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 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 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 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

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