Challenge Day 35

HIIT Routine

Daily Abs

Fasting Day 16

STEPS SO FAR = 8,008

Chill day. Completed most of my routine early and have been napping on and off. Some days like this are needed to rebuild and snap off the work light in our minds. The body actually does most of its repairs while we are sleeping...so no guilt today. Tabata HIITS are my new fav. 

What did the hurricane say to the coconut tree? 

Hang on to your nuts here comes one heck of a blow job.

Hahahahah..... or not ?

So this coconut challenge has been awesome and I am going to continue using it for hair, teeth, skin and cooking. The only thing I found is that I would personally not use it a moisturizer for feet, hands and lips alone in the winter months...mixing with vasaline or olive oil give it that extra for those areas.  

 Oil pulling = Teeth are whiter and stronger

Deep Conditioner = Hair is strong and shiny

Hair Maintenence = Not greasy or heavy

Skin = Soft and glowing

Face = Clear 

Nails = Healthy and growing

Morning tablespoon in Tea provides a nice energy boost

Coconut oil is the new staple in my Kitchen and Bathroom

Ciao , M

Challenge Day 34

HIIT Routine

Daily Abs

Fasting Day 15

STEPS SO FAR = 11,788

Was not really going to walk into the city today but something just made me get up and go. I walked around and really tried to stay firm with myself and refrain from buying myself something I did not need.  There was a voice in my head...I hear this voice often lol that told me to just take a sneak peek into my favorite store... so i did. Lots of amazing deals for ending season. I walked about a mile in that store alone just looking , picking up, looking, carrying around, putting back down...walking back to get because i feel I might need it. I will address this problem in another challenge ... I finally came to a decision though and stood in the long line I tried to shrink with mind power.. I stood there ...looking around and saw out of the corner of my eye a profile i recognized...I turned to get a better look... There at the cash register was my long lost friend...that i lost touch with 12 years ago! I have been looking for him since I moved to Nürnberg. We hugged so tight and I knew instantly our friendship would be the same as it was when we first became friends. Happy day.

COCONUT BUTT

The coconut palm harvests matured coconuts that contain a kernel which edible oil is extracted from and for generations, this type of high quality vegetable oil has provided the primary source of fat in millions of peoples diets and also has medicinal qualities that can promote cellulite reduction. And it's safe to say that by using a dry shower brush to massage coconut oil into any of your trouble areas where cellulite accumulates for about 10 minutes daily encourages new skin growth and exfoliates your epidermis, while also stimulating blood and lymphatic flow which can dramatically improve the appearance of cellulite on your thighs, butt, stomach, lower back and even underarms.

Ciao , M

Challenge Day 33

HIIT Routine

Daily Abs

Fasting Day 15

STEPS SO FAR = 11,267

Studio day. Getting back into the routine with the holidays. Super lucky to have now a fantastic practice and creative working space. I am thankful for the opportunity to have a sanctuary to work through ideas in peace and with other creatives. Day 15 of the fast and feeling alive really. 

COCO COCO COCO Oil

Prevents hangnails- when rubbed into the cuticle

Treats small cuts and scrapes

Treats minor skin irritations

Treats bee stings or insect bites

Treats hemorrhoids

Prevents and cures urinary tract infections

SOME OUTTAKES OF MY WORK DAY

CIAO , M

Challenge Day 31

HIIT Routine

Daily Abs

STEPS SO FAR =  9,300

Mixed day. Positive mood because of reaching the first 30 days of my challenge.... completing the squat and plank portion of the challenges. I really do not notice a big difference other then more strength which i guess that is a good thing. Negative mood because its dreary outside and a I am a bit stir crazy. I am thankful for being able to get past these negative feelings and within a few hours I  can move on and be excited on some sort of a new focus. Its a coping skill... these focuses ....Challenges that are are still going on are Coconut oil , HIIT, Daily abs, Fasting and being thankful. 

FACTOID COCONUT FILES

SLOWS FINE LINES

Coconut is not just for your cooking – it's a wonderfully hydrating treat for skin too. It keeps the skin's connective tissues strong, which prevents sagging and wrinkles. Apply coconut oil directly to your skin to soften the appearance of fine lines or use it daily on your face and body for a healthy glow. Be sure you use virgin coconut oil with no additives.

Ciao , M

Challenge Day 28

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR =  11,624

Day 10 of fast! I am starting to feel stable again. It is taking a little longer then I wish but it is what it is.

Mornings are my best and though the AM. has always been my strongest time I find I am more clear in my thoughts. I also find that I am not in rush mode anymore which makes the beginning of the day less stressful. I am thankful for the ability to stick to things I set my mind to. 

Starting to incorporate HIIT and Yoga 

Co-Nuts cont....

10 facts for you today

Help to keep blood sugars in balance (good for diabetics)

Moderates glucose release into bloodstream

Improves insulin secretion

Improves insulin sensitivity

Weight management

Reduces steatorrhea (improves fat indigestion)

Helps heal damage caused by celiac disease, improving nutrient absorption

Improve digestive health/function

Improve absorption of nutrients (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, fat soluble phytonutrients)

Improve athletic performance

                                                         

Complete Truth

Ciao , M

Challenge Day 26

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR =  10,526

Exhausting day and really did not do too much. It was a second crash withdrawel wise.

Staying on the train though!

working on something interesting for music and my site

COCO LOCO

Fact

Coconuts are good fuel for the body, but did you know that it’s also a planet-friendly fuel for machinery? Biodiesel has been making the rounds as a fossil fuel alternative, and coconut trees happen to be one of the plants that can produce oilin workable quantities. Not only that, but coconuts can perform multiple roles: as a base substance, an additive, or a direct substitute for petroleum diesel.

Ciao, M

Challenge Day 25

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR =  11,509

Productive describes today. Some mood swings but overall strong day..

Vocal training and meeting with a bassist. Its great to be around artists.

Not too hungry today just tired at times with the occasional snap at cha

Coco for Coconuts

USE IT FOR EVERYTHING! 

Baking

Frying

Deep Frying

Broiling

REPLACE BUTTER WITH IT!

Ciao , M

Challenge Day 23

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR =  3000

Glued to the computer today exchanging info to the webmaster that is working on my site. Things 

are always more complicated then we think they are. I am happy that there are people like him that are web gurus. Super excited to see the progress! So not too much moving today but its ok because I also have no calories to burn :) I am going to incorporate into this mix of challenges a thankful heart and thought each day this year. I am thankful for internet today...because without it I would not be able to communicate across the oceans so easily and get stuff done.

Coconut Oil for Burns

Wash the area with cold water and dry

and rub a few dabs of coconut oil on the burn.

ONLY FOR MILD BURNS

IF YOU BURN YOURSELF UP 

E.R Visit Recommended 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uI5Sf8qb50

Miles Davis A Sunday Must

Ciao, M