Challenges, Goals, Inspiration, Liquid Luv, Strategy

Getting The Water In!!

Good Afternoon Luv-lies,

Just a short ‘Atta Boy’ kind of Post.   A week or so ago, I made a commitment to myself to increase my daily water intake.

If I haven’t already shared this, I am sooooooo bad at getting in, even, sixteen ounces of water in the course of my day… BAD. I. KNOW.

 

So I’ve made sure that I have a pitcher of this delish-ness

cold and ready at the helm

Fruit & Herb - Infused Water... Pretty

Fruit & Herb – Infused Water… Pretty

 

It’s been a great help because now I keep a glass close at hand!

 

WATER

YEAAAAAAAA!!!! Nothing like a NSV!!! *Non Scale Victories*

What are you patting yourself on the back about today? …

… Do Tell ….

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#ManDayMonday, Challenges, Goals, Video

{Man}Day Monday … Yes, but Does He Have a Koala?

Hey Luv-lies,

Good Morning!

Good Monday Morning!

If it’s Monday. And it’s Morning.  Then that means only one thing here at the ‘Phat’…

{MAN}DAY MONDAY!!!!

Why is it that Guys come up with the damndest things!  It’s like they never stop drumming up danger AND suspense!

Take this video recorded by all of the testosterone over at Dude Perfect

Interesting.     Suspenseful.      Head Scratching.      Adventurous.      Risky….

What adjective would you add to the mix?
Do Tell…

There’s definitely one question to ask, after watching this….
Why do the Guys do That?

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Blog Luv!, C25K Workout, Fitness, Girl on Fire!, Goals, running outside, W.T.W.!!!!? {What the What!!!?}

I’ve Been Benched! …*Pouf*!

Good Evening, Luv – lies

The weather here is awesome! And it’s only Spring. Since the weather is a beauty,  thought I’d take my first official ‘outside’ run.

Planned to run a 10k but the endorphins kicked in!!!   *don’t you just live that natural high thingy? !*   Ended up putting in 10 miles!!  *Woot Woot!!!* 
I was beaming. Ear. To. Ear. …. Yepppp! 🙂

Until this…

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Yepppp!   Took a Big fall!   Right at the end of the run!  OUCH!!!!!!

Doc says it’s a stress fracture.  Can you say ‘Woman Down’?  For at least a month.
..WTW?! 
There goes my Memorial Day Race
*pouf!!!* 

Aqua Aerobics here I come! !

How was your Hump Day?
Do Tell….

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#AtoZChallenge2014, Blog Luv!, Challenges, Goals

The {L}BD……#AtoZChallenge2014

Here’s to Day #12  of the #AtoZChallenge2014

…. The Letter  {L}!

and a Salute to THE {L}ittle Black Dress

aka The {L}BD

Irresistable!  The {L}BD

Irresistable!
The {L}BD

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… with a little .Pink

LBD

CLASSIC LBD

Growing up, it was ingrained in my psyche what every young woman needed to be prepared for that unexpected invitation – a pair of elegant heels and aThe “{L}ittle Black Dress”  or {L}BD. The The “{L}ittle Black Dress” was, and still is, considered essential to a complete wardrobe. Many women and fashion observers believe it a “rule of fashion” that every woman should own a simple, but elegant black dress that can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Every woman I know has an {L}BD that can be worn with a jacket and pumps for daytime business wear or with more elaborate jewelry, fancy shoes and accessories for an evening affair.

... ala CASUAL

… ala CASUAL

The “{L}ittle Black Dress” is also worn as a sign of belonging and as a sign of individuality, as a way to conceal and as a way to be noticeable. It is the most trusted staple in a woman’s closet.

Sometimes theThe “{L}ittle Black Dress”  has a function other than evening elegance or the daytime boardroom. It has been known to be used by many a femme fatale for the sole purpose of seducing men. And of course, most women have at least one of those in their closets.

{Hello} Audrey ...

{Hello} Audrey …

Now according to the urban dictionary,The “{L}ittle Black Dress”  is the dress that is just a little too short. Just a little too tight. One that hugs curves you never knew you had. One that looks as if it was made for your body; and your body only. One that makes you feel sexy the second you put it on.

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…just a {L}ittle Black Something Something

{L}BD with a {L}ittle Fringe....  Yep!.

{L}BD with a {L}ittle Fringe….
Yep!.

It has to be simple. All black, no buttons, no ornamentation. Plain black. The exhibition of this The “{L}ittle Black Dress” is only used for one reason and the woman wearing it knows its full potency by the stare of her target.

Ohhhh LaLa

Ohhhh LaLa

Still, every young woman should own one elegant  “{L}ittle Black Dress”.  The kind that will take you to the boardroom and not someone’s bedroom.

... That's Right!  Luv! The LBD!!!

… That’s Right! Luv! The LBD!!!

You know that you have one!

Post a pic of  you sporting your  “{L}ittle Black Dress” in the Comment Section…

Do Tell…..

'Nuf Said!!!

‘Nuf Said!!!

Tomorrow.

The Letter ‘M

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#AtoZChallenge2014, Blog Luv!, Challenges, Goals, Inspiration

Get {J}iggy with It! …. #AtoZChallenge2014

Happy Friday! Luv-lies,

Not only is it TGIF,

It’s

Day #10  of the #AtoZChallenge2014

…. and { J } is the Letter of the Day!

This week has been mentally exhausting!  Grinding! Grueling! Craziness and lunacy acted out to the Nth power (+1) !

 Nothing {J}ovial about it. Mostly.

Totally dis{J}ointed!!!

No {J}oking!!!

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The Happy just started!!!

It’s the WEEKEND!!!

en{J}oy!!

Tomorrow.  The Letter ‘K

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#AtoZChallenge2014, Blog Luv!, Challenges, Goals, Inspiration, Video

{H}ump Day {H}aPpiNesS!!!… #AtoZChallenge2014

Guess What Day it is?

Day #8  of the #AtoZChallenge2014

*Oh Yes!!!  ….. it’s {H}uuuump Daaaaay!*

THE LETTER ‘H’  

The first word that came to mind when I thought about today’s challenge letter is

The Word….

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{H}appiness is an easy enough concept to grasp, but a truly elusive state to sustain.

{H}appiness is: {H}opeful.  {H}onest.  {H}uge. {H}ealthy.

{H}eartfelt.  {H}onor.  {H}umble.  {H}ospitable. {H}ypnotic.

Personal.

 

  Remember THIS  {H}appy Song!!

 

I hope that you fill your days with {H}appy.

Because I’ve……

Happy-place

 

Just a little {H}appy for Your Soul……

if you want to be happy be leo tolstoy copy

 

 

peanut happy

Find Your {H}aPpY and Don’t let go!!!

Tomorrow. The Letter ‘I’

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The {G}entlemanly way to eat a {G}loriously, {G}ooey cupcakes … #AtoZChallenge2014

Good Morning Luv-lies,

Day #7  of the #AtoZChallenge2014

Today’s letter is  *drumroll puh-leez*

The Letter ‘G’

 I really enjoy a decadent cupcake.  You know.  One that is moist, amazing on the eyes, fun and whimsical and, of course flavorful.

I’m not picky when it comes to the topping.   Fondant.  Buttercream.  Whip Cream.  Nothing at all {although this is not as fun as eating them with a topping}.

I luv ’em!

… the challenge.  eating one without your nose & fingers becoming part of the meal.  Right?.

The arrival finally  of the warm days of spring is a signal for me that the ‘Pastry Season’ is underway.  Yessssss! *fist pump*

I wish that I had this slightly {G}oofy, but effective, demonstration long before now.

I could have been eating my {G}loriously, {G}ooey cupcakes like a {G}entleman without fretting about buttercream on my LBD 

 

…. it works for .Pink cupcakes, too ….

 

pink cupcakes

Tomorrow …. The Letter ‘H’

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{F}arm to Table …. Supporting {F}armers, {F}amilies & Communities through {F}ood…. #AtoZChallenge2014

Hello Luv-lies,  How was everyone’s weekend?

The weather was pretty nice

Day #6  of the #AtoZChallenge2014

The Letter ‘F’

{F}arm to Table

The general concept and mission of {F}arm to Table  is to help local farms thrive, link {F}armers to markets and supporters, and build healthy communities through connections to local {F}ood. The mission can/is achieved through (but not limited to) providing support and training to area {F}armers, connecting {F}armers to area chefs and foodservice buyers and spearheading local food campaigns.

The premise is based on the idea that, “when communities pay closer attention to where their {F}ood is grown and how it reaches their table, and,  people re-discover the “localness” of all that’s around them, {F}ood suddenly has a sense of place.  {F}arms and restaurants build close relationships, strengthening their local economies and forging new cultural identities for their communities … all based on {F}ood …”

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What’s your {F}arm to Table experience?

…. do Tell ….

Tomorrow … The Letter ‘G’

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Challenges, Goals, Inspiration

#AtoZChallenge….. 26 Days of ‘Soothing Ways to Pamper Your Mind, Body & Soul’

I’ve found this great blog challenge. It’s called The A-Z Challenge.   Arlee Bird @ Tossing it Out   is the brains behind this much awaited blog party.

The challenge is for bloggers to write posts {beginning with the letters of the Alphabet)  from A-Z throughout the month of April. But not on Sundays. The creators of this enticing challenge figured out that, by making a ‘no blogging Sunday’, the total posts for the month turns out to be exactly twenty-six posts. Juuuuust enough posts to accommodate every letter in the English alphabet!  Totally. Clever.

Right now there are 2,250 bloggers participating. { …. I’m #2099 }.  That’s, at least, 2,249 bloggie friends to be made and an equal amount of opportunities to be discovered. (Don’t you just love reciprocity?)

The posts don’t have to be long – nice, right?  There are a few more rules to the challenge. They’re all quite simple and lend themselves to what sounds like a month long good time.

I’ve decided to post with a theme in mind.

As stated in this posts title, my

THEME FOR THIS CHALLENGE IS:

‘Soothing Ways to Pamper Your Mind, Body & Soul’

So what do you think? Will you be joining me?

Do tell…..

*Hurry! The Sign Up Ends 4/2/2014 -5:00 AM North America – Eastern Standard Time
Do tell…..

Tomorrow…. Day #1 & The Letter ‘A’

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Goals, Inspiration, Randomness, Strategy, Video

It Better Be Worth It!!!

Hey Luv-lie,

I want to share this hilarious video that I found in my facebook feed  via a random share.  I love everything about this short vid – the great music, the fantastic animation, The spot-on theme.  The hilarity of it all is fresh and welcoming!

ENJOY!

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