Boundaries

All right, so I’d like to start off by saying sorry to all for not writing in so long. So much has been going, on where do I start? July was crazy busy with work and birthdays and now it’s August and looks like we have summer. Before I know it it will be September….GEESH.

5Focus is very busy with lots of events and classes. If you have not heard we have a Happy hour party August 20 from 5- 7:30 (beer & wine included). For the record, that is 5 days before my birthday. Yes, I am one of those people that celebrates my birthday all month long. PARTY.

This month I’ve been working on a lot of stuff and not doing so well...My big struggle is setting boundaries. Family, work, friends. I am a people pleaser and I know it. I will let people walk all over me and smile the whole time. I'm working on using my voice and standing up for things. Even the little things. I find I let all of these things build up and end up breaking down. So if I yell at you while you’re ordering coffee, it’s ok. I’m letting you know what I think.
Let me know how you set your boundaries!!

Sunscreen

The sun is has been out in full force and let's hope it doesn't go away anytime soon!
Now, make sure you're using sunscreen! I don't want to have to mother you all, but come on! If you are out at the beach, laying around in the sun, or even if you're outside walking or running. Make sure you always put sunscreen on, and reapply if you're out for longer periods of time. However, when reapplying the sunscreen you must get out of the sun and drop your temperature down to about 97 degrees. If you don't drop your body temperature, the sunscreen doesn't work. You might consider keeping your sunscreen in a cooler too - if it's too hot it won't work as well!
In the off chance that you do burn, I find the best way to get rid of that burn is to use Noxzema cleansing cream. Put this on the burned skin and let it sit for about half hour to an hour and you will be feeling great in no time! You can also buy it in a travel size for the burn on the run.

Bad Luck!!

Ever have one of those weeks that's not so good, and you look forward to the next week - thinking it can only get better?? Well, I had two BAD weeks in a row......
So I'm driving to my little sister's graduation in Enumclaw - not feeling 100% (honestly, feeling about 20% - but she's my sister....I love her and want to see her graduate, so I buck up and go). I'm driving along I-5 and my car just stops. STOPS. Did you get that? STOPS. Ummmmm yeah. I'm no mechanic - what do I do??? Long story short - my roommate comes to get me. We follow the tow truck to the dealership - and run out of gas. HELLO?
Two days later, my car's still in the shop and so I got a ride to work. On the way in we got a flat tire. Again, not a mechanic people.
I finally got my car back over the weekend and I'm thinking this week is going to be MUCH better....However, driving my car home the other day the temperature gauge rocketed up. &$*&# - I was SO mad. I just got my car back!!! I called up the dealership and they recommended that I take it somewhere nearby. By this time, I'm done with spending money on my car. SERIOUSLY. So I pull out the big guns - I put on a low top, added a little more make up and went to the auto shop. I told the guy what happened and even cried a little.....He looked at my car and fixed it at no cost. I know that wasn't fair, and a total chick thing to do, but I really didn't want to have to pay for one more thing wrong with my car...and besides, if you got it - work it.
All I can be thankful for are the great people in my life that have helped me the last few weeks. If it wasn't for them I don't know where I would be.
Here's to a new week!!! (and a working car!)

Beauty Secrets

After working in the beauty industry for 6 years, I learned A LOT (and not just from people watching!). One thing that I enjoyed learning was what products work for all types of skin and ages. Oh, how I miss those free services and products. Free coffee is one thing, but doesn't quite compare to a free pedicure....or great lotion. One product I found that works great for everyone is Mario Badescu drying lotion. This lotion will heal and dry pimples quickly. It take cares of them literally over night! Most times there gone after the first use. It's like magic!! If anyone has any beauty questions please let me know - if I don't have an immediate answer, I'll find out!!

GEESH

Well, the sun came and went. Hello???
Last weekend I was in Madison having a few drinks with friends on a deck. The people watching was AMAZING. When it gets hot, the clothes start to come off. We saw loads of people walking around in barely nothing. As I’m sitting there, happily drinking my cocktail(s), I’m thinking: “Am I swimsuit ready?” - and the answer: HELL NO!! Kinesis classes here I come. I have slacked off the past month (or so….but who’s counting??). In addition, I paid a visit to my doctor this past month and found out that my cholesterol is high. GEESH. Looks like I’ll be taking some nutrition information home. It’s time to set some new goals. And speaking of Kinesis, where are all my gals that said they will take classes with me? Let’s go ladies. It’s time to ante up. Summer is right around the corner (believe it or not….).

Read ' em and weep!

Last week I was sick, I thought I might keel over……so I missed another week of Kinesis.
We did my measurements for the month even though I missed 3 WEEKS of working out. 3 weeks. HOLY COW.

Here are the numbers - Read ‘em and weep! (or perhaps I will….)

Waist 35.25
Hips 46
Thigh 26.50
Bust 40.50
Bicep 13.50

My hips and thighs stayed the same. Everything else dropped. I would have to say I wouldn't mind if my bust stayed the same or even stopped shrinking. Why is it always the girls that go first???? I’m convinced my bicep is just going to get more and more buff with all the coffee drinks. I need to find a way to get more and more people in so I can call that my workout on non-Kinesis days…hmmmmmmmm

Lastly, I would like to know where the SUN is? HELLO???? It’s May. MAY. One reason that I'm working out to it to get in shape so for the summer and skin baring clothes. If the sun doesn’t shine I'm going to have to turn on the heat in my apartment and walk around in my sun dresses and wear my swimsuit in the bath tub. The boys across the street will think I’ve lost my mind….and my spray tan is not going to last forever.
Come on now, I shouldn't have to wear my uggs in the middle of May.

Tough two weeks

I missed Kinesis two weeks in a row. The last two weeks have been tough and I didn't make the time for Kinesis or any other workout. Between my roommate and my own drama I let it go. I really wish I didn't let myself get so wrapped up with everything else - it would have helped if I made time for some kind of workout - ANY WORKOUT. I think sometimes I put my own needs last when helping someone else - and sometimes I let working out go first when I get down. It's the last thing I want do - yet, it's the one thing that might make me feel the best.

Here's another thing - I work in Cafe Mae. You would think that I would eat all day long. I have a small habit of drinking a bit too much coffee but eating - not so much. Most of the time I don't eat all day until I get home. HELLO? Shhh! Don't tell Laura!
I am trying to lose weight and I know this is not the way to do it. I eat a small breakfast, no lunch and then my dinner.
It's time for a change.