Tone It Up Bikini Series Round 2!

Today was the start of Round 2 of the Tone It Up Bikini Series! 

I'm feeling extra motivated right now for several reasons:

• This is Day 1 of my Erin Condren Life Planner
• Shouldn't make a difference, but it feels like a new beginning!
• My friend's wedding is right around the corner and I'm not thrilled with how I look right now
• My race is coming up and I want to be ready for it!
• I'm ready to fill the kitchen with healthy foods since we're wrapping up our June Food Challenge!

I wasn't able to do as much as I would have liked today, but I was able to get in a 4 mile jog!!  On top of that, I also did a bunch of the Cardio Abs workout from TIU:

Finally, I did the following exercises:

• 30 crunches
• 10 burpees
• 10 squats
• 10 pushups

I'm completely out of shape because now I'm exhausted!  But the workout felt really good and tomorrow I plan to do even more :)

Have you heard of Tone It Up?

Carmel-by-the-Sea Trip!

One of our favorite places to go is Carmel-by-the-Sea!  It's about an hour away and is a great place to getaway and relax after a long work week.

Our favorite places to eat are Dametra Cafe, Portabella, and SUR at the Barnyard! 

Apologies for missing my weekly weigh in this week, but work has been insane lately!  I'm planning to get back on track this Sunday when I get back from Carmel!

Where do you like to go to unwind?

Sephora Haul!

Sephora is by far, one of my favorite places to shop!  I especially love the value sets, where you get a collection of items for a reasonable price.  Currently, Sephora is selling a set of my favorite deodorants from Lavanila!  Included are four mini travel sticks that are great to toss in a gym bag!  This is a must-have for me as I start going to the gym more often.

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DIOR

Dior Addict Ultra-Gloss deluxe sample in 765 UltraDior - 0.06 oz

ITEM 1823533

FREE

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GUERLAIN

Lingerie De Peau Liquid Foundation SPF 20

ITEM 1463983

FREE

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LAVANILA

Must-Have Minis Deodorant Set

ITEM 1811843

$28.00

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GLAMGLOW

SUPERMUD™ Clearing Treatment

ITEM 1500081

FREE - Used on Husband

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CAUDALIE

Vinosource Moisturizing Sorbet

ITEM 1708809  SIZE 0.33 oz

100 Points - LOVE THIS!

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ALGENIST

Complete Eye Renewal Balm

ITEM 1647130

FREE

I also received a few freebies with this purchase!  I love samples because I enjoy trying new products and it's a great way to figure out what works for me before committing to the full-size.

What's your favorite thing to buy at Sephora?

Weekly Weigh In - Week #3

Diet & Food:

I think I'm able to identify a few weaknesses after week #3.  The bad trends include regular consumption of chips and cookies!  Here were my cheats of the week:

• Happy Hour - Grilled Cheese Sandwiches & Drinks
• McDouble from McDonalds
• Chocolate chip cookie + Madelines + Pocky Chocolate Almond Crush
• Ben and Jerry Strawberry Cheesecake Ice Cream
• Doritos Chips

This next week, I promise to avoid all chips!  Slowly, I may be able to break some of my bad habits!

Exercise:

• Running, running, running... I'm starting off slow and am only doing about 3 miles every few days.  Next week, I really want to work on increasing my pace and distance. 

Other:

• I've decided to start filling in my new Tone It Up 8 Week Bikini Journal!  This might be a great way for me to spot more trends when it comes to diet and exercise.  Plus, I'm hoping it will keep me motivated!  I'm a little off from the regular TIU program, which is currently in week 7 but that's okay!

Starting Weight: 20 lbs from goal weight

Wk #1: Down 3 lbs
Wk #2: Down 4.5 lbs
Wk #3: Down 4.5 lbs - no change :(

Do you keep a track of your meals and log your workouts?

My Minimalist Makeup Collection

Despite the fact that I absolutely LOVE makeup, I really try not to own TOO much of it. 

1. It expires.
2. I don't have a ton of room to store it.
3. It's easier to travel with less.
4. I save $$$ if I don't buy too much.



Here's what I currently have in my capsule makeup collection:

• Blush
• Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Luminous Flush
• Tarteist Blush Palette 
• Bronzer
• NYC Sunny
• Sample Tarte Park Avenue Princess
• Highlighter
• The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer

• Powder
• Rimmel Stay Matte in 004 Sandstorm
• Foundation
• MAC Pro Longwear Compact Foundation in NW25
• Concealers
• Maybelliene Instant Age Rewind Eraser in Medium
• Stila Stay All Day Concealer in Light 03

• Primers
• Sample Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer
• Sample Smashbox 24 Hour Photo Finish Shadow Primer
• Eyeshadow Palettes
• Urban Decay Naked Palette
• ELF Prism Palette in Naked
• Eyeliner
• Lancome Drama Liqui-Pencil in Noir Intense
• Lipstick
• Sample Bite Beauty Amuse Bouche Lipstick in Kimchi
• Urban Decay Sheer Revolution Lipstick in Rapture
• Urban Decay Sheer Revolution Lipstick in Ladyflower
• Lipgloss
• Dior Addict Lipgloss in 643 Diablotine
• Eyebrows
• NYX Micro Brow Pencil in Brunette

I don't use mascara because I have permanent false lashes.  

If you reduced your makeup collection to 20 items or less, which products would you need to have?



Ulta Haul

I picked up a few items from Ulta recently!!  Ulta is one of my go-to stores for beauty products because I can often find some pretty good deals!

Urban Decay Cosmetics

Sheer Revolution Lipstick in Ladyflower (sheer rose pink)

$11 (Original Price: $22)

Urban Decay Cosmetics

Sheer Revolution Lipstick in Rapture (sheer dusty rose)

$11 (Original Price: $22)

Soap & Glory

Flake Away

2 Tubs

$11.25 each (Original Price: $15)

Tarteist Blush Palette

$38

Tarte

Deluxe Park Avenue Princess Bronzer

FREE

Blow Pro

Faux Dry - Dry Shampoo

$10 (Original Price: $20)

Butter London

Patent Shine 10X Lacquer in Loverly

$8 (Original Price: $18)

Butter London

Patent Shine 10X Lacquer in Flusher Blusher

$8 (Original Price: $18)

FREE 22 Piece Beauty Bag

After this purchase, I am set with everything I need for Summer!  No more Ulta trips for me till Fall!

Totally unrelated, but I was playing with Snapchat after working out and was having way too much fun with the filters!!  Can you tell I got false eyelashes?  Also, I'm wearing Urban Decay's Sheer Revolution Lipstick in Walk of Shame and I absolutely LOVE the formula!  It's incredibly hydrating and I think I've finally found a nude shade that doesn't make me look dead!

What is your favorite beauty product?

Play! By Sephora - May 2016

I'm thrilled to have finally received my first Play! By Sephora subscription box after being on the waiting list since September of last year.  Play! is Sephora's monthly beauty box, which includes 5 samples delivered to your door for $10 a month.  

Here's what I received in my May 2016 Play! By Sephora box:

 This really cute bag came in my box, which will be great for storing these Sephora samples!

To help explain all of the products in the May box, there is a piece of paper that gives a description of each sample!  It also came with a card that gives you 50 extra reward points when you make any purchase at a Sephora store (limited time to use it though!).  

I have to say, I'm really impressed with this box!  It came with a mini Bite Beauty lipstick in Kimchi!  This is a bright pink color, perfect for Summer!  

The box also included a mini Tarte Tarteist Lip Crayon in Latergram, a Korres Wild Rose Sleeping Facial sample, a Briogeo Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask, an Altelier Cologne sample in Orange Sanguine, and an Origins Maskimizer sample with a sample of their Charcoal Clear Improvement mask and their Drink Up Intensive mask.  

Of the samples I received, I've only tried the Origins Clear Improvement mask before so I'm really excited to check out all the others!! 

Do you prefer travel size products or full-size products?

Do you receive any subscription boxes?

Tone It Up Haul

My Tone It Up order just arrived and I am so excited!! This is my first order from the Toneitup website and I am thrilled with everything I've tried so far.

I've had my current (Gaiam) yoga mat since December 2009, which I purchased for $21.  As much as I love that mat, it is definitely time for a new one.  My new TIU yoga mat is SO much better too! It is a beautiful color (light blue/turquoise on one side and pink on the other) and has a lot of cushion.  Couldn't be happier!!

I also picked up a foam roller so my husband and I can release tightness in our muscles at home.  It's nice to have one just to ourselves because the ones at the gym sort of gross me out if I start thinking about how many countless sweaty individuals have rolled on them. Blech!  

	Limited Edition Perfect Fit Vanilla Latte Quantity: 1 Total: $26.00
	Yoga Mat Quantity: 1 Total: $35.00
	Foam Roller Quantity: 1 Total: $18.00
	Starfish Hug Ring - Silver Quantity: 1 Total: $11.99
	Tone It Up 8 Week Journal Quantity: 1 Total: $14.99
	Tone It Up Socks - 3 Color Quantity: 1 Total: $10.00

I'm actually most excited for the TIU 8 week journal, which will be a great way to track my exercise and diet this Summer!

The starfish ring is for my best friend who LOVES the beach and the ocean.  I may put it in a little mason jar filled with goodies for her next beach camping adventure!  I could put in a little sunblock, lip balm, and sea shells.

I have yet to try the TIU protein powder and to be honest, I'm not quite sure how I feel yet about protein shakes.  I had no idea which flavor to pick, but I'm obsessed with vanilla lattes so hoping this protein powder flavor is pretty good.  

What's your favorite protein powder flavor?

Nordstrom Rack and Hautelook Haul

Nordstrom and Nordstrom Rack are some of my favorite stores!  Dangerously, I downloaded the app and can now shop online using my phone.  As you can imagine, this results in lots of purchases!  Here is my latest online purchase from Nordstrom Rack and Hautelook:

What Worked:

Big Star

Kate Straight Leg Jean

Color: Santa Fe , Size: 26

$49.98 (Original Price: $136)

These are actually a bit too big for me, but they are 92% cotton so I'm hoping they will shrink in the wash.  I also need to get them hemmed, which I can do in store.  Here is a list of prices.

Ellen Tracy

Drape Knit Shell

Color: LAPIS , Size: S

$14.85 (Original Price: $49.50)

This is a good shirt for work.  It's really comfortable and a great price!

echo

'Twisted' Head Wrap

Color: SNOW-WHITE , Size: OS           

$4.20 (Original Price: $28)      

This is meant to be worn outside to protect your ears from the cold, but I thought it would be a good head wrap to keep my hair out of the way when I'm getting ready.

Blush

Infatuation Camisole

Color: Strawberry Mousse , Size: M

$14.80 (Original Price: $74)

This is so soft and so cute!  Perfect for a hot Summer night.

Free Press

Seamless Cami

Color: NAVY PATRIOT , Size: M

$5.99 (Original Price: $9.97)

Love it!  Comfortable fabric and a great fit!  I will be wearing this a TON this Summer!

Free Press

Faux Shearling Pom Pom Slippers

Color: GREY , Size: S           

$3.89 (Original Price: $12.97)

Can't argue with the price and I love a good deal!  These are actually super soft and really cute!

What Didn't Work:

                           

   

Z By Zella

Star Studded Seamless Reversible Bra

Color: PURPLE BEAUTY , Size: S

$11.22 (Original Price: $16.97)

I'm going to have to return because it is itty bitty and may have fit me when I was 10 years old.

Honeydew Intimates

'All American' Robe

Color: SOMETHING BLUE STRIPE , Size: S           

$14.97 (Original Price: $42)

I've been looking for a good Summer robe and this one is lightweight, soft, and one of my favorite colors!  Unfortunately, since there was only a picture of the front, I didn't realize that it says "bridesmaid" on the back!  Otherwise, this robe would have been perfect!

Shipping for my order took 5 days and it was FREE!  For what didn't work, I can go to any Nordstrom Rack and easily return the items. I've made several returns in the past and aside from having to stand in a very long line, it's relatively hassle free.  The amount goes right back on my credit card and a receipt is emailed to confirm the return.