A Morning Pick-Me-Up

I  am really draggin' this morning and I'm not sure why.  I think I have been slightly stressing over some things going on right now (or that I would like to happen).  I'm back on the job hunt but, I want to do something in my field.  I want to go back to school but, I'm on the fence about what I should go back for (well...it's between just two things).  Then, there are the other things that are always riding me....relationship, baby fever, finances, and the list goes on and on.

Anyway, this morning I saw this recipe for a morning detox/ metabolism booster on Instagram by Nerissa Irving and decided to try it out (she has a great site! Check it out here).  I was just not feeling like myself and figured I had nothing to lose by trying it.

Recipe:

1 lemon
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 tbsp. honey
1tsp. of apple cider vinegar (I use the Bragg's brand)


I mix it all together in a cup and drink it down.  It's supposed help with energy, metabolism, and help to detox your body first thing in the morning.  I intend to drink this mixture several times a week to see if it helps this fatigued, 'icky' feeling I've been having.

Have you tried this before?

Join Me in the 10 Day Detox plan

I've been thinking about doing some sort of detox for a few months now and it's time! I was scrolling through Instagram when I saw the 10 day detox plan posted by Koya Webb, a holistic and wellness coach and yoga guru.  I have been looking something that could reboot my body without being too harsh (I don't have a lot of down time right now to sit in the bathroom every five minutes) so, when I came across this I made up my mind to just do it.  I even convinced my beau to do it too! I'm on Day 2 and I did crave bread around lunchtime but I was able to resist.  

Want to know what it entails?

*Here's what you will eat each day:

Start your day with 8-16oz of room temperature water with the juice of 1/2 lemon (freshly squeezed)

Breakfast: Fresh Fruit or Smoothie

Lunch: Large Salad and/or Veggie Dish

Dinner: Large Salad and/or Veggie Dish

Snacks: Lots of Fruits and Veggies
(4 apples, 3 oranges, 3 cups of berries, 2 bananas, 1/4 watermelon)
(2 Cucumbers, 4 bell peppers, 3 cups of cherry tomatoes)


Commit to: No Animal, Dairy, Bread, Pasta, or Rice

• Lots of Fruit (1 pound or more a day)
• Bananas, Apples, Oranges Etc
• Lots of Veggies (1 pound or more a day)
• Lots of Distilled Water (half your weight in ounces Ex: 160lb person would drink 80 ounces) So think 5 16oz bottles of water a day! 

Remember THIS IS ONLY 10 DAYS! You can do it!

What more details on healthy living?  Visit Koya's site at www.koyawebb.com

It's A New Year! Happy 2013!

A new year is here and I am so blessed to be able to see a new one.  Last year was full of growth, obstacles and new accomplishments, and I am ready to see what 2013 holds!

I stayed in with my honey and brought in the new year.  I sat down and re-wrote my goals for 2013.  I go over my goals all year long but, the new year is a great opportunity to reflect, analyze and regroup.

One of my goals is to eat even healthier than I did previously.  I want to use my diet and lifestyle to help keep these PCOS symptoms in check (I'm 32 and the biological clock is ticking!), get off of this diabetic medication and help me achieve my dream body.  Here's what I'll be indulging in this morning:

Those Naked and Bolthouse Farms drinks are my favorite! I have one about 3 to 4 times a week.

What are your goals for 2013?

The WUGI Event- Atlanta, GA

For all of my fellow ATLiens, I wanted to let you know about a great event taking place this Sunday, April 22nd .  My friend, Gianna, founder of La Gi all-natural body products will be teaming up with 'I Wakeup to Makeup' (a premier makeup provider) in the first ever Women Undertaking Great Initiatives (WUGI) event.


It will be a  women’s health and wellness party that will feature a variety of ways to enhance women’s physical, mental, and financial health. This exclusive event will feature makeup demonstrations (I wakeup to makeup, LLC), natural body products (Body by La Gi), fitness lessons, great giveaways, wine, hors d’oeuvres and much more.

Location:  Boxcar Grocer at 249 Peters St. in Atlanta, GA
Time:  Sunday, April 22 from 7 pm – 9pm.

For tickets go to: http://wugi.eventbrite.com

I will definitely be in attendance. I hope to see some of you ladies there!