Good morning!
Happy Friday :D
I had my ‘dress fitting’ this morning. It is always best to do the fitting first thing when my stomach is flattest! lol.
Sketchie was my personal tailor…
And the dress….
With me in it :)
The result?
Thankfully, the dress is starting to fit better! I have definitely seen a bit of progress, which is really encouraging given that it has only been several days. I have exactly 7 days left! I still have about 2 inches in the back that won’t zip up. I am almost positive that I can get there in a week by making healthy substitutions and a bit of exercise each day. No deprivation required!
Breakfast
A Detoxifying Green Monster:
- 3 organic kale leaves
- 1 organic carrot
- 1 Tbsp flax
- 2 ice cubes
- 1 cup low-fat Soy Milk
Delicious as always!
It is so warm outside today!!!
I was outside in just my PJ’s to take a picture and I wasn’t even cold. It is supposed to be 59F/15C today which is VERY uncharacteristic for Ontario in MARCH!
I expect the snow will be gone by end of today!!! Who hoo!!!
Oh She Glows Announcements:
1) Today is Day 14 of CFW! Can you believe it? I have not craved sugar since about day 9.
2) The unveiling of Oh She Glow’s new website will be THIS WEEKEND!!! Stay tuned for the official unveiling time! We were up late again working on it…and will probably be putting the finishing touches on it today/tonight. I really hope you all like it as much as I do!
3) Stay tuned later today for FAQ’s and my new kitchen scale
I leave you today with Madonna’s 5 workout Rules…
1. Stick to a time but be flexible. Madonna leaves her home at 8am to workout. Even if she’s had a late-night event, she still won’t skip her workout. She’ll just head out at 10:00am instead!
2. Ditch the crummy sweats. The Material Girl always insists on having the coolest athletic clothes when she heads to the gym. Studies have shown that what you wear reflects your attitude and can motivate you. So, ditch those sweats you wore in high school and pick up some new gear!
3. Change it up. Madge is always mixing up her workout so she doesn’t get bored. One day she’ll hit the gym and the next, she’s jogging in Central Park.
4. Find friends who love to work out. The singer works out with friends such as Gwyneth Paltrow and Stella McCartney and maybe we should follow her lead. Having friends who share your interest can keep you motivated when you’re thinking about ditching the gym for a stop at the cupcake factory!
5. Don’t overdo it. Despite her ripped body, Madonna has said she never works out for more than 45 minutes! This is plenty of time go achieve an amazing body as long as you follow Rule #1 and never skip your workouts.
What is your favourite workout rule or tip?
The dress is beautiful. Good luck with the healthy eating!
To have a goal in mind. I sign up for races or triathlons to keep me motivated to keep up with workouts. Things like setting a new PR (personal record) also help! If I don’t have something to keep me accountable, I find I skip them more often.
Aww Sketchie :-)
FABULOUS DRESS!!!
My #1 rule is to not feel guilty if you have to skip a day – just make sure you’re back at it the next day!
It is warm here too! It is supposed to get up to 12 today! Yay!
Diana
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your dress is absolutely gorgeous!
i’m super excited about this lovely weather. for the first time in ages, i’m down to my cycling jacket, one layer of pants, shirt, socks and no gloves! unfortunately my snow piles are too ginormous to be gone by today but i don’t care. i think i might start some outdoor runs soon! (i hadn’t planned to do this for another 2 weeks)
Oh my goodness, Sketchie is TOO cute!!!! And that dress!!! Wow!!
Your photos made me really happy to be living in Southern California!! :)
By the way, I LOVE your detox drink!!!
Wow, that dress is stunning, and you are too!
I made a Brown Monster today by using Chocolate Almond Breeze instead of vanilla, so good!
I love your blog!!
I am obsessed with green smoothies now and am trying to break my sugar habit. It’s gotten way out of hand in the last few weeks and you are such an inspiration!
My fav is the clothes reflecting your attitude, i need to fix up my gym wadrobe it is pretty crumby. It makes sense though when you dress nicely to go out you feel good so dressing nicely to work out should prob give you the same feeling!
your wedding dress is sooo pretty i never saw the detail in your other photos its so classy!
I hate to say it, but I don’t believe Madonna only works out for 45 minutes a day. She’s just too muscular! I don’t know…maybe it’s the truth…quality over quantity? Still…
My favorite tip is to tell yourself “I only have to do 10 minutes” when you don’t feel like working out. I always end up doing more, and it’s usually a great workout!
I really love your approach to the dress fitting. I think it’s wonderful that you aren’t depriving yourself, even in the short term, to fit into it. I can’t wait to see the finished product, head to toe!
Congrats on your fitting-better dress : )
I really like those workout tips … very achievable!
Hi, I am sorry, but I am new to the blog, so I was wondering if you are all ready married? I have been looking at your beautiful wedding pictures, but then I saw that you are trying to slim down for your dress. Sorry about being so confused, I am just curious. Thanks!
P.S. Your dress is gorgeous!
the dress is beautiful; you must be so excited. Great work. What’s CFW?
Thanks everyone! :)
Kirsten- Sorry for the confusion- haha, I guess I should have explained it better for my new readers!
I am already married, but Eric and I are modeling in a wedding photography workshop on March 15th :)
Carlee- CFW = Crap Free Week- I decided to cut out sugar for a week and now I am on day 14!
I agree that wearing clothes you feel cute in make a big difference!!!
Mine is: get out into nature as much as possible. There’s something about the fresh air, foliage, and sun that motivates me so much. I just feel free when I’m outside as opposed to stuck in a stuffy gym.
DANG IT! I can’t see the pictures at work! Congrats on day 14! thats amazing!
you look gorgeous in your dress!
my workout tip: do it in the morning, the earlier the better. get it over and done with then you feel like you’ve started your day off right. the farther the day goes on, the more excuses i can make to NOT work out if i dont do it in the am.
You are so beautiful girlie! I’ve always thought your dress was so gorgeous.. wowie!