Well I was going to post on Monday but forgot between bouts of severe weather and a sick kid. Just a cold but you know how sick kids are. So Monday I didn't get to exercise, I found ants all over my kitchen counter and my wood burning stove decided to leak from all the rain we've been getting so creosote was all over my floor. So I had to mop that nasty crap up and do a thorough cleaning of all my counter tops. Unfortunately the stove is still leaking and the ants are still coming back two by two. (hurrah hurrah)
So Tuesday went much the same way with the addition of more sever weather and me being sick as well. Not sure if it's a cold or allergies but I feel awful. I know, I know, excuses excuses. But I fully intend to see this project through. I know I am a generally lazy person. I enjoy sitting with a good book rather then hiking outdoors. But I do need to get into shape sooner rather then later. So maybe next Monday I can fulfill this exercise part of the the Hot at 30 Project. Plus I've found a super new exercise that I know it something I could stick to. So I have to order the DVD and get an exercise ball and some drum sticks. Sound weird? I'll explain.
While reading the paper yesterday morning I came across an article about a new exercise program called Drums Alive. It's basically beating on a big yoga ball with drum sticks while also moving your body in an aerobic fashion. It's like dancing and drumming all at the same time. It looks like so much fun! And that's what I've always wanted to find, a workout that was fun and still effective. So I've decided I am going to order this DVD and stick to it. Apparently it is so new to the US that they are actively seeking instructors for this exercise program. I know I am not the usual type to do something like that but I could almost see myself, my much thinner self, teaching other people how to do this. I think anyone who enjoys Zumba would enjoy Drums Alive also. The music is similar and it's almost like dancing. So yeah, that is where I'm at with the exercise portion of this project.
Now on to skin care. I've had a breakthrough! I was watching a youtube video where this very young girl explains how she gets her skin to look so amazing. She talked about using aloe on your face. Now I love aloe and have used it for years for lotions and things. I just never thought to use it on my face when I don't have a sunburn. She showed a product from GNC that is 99% aloe vera gel. It's cheap, about 1.50 a bottle if you buy two, at least that's the deal I got. So I bought two tubes on Saturday and started using it that night. It feels and smells amazing. Your skin feels so soft after putting it on and it's not greasy at all. Not one teeny tiny bit. It soaks in immediately. I've been using it in the morning after my shower and at night after I wash my face. I can already see a difference. My skin feels smoother, redness is going away and the zits I had are going away. I haven't noticed any new zits popping up either. And that's amazing. Usually (pardon the TMI) during that time of the month I have zits popping up everywhere. So I would say it's doing something. I will keep you posted on how it's working after a few more weeks.
As for the healthy eating....well Easter happened to healthy eating. There was candy everywhere and you can't expect me to not have a few pieces here and there. Especially when I'm stressed out over storms.....yeah that's it. Stressed out over storms. But I promise I will get it together. Especially once I get that new DVD. I'm kinda weird in with stuff like this. I like to start doing everything all at once in order to achieve maximum results. So I hate to start eating better when I don't have all the exercising stuff together and vice versa.
Plus I will be grocery shopping soon. So I will be able to pick out some healthier snack food. Cause I am a total snacker. I love having something to nibble on during the day and I usually go for something easy, something I can just grab and go with. So I need healthy grab and go stuff.
Well I guess that's about it for today. I will update you when I can. I hope you all stay safe from the storms we keep having.
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