Positives of Unemployment Part 2

If you're new to my blog, and would like to know where this started,

check out my previous blog post first :)

http://beautifullyfrantic.blogspot.com/2011/05/positives-of-unemployment-part-1.html

Ah yes, now where was I? Hating on my job..(understatement..)

Anyhooo, I did find PLENTY of positives being unemployed.

(Let me get this out of the way, money sucks, I've always had a lot of credit card debt, and now I can't afford to pay any of my cards....)

With that being said...(DRUMROLL)..

I found NEW hobbies. I now enjoy blogging. Before when I used to blog, I kind of did it to gain attention and possibly get some free products out of it. I never read any one else's blog or left comments. Whole different story now. I love reading what is on someone else's mind! I've learned so many different things, whether its fitness or beauty related. I love showing people appreciation for their efforts and success :)

Cooking. I hated cooking because it requires so much time and effort for a homemade meal. I now take pride in making dinner for us, instead of my fiance getting in the door and throwing in chicken nuggets and french fries. I appreciate my ability to cook and have dinner prepared.

Fitness and Health. Well, I've always been the girl subscribed to EVERY fitness magazine and online website, but never used the advice. I was always too mentally tired to do anything. I would try to work out in the mornings before work, and I would be too drained mid way, that I stopped. I now work out every single day. I've lost 15lbs and feel so much better. I take the time to watch what I am actually feeding my body and have learned ALOT. (More on what pushed me to pursue fitness so hard later)

There will be a part 3 - sharing my new goals :)

Boots and Mittens <3

My Motivation, In Photos!

The bathing suit I own in a size medium

(from www.victoriassecret.com)

This is the bathing suit I want!

(from www.yandy.com)

What started my Fitness "Adventure"

I will always LOVE Britney Spear's body!

What are your motivation photos?

Do a blog post and send it my way :)

New Fitness Website!

Now I am sure this isn't "new," but I just found it!

http://www.myfitnesspal.com

You can track your calories and your workouts for free!

There are also forumns with other members discussing workout and nutrition advice!

This is my direct profile:

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/amylynn9

Hope to see you there!

Monday...Oh Monday!

I figured I type up a post since I am waiting for my Ipod to charge so I can hit the gym!

In the meantime I am drinking my pre-workout drink - SuperPump 250! Helps me work out harder! It is almost gone and I am actually going to try the BSN No Explode in Lemon Lime.

Forcasted workout - - Bikini Strap workout by Toneitup!

https://www.mcssl.com/content/155119/Fitness_Programs/bikini-strap-workout-bikini-body.pdf

I made a calendar of how many days I have left until weigh in!

36 Flippin' Days!

I downloaded some more music for my workouts. I found that I do my best listening to Killswitch Engage! Just enough to push me further!

On another note:

I totally fell asleep last night (morning) at like 4:00am. Horrible! I just couldn't fall asleep, so it kind of screwed me up today. I'll be at the gym later than usual, but it's okay!

My job hunt is still going slow. I am going to contact Ulta today to see if they got my application. I would LOVE to work there! What girly girl wouldn't? It's like make-up headquarters!

Plus, I'm going to need money soon!

I've become REALLY addicted to blogging. It's a tad sickening. haha. It's just so much fun to type about stuff and do reviews on products. On the other end, I have found SO many blogs to read!

Okay, I'll end this, most don't like long blog posts...

well atleast until I have more followers....

Beauty/Make-up blog: http://www.purrceptivevixxen.blogspot.com

Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Make-Up-Purrceptive-Vixxen/160964553960905

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/purrceptivevxxn

Until later.............

Runners High?

Good afternoon! I am just in the mood to rant and rave about my day. I woke up SUPER early, like 7:30am and who the hell knows why? I always wake up after 10am. I began to clean and fold laundry and Toby made me a super breakfast! Love him!

I fought with my internet most of the day today, it did not want to work. Apparantly there is an outage near my area in PA, and we should expect difficulties. I've had nothing BUT difficulties with Verizon DSL internet!

Eventually I made my lazy ass go to the Lehigh Parkway to do some training! I ran steps 10x, OUCH that hurt and then I walk/jogged for about 1.5 miles and then walked another 1.5miles. Not bad! What I really noticed today was while I was jogging, the only thing on my mind was making it to my next "rest stop" and the music playing on my Ipod. No worries about money, weight, relationships, NOTHING! I loved it! Now I just need to get in shape so I can enjoy running even more.

I know my main reason for training, but for now I will enjoy the empty mind effect!

I then stopped at CVS and purchased a few things! Mainly I went because I wanted to dye my hair. If you would like to see what I got, I already blogged about it on my beauty blog http://www.purrceptivevixxen.blogspot.com Then I made my way to Subway for a 6in turkey sub, yummmmmy!

I shall succeed with my water intake today! 8 cups! WOO HOO! I always struggle to get there!

After I got home and enjoyed my lunch, I dyed my hair, just dark brown!

Well have a great rest of your day!

What A Beautiful Morning

Ah yes, RAIN, I love rain when I have nowhere to go. Its so comforting and gloomy. BUT then the sun eventually started to shine, so I had to get motivated and do some things. Blah. I did make it to the gym for a complete hour today, 3rd day in a row! Then when I got home a took a walk around the neighborhood because I needed to mail my Netflix movie back. Funny thing I viewed on that walk was an older gentleman on the other side of the street holding a Netflix movie too. What are the odds? ha ha

Home bound I was for the rest of the day. Chatted with a few individuals but nothing to keep me occupied so I made myself some lunch, ate a few cookies I baked and watched The OC. I wish I knew why I am so entertained by that show? I am almost finished with kitty cat tissue box cover! A few more chapters were completed in my Photoshop book, but that gets boring really quick. I have yet to start my medical terminology book. See this right here is why I don't go to school. I can't do things on other people's time. I don't "procrastinate" I just have to do it when my mind is right. I can't be forced into it.

I've been tracking my calories on this App on my Droid called My Fitness Pal. Its been working really well. I can track everything, workouts, food, water etc. We'll see in two weeks when I go back to the doctor if I lost any weight. I hope at least something.

I think I am having some paranoia right now because every pain I have been thinking I am dying from the new medication. I'll call Toby and ask if something is normal, ha ha. He just tells me the answer he knows I want to hear. Got to love him <3

Seeming that I've told my whole life's story today, I am going to head off to la la land.

Hugs & Kisses,
Miss Frantic <3