Feeling good...

I just read Rinnavation.  I love Lisa Rinna & have been a fan of hers all the way back to Days of Our Lives.  I think I like her because she's just a few years older than me, but she's still doing all she can to look good, feel good & slow down the hands of time.  And like most of my role-models, she works hard for her body & looks better in her 40's than she ever did in her 20's.  I can very much relate to that. 

 It's a very easy read & I finished it in just 2 days.  In it, she talks about doing cleanses & detoxing.  One thing that works for her is SoCal cleanse, which I just ordered & received in only 2 days.  Super fast shipping & I didn't pay for that to happen either!   I also ordered some Spirulina to add to smoothies, for which she gives several recipes.  You can read more about each on their websites & she has her reasons in the book.  My reason for doing some cleansing/detoxing is really my sugar intake... specifically chocolate (or Dark Chocolate Raisinets, which I can manage to down quite a few of in one sitting).  While I do work my a-- off every day to allow for the extra calories, I've heard more than once that sugar really is the worst thing you can put into your body.  So... I'm making some positive changes.  I already have a multi-vitamin + vitamin D + Omega 3 that I take daily, but I just want to add more good stuff. 

    I have also made & tried her home-made cleanse she included in the book.  I have to say it's the oddest tasting thing I've ever tried, but I guess it works.  (2 T. of fresh lemon or lime juice, 1 T. pure maple syrup, dash of cayenne pepper & 8 oz. of water).  

Her Ballroom Body Blast dvd is a ton of fun, too.  Lately on my running days, I've been running for a 1/2 hour on the treadmill... about 3.2 miles... & then doing this dvd.  It's similar to my Zumba stuff I do on Mondays, so between LOVING Dancing With the Stars & LOVING Zumba, it's a win-win dvd.   And speaking of feeling good, nothing makes me feel better than a new pair of shoes (well, actually I have a list of things that make me happy that include more than a new pair of shoes, but you know what I mean!).  Here's my latest purchase, that I can't wait to wear with my "boyfriend" jeans & a tee... Found these lovelies here.  You can use 2 coupon codes at once (SUMMERLUV for $10 off any purchase of $49 or more and SHIP2ME for free standard shipping on $35 or more.) 

I have zero desire to be in my 20's again... ZERO.  But I don't exactly want to LOOK my age either.  No one's going to mistake me for a 20-year old (other than maybe that "blind" cashier at Whole Foods who carded me about a week after I turned 41... not that I was complaining, mind you), but I really don't want to LOOK my age either.  I'd rather look a few years younger than I am.  But the bottom line is that you can't just do it on the outside.  It starts with what you put into your body.  Junk in, junk out.  I agree with the general message of Lisa's book.  It takes some effort, but it's as simple as eating right, exercising & taking a few minutes on your appearance every day.  It takes as much effort to throw on a sundress & some flip flops to run your errands, as it does to put on some sweats & a t-shirt. 

When you FEEL good, you LOOK good.   

Comments

[Lisa Howard]

Amen! And Amen! My thoughts exactly! Of course, I'm not always the greatest at follow through, but I do pretty well for the most part. I have recently starting working much harder at paying attention to what goes in. After only a very short time, I'm realizing a big difference in how I feel. Amazing, isn't it?

Funny little side note: Eating healthy requires a bit more time than the grab-and-go crap, hence my battle with getting enough of the good stuff. Well, now that my daughter is home, I've hired her to fix my meals. It's a win-win. I need to give her a little extra spending money each week and she loves to piddle in the kitchen. She is getting up early every morning and my breakfast is waiting for me after my workout. She is packing my lunch and dinner is in the fridge when I get home. She is even keeping records of calorie intake and giving me extra protein on weight lifting days. Only problem...whatever will I do when she goes back to school! LOL!

Let me know how you like the clease. And you are gonna be so bad for my VISA card! I've already been drooling over your b-day watch (just what I've been looking for) and now the shoes!!! I think I need to look for a second job just to my "Deana-look-alike" habit! LOL!

[Beth Perry]

I totally agree! and I am more comfortable in a summer skirt and flipflops than in sweatpants, anyways! lol
Have a great weekend!
B

[Vickie]

Deana love the post today! I agree with working on the inside not just the outside. As a friend through the internet I personally think you are gorgeous! I hope when I am 41 that I look as good as you do. Have a wonderful weekend..

Vickie

[sarah]

AMEN! ...and excuse me... but what are you saying about 20 something yr. olds?! HAHHAHA. JUST KIDDING! :) anyway, just wanted to let you know that at the age of 41 -- you still look great! you're beautiful actually. hopefully i age as well as you.

my mom's in her mid 50s, and i think she aged well... so hopefully i follow in her steps!

let us know how the detox goes. :)

hugs,
sarah.

[kim whitten]

Honey, you certainly do not look over 40! You sexy little beast. ;)
I am loving loving loving those shoes! Talk about a mood elevator.

Got my happy mail from you today. Love those tags and thanks again sweet pea!

[Julie]

I sooooooooooooooo would give ANYTHING in the world to look as HOT as U!!!!!!!!! I loveeeeeeeeeee the shoes...and I truly believe in my heart of hearts...that U should give Bryn her WISH and just move here...and become my personal trainer!!! LOL :):):):):):):):)

[Michelle Turner]

you sure are an inspiration to someone like me who has struggled with weight and body image my whole life. I am currently working out for 120 mins a day/5 days a week and following a strict calorie intake every day. I'm doing well in the weight loss dept so far and can't wait until this body starts toning up some more. By the time I hit 35 I hope to look half as good as you do!!!

Have a great weekend :)