Minty Business

Since I study magazines like I should've studied my books in college, I have it on good authority that mint and seafoam are making big comebacks. I bought some mint green nail polish, but I got gels last weekend (great investment), so I have to wait about a month before I can wear it.

I'm currently on the hunt for a pair of mint green jeans. Know where I can get some that won't break the bank?

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Flower Power

I have the world's WORST allergies. Well, maybe not the worst, but they're pretty bad. Since I can never be around flowers, I have an appreciation for floral prints. Whenever they come back in style, I buy up everything I can. This time will be different since I'm not an adult and have bills, but I've been avoiding the mall like the plague to save money since summer.

I'm allowed to splurge a little, right?

Distsy Floral Romper, $39.50
Petite Moto Chintz Leigh Jeans, $90
Butterfly Floral Jumpsuit, $116
Millbank Skirt, $79.50
Floral Colour Block Shift Dress, $50

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Fitness Friday: Workout Schedule

It's been almost two weeks since I started this fitness journey. And it feels like two years, but I can feel a difference in my body and I think I'm totally committed this time. I haven't eaten any fast food and when I went to eat out with friends last week, I choose healthy options and watched my portions.

This is my workout schedule right now. It's a BEAST! But you've got to work hard to get results. I'll continue to add a more condensed version (since we change it up a bit every week) at the end of these posts, along with my current weight loss.

SUNDAY: YOGA
When you spend six days working out, stretching helps with the soreness and improves flexibility. I have no balance, so it really consists of me falling over and giggling a lot, while my trainer insists this is supposed to be relaxing.

MONDAY: NO TRAINING
I had a conference call and got out of training for a day. Boss!

TUESDAY: CARDIO/CHEST/ARMS/ABS
1 mile jog on the treadmill
3 sets of 12 reps with 15 pound weights
3 sets of 12 reps with ab crunch with 20 pound bar / 10 sit-ups in between sets
3 sets of 12 pull down bar at 40 pounds
3 sets of 12 cable cross overs at 30 pounds

WEDNESDAY: CARDIO
We got our schedules mixed up, so I didn't have a formal training session. I went to the gym on my own time and ran 1 mile on the treadmill.

THURSDAY: CARDIO/LEGS
1 mile jog on treadmill
3 sets of 12 lunges with 15 pound weights
3 sets of 10 squats with 40 pound barbell
3 sets of 12 reps at 55 pounds on the hip adduction/abduction machine
3 sets of 12 leg curls at 55 pounds
3 sets of 12 leg extensions at 40 pounds

FRIDAY: TBA
I go to the gym tonight, so who knows? Except my trainer, of course. Last week, I did the elliptical for a mile, 95 sit ups (in two different exercises) and posture exercises. Plus, wall sits, which definitely a creation of Satan.

SATURDAY: RUNNING
On Saturdays, I get to run around my huge apartment complex. Obviously, there's a cardio benefit, but we're also going to use it to see how my time improves as we progress.

If you have questions about a particular workout, I'd love to answer them. I'd also love some suggestions for fun stuff I can do after all this hard stuff is over.

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