Saturday, March 31, 2012

Fitness & Healthy Eating

I decided that I wanted to write about what I do for fitness and how I eat healthy. Now just a little FYI eating healthy and exercises has been a RECENT change in my life. I was a sodaholic, carbaholic, and junk food lover. I didn't care what was in what I was eating, if I wanted it and it looked good I ate it. I was addicted to Pepsi for over a year. I decided this year as a New Years resolution that I wanted to get "healthier" and here is what I have been doing on my journey...

Let me give you some stats from before I started my journey...
  • Five Feet Two Inches
  • 125 pounds
  • Shirts-Medium/Small
  • Pants-27 or 3/4 (tight fitting)

Now I don't have like a large amount of body mass to lose what I am looking to do is tone up my body and feel "healthier" about myself. I know I am not FAT I am not setting out to lose like 20 pounds, HELLO I would be a skeleton, seriously.

How I started Exercising

  • Walk outside on my lunch hour- usually 20/30 minutes
  • Walk around the local zoo drive-usually 40 minutes
  • Walk on the treadmill- 30 minutes

I just simply started trying to make myself get in some kind a cardio workout at least 3 times a week. Honestly, it was a struggle at first. I was surprised by how much I had to push myself to get out and walk on lunch. Although I must say it was rather nice to get some warm weather that also assisted in my lunch workouts. As I said this was supposed to be a New Years Resolution this has taken me 3 long months of trial and error to figure out what works best for me. and during that time I haven't really lost any weight.

How I workout now...

  • Walk on my lunch hour -usually 20/30 minutes
  • Walk to work and home- usually 30 minutes each way
  • Jog/Walk around local zoo drive- 27 minutes
  • Jog/Walk on the treadmill-30 minutes
  • Strength exercises- jumping jacks, crunches, leg lifts, push-ups, (other I don't know names)

I have started jogging! Whew, one day I just was walking around the zoo and I told myself "Chelsea, just jog to the speed limit sign, to the corner of the fence" I just kept increasing it each time and then I would walk and start jogging again. That has really worked for me to get myself to jog. I am no marathon runner AT ALL but I can now jog for awhile and before I could barely do 5 minutes of jogging. I am pushing myself and I feel amazing. I can't wait until I can run all the way through the zoo! That will be an accomplishment.

How I used to eat

  • Pepsi daily- never water
  • Donuts, cake, cupcakes, candy bars
  • Carbs- Potatoes, Roman noodles, Mac N Cheese
  • Veggies- only on my pasta AKA tomato sauce
  • Fruit- does fruit snacks work?
  • Lots of fast food, oh boy, probably 2-3 times a week at least

I look back at what I ate and I still cannot believe that I don't weigh more and feel more out of shape. If I wanted something I ate it. I loved having Pepsi when I got to work with some deep fried potatoes with cheese for breakfast and pasta/french fries for lunch and dinner was usually fast food or some kind of noodles. I was terrible. I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me.

How I eat now...

  • No Pepsi- Just water (sometimes I throw in chocolate milk, I don't like regular milk)
  • No sweets- sometimes a chocolate fiber bar or occasional 1 cookie or piece of chocolate
  • Carbs- I love carbs but now I eat more whole wheat and better portion sizes
  • Veggies- these are daily I love Green Giant steamers (corn, broccoli, cauliflower)
  • Fruits- grapes, strawberries, natural applesauce
  • Fast-food- Maybe 1 time every 2 weeks

I am so proud of myself I quit drinking Pepsi, added in lots of veggies and fruits, hardly any deep fried goodies and better portion sizes. I am not expert on eating right so I just tried to add in things and take out others slowly. I do watch my sugar intake and sodium. I use MyFitnessPal application to track my calories and progress (such a great app/tool and it is FREE)

I am on my way to healthier body and let me say it is a journey. I have to remind myself daily that I am doing this for me, nobody else and if I want to reap the benefits then I need to do it.

Motivate, Motivate, Motivate...

  • Buy a cute exercise top or new running shoes
  • Try new foods don't limit yourself too much (Jalapeno String Cheese, so yummy)
  • Find a friend to workout with or talk healthy eating with
  • Read fitness articles- I love pinterest or Allwomenstalk.com- great articles
  • Set a reachable goal- For me my 21st birthday on May 21- I want to tone up and be able to run around the zoo, the whole thing
  • Buy something a size to small to motivate yourself to work out
  • Don't get down on yourself if you cheat- we all do it happens, just work it off!
  • Music- create a playlist of upbeat songs you love to jam too, rockmyrun.com

Whew, well there is my little life plan on fitness and healthy eating! Remember your fitness and healthy eating might not be the same for the next person so be open to new ideas and be willing to share yours.

Motivate*

-Chelsea

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Daily Dimes

Whew, spring is upon us! I live in way up in Wisconsin and the weather has just been outstanding for this time of year not to mention today is the first day of Spring. I thought I would throw in a cute little picture of kitty Cali just relaxing on my screen porch enjoying the Wisconsin weather....What have I been up to...
  • Exercising regularly-taking walks on my lunch breaks and jogging after work
  • Cleaning my car
  • Broke down and got some new products (Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circle Eraser, L'oreal Blushes and Powder, Garnier's BB Cream)
  • Ordering new scrubs for work
  • Looking at houses
  • Doing my taxes-yuck

I hopefully will have some reviews coming from some of the products I purchased earlier this year and I do have a haul blog post on those items. I have been using most of them for close to 3 months now so I probably have tested them out enough to write some reviews. I am going to cut back on buying new products because I am starting to look at houses and I am going to try to save some of the money I spend on products and cut back on my collection a little bit. This will be really tough but I know I can do it, motivate, motivate, motivate...

-Chelsea

Monday, March 19, 2012

Music Monday: Wale - Lotus Flower Bomb ft. Miguel



Here is this week's Music Monday!!! I decided to go with Wale's Lotus Flower Bomb. Yeah, I know another hip-hop song?! Well I love this song because...
  • singing about a women's body is just sexy and sensual
  • mentions a beauty product Flower Bomb Perfume?!?! why not...
  • smooth beat
  • Miguel really belts it out

Ya Dig?

-Chelsea

Saturday, March 10, 2012

FOTD: Natural Glow (Naked 2 Palette)



















What I am wearing
Face
Smashbox Photo Light Foundation Primer
Smashbox Studio Skin Foundation 1.2
Revlon Color Stay Foundation in Nude
MAC Mineralized Skin Finish Natural in Medium
e.l.f. blush in Mellow Mauve
Rimmel Natural Bronzer Sun Light
Eyes
UDPP
Naked 2 e/s in Foxy (all over lid)
Tease (in and above crease)
Busted (outer V)
Blackout (darken up outer v)
Bootyball (highlight)
L'oreal Telescopic Liquid Liner in Carbon Black
UD 24/7 liner in Bourbon on lower lash line
Maybellines the Colossal Volum' Express Mascara in Classic Black
L'oreal Voluminous Carbon Black Mascara
Maybellines Define-a-Brown in Dark Brown
Lips
MAC Viva Glam Gaga
Bare Minerals Lip Gloss in Wild Honey
Enjoy =)
Chelsea



Thursday, March 8, 2012

Review: Malibu Tan Hemp Golden Glow Bronzing Moisturizer

I had been using Oil of Olay's Gradual Self-Tanner in Medium to Dark for probably a good 2 years now until recently when I was watching Stephanie's (aka SMLx0 on YouTube) self-tanning video and she recommended Malibu Tan's Hemp Golden Glow Skin Firming Bronzing Moisturizer to help maintain your tan. Honestly, I am so impressed by this product from the first time I tried it.
This is what the bottle claims it will do "Moisturize your way to a healthy glow and toned skin year-round. Formulated with a pinch of DHA, your skin receives a kiss of color which will subtly deepen over about a week of use for a natural, soft tone. With Virgin Hemp Seed Oil for ultra moisturization and CoQ10 with a skin firming complex to tighten and tone, Golden Glow is the perfect daily lotion to enhance your skin's radiance"
Here is what I think, first thing I have to say about this is that I have been using it for probably close to a month now pretty much everyday after I shower and I have only used about 1/4 of the giant bottle. This is so exciting because with my other gradual tanners I felt like I was always buying new bottles every 3 weeks. Second, I love the smell of this product I feel like I am on a getaway everyday, and get this the best part is that it NEVER smells like self-tanner. I don't think I have ever once smelled that nasty self-tanner scent you get with Jergens Natural Glow (seriously, grosses me out). The only way I know how to describe is scent is to say tropical coconut paradise. Also, this comes with a pump which makes for quick applying. After using it for a month I do notice a little bit of a deeper color on my knees and elbows (which is expected with most self-tanning products). Although this can be avoided if you put some regular lotion on these spots before applying the gradual tanner and don't forget to exfoliate every now and again. The darker coloring on my knees and elbows doesn't really bother me that much so I don't worry about it. I would be careful with your hands if you happen to apply this multiple times in one day your hands might turn a slight orange but if you are only going to apply once daily don't worry about any orange palms. I do feel that I am darker but the color isn't as strong as if I would use just a regular self-tanner weekly. I like to use the gradual tanner instead and just maintain a healthy color rather than a fake color that changes daily. I do not think it has "toned" my skin in anyway but that is really okay with me I wasn't really thinking that was going to happen. You can see my other self-tanning reviews here.
Pros:
  • Inexpensive- purchased from local Wal-Mart
  • Smells AMAZING (just like a little tropical vacation in a bottle)
  • Very Moisturizing
  • Pump dispenser
  • Giant bottle (18 fl oz, to be exact)
  • No Animal Testing

Cons:

  • Doesn't come in color shades like light, medium, or dark (just a one size fits all kind of product)
  • Made with Parabens
  • No "toning or tightening" effects the product claims

Stay Tan!

-Chelsea

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

Daily Dimes

If you read my 100th Blog Post then you know my nickname at work is "Bambi". It all started from my manager when I was first hired. I am the youngest of the bunch and I am just a petite little thing so she started calling me Bambi so it just caught on. So my co-worker Deb saw this shirt (in picture below) at Target and picked it up for me...



Just call me Bambi
Daily Dimes
  • I have a new favorite laundry product Downy Unstoppable Scent Beads! I have been using these with my laundry now for like 2 months. They leave my clothes so fresh for weeks
  • I am very proud of myself for bloggin' a lot lately, GO ME
  • I am obsessed with The Voice and American Idol
  • Rediscovered my love for Yoplait Yogurt- I love Strawberry and Harvest Peach
  • Getting good use out of my treadmill lately
  • Cleaned out my closet and got rid of a lot of junk, clutter, and it looks like a whole new place, but I still need to thin out the clothes *sigh*
  • Also, took my car to the car wash and vacuumed it out on my lunch break today (Spring *Cleaning* is here)
  • I've got a list of goodies I want to review shortly

Enjoy =)

Chelsea aka Bambi

Monday, March 5, 2012

Music Monday

While jammin' in the car on the way to work this morning while drinking my coffee, of course spilling it everywhere, I had a genius idea Music Monday; where I get to share some recent tunes I have been loving while getting ready in the morning (for work mostly). I think it sounds really inspirational. So for my first Music Monday I have decided on Drake's- Take Care ft. Rihanna. Now not only is the meaning for this song genius but pairing together two great artists for a love song is phenomenal. I just keep thinking about Rihanna's Love The Way You Lie ft. Eminem, except this song doesn't sound so dark and devilish. To me this song is more uplifting and peaceful. Hope you all will...
Enjoy =)




What songs do you like to jam to in the morning or while getting ready?
Keep on Jammin'
Chelsea



Sunday, March 4, 2012

Giant Haul: January-March

I have been holding out on doing a haul for so long. So I went searching through my beauty goodies for what I can remember buying (does that mean I have a problem). Anyways, I found a whole bunch of stuff. I just did some quick pictures and maybe one day some of these products will have reviews.
-Lippies-
Starting Left to Right
-Revlon Lip Butter in 050 Berry Smoothie
-Revlon Lip Butter in 065 Creamsicle
-Revlon Lip Butter in 055 Cupcake
-Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 14
-Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate in 08
-MAC lipstick in Hue
-MAC Viva Glam Lipstick in Nicki
-Laura Geller Air Whipped Lip Wear in Praline Mousse
-Bare Minerals Lip Gloss in Wild Honey
-Revlon Lip Gloss in 150 Peach Petal
-Face/Perfume-
-MAC Fix+ Spray
-Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Purfume and Lotion
-Up&Up Make-up Remover Cleansing Towelettes
-Sephora's Instant Moisturizer (jar with black lid)
-Laura Geller Retractable Baked Powder Brush
-Smashbox Photo Finish Light Foundation Primer
-Smashbox Studio Skin 15 Hour Wear Foundation in 1.2
-Laura Geller Balance-N-Brighten Regular Powder
-Eyes/ Blush-
-Laura Geller Eye Elements Baked Eyeshadow and Highlighter in Amethyst Skies
-Bare Minerals Blush in Hush Hush (orange)
-Maybelline Color Tattoo by Eyestudio in 25 Bad to the Bronze and 35 Tough as Taupe
-Laura Geller Air Whipped Blush in Whisper Mulberry
-Urban Decey 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil in Bourbon
-Laura Geller i-care Waterproof Eyeliner in Charcoal
-Palette-
-Urban Decay's Naked 2 Palette
- Good Karma Shadow Brush
Whew now that is over. I need to get to testing and trying these products out! I have already dabbled in a few already. I am rather happy with my purchases. I am sure I am forgetting something but hey, that is what happens when you are obsessed with make-up and don't take pictures right as it comes in. Let me know if you have tried any of these goodies.
Enjoy =)
Chelsea

Saturday, March 3, 2012

OOTD: Stripped Blazer

Just a quick little OOTD from the other night. I went out for drinks with a few friends. Sorry I didn't get a whole body shot. I was just wearing a pair of dark jeans from Silver (style Tuesdays)and some heeled back ankle boots by Rampage. My make-up I kept pretty neutral with some black winged liner but I did do a deeper lip. I used Coastal Scents lip liner in Earth.
What I am wearing-
Blazer- TJ Maxx (tag fell off)
Black Shirt- Forever 21
Necklace- Charlotte Russe (did have feather on it but I tore it off)
Enjoy =)
Chelsea

100th blog post. 100 facts about ME

Here is the "skinny" I decided for my 100th blog I would just write about 100 things that I like, I love, that are about me, and just randomness here we go!

1. I work in the health care field but I secretly am dying to go to school for beauty
2. I wear foundation, usually, everyday
3. I drink coffee daily before work, on the way to work, and at work. ( I often spill on my lap in the car because I don't like travel mugs.. oops)
4. I am a super picky eater
5. I own 3 MAC lipsticks, Viva Glam Gaga (pink one), Viva Glam Nicki, and Hue
6. I got my nails shellaced last week and they still look amazing, I chose the color red, sassy and sophisticated.
7. I drive a 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (white). Her name is Layla (like the Eric Clapton song)
8. I take a shower and wash my hair everyday and I don't care how BAD it is for my hair I still do it.
9. I haven't had my hair its natural color since I was in 4th grade (approximately 11 years ago)
10. This year is my golden birthday, May 21st on a Monday
11. Currently my hair is the longest it has ever been
12. I am addicted to watching beauty gurus on YouTube. I am currently listening to meganheartsmegan while typing this.
13. I have never changed my cellphone number. I've had the same number since 8th grade ( approximately 7 years now!)
14. I don't have a smart phone either... I always carry my ipod touch and cellphone everywhere
15. My nickname at work is Bambi
16. I live in the middle of Wisconsin (and it is currently snowing)
17. I am trying to get healthy and fit, but it really isn't working. I need to put my mind to it!
18. My favorite eyeliner color is Black. I usually always wear black eyeliner on the top lid. My second favorite would be a dark brown
19. I order the majority of make-up related products online. The closest Sephora, Ulta, or MAC is over 2 hours away. I trust other peoples opinions on products before I order them
20. I was subscribed to BirchBox for over a year and now I have like a bag of samples that I have not used. I don't know what to do with them...
21. I don't usually wear shimmery makeup on my face (blush or bronzer) I feel like it just brings out my imperfections
22. I wish I blogged more but I do think about it often and kick my ass for not doing it
23. I am really tiny in person. I am only 5 feet 2 inches. I wear size 3 jeans and small/medium tops. Sometimes I wish I was taller
24. Summer is right around the corner, but I am not excited because I work full-time I never get to enjoy the warm weather just admire it from the window
25. I don't remember the last time I actually ate cereal. I probably made puppy chow with chex but otherwise probably at least a year ago.
26. I love listening to pandora radio in the morning while I get ready for work or before I go out
27. I use drugstore shampoo and conditioner. My stylist can not believe how healthy my hair is
28. I am obsessed with scented lotions and perfumes. I have a whole rack of them. Maybe I will do a blog post
29. I got flowers for Valentines day this year... it was the first time ever in my life!
30. I went dirt biking for the first time 2 weeks ago, was super fun.
31. I have been single the majority of my dating life and get this I don't even mind it has allowed me to find myself, sort of
32. My best friend from high school goes to college in Oregon! She also has studied abroad in Greece and I think she is going to Italy this summer. I wish I had her independence sometimes. Her brother also used to teach English in China!
33. I have never been on spring break before. I am dying to get to Mexico one of these years
34. I have 2 cats Cali and Shadow. I know not everyone is a cat person but I like cats and they love me
35. My favorite alcoholic beverage is a Cherry Sour (Cherry Doctor and Diet Squirt) I do like Bud Lite as well
36. Currently I am using Bath and Body's Twilight Woods Body Cream after I shower
37. I recently purchased Viva La Juicy perfume and I am obsessed
38. I love french vanilla creamer in my coffee
39. I wear CROCS, yes CROCS. I know they are ugly but they are so comfy
40. I own probably like 10 plain white cami tank-tops (all from Kohls)
41. I hate that at work I have to wear scrubs but it does make getting dressed in the morning a lot easier
42. I have recently rediscovered my love for Chocolate Milk
43. I have broken 3 iPods in my life time.
44. Rihanna's new cd Talk that Talk is currently in my car's cd player
45. My favorite candles are from Bath & Body Works
46. I love Thin Mint Girl Scout Cookies
47. I sleep with my television on
48. I do not own any expensive make-up brushes besides a Laura Geller Powder Brush that is travel size and I keep it in my purse. Most of my brushes are from e.l.f. or I have 2 brushes that both came in my Naked Palettes
49. I am almost always cold so I wear a lot of layers and long sleeves.
50. HALF WAY THERE- I only have 1 friend that knows about my blog, Andy =)
51. My bedroom is painted dark brown
52. I own way to many shoes to even count them all, even though I only wear like probably 6 on a regular basis.
53. I was a nanny for 6 years before I worked at Family Video and now in health care
54. I went to college for only 1.5 years but I love school but I also love my current job
55. A lot of people don't understand how make-up can be a hobby or why I have 10 pink lip sticks to them pink is pink, to me or you it is not just pink
56. Honestly, music is my life. Whatever mood I am in I have music to match it and make my day that much better
57. I could live off of noodles and carbs, maybe cheese too
58. I love neutral make-up when it comes to eyes and lips. I occasionally will throw in a purple crease or lid. Maybe a red lip.
59. I really hate shaving my legs and will avoid it at ALL costs.
60. I used to drink 2 Pepsi's a day, since trying to get healthy I have cut back to 1 soda a week. I am very proud of this. I still drink coffee but it is WAY less calories that is for sure
61. I only have 1 brother, Ian
62. I love Mexican food, and spicy Chinese food.
63. I would wear heels or boots everyday of my life if I could
64. I like cream eye bases and blushes but I rarely use them because it just is another step I am too lazy for in the morning
65. Once I find a fabulous make-up product it is really hard for me to use new things
66. I would wear black clothes for the rest of my life if I could.
67. I don't like ironing so I spray febreeze on my clothes if they are wrinkly and shake them and WALAH no wrinkles =)
68. I wash my clothes after I wear them once
69. I am sometimes in denial of my actually foundation shade, why do I have to be so dang fair skinned
70. I have freckles on my face and shoulders in the summer
71. I get annoyed when people I don't know call me Chels, as if we were friends.
72. I will only drink my coffee out of tall mugs not short mugs
73. I have a cheetah print hair straightener from Hot Tools, makes me feel feisty
74. I have very dark brown dyed hair and I hate when people refer to my hair color as "black" just reminds me of high school when people died there hair that blackish blue color and wore all black
75. I am not Italian I don't know why people always think that. I am actually just a European Mut
76. I am bad at putting on chapstick but I do remember if I am wearing a nude lip
77. I love self-tanners and gradual tanners but I have always hated putting them on, just some how I wish they would jump from the bottle to my body, if only it was that easy
78. My favorite color is green; same as my mom and her mother (my grandma)
79. Trashy reality television shows after work are always a good time. Merp- best saying that ever came from Jshore
80. I believe in equal rights for everyone that includes a woman's right to choose
81. I graduated high school with a class of 363 people, I don't know every ones name
82. I often trust people even after they betray me
83. I have a bad habit of correcting peoples grammar when they talk or type. I have always been a stickler for proper English
84. I recently read Jillian Michaels book about how to lose that last 20 pounds (I forget the name of it) all I have to say is that lady is a beast.
85. My middle name is actually my mothers maiden name 'McClellan'. My brother and I have the same middle name.
86. I have worn the same size clothes and shoes since 6th grade. Not growing can been a blessing and a curse. I use it as an excuse to why my closet has so many clothes in it... ;)
87. I used to have gauged ears when I was 14. I have 9 piercings. I had my nose pierced for 3 years but I have had it out a year now and it is still open
88. I like wearing fake toe nails in the summer. I buy them @ Wal-Mart for 5 dollars
89. I love the smell of laundry it is the one chore I love doing
90. The scent of the wallflower in my room currently is Hot Apple Tottie - just smells so warm and cozy
91. I have a stash of Bath & Body Lotions. I can't help myself at those Semi-Annual Sales
92. I still can buy shoes in the kids section
93. If I had to pick 2 make-up products that I could wear everyday it would be foundation and my eye brow pencil
94. I don't really like dry shampoo. I just feel like it makes my hair feel weird, like coated in clay.
95. I have 1 tattoo which is a cherry blossom tree on my back
96. I love metal and rock music. I also like to throw in a little Nicki Minaj too. The one genre I don't really love is country.
97. I carry at least 15 lip glosses/ lip sticks in my purse at all times
98. I had braces when I was 14 for 1 year
99. Leggings are my favorite. Nothing like a little black hugging every curve of your legs
100. I am terrible at accepting compliments

THERE YOU GO! 100 FACTS ABOUT ME

ENJOY =)
CHELSEA