Recycle & Be A Frugal Fashionista
Tomorrow is my daughter’s 5th birthday. I’m depressed. Next thing I know I’ll be thinking about 30th birthday presents for her. Thankfully, that’s still a long way to go, but you know what they say, time flies really fast. But before that happens, I gave her a lesson on recycling and how to be a frugal fashionista, especially in this economy.
I turned 4 of her old pair of jeans into play shorts. There are only 3 in the picture coz she already wore the other one. A tan brown pair. She watched me cut the jeans yesterday and then when I gave her the 1st pair, her look was priceless. Like I’ve just lost my mind, again.
Thanks, I think……..
Because of Facebook, people from my past are popping up every 3 days, requesting to be added in Friend’s list. Truth be told, sometimes I have to dig deeper in my brain to remember who some of the people are. There’s one the other day whom after I accepted his request, sent me a message that made me smirk and roll my eyes at the same time. By the way, I sort of remember who he is.. LOL. Anyhooo, he said I still look pretty even after having 2 kids.
REALLY?? Interestingly enough, he’s a Filipino. I don’t want to open a can of worms but some Filipinos have the tendency to say comments like that. Yah know, complimentary comments with a touch of condescend and unintentional insult. Don’t even get me started on the weight topic… Errrmmmm…
So I decided to make a comparison. Before marriage and after 2 children.
My Proper Diet
Technically, I’m not on a very strict diet where I have to cut practically everything out. I don’t think that will ever happen in my life. I just love food too much. But I’m also aware that I can’t continue eating as much as I have been for years. I’m not talking about shoving food in my mouth from the time I wake up to the time I hit the bed at 1am. I don’t do that of course. My diet is pretty much just moderation or portion control. I could read sensa weight loss reviews all day and decide whether I believe it or not but it’s still up to me how much I eat each meal. Instead of 1 pork chop, I cut that in half. Any kind of meat entrée, I cut in half. Rice, 1 cup. No seconds or thirds. And I go for salads for lunch. I go for fresh fruits smoothies or non-fat yogurt for snacks. And I try not to eat too much of my homemade cookies, cupcakes, or whatever sweets I bake. Again, portion control.
For almost 2 months now, with exercise and moderation diet, I’ve lost 9 pounds with better stamina, muscles, energy and toned body.
Another Benefit Of Daily Exercise
Except for this week, I’ve actually been working out 7 days a week. Turbo Fire program only has 1 day rest which is on Wednesdays but I’m not resting that day coz I still have the Insanity program to do so overall, I workout everyday. But like I said, not this week coz I’m doing the Turbo Fire Inferno. That’s 1 week rest from Insanity, and only 5 days of Turbo Fire.
Nevertheless, as I’ve been noticing for the past weeks, my face has cleared up. Even when I had my last period earlier this month. I didn’t get that much pimples at all. May a couple but not as bad as I’ve gotten pretty much for the rest of my life. I’m proud to say that I won’t be needing any epiduo or other acne treatments anymore. I just have to continue working out everyday.
Day 31 Of Project31 Shoes: Turquoise
For the last day of Project31 Shoes, I present to you, Michael Antonio Luna Pumps. This sexy turquoise with ankle straps saved me from completely losing it when I was sick back in January. When I couldn’t breathe, coughing non-stop and practically sneezing my brains out, I made a promise to myself that once I get better I’d buy something nice for myself. A pair of turquoise pumps is definitely nice and naughty! Actually, I picked Luna and my husband bought it as part of my 3 pairs of shoes for Valentine’s Day.
Day 30 Of Project31 Shoes: Espadrille #2
Meet Michael Antonio Harriet Espadrille. She’s one of the 3 shoes I got for Valentine’s Day from my husband. It’s new, clean and I haven’t worn it yet. I’m waiting for the weather to start warming up. I don’t want the wet dirt from rain to get my Harriet all dirty!!
Day 29 Of Project31 Shoes: Polka-Dots
This polka-dot flats is cute and comfy. A bargain purchase for $7. And I fit in size 8 with this.
Day 28 Of Project31 Shoes: Stacked
It’s quite funny that stacked style is coming back coz I’ve had this black stacked heels for 5 years now. Stacked heels are much more comfortable than skinny heels.
