Well its been awhile. a lot of changes going on. well, I have a personal trainer is who is awesome. I am working out almost 6 days a week, usually 5 and have adopted a whole clean way of eating. I feel great. I have lost 40 pounds and still have that much plus some to go.
Next year the non twins Richard and Richie graduate. yeah
Lets we no longer will be doing pride or TRansNation that is going to be such a relief. no more stress
I think after i lose 20 more pounds and get a little stronger i will have a friend of mine help me with pole dancing exercise. she looks amazing. I think it would only help me achieve my goal.
Mary poppins aka. Anna Marie
Friday, July 1, 2011
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
9 Soothing Facial Masks From the Kitchen
9 Soothing Facial Masks From the Kitchen
Got free time this weekend? Fix up your face with one of these easy treatments.
Banana
Who needs Botox when you have bananas? That's right: You can use a banana as an all-natural face mask that moisturizes your skin and leaves it looking and feeling softer. Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, then gently apply it to your face and neck. Let it set for 10-20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water. Another popular mask recipe calls for 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 medium banana.
Vinegar
Using vinegar as a skin toner dates back to the time of Helen of Troy. And it's just as effective today. After you wash your face, mix 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with 2 cups water as a finishing rinse to cleanse and tighten your skin. You can also make your own facial treatment by mixing 1/4 cup cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water. Gently apply the solution to your face and let it dry.
Milk
Here's another way to give yourself a fancy spa facial at home. Make a mask by mixing 1/4 cup powdered milk with enough water to form a thick paste. Thoroughly coat your face with the mixture, let dry completely, then rinse with warm water. Your face will feel fresh and rejuvenated.
Oatmeal
If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up that will leave you feeling and looking better, give yourself an oatmeal facial. Combine 1/2 cup hot -- not boiling -- water and 1/3 cup oatmeal. After the water and oatmeal have settled for two or three minutes, mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 table-spoons honey, and 1 small egg white. Apply a thin layer of the mixture to your face, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. (Be sure to place a metal or plastic strainer in your sink to avoid clogging the drain with the granules.)
Mayonnaise
Why waste money on expensive creams when you can treat yourself to a soothing facial with whole-egg mayonnaise from your own refrigerator? Gently spread the mayonnaise over your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then wipe it off and rinse with cool water. Your face will feel clean and smooth.
Yogurt
You don't have to go to a spa to give your face a quick assist: • To cleanse your skin and tighten the pores, slather some plain yogurt on your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
• For a revitalizing facial mask, mix 1 teaspoon plain yogurt with the juice from 1/4 slice of orange, some of the orange pulp, and 1 teaspoon aloe. Leave the mixture on your face for at least five minutes before rinsing it off.
Mustard
Pat your face with mild yellow mustard for a bracing facial that will soothe and stimulate your skin. Try it on a small test area first to make sure it will not be irritating.
Lemon
Create a facial that both exfoliates and moisturizes by mixing the juice from 1 lemon with ¼ cup olive oil or sweet almond oil.
Egg
Who has time or money to spend at the local day spa, paying someone to tell you how awful your skin looks? For a little pampering, head to the refrigerator and grab an egg. If you have dry skin that needs moisturizing, separate the egg and beat the yolk. Oily skin takes the egg white, to which a bit of lemon or honey can be added. For normal skin, use the entire egg. Apply the beaten egg, relax and wait 30 minutes, then rinse. You'll love your new fresh face
Got free time this weekend? Fix up your face with one of these easy treatments.
Banana
Who needs Botox when you have bananas? That's right: You can use a banana as an all-natural face mask that moisturizes your skin and leaves it looking and feeling softer. Mash up a medium-sized ripe banana into a smooth paste, then gently apply it to your face and neck. Let it set for 10-20 minutes, then rinse it off with cold water. Another popular mask recipe calls for 1/4 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons honey, and 1 medium banana.
Vinegar
Using vinegar as a skin toner dates back to the time of Helen of Troy. And it's just as effective today. After you wash your face, mix 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar with 2 cups water as a finishing rinse to cleanse and tighten your skin. You can also make your own facial treatment by mixing 1/4 cup cider vinegar with 1/4 cup water. Gently apply the solution to your face and let it dry.
Milk
Here's another way to give yourself a fancy spa facial at home. Make a mask by mixing 1/4 cup powdered milk with enough water to form a thick paste. Thoroughly coat your face with the mixture, let dry completely, then rinse with warm water. Your face will feel fresh and rejuvenated.
Oatmeal
If you're looking for a quick pick-me-up that will leave you feeling and looking better, give yourself an oatmeal facial. Combine 1/2 cup hot -- not boiling -- water and 1/3 cup oatmeal. After the water and oatmeal have settled for two or three minutes, mix in 2 tablespoons plain yogurt, 2 table-spoons honey, and 1 small egg white. Apply a thin layer of the mixture to your face, and let it sit for 10-15 minutes. Then rinse with warm water. (Be sure to place a metal or plastic strainer in your sink to avoid clogging the drain with the granules.)
Mayonnaise
Why waste money on expensive creams when you can treat yourself to a soothing facial with whole-egg mayonnaise from your own refrigerator? Gently spread the mayonnaise over your face and leave it on for about 20 minutes. Then wipe it off and rinse with cool water. Your face will feel clean and smooth.
Yogurt
You don't have to go to a spa to give your face a quick assist: • To cleanse your skin and tighten the pores, slather some plain yogurt on your face and let it sit for about 20 minutes.
• For a revitalizing facial mask, mix 1 teaspoon plain yogurt with the juice from 1/4 slice of orange, some of the orange pulp, and 1 teaspoon aloe. Leave the mixture on your face for at least five minutes before rinsing it off.
Mustard
Pat your face with mild yellow mustard for a bracing facial that will soothe and stimulate your skin. Try it on a small test area first to make sure it will not be irritating.
Lemon
Create a facial that both exfoliates and moisturizes by mixing the juice from 1 lemon with ¼ cup olive oil or sweet almond oil.
Egg
Who has time or money to spend at the local day spa, paying someone to tell you how awful your skin looks? For a little pampering, head to the refrigerator and grab an egg. If you have dry skin that needs moisturizing, separate the egg and beat the yolk. Oily skin takes the egg white, to which a bit of lemon or honey can be added. For normal skin, use the entire egg. Apply the beaten egg, relax and wait 30 minutes, then rinse. You'll love your new fresh face
Monday, March 14, 2011
Soooo... new eating habits.
So in January my beloved and I really started trying to eat wiser. Both for our own reasons. But to be healthier to. Each month we each gave up something. January he gave up French fries, I gave up cheeseburgers and we added meatless Mondays. February he gave up ice cream and I gave up soda(this is the worst, I love Dr.pepper) and March we both gave up candy and all fried foods.
we did like this because it was always to hard to go cold turkey and being a food addict(emotional eater) We needed to find something that works.
So, far its been going well.. we haven't fell off the wagon yet. The only thing I really miss is soda and I have discovered I love smoothies. I make them with protein at home they are fabulous! so I thought i would be a good ideal to post a meatless Monday recipe on here on Sunday night. It will help remind me and maybe inspire someone else:
Black Bean Tostadas
Serves 6
* 1 15 oz can black beans
* ½ teaspoon garlic salt
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 6 whole-wheat tortillas
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
* 4 cups frozen corn, thawed
* 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
* 1 avocado, diced
* 1 bunch scallions, chopped
* 1 lime
Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine black beans, garlic salt and chili powder. Divide the bean mixture into two parts.
Brush both sides of tortillas with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Top three of the tortillas with cheese and half the seasoned beans and leave the other three tortillas with just olive oil. Set the other half of the beans aside. Heat tortillas in the oven for about 10 minutes.
While the tostadas are heating, in a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, avocados, scallions and lime juice. Divide the corn relish into two parts. Combine one part of the corn relish with the reserved beans.
When tortillas and beans are thoroughly heated, remove them from the oven. Cut the plain tortillas into bite sized strips to eat dipped in the seasoned bean corn relish. Finish the bean and cheese topped tortillas with the reserved corn relish and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Black Bean Tostadas
* Servings per Recipe: 6
* Amount per Serving
* Calories: 274
* Calories from Fat: 83
* Total Fat: 9.3g
* Saturated Fat: 2.9g
* Cholesterol: 8mg
* Sodium: 71mg
* Potassium: 739mg
* Total Carbohydrates: 42.6g
* Dietary Fiber: 10.8g
* Protein: 11.9g
* Sugars: 1.2g
*
we did like this because it was always to hard to go cold turkey and being a food addict(emotional eater) We needed to find something that works.
So, far its been going well.. we haven't fell off the wagon yet. The only thing I really miss is soda and I have discovered I love smoothies. I make them with protein at home they are fabulous! so I thought i would be a good ideal to post a meatless Monday recipe on here on Sunday night. It will help remind me and maybe inspire someone else:
Black Bean Tostadas
Serves 6
* 1 15 oz can black beans
* ½ teaspoon garlic salt
* 1 teaspoon chili powder
* 6 whole-wheat tortillas
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 oz Monterey Jack Cheese, grated
* 4 cups frozen corn, thawed
* 1 cup grape tomatoes, quartered
* 1 avocado, diced
* 1 bunch scallions, chopped
* 1 lime
Preheat oven to 475 degrees.
In a small bowl, combine black beans, garlic salt and chili powder. Divide the bean mixture into two parts.
Brush both sides of tortillas with olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Top three of the tortillas with cheese and half the seasoned beans and leave the other three tortillas with just olive oil. Set the other half of the beans aside. Heat tortillas in the oven for about 10 minutes.
While the tostadas are heating, in a large mixing bowl, combine the corn, tomatoes, avocados, scallions and lime juice. Divide the corn relish into two parts. Combine one part of the corn relish with the reserved beans.
When tortillas and beans are thoroughly heated, remove them from the oven. Cut the plain tortillas into bite sized strips to eat dipped in the seasoned bean corn relish. Finish the bean and cheese topped tortillas with the reserved corn relish and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Black Bean Tostadas
* Servings per Recipe: 6
* Amount per Serving
* Calories: 274
* Calories from Fat: 83
* Total Fat: 9.3g
* Saturated Fat: 2.9g
* Cholesterol: 8mg
* Sodium: 71mg
* Potassium: 739mg
* Total Carbohydrates: 42.6g
* Dietary Fiber: 10.8g
* Protein: 11.9g
* Sugars: 1.2g
*
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