Fly With Me"

It's something about this song that makes me feel like celebrating. It's so happy and festive and generally puts me in a great mood. I'll be using this day off to relax with fam and friends and thank God for the liberties that we have in this country. I wish you all a safe and festive independence day!

Peace and light,

Cee<3

Quote of the Day: Ebony's Mantra

Positive affirmations have the power to improve our overall outlook and circumstance. See below:

“ I am full of light, love and peace. Positive energy flows through and all around me. I attract positive, peaceful, kind and uplifting people into my space. Negativity and evil are not welcomed and drama will no longer affect my mood or my life.”

Ebony

What is your favorite affirmation? Leave it below. Until the next post, peace and light.

Cee<3

Quote of the Day: The Promise

"The process prepares you for the promise"

Accepting the "process" (atleast for me) can be the hardest part. We all like the good things, benefits, gifts, but the journey along the way can be so difficult that we want to give in. Don't. See your process through and reap the harvest at the end. Success is so much sweeter when you have worked hard for it:) I've come to think that life is just a series of tests beginning and ending and preparing us for the afterlife. Let's learn our lessons so we don't have to keep encountering the same tests. I wish you all a peaceful and positive day and a joyful weekend.

Cee<3

Song of the Day: The Wanted "Chasing the Sun"

I freaking love this song! I'm not exactly sure why... Maybe the tempo, Maybe the voice, the lyrics are just inspiring (depending on the way you interpret them) I just love it! Whenever it comes on my pandora, which is usually in the morning on the way to work, I get an instant bolt of energy like ok I can do this! So yea, I hope it does the same for you ;) Let me know what you think. As always, I wish you all peace and light until the next post.

Cee<3

Song of the Day: Messiah "Redemption Song"

"Caring is sharing"
So, I thought I'd come share this with you. With all the ails of the world (food shortages, water purification, education deprivation, and spiritual well being) it is rare that you hear an artist in today's music industry shed light on these issues. Enter: Messiah (Poet/MC/youth activist)

"Men became puppets now our women are barbies"

The line that resonated most with me upon first hearing this song. It suggests we question what's real? And consider the more fulfilling question, what makes us happy and free? What is keeping us from being whole/complete people?

I read a quote on one of my favorite hair blogs Curly Nikki that goes:
‘Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.’

Sound familiar? Man's quest for wealth is so passionate but does not always leave him fulfilled. We instead become "muppets and barbies" completely out of tune with ourselves living a mundane and unfulfilled life. Women can put so much time and energy into their outer appearance that they become spiritually bankrupt. Men base so much of their worth on the things they have acquired around them that, without "things", they have no idea who they are and what they contribute.

The idea is not to judge or demean but to rather look inward and assess the things that bring us true joy and peacefulness and strive to live everyday from that place, a place of fulfillment and truth. In that way, we can redeem ourselves. We have the power, intuitively, to correct our wrongs and walk in a new more fulfilling space and enjoy the freedom that it brings. Check out the video below and be encouraged :) Until the next post, I wish you all peace and light.

Cee<3

Homemade Guacamole Recipe

Peace Family,

In an effort to keep a balance with my food and fitness posts, here is another heartfelt recipe. I love this recipe and eat it at least once a week as a snack.

-2 burrito wraps cut into triangles
-rub the pieces with olive oil and sprinkle with oregano and parsley
-Bake in the oven for five minutes and no more these burn easily.

Guacamole:
-1 avocado ripe
-1 small tomato
-Chopped onion
-Chopped garlic
-tsp of sea salt
-sprinkle of oregano
-sprinkle of parsley
*Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until your desired consistency

This recipe makes about a cup of guacamole. I usually eat it in two sittings. That's it! Enjoy! Let me know if you try this recipe and feel free to share with fam and friends.

Peace and light,

Cee

Interview: Nekita Shelton Sheds 151 pounds!!

Nekita Shelton


Cee: What inspired you to start your weight loss journey?

Nekita: Well, all my life I have had problems with my weight. Although I was content, my mother tried several weight loss programs to aid with my weight loss efforts. It wasn’t until I was 24 years old, and experienced a series of three main events, that inspired my weight loss journey.

1. In August 2008 I was scheduled for a routine physical with my doctor where it was revealed that I had high blood pressure. At that point my doctor showed me some tough love and told me if I didn’t lose weight, high blood pressure could possibly cause a series of health problems later down the road.
2. My Husband and I planned to fly to Orlando for his annual step show competition but, as we boarded the plane to take our seats, I found that I could not fit in the designated seating provided by the air line. In fear of having to purchase another seat, there was a nice elderly lady that kindly lifted her arm rest to provide me more space. I was incredibly embarrassed and knew a change had to be made.
3. It was our daughter’s first trip to Six Flags where she was tall enough to ride the kiddie roller coaster, so we were all excited and ready to get on with her only to discover Mommy could not fit. With everyone all seated and the line full, I was asked to exit left due to my size. My 54 year old mother at the time had to ride with my daughter.

It was at that point that I felt Enough was Enough. I decided I wanted to make a change not only for myself but for my family as well.

Cee: How did you lose the weight and how much weight did you lose? (ex. exercises, food choices)

Nekita: September 8, 2008 I decided to join Weight Watchers for the third time around starting at a weight of 288 pounds, but this time it was a different feeling. I had the feeling of “THIS IS IT, ITS MY TIME.”  I was determined to give it another try. Within just a few weeks I saw the scale moving in the right direction and decided to just start walking. At the time, I wasn’t a big fan of working out and sweating out my perm lol, but once I started to exercise combined with eating right, the weight just poured off which formed my passion for fitness. Today I am 137 pounds losing a total of 151 pounds.

Cee: I've heard a lot about reaching a plateau in weight loss. Was that ever an issue for you and if so how did you overcome it? 

Nekita: Oh I know all about the “PLATEAU” stage and believe me when that time comes your determination is tested to the max. There were times where I would just cry to my trainers because I felt like I was giving 150% of myself to my workouts and my diet. It would take the scale weeks and what felt like years to move. Finally, my trainer explained to me how the body works and went through my food journal with me to assess exactly what I was eating and identified the grey areas where I could switch things up. I was so accustomed to eating the exact same things because they were working. But by switching it up and adding a few extra workouts per day, I was able to  push through my plateau. Plateaus for me happened more than once so I would constantly try to shock my body by changing up my diet and workouts.

Nekita Shelton

Cee: Was there a mental component that accompanied the physical work of losing weight?

Nekita: Through out the last 3 years of this journey I have come to realize weight loss is 80% mental and 20% physical. Part of the reason I think I was successful in my weight loss this time is because I was mentally ready. Many people think that your body has to be in shape to achieve physical goals, but when your mind is wrapped around your future goals the process becomes much easier. For example: I remember my first time attempting to run on the treadmill at the time I was 236 pounds. My body was telling me this hurts, I will never make it, but once I changed my thoughts to “I Can and I will” I had ran for 15 minutes straight before I knew it.

Weight loss is one the hardest things I have ever done in my entire life and changing my negative thoughts into positive thoughts was truly the #1 reason I was successful. Once I started thinking positive, I actually started to believe in myself.

 
Cee: What were the most challenging and rewarding things about your journey? 

Nekita: I would say the most challenging thing about this journey would have to be the initial feeling of food deprivation lol. I was so accustomed to consuming about a pound of food a day which is 3500 calories and decreasing to about 1800-2000 made me feel like I was going to die lol. My problem was never consuming large meals, however I was and still can be a huge SNACKER, so it took me about 2 months to adjust and control my snacking habits.

The most rewarding thing about this journey would be my passion for fitness, inspiring others, and the amount of growth I have seen within myself. Not only has this process transformed me on the outside but it has transformed me as a person on the inside as well. I always thought being “the big girl” was cool and just as I thought I was happy, going through this, made me realize I was not. I always cracked the first fat joke in fear of someone else getting to it first. Now, I don’t have to down myself to be respected. I can just be me. This process has literally made me feel like I can do and accomplish whatever I want to do. Never in a million years did I think that God would have this planned for my life. He is using me in so many ways to be a inspiration to others. I hope to motivate all the women who are sitting in my shoes three years ago to do and feel just as amazing as I do.

Cee: What tips would you give those who aspire to loose weight and keep the weight off?

Nekita: Well I would advise a few things which I had to learn through Trial and Error:

-Do not punish yourself for having one bad day. Many people think that because they have one slip up they should continue to eat bad for the remainder of the day. If you find yourself falling off of your plan, dust yourself off and start fresh the next day.

-Treat yourself! The more you deprive yourself of the things you love the more it will be a temptation for you to OVER eat the things you love.

-Find a workout that you enjoy. If you love what you are doing, you will work harder at achieving your goals because you are actually enjoying it.

-Most importantly don’t give up on yourself. Don’t rush the process. Try and think of it as a life style change rather than a Diet!

Cee: Toss Up: If you could be anything in the world what would it be and why?

Nekita: Inspiring and motivating people like me is my new passion. If I could be anything today, I would be a life coach/personal trainer specializing in weight loss and obesity. I would love to work with women of all ages not just in the gym, but also aiding with getting their lives back and living life to the fullest.

Cee: Where can people find you for more on your weight loss journey?

Nekita: You can find me on Facebook my name is Nekita Shelton. I hope to form a website as well as write a book on my weight loss journey, more information to come.

Thank you

I'm Hype! Katy Perry Wide Awake Official Video

Ok I'm like mildly obsessed with this song and the video is just as good! I was surprised! I can't remember the last time I actually liked a video but this one is sooo cute :) So, I thought I'd share.

Enjoy,

Cee<3

Easy Way to Drink Water During the Day

Peace Family,

With our busy lifestyles, sometimes it is hard to get our daily water requirement. Water coolers run out, water bottles are forgotten, but I've found a way to fix this issue for myself  with a workplace water purifier. Now, I know most of us keep one of these in our home fridge, but what about work? I mean lets face it, we spend most of our hours awake at work. The purifier in the pic above was only 8 dollars at Walmart so its pretty small but is easy to refill. I usually fill it twice in an 8 hour work day. I need it with all the running I do throughout my building lol. In a full day, I aim for 3 but usually drink 2 liters of water. I hope this helps someone. Feel free to share with fam and friends.

Cee

Happy Father's Day!!

Hey Fam!

The pic above is of myself and my father at an Oyin handmade event I was participating in. He tries to support us (my two sisters and I) as much as he can. As we have gotten older, we've developed a good relationship. He is a survivor in more ways than one and I am very proud of him today for all his growth and humility. We are taking him to dinner tonight at the National Harbor outside of DC sshhh! don't tell him it's a surprise lol. I  wish you all a very happy father's day together with the fathers in your life.

Peace and light,

Cee<3

Song of the Day: Katy Perry

Good morning Fam,

This song has been on my radar for the past two weeks now and I love everything about it the lyrics, the tempo, the mood, Katy's voice, everything! Check it out below and let me know what you think. What is your favorite tune right now?

Nails of the Week: Go Green!

This week I decided to go bright with my nail color. I've been having a difficult time at work lately so I figure if I can look down at a bright color throughout the day it will help me to feel better lol. Well at least that's how I justified it in my head...Anyway here is what I used:

Sally Hansen: Limestone

La Colors: Treasure Island

La Colors Top/Base Coat: Clear

Thats it! Easy Peasy. What fun colors are you wearing this week? Leave all tips, nail tutorials, etc below I would love to see them.

Cee

Work Out: 6/11/12

Hey Fam,

I just wanted to pop in and let you all know how I got my cardio in today. The work out below is from a series geared toward college students and is convenient for dorm rooms. Nevertheless, I found it really challenging and had to stop a few times on the way through but it was a good work out. Not overwhelming but just right. Check out the video below and let me know what work outs you've been doing. Until next time, peace and light.

Cee

What I Made: Hand Rings

Hey Fam,

I'm not exactly sure what to call these, but I have been seeing them everywhere made out of different chains and metals. I got the idea to make them out of yarn during the school year but was to busy to do that. Now that school is out, I have been making the time to do all the things I couldn't like cooking, exercising, and creating. I hope you enjoy the pics below. Feel free to share with your fam and friends.

Peace and light,

Cee

Quote of the Day!!

Hey Fam,

I was browsing one of my fave natural hair sites CurlyNikki the other day and came across this quote. I just had to share. Enjoy! and blessings for a great weekend!

‘Man. Because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.’

Today's Work Out: Insane! (Not like the infomercial)

Peace Fam,
I can barely type this to you all. I only got through the first 25 minutes of this work out because it is crazy bananas. Mind you I did the first ten minutes of the one beneath it before I realized I didn't like it. Woooo! Is all I can say smh dang! I'm covered in sweat! Check out the video below and the not so challenging one beneath it. I'm going to stretch and do some abs.

Peace,
Cee<3

This video is serious! I'll have to build up to completing it for realz!

not so much..too much choreography for me

Interpretation: Erykah Badu "Flaming Lips"

*Guest Post by Ashley D.

I remember watching the new Flaming Lips video featuring Erykah Badu like it was yesterday.  Actually, it was a few days ago.  One of my followers tweeted the link to me somewhere in between my first cup of coffee and the second set of morning bills I was paying.  My initial left brain reaction to the video was very similar to the rest of the world: What.  The.  Fuck?  It’s soooooo early for this.  But no sooner did the right calm down, my artsy right brain kicked in to help me process what I just saw.  On the second viewing, I analyzed the video, trying to see what it meant to me.  What message was the nudity displayed by Ms. Badu and her sister, Nayrock, conveying?  Here’s how I break.

Considering the different sounds and pictures from thevideo, it gave me vibes of human mysticism.  The nudity throughout the video represents the raw essence of the human spirit.  In the first full body shot with Erykah, we see her in a bathtub of water.  I find it interesting that while she is nude, she is covering herself.  That shows a sense of our natural vulnerability but a reluctance to bare everything within ourselves sometimes.  Amidst the various facades, masks, shields, fronts, etc. we wear as deflectors, all humans are vulnerable and the world can see parts of that.  Considering the music heard in of all the scenes with Erykah, not only do we see the natural vulnerability but we hear it as well in the rough plucks of the electric guitar (I won’t be a poser and act like I know the guitarist’s name so feel free to enlighten me, true Flaming Lips fans). 

Okay, we’ve got to the human.   Now here’s the mysticism.  The three scenes with Nayrock can symbolizetwo concepts.  The first with the glitter bath shows how we are light.  Our aura, glow, ego, demeanor, personas, swag, is our light.  Our souls radiate throughout us.  Every inch of us.  The second and the third scene can symbolize the same concept, but in different forms.  Both represent the beauty human life and existence.  The red liquid is the blood that flows beneath everyone’s flesh.  It’s what we’re covered in when we come into this world.  Oh, and the crotch shot?  No brainer.  That’s an ode to where human life comes from.  And the second scene with the white liquid?  That’s a nod to the very beginning of life.  The second crotch shot is a reinforced reference to our original home again (notice the way she has her hands over her womb this time).  This part seems to be a bit more…erotic…than the other scene.  I theorize this as signifying what it took to get us all here (errrr umm sex, duh).  The music played in all the scenes with Nayrock adds to the mysticism idea.  While there is still the rough electric guitar sound (vulnerability, humanism), it is paired with a series of light, electronic sounds that are majestic and whimsical (mysticism).  This can portray what we as people must do on a daily basis—balancing that what makes human with what also makes us mystical.  

So yeah, that’s how I read it all.  But hey, what do I know?  I guess that’s what happens to Creative Writing scholars working on one less cup of that good ol’ Colombian and one more minute for YouTube.

“All I ever wanted to be was a mother”

“All I ever wanted to be was a mother”

I was amazed when my coworker said it to me. Shocked really. It’s just not something you hear women say these days. “I want to be a business owner, a CEO, a doctor” but a mother? That’s classic. I sat listening to her in admiration. The honesty and excitement with which she said those words just made me smile. Women today are so fortunate to be able to break glass ceilings and work in occupations that were never available to us. The opportunities are endless! But even with all these new opportunities, it was refreshing to hear someone speak of that natural joy and fulfillment that comes with being a mom. After all, if we give ourselves a chance to think about it, what are your earliest memories? Who was there? Who coached you? Who nursed you when you weren’t well, kissed that “boo boo” when you fell down. Now wait before anyone gets upset, we know father’s do all these things too. But when I look back on those memories in my life, the face I see smiling down at me most (or looking concerned) is my mother’s! Or in my case memaa’s. So, I want to give my coworker, she knows who she is, a huge shout out for reminding me of perhaps the most special, most significant, and influential job in the world, BEING A MOM! Until next time, I wish you all peace and light.

Cee<3

Nails of the Week: A Bit of Glitter

I'm not exactly sure why but, I've been wearing glitter on my nails for the last few weeks now. Maybe its all the sunshine making me want to have something bright to look at all day. The colors I used for this simple look are below.

Fave Top/Base Coat: LA Colors
Pink: "Gossip!" Pure Ice
Glitter: "All that glitters" Sally Hansen

So, what have been your favorite nail colors this season? Leave a comment below.

Peace,

Cee<3

Song of the Day: "Greetings" George Phang

Peace Fam,

It's been a while since I did one of these posts but that doesn't mean I haven't had many songs on my heart. This song along with Cocoa Tea's "Good life" I have been listening to on repeat for the last few days. Check it out and let me know what you think below or share your fave song at the moment.

Cee<3

Laid Back Memorial Day (Pics)

Hey Fam,

I have to say today was a good day or just this weekend was a good weekend overall. Lot's of loungin, chillin, and working out. I didn't work out today though. Today was rest day and everyone should have one. The boons and I had a little photo shoot so I decided to share below a few pics of us before we left out for our Memorial Day festivities (shopping, eating, sunset at the war memorial park). Enjoy! and feel free to share your Memorial day activities.

Peace and light,

Cee<3

Tavy (left) Me (Right)

Marie :)

Tavy:)

Both the boons:)

Best Zumba Work out on Youtube!!!!

Peace Family,

I just got finished doing what I consider to be the absolute best Zumba fitness work out on YouTube! It was absolutely amazing and fun!! I was drenched in sweat by the end of the video and had to stop several times to catch my breath but it was still fun :) The advertisements are true ,it works everything shoulders, arms, back, definitely the legs. Gravity works the heck out of your arms. Check out the video below it incorporates reggae, salsa, and hip hop music. Until the next post, I wish you all peace and light.

Cee<3

Brushetta Pizza Quick and Easy Recipe

Peace Family,

I wanted to do a food post to balance out the fitness posts that I have been doing lately. I believe food/nutrition is even more important than any workouts I could do. After all, we have to eat to live. We will not die as a result of physical inactivity. With that being said, below is the recipe for the pizza you see above. As stated in the title, it is so simple and easy to do. I hope you enjoy! and let me know if you try it:)

Cee<3

1 medium size burrito wrap
1 basil leaf finely sliced
A few pieces of tomato (6)
Sprinkle of veggie cheese
2 shakes of season salt
1 shake of parsley
2 shakes of oregano
Bake in a preheated oven on 250 for five minutes (do not over cook. This burns easily!!)
Enjoy :)

Today's Work Out: Yoga & Meditation

Peace Fam,

I write you all today a lot less sweaty :) I did Denise Austin's cardio yoga work out and followed it up with Tiffany Rothe's stretch and meditation which was just mm mm good!! I loved it. It was nice after so many days of cardio work outs. I wanted to keep it light today but that 20min cardio yoga didn't allow for that. It's cool though because, after the meditation, I feel rejuvenated. Take a look at the videos below and feel free to share any work out revelations you have had. I'm off to take a nice relaxing bath.

Peace and Light,

Cee<3

Today's Work Out: Tiffany Rothe

Hey Fam,

Once again, I'm writing you all with sweat dripping off of me lol I'm not trying to offend anyone but these work outs are for real!! Below are the two ten minute videos I did from Tiffany Rothe's YouTube videos and the five minute core work out. I'm serious about this fitness thing because I want to feel my best and I know that I do when I'm eating right and getting a decent amount of exercise (not too much). Check out the videos below and let me know what work outs have been kicking your butt lately. I'll be back with another post tomorrow, maybe two :)

Peace and light,

Cee<3

Fitness: Yoga

Hey Fam!

I hope all is well. I wanted to come and share with you all the workouts that I have been doing which have changed my body in ways I did not expect and made exercise an activity I look forward to rather than a chore. I love YouTube! It's my absolute fave social network there is just an abundance of information there and I use it for literally everything. Below my current fave work out on YouTube. This is subject to change because I also really like a few others. I chose to share the video below today because I just finished doing it and I am sweating profusely and feel like I got a great total body work out. Check it out! It's the insane Jillian Michaels doing what she does best. Feel free to comment below and share your current fave workouts and exercises. Until next, time peace and light.

Cee<3

Finals!!!

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to apologize for the lack of posts here lately. It's not that I don't have a ton of ideas and things that I would like to share, but it is finals time at my school and I'm trying to knock out this last paper. Please bare with me:) I'll be back and posting in about a weeks time. Until them feel free to leave any comments, questions, or concerns and I'll address them then. Vegetarian recipes, song of the days, and hauls to come. Book reviews too!

Peace and light,

Cee<3

Be Fit and Keep Your Cute Hair Styles!!

Peace Family,

I get a lot of questions in my daily life about the up keep of my hair especially since I work out and wear my hair loose most of the time. Below is a video showing exactly how I tie up my hair before work outs and revive it after. I believe this technique can be used for multiple hair styles and is good for allowing our hair to breath. Check it out and leave any questions or comments below. Feel free share your hair preservation stories below :) Have a great weekend!

Peace and Light,

Cee<3

Quote of the Day: 13 April 2012

"You can score points for having high morals and have all your theological ducks in a row, but if you don't love people-in every circumstance of life-you've failed where it counts most."

Quote of the Day: 12 April 2012

If you have searched all around and still haven't found what you were looking for, look within yourself.

Nails of the Week: Sally Hansen Gives Me Life!

Peace Family,

It's been a while since I did one of these posts. But I'm really loving my nails for this week and thought I would share :) The seasons are changing and giving us reason to wear beautiful bright colors and I am all about that! The colors shown here are Sally Hansen's Lacey Lilac  in 270 and Sally Hansen's Limestone 620. Enjoy the pictures below and feel free to share. BTW: What nail colors are you loving for the spring?

Cee<3