Motivational Video: SUGAR

There is a campaign to get the FDA to adjust the nutrition label to show not only the total amount of sugar in the product, but how much added sugar is put into that product.  John Oliver has his own campaign in support of this called "Show Me Your Peanuts."

It's a great campaign and I think it would be extremely helpful to all people if they knew how much added sugar is in a product.  Check out his video!

SHOW ME YOUR PEANUTS

Be aware of how much sugar you actually consume.  It's in almost everything!

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Exercise

I am determined to lose weight and get back in shape for dance.  I want to be a dance teacher and would like to go back to school next year to study.  I need to be in shape for it!

Last week, my elevator was out of order.  It's a seven floor building and I live on the sixth floor.  So all in all not terrible.  It was a workout!  I am out of shape!

In order to get back into shape, I have decided to only use the elevator when I have heavy bags, suitcases, or my granny cart I use to get groceries.  I will also scale the stairs as a workout in itself by doing it as many times as I can muster.

Along with stairs, I will be slowly adding more exercise.  Today, I am starting with the following:

When I start getting comfortable doing the above, I will add in a Ballet workout and yoga.  I'll eventually have a solid routine down and when I do, I will share it on here.

Starting next week, I will post a picture of myself post workout to show my progress.  When I reach my goal, I will share a before and after picture.

Find a form of exercise that interests you.  It could be dance, basketball, yoga, swimming.  As long as you are moving, sweating and being active you are being successful!  Do what you can and then do more!  Always strive to be your best self!

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Focus

I've neglected my blog since JULY!  I am shocked by this because I thought I posted more.  I had issues with my computer.  I was getting it fixed shortly after my post in July.  I didn't have a computer for about three weeks.  Then I got my computer back and I couldn't post on my blog through internet explorer (I have a PC).  I tried to post, but it wouldn't work.  Then I meant to post through Chrome, but was lazy and forgot.

Now I have found a new focus.  I will be posting old pictures of events and possibly recipes from the summer and until the present.

I have a new format that I am planning to implement.  I will have five categories that I will be posting under.  They are as follows:

-  Food/Recipes

-  Exercise

-  Motivational video

-  What I'm grateful for

-  Adventure/Activities/Fun

My goal at the moment is to get back in shape for dance.  I'm hoping to start taking classes again in the spring.  My motivational picture to keep me focused is below.

I just have to remember...

Find what motivates you and find your focus.  Do what you can to get where you want to be.

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Tea Time

One of the most simple pleasures, for me, is having a cup of tea and reading a book.  I've done this a lot this week.

What's one of your simple pleasures?

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Inspiration

 

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Storm in Chicago

 

I found this picture floating around Facebook.  There was a huge storm a few nights ago.  Apparently there was a triple lightning strike!  How amazing is this picture?!  I had to share!

 

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New Stuff to Relax

 

This candle isn't new.  I received it as a gift for Christmas from my best friend, Jordanna.  But it was the first time I used it.  It smells fantastic.  If I remember correctly, it's pomegranate and raspberry.  I love burning candles.  It makes me feel relaxed.

 

I have no clue how this happened.  But my sheets tore!  So I needed new ones.

 

I got these beautiful blue ones.  I love the color blue.  It makes me happy therefore relaxed! 

 

What things in your life make you relaxed?

 

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