p e a c e l o v e & s u n s h i n e

Triathlon Training

ringostarr24 — Thu, 28 May 2009 15:02:16 +0000

So I have been training for a triathlon. I have two months to do it and I’m super excited. Why take on such a daunting task? Simple. I live for a challenge. This will be one of the biggest challenges I’ve had to face, however I’m willing to try! For the past 8 days I’ve been faithfully running and biking, with a little bit of weight thrown in for strength training. I’m loving the results I’m seeing already. I can already run farther than before with no problems at all. It feels great to be getting in shape! I’m going to check back most everyday with my results.

I’m extremely pumped about it because it is a goal that I am going to achieve and at the same time I can benefit from weight loss. I have already seen immense results since the start of May. I’m loving it!

Duct-Tape Dress Form

ringostarr24 — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:53:13 +0000

DIY Dress Form

First of all, I am a huge fan of DIY projects. I was looking to purchase an adjustable dress form, but truth be told, I cannot afford it. So I did a little researching and found this helpful site, Threads.com. On it they have DIY instructions on how to make a Duct-Tape dress form yourself. Incredible! right?! Below is the link to the helpful instructions found on the site. Happy Sewing!

Click Here for Duct-Tape Dress Form Instructions

Duct-Tape Dress Form

Andy Warhol: from ordinary to profound.

ringostarr24 — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:39:17 +0000

I wanted

to paint

nothing.

- Andy Warhol

Andy Warhol is one of the only artists I know that can turn a simple statement like that into something profound. He really did paint nothing, from Campbell soups to bananas, he painted the absolutely ordinary. His popart took Hollywood by storm. Marilyn Monroe was a famous subject of him and today we have used his style in Mac Book Photo Booths. He will forever be the original artist that was capable of turning a piece of produce into a work of art.

The Master himself (above).

Detox Day 3

ringostarr24 — Mon, 11 May 2009 14:26:36 +0000

Morning

So today is apparently the “hump” of the detox. Getting over this day will be a huge accomplishment. I already am loving this detox. Yesterday, I weighed in at 147 lbs and now I’m down to 144.4 lbs. It’s truly exciting to watch the scale descend day by day. By day 10 I should be able to reach my goals in no time!

The Truth
So the truth is, yes this detox is hard. Mostly because you have cravings every now and then, especially when you are surrounded by people who are also eating. If you do your best to push through it then you’ll be fine. I’ve already lost 4 lbs and I’m feeling pretty good about it!

Weight
The scale this morning read= 144.4 lbs. So far I’m down 4 lbs since Day 1. I’m very excited and looking forward to tomorrow’s results.

Evening
Today was most difficult because people started pressuring me to eat something. I am getting slightly more and more tempted as they walk around with chicken wings and such, but I’m over it! Today is going well, I’ve got nothing left and I’m just drinking liquids. I’m thinking of introducing a little bit of protein shakes, such as the slim fast chocolate shake, just for added protein, let’s face it the body needs protein to thrive. I wouldn’t say I’m exactly …thriving..but I am not hungry and I can feel myself getting smaller, which is nice. I’m not obsessive with this whole thing, it’s just I would like to reach my goals and if it means I have to go the extreme route..so be it!

Detox Day 2

ringostarr24 — Sun, 10 May 2009 15:14:57 +0000

Morning
So today I started craving waffles, since my friend was eating some...super jealous.
But anyway I'm over it and figured I can get through this! I have to try it for the
10 day minimum to see if it actually works. I took the lax tea yesterday and, it
did not do the trick so I am going to do the SWF today. Something I was dreading
but I think I'll be fine. I'll check back in a bit.
THE TRUTH
It is difficult to curb the hunger but once you drink the juice your fine!
GOALS
I've lost 2 lbs since yesterday, which is mostly water weight..but still!
So there we go it's nice to see the scale go down. I'll check back later
with more results.
MID AFTERNOON
So it's 2:49, and I gotta say I'm feeling a little weaker than normal.
But as soon as I drank the drink I regained energy. Today was great because
I got rid of the Cayenne Pepper in the drink by simply taking 3 capsules
throughout the day, with each "meal". This completely made me appreciate
lemonade which tastes very much like normal delicious lemonade.
So far I've lost 3 lbs, which is mostly water weight, but I feel great!
For some reason I feel it is easier to fast because you are not even
tempted to make any poor food choices. I'm excited to get off this diet
to see the results and to start a healthier more veggie routine.
Evening
So it is 11 pm and I am off to bed after a longer day than usual.
I was doing some heavy lifting and reorganizing of several spaces spaces and I felt a little bit
light headed, but I kept drinking water and it went away. The lax tea is certainly working and
the cayenne capsules are definitely the way to go. I'm feeling good about this diet, at the moment
despite the nauseous feeling this morning. I've read that it does get better after day 3, so cheers to
that! The one thing that almost made me slip this evening was my friend's home cooked pizza. I
was so tempted it was ridiculous. I told myself that I had already suffered through one day and
the pizza would just hinder the process. Not only that I felt I would have to start all over again,
which totally would have cramped my style. Anyway Day 3 Tomorrow and then 7 to go! I hope
I don't get too cranky or whatever as most people do on the cleanse. If I do I'll post that too just
to get everything down to track my progress, and if this liquid diet really is worth the trouble!

Detox Day 1

ringostarr24 — Sat, 09 May 2009 23:07:57 +0000

Hi,

So as you know, if you read my previous post, I am trying the Master Cleanse Diet to see if it really does work. I have heard that it legitimately works, however I just have to see for myself. Today was day one and consisted of the detox drink. The recipe for said drink is as follows:

Single Serving
* 2 Tablespoons of organic lemon juice

* 2 Tablespoons of organic grade B maple syrup

* 1/10 Teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

* 10 oz of filtered water

Not the most delicious concoction in the world, however, I found it truly curbed hunger. The cayenne does the trick by helping to boost your metabolism and at the same time cause you not to be hungry. The maple syrup adds some flavouring and also is a source of vitamins.

THE TRUTH
Okay, so I am gonna be completely honest, at first the drink was DISGUSTING, but after I continued to drink it more and more everyday I began to think, “I CAN DO THIS!” I just went and bought cayenne capsuls so I will not have to put the powder into my drink, which is a much more desirable option for someone who cannot handle the spice kick. This morning I felt extremely hungry, but every time I did I just reached for the water bottle and chugged the drink. My hunger was satisfied. The diet is also known as the Lemonade Diet and has been around for nearly 50 years. Beyonce has been said to have tried it along with Anne Hathaway, and it worked for them. I figure that once it is over, I will be able to palate more raw plant foods that are better for my health than the good ol sweets, which are certainly my weakness. Okay so that just about wraps up my first day on the detox and I already feel great! I’ll check in tomorrow to see just how great I really feel.

WEIGH IN
So I know it’s slightly embarrassing to be posting such intimate details of my life…online, but really I need to stay accountable to someone, even if it is the entire world! Today I weighed in at: 148.7 lbs. There ..I said it and my goal weight is to reach 120-125 lbs. Here we go! I’ll weigh in everyday just to remain accurate to show you the results of this fad diet.

Au Revoir,

JULIA

Detox Diet Introduction

ringostarr24 — Sat, 09 May 2009 22:52:38 +0000

First of all, I for one shudder when I think of the word “diet”. Diets tend to be irrational, non-permanent and most of them do not even work. I am writing about a diet experience to keep myself accountable and to, perhaps, support anyone else going through the same thing. I have decided to do a 10 day holistic detox to rid my body of all toxins. It is important to stay physically fit but a lot of what your eat plays a large role in weight loss as well as your over all health. I have decided to try the Master Cleanse diet, just to see if this fad really works. I will be documenting my experience and will hopefully see some positive results. If not, then I will let you know. The truth will come out whether or not this extreme diet actually works or whether it is a waste of time. I’ll check in daily with my thoughts about the Master Cleanse as well as results.

Happy Dieting!

Julia.

w o r d s. t o . l i v e . b y .

ringostarr24 — Sat, 09 May 2009 17:00:37 +0000

Almost Famous, is perhaps, one of the greatest representations of life on the road in the 1960s and 70s. It completely expresses the free spirited life of being in or following a band of musicians. It shows the true power of music and the passion within it. There are a lot of crazy parts of the movie that show these characters as being anything less than desirable, but on some level we can relate.

Penny Lane, or Kate Hudson, is a ‘band-aid’, of the band, and says one of the most memorable quotes of the film.

“Always tell the girls, never take it seriously. If you never take it seriously , you never get hurt. You never get hurt, you always have fun. And if you ever get lonely, you just go to the record store, and visit your friends”.

That quote has stuck with me, because having fun is one key ingredient to a living happy life. That being said, there is such thing as having TOO MUCH fun, as seen in the film. In terms of relationships, I’ve been taking things way to seriously. I’ve got loads of time to find someone, for now I will be at PEACE with who I am and who I can become. I’m tired of getting hurt or rejected, its time for me to make an internal change. To start feeling beautiful on the inside out. Cheasy? Maybe. But I feel that one of the most important things in life is to feel good about who you are, regardless of your past. Surrounding yourself with positivity will help you to live a longer fuller life. It not only helps you live, it will help you to THRIVE.