My Goals for 2012

I don't know about you but I've been inspired to list my goals for 2012. After reading blog after blog of goals for the new year I was compelled to join in. I have to warn you that my goals aren't pretty, frilly, nor have they been spritz with rose water. My goals are gritty and probably a bit too personal but what the hey my blog is about ME! It's a long post so sit a spell...here goes:

My most important goals (what I look forward to achieving) for 2012: 


1. Not to have my thighs stick together when I walk or do anything for that matter.

2. Lose massive amounts of inches in my bust. 14 inches to be exact. The memorable Christmas gifts for 2011 were two Wacoal bras in size...ready for this? 40H!!!!!!! I was glad it wasn't 40Z. Because they feel that large!

3. Go down to a size 9M shoe. I'm tired of looking down to see Sasquatch feet!

4. Have a firm smooth butt. My butt isn't as cottage cheesy as alot of women but I want it to be smoother.

5. Get rid of the 4 back boobs that currently reside above my stretch-mark laden hips. I loathe those fat sacks back there!

6. To feel warm skin on back boobs featured in #5. I'm so tired of the skin on the sides of my upper back feeling cold to the touch. Ugh!

7. Complete a mile in 10 mins...aka to become a runner. I know a runner does a mile faster than that but baby steps people, baby steps.

8. Lose my Buddha belly. It would require 18 inches to disappear. Don't get me wrong the belly looks better on Buddha not me.

9. Purchase & be able to fit this Lulu Lemon Hoodie or Fitted jacket. I drool every time I walk in that store and I can't wait for the day to walk in and buy one of those bad girls!

10. Attend the EVO' 2012 Conference in Park City, UT. This blogger's conference features a wide selection of topics that I want to learn more about. I want to further enrich my knowledge therefore  improving my blog. It's being held in the same hotel where I stayed last year for my brother's wedding so I'm looking forward to attending.

11. Become a more active "Blogi-lite." Hey that's my way of saying "Blog socialite" and visit as well as comment on other blogs. Right now I'm a lurker. Well I do visit my buddy Jane. Hi Jane!

12. I've been thinking about this and I am ready to do it this year and that is to become a certified Zumba instructor! I have to wear my new Lulu clothes somewhere. In all seriousness I want to be able to maintain my weight loss and I feel if I had a career in fitness it will help me to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

13. Being present. Many times I find myself wishing it was some time in the future or lamenting on the past. I want to relish the moment and be happy for my blessings instead of complaining about what I don't have.

14. Be able to sustain my family by working for myself. That means diversifying my income. I'll talk about that in another post.

Alright I think that is more than enough to accomplish this year. I could go on but I want to succeed not fail so I will quit while I'm ahead. I'll be pretty busy this year working on those goals. How about you? What are your goals for this year? If you've already posted them on your blog please leave the link to your goals in the comments section so I can read and reply.

Thanks for taking the time to visit! And all the best on your successful journey in 2012!

PUSH: My challenge for the new year

I'm a PUSHer! That's right I said it! I am starting this year on the right foot or the left which ever hits the floor first. I'm actually talking about Chalene Johnson's new book PUSH. If you don't know anything about Chalene she is the creator of Turbo Jam and Turbo Fire. Have you done any of her workouts? Do you like hip hop and dance music? Well you will love her work outs. I've been a fan of hers for over 4 years. I had the opportunity to get a copy of her new book for FREE! So I couldn't pass up it up.

In a nutshell her book guides the reader through 30 days to achieve the best you. There are goal-setting activities, recipes, and of course exercises. I feel like this book has come into my life at the perfect time. I'm at a crossroads with all aspects of my life and I am ready for a change. So I'm going to start here. I will do my best to keep you posted...that is one goal.

Anyway, if you have a copy and you're going to challenge yourself to 30 days of PUSH please comment below, I would love a buddy!

Have a great week!

*Please note the image above is associated with an Amazon affiliate link. I would receive a small commission if you purchase the book through that link. Thanks if you do. Don't forget to report back to me when you start your PUSH journey!

Fashionable Friday: Arm Candy

Well the first week of the new year is now coming to a close...only 51 more weeks left. How are you doing with your goals and plans for the new year? Me? Um lets just say I look forward to a new day everyday! ;-)

So today I was thinking about what I should post for my fashionable Friday post and I wasn't inspired by any outfit or article of clothing. I was reading Alex's blog and she was modeling the most adorable bag I've seen in a while, at least in my opinion. It's the Prada Galleria Bag take a look at this beauty.

It's available in various colors but the orange just speaks to me...doesn't it to you? ;-) If you know anything about me when im not obsessing over my weight I am obsessing over handbags. I've loved handbags for as long as I can remember. I know preschool age at least. I will spend as much as I can on a designer bag. Because you know what? No matter how fat I get a bag ALWAYS fits! ;-)

So what do you obsess about? Post your fashion obsessions below I would love to hear er read them! Happy weekend!

New beginnings

Hello. I hope you all are having a very happy Holiday season. Want to know what I got for Christmas? Oh it's a good one... (I'm being sarcastic). I found out last Monday that the company I've been working for has decided to end operations and close up shop! I have to admit that it wasn't a shock to me. You know when you see an accident getting ready to happen but you just dont know what to do or where to begin to prevent it. Yep, that in a nutshell is how I feel about the company shut down.

I feel like it is a blessing that God has given me the opportunity for me to live the life I've been longing to have. I've been journaling since I was 7 years and that Monday morning was no different. I wrote in my journal how I longed to work from home and be there for my family and have a bit more sanity in my life. I have to admit my work environment was a bit toxic. I had a boss who liked to make most of our lives miserable...maybe because he was suffering inside who knows. All I know is that I don't work well when my hard work and efforts aren't appreciated.

With that being said I will be able to devote more time to my blog and come up with a consistent schedule and plan for my blog. It will also allow me to visit more blogs and be more interactive with my readers which makes me really happy. I finally have the opportunity to do what I want to do (hoping that my husband gets the job out west). If not then I will accept that this is not the right time and that my right time will come. I am staying positive and looking forward to the great things to come!

Have you been faced with "on the surface" a less than favorable situation that you felt was actually best for you and that you were happy about? What did you do? Please share it with me. Post your comments below.

Happy New Year!

Fashionable Friday: New Year's Sparkle

New Year's Sparkle by mylifeinflats featuring post earrings

Jenny Packham pink dress
€1.789 - jades24.com

Kate Spade glitter pumps
$2,720 - jildorshoes.com

Kate Spade high heel sandals
$325 - endless.com

Kate Spade bridal necklace
$295 - katespade.com

Kate Spade pearl bangle
$178 - couture.zappos.com

Kate Spade glitter ring
$148 - lordandtaylor.com

Kate Spade south sea pearl necklace
$128 - katespade.com

Kate spade bangle
$88 - nordstrom.com

Kate Spade post earrings
$58 - nordstrom.com

kate spade new york twirl eau de parfum, 3.4 oz.
$80 - neimanmarcus.com

Sparkler Coin Purse
$33 - katespade.com

Fashionable Friday: Christmas Shopping

Christmas Shopping by mylifeinflats featuring a leather vest

Moschino Cheap Chic long sleeve shirt
$277 - net-a-porter.com

Leather vest
$54 - wilsonsleather.com

True Religion straight leg jeans
$215 - stylebop.com

Repetto ballet flat
$265 - net-a-porter.com

Kate Spade patent leather handbag
$95 - lordandtaylor.com

Diamond stud earrings
$19 - fantasyjewelrybox.com

Wellesley Animal Quinn
$165 - katespade.com

Who inspires you?

Hello all.
Cavalier blogger here wondering who inspires you? I'm still having a time with motivation that I am going to look for inspiration to trigger the motivation. Does that make sense?

Well the tonight they showed the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show and I watched it again. Did you watch it? Oddly enough I felt motivated and proud to be a woman. Is that crazy? Hey listen I'm trying to grab my inspiration anywhere I can. The choice of music was incredible. Why? Because I was compelled to get up and dance and join the party. Jay-Z, Kanye West, Maroon 5, and Nicki Minaj was the music line-up...how can you resist? Well I know I couldn't I had to bust a move! ;-)

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So when the fashion show ended I thought...hey I'm up might as well start my new workout regime. I found this workout last night so I figured I would do it because it is basic and quick! I have to start really slow since I've been out of the workout loop for over a month probably two come to think of it. If you're looking to start a simple to do workout check out Downtownn on tumblr.

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Finally, after months of feeling down and less than I'm starting to see a spark again. Have you seen your spark? Let me know. Happy Holidays!!!