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Can you believe it?!! It's been a full year since I started this 'Coming Clean' endeavor! To commemorate my one year anniversary, I am going to present this blog with a traditional gift -- paper -- in a non-traditional way. Over the next few days, I hope to replenish its paper supply and freshen it up with some new ink. Stay tuned!
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19 May 2009
coming clean :: chomp, chomp, chomp
My last swim meet of the SCY season got cancelled, so I took the opportunity to give my body a well-deserved break. During this time, I swam a little, ran a little... and ate a lot! My body was craving popcorn and froyo, so I just went with it. What do these two things have in common? A gazillion possibilities!
I may or may not need to take another week to recover from my recovery week. In case I don't see you until then, hope y'all have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend!
flavor of the day :: Lester Lewis
Lester Lewis - Boy Hangover (featuring Bonnie McKee)
Mull over a cuppa!
18 May 2009
smarty pants award :: "just pick three!"
"What is that?"
"I don't know how to explain it in English."
"What is that?"
"Lychee."
"What is that?"
"I don't know how to explain it in English. Just pick three."
"I don't know how to explain it in English."
"What is that?"
"Lychee."
"What is that?"
"I don't know how to explain it in English. Just pick three."
So, I know one of the three things I chose for this Vietnamese dessert was lychee-flavored agar agar. But what were the other two? My second selection was yellow and tasted of softer gelatin. The third selection -- the grey and white thingies -- tasted like they might be some sort of seed.
No good deed goes unrecognized. You will be mentioned in an upcoming post and win the 3rd Oriental Banana Smarty Pants Award ("SPA")! Imagine how prestigious that will look on your resume :: wink ::
No good deed goes unrecognized. You will be mentioned in an upcoming post and win the 3rd Oriental Banana Smarty Pants Award ("SPA")! Imagine how prestigious that will look on your resume :: wink ::
16 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred sixty
Workout: morning @ pilates + afternoon @ trail run (2.88 miles)
My fav Pilates exercise of the day was the advanced corkscrew!
I was supposed to have gone jogging BEFORE Pilates, but it was raining (and, okay, I couldn't get out of bed). I had run parts of the trail during a fun run, but didn't know it extended as far as it did. Turned around at 15:00, but will run the entire way next time. Short river crossing = wet shoes. Saw my first two wild chipmunks!
Coming Clean:
face: Carrot Facial by Body Language Soaps
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush and Vegan Original Citrus Blast Intense Hair Conditioner by Gudonya Soap and Spa
body: Vegan Citrus Glaze Sugar Scrub by Body Language Soaps
This was included with my latest order. I'll admit, I almost didn't give it a chance. Body scrubs leave my skin feeling wonderful, but it can also leave a film of oily residue in my tub. I've used some that have left my tub so slippery that I had to sit on the edge and swing my legs over to get out because I was so afraid of falling over and hitting my head! It turns out that this was the perfect day to try it out. My tub was due for a cleaning anyway, and if it did leave any residue, I could just scrub it away.
Well, all I have to say is... BL Soaps has done it again! The sugar scrub was exactly the way it was described in their listing: "I combined two of my favorite scents in this fabulous blend, Sweet Orange and Wild Honey! The result, a decadently rich blend that is sweet and tantalizing! ... After one use, you'll be addicted to how soft your skin feels, and sugar scrubs will become a regular necessity in your beauty routine. We've made our sugar scrubs with special emulsifiers to cut down on the oiliness not only on your skin, but also in your tub. Leaves a lotion like feel when rinsed with water."
It left my skin feeling wonderful and eau de chlorine-less. I didn't even have to moisturize afterwards! And, yes, I did clean my tub afterwards. But only because I had to. I'll definitely be back for more!
Naughty Points:
1 large sweet tea (because I was thirsty after after my trail run)
1 "just pick three!" Vietnamese dessert
3 The Fetching Hound 'blue balls' bitty bites
Needless to say, I was completely satiated by day's end :: wink ::
My fav Pilates exercise of the day was the advanced corkscrew!
I was supposed to have gone jogging BEFORE Pilates, but it was raining (and, okay, I couldn't get out of bed). I had run parts of the trail during a fun run, but didn't know it extended as far as it did. Turned around at 15:00, but will run the entire way next time. Short river crossing = wet shoes. Saw my first two wild chipmunks!
Coming Clean:
face: Carrot Facial by Body Language Soaps
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush and Vegan Original Citrus Blast Intense Hair Conditioner by Gudonya Soap and Spa
body: Vegan Citrus Glaze Sugar Scrub by Body Language SoapsThis was included with my latest order. I'll admit, I almost didn't give it a chance. Body scrubs leave my skin feeling wonderful, but it can also leave a film of oily residue in my tub. I've used some that have left my tub so slippery that I had to sit on the edge and swing my legs over to get out because I was so afraid of falling over and hitting my head! It turns out that this was the perfect day to try it out. My tub was due for a cleaning anyway, and if it did leave any residue, I could just scrub it away.
Well, all I have to say is... BL Soaps has done it again! The sugar scrub was exactly the way it was described in their listing: "I combined two of my favorite scents in this fabulous blend, Sweet Orange and Wild Honey! The result, a decadently rich blend that is sweet and tantalizing! ... After one use, you'll be addicted to how soft your skin feels, and sugar scrubs will become a regular necessity in your beauty routine. We've made our sugar scrubs with special emulsifiers to cut down on the oiliness not only on your skin, but also in your tub. Leaves a lotion like feel when rinsed with water."
It left my skin feeling wonderful and eau de chlorine-less. I didn't even have to moisturize afterwards! And, yes, I did clean my tub afterwards. But only because I had to. I'll definitely be back for more!
Naughty Points:1 large sweet tea (because I was thirsty after after my trail run)
1 "just pick three!" Vietnamese dessert
3 The Fetching Hound 'blue balls' bitty bites
Needless to say, I was completely satiated by day's end :: wink ::
15 May 2009
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08 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred fifty two
Workout: lunch @ outdoor walk (1.62 miles)
REST DAY! Took advantage of the sunny weather -- FINALLY! -- and went for a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. Our first stop was froyo, then cupcakes (for tomorrow's swim meet) and lastlybutnotleastly, lunch!
I'll have to say that my not-so-quite-an-hour in the sun was a million times better than being on the dreadmill. And... there are quite a few froyo joints in the vicinity! :: mwahahahaha ::
Coming Clean:
face: Tea Tree and Charcoal Natural Complexion by Country Heart Gifts
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush
body: Pear by Bella Bubbles
Naughty Points: 1 Mr. Yogato froyo
REST DAY! Took advantage of the sunny weather -- FINALLY! -- and went for a leisurely stroll around the neighborhood. Our first stop was froyo, then cupcakes (for tomorrow's swim meet) and lastlybutnotleastly, lunch!
I'll have to say that my not-so-quite-an-hour in the sun was a million times better than being on the dreadmill. And... there are quite a few froyo joints in the vicinity! :: mwahahahaha ::
Coming Clean:face: Tea Tree and Charcoal Natural Complexion by Country Heart Gifts
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush
body: Pear by Bella Bubbles
Naughty Points: 1 Mr. Yogato froyo
07 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred fifty one
Workouts: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + stretch + 1.13 miles ellip) and evening @ pool (3,850 SCY)
Had a different, harder workout planned, but lost all motivation to do it when I got to the pool. Did 5 x 200s in preparation for the 1000 on Saturday, but it didn't work out the way it was intended. It was supposed to be descend 1-3 + hold 4-5 but turned into a descend 1-5. Oops. Winged the rest of the workout and ended up doing an extra 100 for the 10 x 100s because I was in lala-land.
Coming Clean:
face: Tea Tree Honey with Lemon Peel by Inseine Creations
hair: Vegan Original Citrus Blast Salty Dawg Creme Shampoo & Intense Hair Conditioner by Gudonya Soap and Spa
body: Red Velvet Cake by Spotted Cow Soaps
These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 110, Day 16 and Day 56, respectively.
Naughty Points: ZERO!!
After yesterday's free-for-all, I had no choice but to avoid them! It also helps when get your fill of red velvet cake by doing something as simple as bathing! :: wink ::
Had a different, harder workout planned, but lost all motivation to do it when I got to the pool. Did 5 x 200s in preparation for the 1000 on Saturday, but it didn't work out the way it was intended. It was supposed to be descend 1-3 + hold 4-5 but turned into a descend 1-5. Oops. Winged the rest of the workout and ended up doing an extra 100 for the 10 x 100s because I was in lala-land.
Coming Clean:face: Tea Tree Honey with Lemon Peel by Inseine Creations
hair: Vegan Original Citrus Blast Salty Dawg Creme Shampoo & Intense Hair Conditioner by Gudonya Soap and Spa
body: Red Velvet Cake by Spotted Cow Soaps
These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 110, Day 16 and Day 56, respectively.
Naughty Points: ZERO!!
After yesterday's free-for-all, I had no choice but to avoid them! It also helps when get your fill of red velvet cake by doing something as simple as bathing! :: wink ::
06 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred fifty
Workout: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + stretch + ellip, not walk)
Does eating a small box of almond butter cookies 30 mins. before your lunch hour make you lazy and not want to go down to the gym, too? :P
Coming Clean:
face: Luxurious Clean Cotton-Scented Charcoal Facial by A Breath of French Air
hair: Ultimate Shine Solid Shampoo by Lush
body: Citrus Melody by Country Cottage by Linda
These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 7, Day 145 and Day 86, respectively.
Naughty Points: 8 Seikotei almond butter cookies + an unmentionable variety of other 'naughty points'
Surfing squirrels! Check out their website (in Japanese) to see all of the different squirrel illustrations for their cookies. かわいい!
As for the other 'naughty points', I have no idea what got into me. I came home hungry, had a normal-sized dinner, but was still hungry. I couldn't stop nibbling until I finally brushed my teeth a few hours later. :: oops ::
Does eating a small box of almond butter cookies 30 mins. before your lunch hour make you lazy and not want to go down to the gym, too? :P
Coming Clean:face: Luxurious Clean Cotton-Scented Charcoal Facial by A Breath of French Air
hair: Ultimate Shine Solid Shampoo by Lush
body: Citrus Melody by Country Cottage by Linda
These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 7, Day 145 and Day 86, respectively.
Naughty Points: 8 Seikotei almond butter cookies + an unmentionable variety of other 'naughty points'Surfing squirrels! Check out their website (in Japanese) to see all of the different squirrel illustrations for their cookies. かわいい!
As for the other 'naughty points', I have no idea what got into me. I came home hungry, had a normal-sized dinner, but was still hungry. I couldn't stop nibbling until I finally brushed my teeth a few hours later. :: oops ::
05 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred forty nine
Workouts: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + stretch + 5.4 mile bike) and evening @ pool (4,050 SCY)
Coming Clean:face: Pink Kaolin Clay by Country Heart Gifts
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush
body: Java Jolt by Inseine Creations
These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 1, Day 146 and Day 9, respectively.
Naughty Points: 8 truffles :: oops ::
if i win the lottery :: sugar cookies
Lori's Place Gourmet DelightsIn search to find the perfectly sweet Mother's Day pressie,
I came across some beautifully decorated cookies!
SweetestB
little laura's sweets
Sugar Cookie Couture
sugar & flour
04 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred forty eight
Workout: lunch @ gym (2 mile jog + stretch + 4 x (30 crunches + 50 skips))
Coming Clean:
face: Carrot Facial by Body Language Soaps
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush
body: Spiked Peaches by Sweet and Tranquil
I've been enjoying Sweet and Tranquil's whipped soaps so much that it's taken me a while to pull myself away from them and try one of their bar soaps. I'm happy to report that this was another success. A lovely summery scent with lots of bubbles!
Sweet and Tranquil describes this soap as "[t]he scent of fresh peaches on a summer’s day, fresh and Sweet. The Fragrance is spiked with Ginger which adds a hint of Spice to this luscious Soap. I have added a touch of Gold Mica to add a bit of shimmer to this soap."
Naughty Points: 1 Boylan diet black cherry soda + 8 sugar cookie dough squares = 9
As for the cookie dough squares, I'm cleaning out my freezer, thankyouverymuch!
Coming Clean:face: Carrot Facial by Body Language Soaps
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush
body: Spiked Peaches by Sweet and Tranquil
I've been enjoying Sweet and Tranquil's whipped soaps so much that it's taken me a while to pull myself away from them and try one of their bar soaps. I'm happy to report that this was another success. A lovely summery scent with lots of bubbles!
Sweet and Tranquil describes this soap as "[t]he scent of fresh peaches on a summer’s day, fresh and Sweet. The Fragrance is spiked with Ginger which adds a hint of Spice to this luscious Soap. I have added a touch of Gold Mica to add a bit of shimmer to this soap."
Naughty Points: 1 Boylan diet black cherry soda + 8 sugar cookie dough squares = 9
As for the cookie dough squares, I'm cleaning out my freezer, thankyouverymuch!
coming clean :: week twenty one
My target weight loss is 20 ~ 25 lbs. (approx. 9 ~ 11 kgs.) by the end of the summer. Okay, let's say, September 2009. But à la 'The Biggest Loser', instead of going by overall weight lost, I'll be posting it as percentage of body weight lost. The results are... :: drum roll please ::
target % weight loss : 13.16% ~ 16.45%
weeks one ~ twelve: 5.32%
week thirteen % weight loss: 1.05%
week fourteen % weight loss: 0.35%
week fifteen % weight loss: 1.42%
week sixteen % weight loss: -0.72%
week seventeen % weight loss: 0%
week eighteen % weight loss: 1.07%
week nineteen % weight loss: -0.36%
week twenty % weight loss: 0%
week twenty one % weight loss: 1.08%
total % weight loss: 9.21%
Week 17 was my last 'public' weigh-in. My blog may've been on vacay, but that doesn't mean 'Coming Clean' had been, too! I tapered twice in April, which made it really hard to lose weight. I was exercising less and eating just as much. I also tried to go on a two-week 'naughty points' fast. I came pretty close to making it! I'll have to try to deprive myself again some time. :: wink ::
Now that it's May, I have a new weight-loss goal -- to lose the last ten pesky pounds by September. Wish me luck!
Now that it's May, I have a new weight-loss goal -- to lose the last ten pesky pounds by September. Wish me luck!
03 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred forty seven
Workout: evening @ pool (3,600 SCM)
They're combating swine flu by over-chlorinating the pool. It felt like my tongue and lips were melting off! :: blech ::
Coming Clean:
face: Carrot Facial by Body Language Soaps
hair: Wild Strawberry Fields Salty Dawg Creme Shampoo & Intense Hair Conditioner by Gudonya Soap and Spa
body: Crisp Ginger Pear by My Birch
These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 57, Day 15 and Day 50, respectively.
Naughty Points: 1 Larry's Ice Cream red velvet cupcake
I'm such a sucker for cupcakes. As I was walking back to my car (in the rain with my hands full), I still managed to see the "WE HAVE HOMEMADE CUPCAKES!" sign. Okay, it didn't actually say that, but that's what my brain heard. :: wink :: It was totally worth the challenge of carrying them back to my car!
Two pictured, but I only had one. :: pinky promise :: I should probably also pinky promise to stop eating these as often as I have been. They're definitely at the top of my doctor's 'no-no list'!
They're combating swine flu by over-chlorinating the pool. It felt like my tongue and lips were melting off! :: blech ::
Coming Clean:face: Carrot Facial by Body Language Soaps
hair: Wild Strawberry Fields Salty Dawg Creme Shampoo & Intense Hair Conditioner by Gudonya Soap and Spa
body: Crisp Ginger Pear by My Birch
These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 57, Day 15 and Day 50, respectively.
Naughty Points: 1 Larry's Ice Cream red velvet cupcakeI'm such a sucker for cupcakes. As I was walking back to my car (in the rain with my hands full), I still managed to see the "WE HAVE HOMEMADE CUPCAKES!" sign. Okay, it didn't actually say that, but that's what my brain heard. :: wink :: It was totally worth the challenge of carrying them back to my car!
Two pictured, but I only had one. :: pinky promise :: I should probably also pinky promise to stop eating these as often as I have been. They're definitely at the top of my doctor's 'no-no list'!
02 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred forty six
Workouts: morning @ pilates + late-afternoon @ outdoor jog
Teaser series was killer! We had it-looks-like-it's-about-to-rain weather all day, so I ran every errand in the book to avoid having to run. As soon as I headed out the door, it started misting --> rain --> RAIN! Of course! Bad tummyache @ 3.5 miles. Not sure if it was the OJ I had right before, the nuun I had during or my fuel belt being a little too tight. Where is that thing supposed to hang, anyway?
Coming Clean:
face: Luxurious Clean Cotton-Scented Charcoal Facial by A Breath of French Air
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush
I'm diggin' the shampoo bar I received as a gift, so when I was out-and-about, I bought myself another one!
body: Rhubarb Al Fresco by Rachel Rene Bath & Body
Naughty Points: Where to begin?!! I treated myself to a cà phê sũa đá before running errands, had a strawberry cupcake in G-town whilst running errands, then rewarded myself with truffles after my run. Only two from this entire box!
How do y'all eat a box of chocos? If I don't have to share, I finish off my least favorite first.
Teaser series was killer! We had it-looks-like-it's-about-to-rain weather all day, so I ran every errand in the book to avoid having to run. As soon as I headed out the door, it started misting --> rain --> RAIN! Of course! Bad tummyache @ 3.5 miles. Not sure if it was the OJ I had right before, the nuun I had during or my fuel belt being a little too tight. Where is that thing supposed to hang, anyway?
Coming Clean:face: Luxurious Clean Cotton-Scented Charcoal Facial by A Breath of French Air
hair: Seanik Solid Shampoo by Lush
I'm diggin' the shampoo bar I received as a gift, so when I was out-and-about, I bought myself another one!
body: Rhubarb Al Fresco by Rachel Rene Bath & Body
Naughty Points: Where to begin?!! I treated myself to a cà phê sũa đá before running errands, had a strawberry cupcake in G-town whilst running errands, then rewarded myself with truffles after my run. Only two from this entire box!How do y'all eat a box of chocos? If I don't have to share, I finish off my least favorite first.
01 May 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred forty five
I'm back! I haven't decided whether to stay with the current format, or to try something else. Thoughts?
Workouts: lunch @ gym (2 mile jog + stretch + 4 x (30 crunches + 50 skips)) + evening @ pool (3,500 SCY)
No A/C! So I took it easy and decided to cut the jog short. I have no problems sweating my butt off outdoors, but indoors, well... that just seems wrong!
Just another pace workout. :: yawn :: Whose idea was it to sign up for a distance meet?!!
Coming Clean:
face: Tea Tree and Charcoal Natural Complexion by Country Heart Gifts
hair: Ultimate Shine Solid Shampoo by Lush
If this wasn't a gift, I might've never tried a shampoo bar. I'm glad I did!
body: Gateau de Citron by Savor
Naughty Points: 2 Big Island Candies brownies
Another gift! :: wink :: To your left, we have the golden mac nut blondie. Also included in the assortment were dark choco mac nut brownies and dark choco coconut brownies. I'd never had a coconut brownie before!
With the return of my 'Coming Clean' posts, I've decided not to buy any more 'naughty points' that can't be consumed at time of purchase. I hope this plan doesn't backfire on me!
Workouts: lunch @ gym (2 mile jog + stretch + 4 x (30 crunches + 50 skips)) + evening @ pool (3,500 SCY)
No A/C! So I took it easy and decided to cut the jog short. I have no problems sweating my butt off outdoors, but indoors, well... that just seems wrong!
Just another pace workout. :: yawn :: Whose idea was it to sign up for a distance meet?!!
Coming Clean:face: Tea Tree and Charcoal Natural Complexion by Country Heart Gifts
hair: Ultimate Shine Solid Shampoo by Lush
If this wasn't a gift, I might've never tried a shampoo bar. I'm glad I did!
body: Gateau de Citron by Savor
Naughty Points: 2 Big Island Candies browniesAnother gift! :: wink :: To your left, we have the golden mac nut blondie. Also included in the assortment were dark choco mac nut brownies and dark choco coconut brownies. I'd never had a coconut brownie before!
With the return of my 'Coming Clean' posts, I've decided not to buy any more 'naughty points' that can't be consumed at time of purchase. I hope this plan doesn't backfire on me!
29 April 2009
15 April 2009
coming clean :: you're feeling very sleepy
Sorry, folks, must take a blog nap. At minimum, I'll try to post Coming Clean weekly weigh-ins and the occasional 'Flavor of the Day' tune. I hope to be back in full-force again in May. Until then... stay clean and far away from 'naughty points'! :: wink ::
10 April 2009
08 April 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred twenty two
Workouts: lunch @ gym (2 mile jog + stretch) and evening @ pool (3,900 SCY)
Easing back into the running thang. I've been stretching it out, but my left hamstring is still really tight. :: sniff ::
Total space cadet swim session. I forgot to bring my watch, and it took all the energy in the world to remember my splits just from the first set! Looking forward to a shorter sprint workout tomorrow.
Coming Clean:
face: Tea Tree Honey with Lemon Peel by Inseine Creations
body: Vegan Cinnamon Swirl by Boh Bon Soap Company
These soaps were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 110 and Day 54, respectively.
Naughty Points: 1 gooey bar from a dessert tray at work + 1 The Dairy Godmother scoop of blackberry merlot sorbet
I was doing such a good job of resisting these things, sitting all pretty in the pantry. This is the last one! :: pinky promise ::
Easing back into the running thang. I've been stretching it out, but my left hamstring is still really tight. :: sniff ::
Total space cadet swim session. I forgot to bring my watch, and it took all the energy in the world to remember my splits just from the first set! Looking forward to a shorter sprint workout tomorrow.
Coming Clean:face: Tea Tree Honey with Lemon Peel by Inseine Creations
body: Vegan Cinnamon Swirl by Boh Bon Soap Company
These soaps were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 110 and Day 54, respectively.
Naughty Points: 1 gooey bar from a dessert tray at work + 1 The Dairy Godmother scoop of blackberry merlot sorbet
I was doing such a good job of resisting these things, sitting all pretty in the pantry. This is the last one! :: pinky promise ::
07 April 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred twenty one
Workout: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + long stretch + 1.15 miles elliptical)
Still in recovery mode from Sunday! Left hamstring is a bit tight (from before the race), but otherwise, am pain-free!
Coming Clean:
face: Tea Tree and Charcoal Natural Complexion by Country Heart Gifts
body: Vegan Green Apple Candy by Long Winter Farm
I've had this soap for a while, maybe even from before the 'Coming Clean' installments began? Which might explain why it's never been reviewed, or that it's no longer available for purchase. Isn't it a beautiful bar of soap? As always, Long Winter Farm leaves me laughing -- "This soap smells just like green apple Jolly Ranchers to me! I doesn't taste like them though, I tried..."
Naughty Points: from The Dairy Godmother... 2 marshmallows + 1 scoop of lilikoi sorbet = 3
You didn't believe I was gonna walk out of there yesterday without a doggie bag, did you?!!
Still in recovery mode from Sunday! Left hamstring is a bit tight (from before the race), but otherwise, am pain-free!
Coming Clean:face: Tea Tree and Charcoal Natural Complexion by Country Heart Gifts
body: Vegan Green Apple Candy by Long Winter Farm
I've had this soap for a while, maybe even from before the 'Coming Clean' installments began? Which might explain why it's never been reviewed, or that it's no longer available for purchase. Isn't it a beautiful bar of soap? As always, Long Winter Farm leaves me laughing -- "This soap smells just like green apple Jolly Ranchers to me! I doesn't taste like them though, I tried..."
Naughty Points: from The Dairy Godmother... 2 marshmallows + 1 scoop of lilikoi sorbet = 3
You didn't believe I was gonna walk out of there yesterday without a doggie bag, did you?!!
06 April 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred twenty
Workout: I just ran 10 miles yesterday. I deserve at least one day off! :: wink ::
Naughty Points: from The Dairy Godmother... 1 blueberry cobbler with coconut creme frozen custard + 2 gigantic homemade marshmallows = 3
Dessert before dinner, dessert after dinner... I thoroughly enjoyed both! The marshmallows were the size of rice krispie treats. I couldn't decide, so I got both flavors -- vanilla and raspberry. The raspberry one was divine!
Naughty Points: from The Dairy Godmother... 1 blueberry cobbler with coconut creme frozen custard + 2 gigantic homemade marshmallows = 3
Dessert before dinner, dessert after dinner... I thoroughly enjoyed both! The marshmallows were the size of rice krispie treats. I couldn't decide, so I got both flavors -- vanilla and raspberry. The raspberry one was divine!
coming clean :: week seventeen
My target weight loss is 20 ~ 25 lbs. (approx. 9 ~ 11 kgs.) by May 2009. But à la 'The Biggest Loser', instead of going by overall weight lost, I'll be posting it as percentage of body weight lost. The results are... :: drum roll please ::
target % weight loss : 13.16% ~ 16.45%
weeks one ~ twelve: 5.32%
week thirteen % weight loss: 1.05%
week fourteen % weight loss: 0.35%
week fifteen % weight loss: 1.42%
week sixteen % weight loss: -0.72%
week seventeen % weight loss: 0%
total % weight loss: 7.42%
I was battling shin splints and tapering this past week for the 10 miler yesterday, and it was really hard to control food intake whilst not being able to exercise as much as I had been. Of course, I could've also curbed the 'naughty points'. And I will! In a week!
So, with less than a month to go, it doesn't look like I'm going to achieve my goal of 13.16% ~ 16.45% weight loss. That's okay; At the end of the month, I'll just have to keep going and move the end date to Labor Day!
I've been battling shin splints for a while, and really didn't want to aggravate it the week before the race. So I limited myself to one 3 mile jog in the middle of the week and did a lot more elliptical than usual. I hope I did Hal Higdon proud for doing all but two workouts!
P.S. My scale actually looks like that, only it's not digital and it didn't cost me 80 clams. Some times, you can find nifty things at Target!
So, with less than a month to go, it doesn't look like I'm going to achieve my goal of 13.16% ~ 16.45% weight loss. That's okay; At the end of the month, I'll just have to keep going and move the end date to Labor Day!
I've been battling shin splints for a while, and really didn't want to aggravate it the week before the race. So I limited myself to one 3 mile jog in the middle of the week and did a lot more elliptical than usual. I hope I did Hal Higdon proud for doing all but two workouts!
P.S. My scale actually looks like that, only it's not digital and it didn't cost me 80 clams. Some times, you can find nifty things at Target!05 April 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred nineteen
Workouts: morning @ outdoor road race (10 miles) + afternoon @ pool (3,000 SCY)Beautiful day! Cherry blossoms galore, but that's about the only positive thing I can say about this race. The course was totally over-crowded! I started in the wrong corral and spent the entire time weaving in and out of people. Hains Point (sans 'The Awakening' :: sniff ::) was a 3 mile-long canopy of cherry blossoms. Wow! Just wish it wasn't such a long and boring park to run around. Lots of tourists / spectators near the finish line. I heard my name! Was that you, Michael?
After the race and post-race brunch, I was feeling good enough to go to my weekly group workout but decided to back off... just in case. Swam 6 x 500s without intervals. I felt like such a rebel!
Coming Clean:face: Carrot Facial by Body Language Soaps
hair: Wild Strawberry Fields Salty Dawg Creme Shampoo & Intense Hair Conditioner by
Gudonya Soap and Spa
body: Vegan Jasmine Green Tea by Simple Traditions
These soaps and hair products were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 57, Day 15 and Day 62, respectively.
Naughty Points: 2pre-race: 0.5 Baked & Wired strawberry cupcake
post-race: 0.5 Baked & Wired strawberry cupcake + 1 cherry blossom cupcake
Please note that the pre-race naughtiness was purely unintentional. I was so tired from a loooong evening of carbo-loading that I forgot to buy bananas. And then I accidentally left the house without my Clif Bar. Thank goodness I had left my cupcakes in the car! No, seriously, I would've been a mess if I had run ten miles without any food in my stomach! :: excuses, excuses, excuses ::
I'm including a pic of the banana pudding we ordered for dessert. I was so full from brunch, though, that I didn't partake. I know, I couldn't believe it, either.
04 April 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred eighteen
Workout:intended: rest day
actual: shopping in G-town, doing my best "bored s.o." impression by sitting down on a couch at every store we walked into
Naughty Points: 1 Baked & Wired carrot cake cupcake + 1 Baked & Wired cherry pie = 2
The cherry pie wasn't planned, but it's hard to resist such ooey gooey goodness! Let's hope it doesn't get in the way of running ten miles tomorrow!
03 April 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred seventeen
Workout: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + stretch + elliptical)
I think I pulled something whilst swimming last night. Back of left leg (but not hammy) is really tight. It doesn't seem to affect my running, but just to be safe, I jumped on the elliptical instead of the treadmill.
Coming Clean:
face: Luxurious Clean Cotton-Scented Charcoal Facial by A Breath of French Air
body: Nutty Love by Jovia Handmade Soap
It was a dark and stormy night... and this was the perfect bar for my Netflix nite-in! "Deliciously warm and wintery. The scent of this bar is hard to describe. Spices, citrus, nuts, honey, berries and butter... sounds like some sort of fantastic dessert doesn't it?" Like I said, perfect bar for my Netflix nite-in!
Naughty Points: 3 treats from a dessert tray at work :: oops ::
I think I pulled something whilst swimming last night. Back of left leg (but not hammy) is really tight. It doesn't seem to affect my running, but just to be safe, I jumped on the elliptical instead of the treadmill.
Coming Clean:face: Luxurious Clean Cotton-Scented Charcoal Facial by A Breath of French Air
body: Nutty Love by Jovia Handmade Soap
It was a dark and stormy night... and this was the perfect bar for my Netflix nite-in! "Deliciously warm and wintery. The scent of this bar is hard to describe. Spices, citrus, nuts, honey, berries and butter... sounds like some sort of fantastic dessert doesn't it?" Like I said, perfect bar for my Netflix nite-in!
Naughty Points: 3 treats from a dessert tray at work :: oops ::
project wonderful :: happy easter
I just wanted to take a brief moment to give a hippity-hoppity "Hello" and "Happy Easter" to my long-term blog sponsors. I am taking a wee break from Project Wonderful, but hope to be back soon. Thank you for your continued support!
02 April 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred sixteen
Workouts: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + stretch + 1.5 miles elliptical) and evening @ pool (3,000 SCY)My friend shared an IM set with me, insisting that it wasn't that bad. Um, okay, WUTEVER! I ended up having to cut my workout short because I was dead tired.
Coming Clean:
face: Vegan Complexion Zen by Bunny Butt Apothecary
body: Crisp Apple Whipped Parfait Foaming Soap by Sweet and Tranquil
Naughty Points: ZERO!
if i win the lottery :: marshmallow peeps
fizzybubblesI think this is how my love of marshmallows began.
I used to devour these things by the 12 pack!
Every Easter,
the Washington Post -- among other newspapers -- holds a
Marshmallow Peeps Diorama Contest!
As with the earlier "If I Win the Lottery" installments on
fruitcake, bacon & eggs, under the sea,
whether they be chicks or rabbits,
none of these Marshmallow Peeps are the real thing!
magicbeanbuyer
babypop
ThePaperElement
chiwaluv
BarnStarBazaar
mountainmadness75
JackandJillCreations
I used to devour these things by the 12 pack!
Every Easter,
the Washington Post -- among other newspapers -- holds a
Marshmallow Peeps Diorama Contest!
As with the earlier "If I Win the Lottery" installments on
fruitcake, bacon & eggs, under the sea,
whether they be chicks or rabbits,
none of these Marshmallow Peeps are the real thing!
magicbeanbuyerbabypopThePaperElementchiwaluvBarnStarBazaarmountainmadness75JackandJillCreations01 April 2009
coming clean :: day one hundred fifteen
Workouts: lunch @ gym (0.5 mile jog + stretch + 5.4 miles bike) and evening @ outdoor jog (3.46 miles)My last "long" run before the race. Taper seems to be workingDespite the rain, I was on f-i-r-e!
Coming Clean:
face: Pink Kaolin Clay by Country Heart Gifts
body: WildFire by KB Shimmer
These soaps were first reviewed on Coming Clean - Day 1 and Day 92, respectively.
Naughty Points: 1 chop't Boylan black cherry soda + 1 chop't blondie + 4 cookie dough squares = 6 :: eek ::I eat at chop't so often that they decided I deserved not only a free fountain drink, but also a dessert! I was gonna turn down the beverage until I saw that they had black cherry soda. (Unfortunately, they were out of diet black cherry.) I can't remember the last time I had black cherry soda. I know I won't be having any more for a long time, so I savored every last drop!
The cookie dough squares had been on my mind and sitting in my freezer for ages. I didn't want them to go bad! :: wink ::
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