Paul McKenna

You may have noticed that I've mentioned Paul McKenna's name a couple times since I've been back. Have you heard of him? Well he guarantees he can make you thin. While the title "I Can Make You Thin" seems pretty bogus I still bought the book. I know I'm crazy! I actually bought the book over a year ago and only started using his "system" this past September. I thought to myself, nothing else has worked with this weight loss situation why not give this a try!

I'm proud to say that it does work!! You read that right! It does!! Now before you leave my blog to head over to Amazon or your local bookstore (thinking I have such a strong influence on you..) there are some things you need to know.

Warning caps are coming... YOU WILL NOT LOSE THE WEIGHT FAST! Gasp!!! But you WILL lose weight. I've lost over 7 pounds since I started listening to his CD back in September. I know that is not alot, but I haven't changed anything else. I wanted to prove this dude wrong. Looks like he proved me wrong. Darn foiled again!

Here's a basic run down, Read the book first (it only takes a 1-2 hours). Follow the four golden rules in the book:

Golden Rules:

1. When you're hungry, EAT
2. EAT WHAT YOU WANT, not what you think you should
3. Eat CONSCIOUSLY and enjoy every mouthful
4. When you think you are full, STOP eating

That's it! Well he also asks you to listen to the CD that is enclosed every night for 2 weeks. I personally think you should listen to it every night for as long as you're actively losing weight. I personally listen to it while I'm falling asleep. He said its best when you do. I can tell you that my thoughts toward food are different. I don't eat every bite on my plate and I crave healthy foods. I think twice about eating junk foods. I can tell you that since I've been listening to his CD I haven't had the remote desire to eat McDonalds! That's saying alot because I was a Quarter Pounder with Cheese junkie!

Have you tried it? or any other self hypnosis system? I would love to hear about it! Comment below!

Fashionable Friday: Stripes

Source: ebay.com via Erika on Pinterest

I plan on achieving a 60-100 pound weight loss goal for 2013, so I've gotta look cute at the gym. Don't you just love these Lululemon Pants?

Green Tea: Yay or Nay?

For the past 3 weeks I've been drinking green tea. I don't know if you're like how I used to be and hated the thought of drinking green tea. I'm not sure what has come over me but I now LOVE green tea! I'm thinking what changed my mind might be listening to Paul McKenna every night before bed. I have to say it's made a difference.

I've found several websites that can't prove the tea's specific benefits but I can tell you the changes I've experienced:

Makes me regular
I don't feel as bloated
Seems to soothe acid reflux/burning in my stomach
Soothed my sore throat
Loosen up mucus
A nice companion to a sweet treat

I drink it straight. No sweeteners or milk. I just love it. I drink Celestial Seasonings Green Tea. I microwave filtered water in Pyrex glass measuring cup and then pour it over the tea bag. I keep the tea bag in my cup as I drink and never remove it. The box suggests removing it after steeping for 2-3 minutes. You do what you prefer?

If you've tried it, drink it, or hate it, let me know your thoughts on how it tastes.

Workspace Wednesday: My obsession

I have to admit while there are bloggers out there that blog about home interiors I'm obsessed with home offices. I'm such a voyeur when it comes to home offices or craft spaces. Don't get me wrong I love a white kitchen like the next person but home offices makes me weak at the knees.

I'm in the process of revamping my home office. I'm selling as well as clearing out all my ribbon and craft supplies and storing them in my walk-in closet. Since I'm changing careers I need to change my workspace.
Here are a few things I want for my office space:
White Desk
Simple & Minimal decor
Small loveseat
Space to do exercise

Here is the desk I want:

Eclectic Home Office design by San Francisco Media And Blogs SFGIRLBYBAY

I like this workspace but the office chair looks a bit uncomfortable. I'm still on the prowl for a comfortable, ergonomic, stylish office chair. Let me know if you have any preferences.

Hello

Source: shop.hellomerch.com via Erika on Pinterest

It's been a while

I know it's been a while. So much has happened. Here's a quick run down:

July:

I was offered a scholarship to return to school to pursue my dream of becoming a graphic designer.

August:

Started school full time and I've been neck deep in assignments ever since. I expect to graduate Summer 2014. I'm quite excited! I discovered Paul McKenna. Well sort of, I purchased his book a year ago and put it on the shelf and forgot about it.

Received T-Tapp exercise DVD set. Started my bootcamp. You can read more about the T-Tapp here.

September: Had to end my bootcamp because my left knee became so swollen I had to stay off of it.

October: My artwork was featured in the school main lobby! Yay!
My weight loss journey has been pretty stagnant since.
So life has been pretty crazy. One thing I can say is that while I haven't lost a major amount of weight I haven't gained any either. I've realized I'm a great maintainer! Yay me! I've learned that making little changes is what matters most. Here are some of the things that are a normal part of my life that never was in the past:

Drinking water when going out to eat
Parking farthest from the store/mall entrance. I no longer stalk people and it has been pretty liberating.
Eat when I'm hungry
Eat what I want
Stop eating when I'm full
Listen to my Paul McKenna CD daily or when stressed.

So my local gym is offering annual memberships for only $99.99 and I'm going to rejoin. It's not in the budget but getting hypertension or diabetes isnt in the budget either. I'll be listing some ribbon on ebay for the budget to allow for this expense. I'm quite excited to rejoin. While T-Tapp was working it put too much strain on my knees and I need to strengthen them before I restart T-Tapp.

Going to gym will allow me to get on the treadmill and relieve stress. In addition burn a few calories and catch up on Downton Abbey on my iPad. Have you watched that show? If not you should! Check it out on Netflix.

November

I joined the gym! I promised myself that I will lose 50-80 pounds this upcoming year. I've continued to attempt to balance school and home life. Moments were good while some moments were not so good. I'd studied like I never have before. I made possibly the best Thanksgiving turkey I've ever made and hosted one of the most fun-filled dinners ever.

December
I completed my first semester of graphic design school with straight A's!! Not bad for taking a 16 hour load plus being a mom!! I walked in the annual Christmas parade with my daughter's girl scout troop, got rained on, and loved every minute of it. I've decided to make some changes and changed the name of my blog and online name.

See lots have happened. I am going to blog here more. I know it's a poor excuse not to blog because of your blog name but hey, that's how I am! :-)