Challenge Day 69,70,71,72,73

                                                                     HIIT Routine

                                                                       Daily Abs

                                                          Clean Eating 18,19,20,21,22

                                                      STEPS SO FAR = average 9,784

Practice, recording and sleeping have been taking up my time. Goal is to be back in home 2 before end of March and enjoy time with friends and fam for 3 months ... then back to home 1.  Going Strong.

                            

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 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 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 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

Challenge Day 20

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR = 6000

Today has been a hard one. I was over tired this morning and actually slept till almost 10:30 am.

To some that might not be that amazing but to me ...I get up at 6 am usually. I feel sluggish, annoyed and on edge. This is normal when starting a cleanse but the wait for the worst of these symptoms to subside is at times torture. I did a little more activity today but I will be clear those extra steps on my downtime days for the next week will be largely due to pacing and anxiety. LOL. I am going to do my best to stay clear of processed things from here on out because if it makes you feel like this it can just not be good for you. 

Me today

Even though I do not eat these I wanted them today. 

That is how bad these withdrawels are.

Crack Crack Crack Crack

I want it!

Coconut Challenge Continues....

Coconut oil Makeup remover

Cotton pads

Warm Water

Coconut oil

Spray Cotton pad or dip in warm water . ( do not get it soaking wet)

Add a dab of coconut oil onto the pad....Voila...

Remove Makeup.

Awesome for eye makeup

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 17

WORKOUT

BACK ON POINTE MORNING ROUTINE

SQUAT AND PLANK CHALLENGE

STEPS SO FAR = 15,570

Apples = 2

Met up with a friend visiting from the states today. It was great catching up and walking around

the city.  Friends are a wonderful thing.  Ready to jump into this new year head first!

Happy Challenging!

BODY POLISH

Wintery dry skin woes.....Most people have them.

This recipe is very similar to the lip scrub with a few twists.

Virgin Coconut oil

Brown sugar

Tablespoon of honey

Coffee grounds or Instant Coffee

This homemade scrub leaves the skin smooth, tight and mosturized.

This is part of my coconut oil challenge. 

I am finding this oil is a miracle.

Rest of my day.....

My wonderful friend Barbara dropped by today .

She is visiting her family over the holidays and then heading back to Colorado on Sat.

Some tea, walk to the castle, talking and window shopping

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 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!