111-117 challenge days

 Eating going extremely well. 

 Weightlifting now 4xs a week 

 Extra cardio sessions and minimum of 8     miles a day. 

Smoking is finito! Over 3 weeks strong!

I feel like I am getting ready for something  great. So much energy when I wake up in the morning and get my day started. 

Supplements are simple 

Vitamins multi 

B12

Calcium

Apple vinegar

Coconut oil

Cinnamon

And 3 liters of water a day 

Ep is rolling out sooner than later :)

Some frustrations with pace on that but in the end pretty happy about it. 

Pants are getting quite loose :) yay! 

Sexy beast mode! 

Ciao, M

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 29

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR =  17,236

Really awesome seeing a family friend today..minus the part almost getting kidnapped at train station. We managed to go to 8 clothing boutiques and not one thing peeked my interest..thats a first and later in the evening crashed a greek wedding which later actually turned out to be a baptism....apparently the greeks like to throw plates and dance on them at any occasion...fun times. Did not even notice how much I went over my goal until just now. 

COCA NAUTS

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Short factable....

• Reduces Sweet Cravings and improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose.  The healthy fat in coconut slowsdown any rise in blood sugar and helps to reduce hypoglycemic cravings. 

                   Some of my day ....

LIGHTS ....MY DESIGNER OBSESSION

Ciao , M

Challenge Day 21

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR =  18,300

I made up today for my lack of activity the last few days. Though not on purpose it did a body good.

It took my mind off of all the foods I wanted to eat and how much I missed food that i never even ate in the first place. Tomorrow should be even brighter. Fresh air rocks!

Some tips on Sugar cravings

I have a sweet tooth  and this is always hard for me.

KEEP YOURSELF DISTRACTED

What else can I do with coconut oil.......?

MAKE UP PRIMER

Take a 1/4 of a teaspoon of coconut oil and apply it to your face, then take a damp washcloth and rub in oil in a circular motion, pat face dry and apply foundation .

Ciao, M

Challenge Day 19

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR = 4000

Successful start to the new year. Sticking to my plan to fast and cleanse the first 30 days of this month.

I will say 30 for now and then see if I choose to do longer. All sugars, flours, man made or man enhanced foods are out of the picture and I am drinking tea, water or fruit infused water. I am a very strong willed person but I will not try and make it sound like this is not hard in the beginning stages. 

I consider myself now a veteran of fasting but the first 3 days are pretty much killer ( ugh).  Dreaming about foods I never even had in my diet to begin with or just thinking about food none stop even though that is not a regular part of my nature. I am taking the first few days easy with physical activity so my body can a adjust to all of the changes going on again. Movies, conversations and sleep are keeping me away from plundering the fridge.  Keep on Keeping on!

How I feel at the start of a fast

NEW SUBJECT

Coconut oil for hair

Hair Conditioner : Just place desired amount in hair and massage scalp 

Stimulates Hair Growth

 Deep Conditioner Mask: Use a generous amount of oil to get hair really saturated, put hair up and cover with plastic shower cap for 1-2 hours, Rinse

 Anti Frizz & Shine

 Mends Split Ends: Apply a little oil to the tips of your hair a few times per week.

Ciao , M

Challenge Day 14

WORKOUT

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR = 16,733

Apples = 2

Microdermabrasion appt this morning was nice. 

Face massage 

+

Face mask

+

relaxing music 

=

Happy Mishell

WHATS IN YOUR MORNING CUP?

I am a fan of tea. Green, black, fruit, white...I like it. 

One of my favorites though is 

YERBA MATE

Benefits of drinking yerba mate

                                                 Rich in antioxidents                                                             (90%more than green tea)

                                      Enhances Your Ability to Focus

No jitters, No headaches, No nonsense

Enhances physical endurance 

Regular yerba mate consumption also helps keep lactic acid from building up in your muscles so you can decrease post workout soreness and cut your recovery time.

                                                     Aids digestion and helps control weight

                                                        Supports Cardiovascular Health

The antioxidants and amino acids present in yerba mate help fat and cholesterol move through your bloodstream so that they don't accumulate on artery walls.

Its just awesome!

Beautiful Days to You I Wish

Ciao , M

Challenge Day 13

WORKOUT

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR = 11,592

Apples = 2

A bit of a lazy day. Looking forward to the new year and the challenges I lay out for myself.

Missing my family quite a bit over these past few days but I know this part of my

journey will all be worth it in the end.

Whipped Coconut Oil Body Butter

 Less than $2 a jar this lotion works wonders.

    Super simple to make and literally only requires one

ingredient. Vitamin E oil and essential oils completely optional.

Wrap it in a up in a pretty jar and share it with a friend.

What you need:

• 1 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Vit E oil (optional)
• a few drops of your favorite essential oils for fragrance (optional)

1. Put all ingredients into a mixing bowl. Note: Do not melt the coconut oil first. It will only whip up if it’s solid.

2. Mix on high speed with a wire whisk for 6-7 minutes or until whipped into a light, airy consistency.

3. Spoon the whipped coconut oil body butter into a glass jar and cover tightly. Store at room temperature, or in the refrigerator if your house is so warm it melts the oil.

Tip: An electric hand mixer will work just fine or a high tech kitchen mixer will also do an awesome job.  Do not use a  blender or food processor with this coconut oil recipe, because they tend to warm the oil too much and prevent it from whipping up.

SideNote: Whipped oil should stay quite soft and not eventually harden up like it would in the glass jar just in its regular state. Some beading as it sweats is normal. 

                                                  Guide: from The Nourished Life

Ciao, M

Challenge Day 11

WORKOUT

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR = 12,000

Apples = 2

Happy Christmas.

Short and sweet today because I just got done celebrating and my pre-made blog vanished ....

Oil pulling details tomorrow

Great food this evening. Minus the meat for me of course

Yummers

Ciao, M

Its soooo late here I have to get to bed!