Friday, May 30, 2008

LIFT AND SHAPE!


Behold! The answer to our prayers. The Cass & Co. Invisibellas wear repair shaper! Wearing these shorts actually enhances skin's tone and texture as it smoothes bulges, slims your tummy, and lift's your BUTT! It'll cost ya though. They run for $68 at Bliss. Click the pic for more. Also I have yet to try these but I am thinking about it;)

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Hey Baby!

Hungry Girl went gaga for these and I can see why! They are so good!!! I picked up the mixed berries package (since that was the one suggested) and I couldn't stop eating them haha! BABY FOOD! 1/4 cup of these is only 30 calories, 0g fat, and for WW's 1 POINT! That's it! Perfect little snack:) You can pick them up in the baby food aisle.

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

PEDI LOVE!

Let me start this with I am totally afraid of feet! So to post pics of my own kinda freaks me out, BUT I want you to see what a great job this place does. With that said here ya go.
Here's before.

GROSS! Chipped nail polish blah! Totally in need of a pedicure. Problem is...pedi's can be EXPENSIVE and I am poor until pay day. So I remembered going to the cutest little lady last summer in Midtown and I called her for a price. French pedicure with super cute hand painted flowers for only $14!!! Nice right?

Here's the after!

See my FitFlops haha! So much better! Love this place! The woman who owns it is Kim and she so flippin adorable! I just want to hug her. Here's the info.
French Nail Salon
3256 J Street (right after Alhambra on the right)
Sacramento, Ca 95816
916-441-7507

Chicken for chicks!

I LOVE and I mean LOVE THESE! It's Ian's Chicken Nuggets and they are perfect for salads:) I cut them up into little pieces and they add so much flavor. Oh and if you have kids this is great for them because most kids love nuggets right? Well Ian's is organic and totally healthy for you. 5 chicken nuggets are 190 calories and 8 grams of fat. Yeah kinda high in the fat department, but one serving is all you need. Pick them up in the frozen food section and enjoy! Click the pic for more info and to see Ian's other products.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Best mascara!

It's under $6 and it's been voted America's #1 mascara by tons of magazines. So I decided what the hell...let's try it! Lemme tell ya...it doesn't clump at all and gives you gorgeous lashes. It's makes you want to bat your eyes and give "come hither" stares lol. Well that's a little overboard, but you do feel good;) Click the pic for more. You can find this pretty much anywhere so get shopping!

The good and the bad.

So it's annoying when people say..."careful not to drink your calories blah blah blah," but it's also true. Maybe that's why it IS annoying who knows? Well this can help you. My friend, Ally Bubbles came across this article on Men's Health's website and I wanted to share it. It gives you the 20 most UNHEALTHY drinks out there. Click the pic above to read it, but I don't want to be Negative Sally over here and just give you the bad. Men's Health also gives you a list of the best drinks which you can read here. This will help you stay focused while on your diet and keep you from drinking your calories. Bottoms up!

Friday, May 23, 2008

For los manos!

So I got a free sample of L'Occitane's Lavendar hand cream at Nordies yesterday and OMG it smells so good. I put it on around 9:30 this morning and my skin still feels dewey and soft (plus did I mention it smells SOOoooo...GOOD!). Even the Wake Up Call wanted to try it. You can pick up a pretty big tube for $20 at Nordstrom, but I would get the free sample first. I have rough hands and am constantly applying lotion, so to not worry about moisturizing all day...let's just say I'm sold! I'll pick some up after pay day for sure. Oh and Nordie's is having their Half-Year Sale! Huge sale and great prices on shoes, clothes, etc. I would go this weekend so you have a bigger selection to choose from (the stuff is going fast). Happy Shopping! Oh and click the pic for more:)

Memorial Day Weekend


So summer is pretty much here which means BBQ's, ice cream, beer lol all the stuff you should avoid when dieting. Hungry Girl has an awesome survival kit though. Foods to say yes to, foods to avoid etc. Recipes galore! Click the pic for all the info and have an awesome (and yummy) Memorial Day weekend! Muah!!!

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Get a Makeover!

This is SO much fun! If you're thinking of changing up your hair style for summer but aren't sure what will look cute on you...well try this! IVillage.com has a virtual makeover section where you can try on celebrity hair styles:) Plus there are tons of hair colors to choose from too. Click my makeover to try it out yourself! Have fun!

CELLULITE GOODNIGHT!!!

PEACE the F' OUT CELLULITE! Ok you may have heard me talk about fatgirlslim and lovehandler before, because they are awesome and totally work. Now Bliss has come up with a sister cream to fatgirlslim that fights cellulite while you SLEEP...enter fatgirlsleep!!! You can order it online by clicking the pic above OR Sephora carries it as well (it'll run ya about $38). Worth every penny if you ask me;)

Wednesday, May 21, 2008

FakeBake isn't always bad:)

How many self tanners have made you look orange? Tons right? Well my friend, Jenneane (she's an esthetician), told me this is the product to buy. It doesn't turn you orange at all! It gives you that natural, sun-kissed glow we all want, so hit up Sephora and pick some up. Click the pic for more.

Self, Science, SWEAT!

If you have ever watched the Biggest Loser, then you have a good idea who Jillian Michaels is (she's the toughest trainer on the show). She makes people work their asses off (literally)and never sugar coats anything. She tells you how it is, which is motivating believe it or not. So Comcast has two of her workouts in the Sports and Fitness section OnDemand. Can I just tell you, she kicked my butt. It works though! It's twenty minutes of non-stop cardio and strength training. It sucks, but you feel so good when you're done. The best part, I can't wait to go home and work out again. If you look forward to the work out, then you know something's gotta be right. I'm considering signing up for her weight loss program. It's $4 a day ($16/month), but I'm gonna hold off for a bit and see how her Comcast work out goes first. Click the pic above for her site. Also for info on the Comcast work out I've been doing click here (it's called 30Day Shred 1&2).

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

FitFlops


So I was shopping online at Vickie's last night and came across these. I was so excited to tell you about them too, but Kelly from the Wake Up Call beat me to it lol. She and I go gaga for products like these (which is why you should check out her Hip Tips at endonline.com if you haven't already)! She talked about FitFlops during her Hip Tip yesterday morning, but just in case you missed it I wanted to give you a heads up as well because these ROCK! First of all they're cute, but these FitFlops help you burn calories and tone your legs with every step!!! I already ordered mine in silver lol. Think about it, you can wear them while you're cleaning the house, walking the dog, running errands, etc. and all the while your exercising;) LOVES IT!!! Here is FitFlops website for more info.
Also Walkers Warehouse has the best price ($47)...click here for the site.
Finally click the pic above for more at Vickie's Secret. Enjoy!

Monday, May 19, 2008

How sweet it is!

This is a 100% natural sweetner. You find it in the honey section of the grocery store. Did I mention it's SO GOOD! I put it on my English muffin for breakfast and it's to die for! It's a low-carb food, so as far as calories go...it's about the same as honey but way less than sugar. Very healthy alternative to sugar and artifical sweetners. Click the pic for more.

Friday, May 16, 2008

Get Naked!

So I'm not a big breakfast person (except when it's 12p on Sat. lol). I'm a coffee girl all the way, but since I'm trying to drop one more size...a healthy breakfast is crucial. Plus I'm cutting back on coffee so I need something! So when I don't feel like eating, I'll grab a Naked juice. At first I thought it was really high in calories for a drink (120 calories per serving, there's 2 in one bottle), but when I looked at my normal breakfast...there wasn't too much of a calorie difference. The juices are fat free and made with 100% real fruit. Oh and they don't add any sugars. Did I mention they're super yummy? You can pick them up at most grocery stores. Click the pic for more.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Find out WHAT you're eating!

Have you ever chowed down and then afterwards wondered "how many calories did I just consume?" Scary feeling huh? Whelp...check out this site. It gives you all the nutritional value you need. Just type in the food you're curious about and BOOM...info galore:) It can even analyze recipes for you!!! This way you can stay on your diet and find little, healthy ways to cheat. Hey every girl needs a cookie now and then right;) Click the pic above for the site.

Wednesday, May 14, 2008

Layer it up!

I'm a big layerer (not a real word but you know what I mean). Well Vickie's is having an awesome sale on their layering tanks! 3/$30!!! That's a good buy, plus they have a great color selection. Click the pic to stock up for the hot Sac-Town summer weather.

Smoothie and delicious!

These are so good! I picked one up after reading about them in my HG email. I got the Peachy Cream flavor and I LOVED IT! One container is only 90 calories, FAT FREE, loaded with vitamins, and only 1 POINT if you're on WW. This makes an excellent "in between meals" snack. Click the pic to find out where you can buy some LightFull Smoothies. Oh and click here for nutritional info on all the different flavors:) Bottoms up!

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

Who knew going GREEN could look so cute?

Eco-fashion is becoming a hot trend in Hollywood. Companies like Timbuk2
Vy&Elle and Ecoist are using actual waste (like plastic bags, candy bar wrappers, etc.) to create super cute handbags, jewelry and other fashionable accessories. Celebs like Cameron Diaz and Lindsay Lohan love these funky pieces and wear them often:) Dude as soon as I have the dinero, I'll be doing some online shopping no lie! Look cute and help save the planet. Sounds like a win-win to me:) Click the pic for the full story on CNN.com.

YOU NEED TO TRY THIS!

Ok I've already told you about the GIANT Chocolate Cookies & Cream Bar from Weight Watchers because I'm obesessed, BUT now it has some serious competition! The New GIANT Latte Bar from Weight Watchers is to die for! So good:) Oh it's stats are even better too...90 calories, 1 gram of fat, 4 grams of fiber and only ONE POINT! Perfect for the almost 90 degree weather we've been having;) Click the pic for more.

Monday, May 12, 2008

Ice Ice Baby!


Here's a trick I LOVE to use during the summer. My mom used to do this with orange juice for us kids so we'd get our vitamin C lol. Well now that I'm all grown up and trying to look good in a bikini I've taken her trick and altered it a lil bit. I don't know about you, but sometimes I'll eat just so I have something to do. Sad...but true. At least I'm honest right? Well here's a great way to "eat" without really eating anything at all. I'll take water or organic green tea (no calories btw) and freeze it in some popsicle molds (like in the picture above). I'll snack on those all day and guess what I'm not taking in ANY calories, fat...NOTHING! It's great for in between meals and an awesome way to hydrate yourself in the Sac-Town summer weather! Yay!

Friday, May 9, 2008

EAT Slooooooooooowwww!

I've read about this a couple times online. Eating slowly is a tool that you can use to lose weight! Sounds simple enough right? This totally works because it takes the brain 20 minutes to start signaling the feeling that you're full. If you're a fast eater, you probably eat way beyond your level of fullness. That's why you feel super stuffed after most meals. You need to give your brain a chance to catch up. So take smaller bites and really enjoy your food. Before you know it, you'll be finished and asking for a doggie bag:)

Thursday, May 8, 2008

Go Green!

Lemme tell ya a little something about this tea...I LOVE IT! It has helped me lose over 20lbs and maintain it for over a year. It's organic (I try to eat organic as much as possible), unsweetened green tea. All I add is one or two packets of Splenda and some ice and call it a day! It's so refreshing and clean tasting. If you're a caffine junkie (like myself) this is a great alternative to soda. I know it's hard to give up. I'm still trying lol. I get my Just Green Tea at the Sac CoOp on S St. and Alhambra Blvd. Oh and for a good size bottle, it's only around $3! Not bad:) Click the pic for more.

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Sushi love!


If you are a sushi fanatic, but are concerned about what it'll do to your diet...no worries:) Hungry Girl has a sushi survival guide that will totally help you stay on track while allowing you to enjoy one of your faves! Click the pic to read on!

Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Recovering for Cinco De Mayo?

So if you had one too many margaritas last night for Cinco De Mayo, instead of hating your life at work today...fill up on some fresh strawberries and cantaloupe on your lunch break. Too many cervezas can cause dehydration and also lead to low blood sugar levels, which of course is why you feel like crap the next morning. Filling up on fluids(aqua), juicy fruit(strawberries and cantaloupe), and protein (yogurt) will keep your blood sugar level balanced and in turn help you get over your hangover much quicker yay! So get some fruit and feel better!!!

Monday, May 5, 2008

OMG YUM!!!

Clearly, I have an obsession with chocolate (see previous posts) and here is another great choice if you are a chocolate lover on a diet:) Hershey's now have 100 calorie packs of chocolate chip cookies kisses! YUM YUM YUMAROO! Oh and if you're on WW...only 2 POINTS!

For Mom!

So pretty! Can you believe this is under $30??? If your Mom lives out of town and you want to surprise her with a little something for Mother's Day...then ProFlowers is a great option! Click the pic to check out all the flowers they have for Mom's Day!

Friday, May 2, 2008

Control your HUNGER!

So I bought these at Rite Aid the other day as well...gotta love those random shopping sprees and Rite Aid lol. They are Slim Fast High Protein Bars...super yummy (like rice krispie treats) and they control hunger up to 4 hours! They are filling I promise you! I'll snack on one during my shift so I don't grab any junk in the vending machine. Plus...only 190 calories! Enjoy!

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Aveeno LOVE!

K...I have super dry skin on my face right now. I have tried so many different moisturizers it's not even funny. Lots of money gone booo:( I'm also constantly applying SPF since I've had a few skin cancer scares (I have scars to prove it SO WEAR SUNBLOCK PEOPLE) and I have no intention of going through that crap again but anyway...I came across Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 in Rite-Aid yesterday. I bought it after I saw it not only cures dry skin and provides sun protection, BUT it also naturally evens out your skin tone and reflects light to bring out your skin's natural glow. Sounds fabulous to me! I'm a sucker for moisturizers, so I had to get it! Well, I'm stoked I did...day one of my Aveeno and my skin already looks better! Honestly, with all the products out there...this is perfect and AFFORDABLE! Only $15.99 for a good size bottle! Click the pic for more info:)

Sorry boys...girls only on this one.

I was doing some skinny research (since I had waaay too much chocolate yesterday lol) and I came across this interesting little factoid! Do you know the best time to start a diet (if you're a woman)? Get this one...it's the first day of your period! The reason being, hormones connected to junk food cravings decrease during that time. Oh and btw I got my info at Self.com. They have AWESOME and I mean DELICIOUS recipes/meal plans up there as well!