The Fabulous Reese

Is Reese not the cutest thing?

Photos found here

I just love her!!

AND everything about her look here except the Ray Bans, 

and that's just because I am bitter that I look so awful in them -- hah!

Wishful Wed Topic ....Charity

Thanks to Jenny DB over at So Say I,

for her WW topic suggestion!!  (This is where I should admit prying one out of her .... but nah.)  She's a dear friend of mine, a fellow Crossfitter, and a really sweet/fun friend.  

This weeks topic:

'I wish' .... I had never-ending funds to donate to ______ charity!

What charity do you or do you wish you supported and why?

**Email me any ideas you have for future topics :)  Most of you know the routine by now, but for my new readers .... Give yourself something fun to blog/post about on Wednesday and don't forget to tell us why.  All you have to do is come back on Wednesday, attach the button, and link up with your web address with MckLinky.  

I caved!!!

Why Clarisonic??

- Cleanses so effectively that products absorb better

- Reduces appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

- Helps reduce oily areas, dry patches, and blemishes

- Remarkably gentle for cleansing all skin types

- Oscillates at over 300 movements per second

- Removes 6X more makeup than cleansing manually

Clarisonic is patented Sonic Technology proven to gently, 

yet effectively loosen dirt and oil to clear pores ..... 

OKAY, TWIST MY ARM :)

I already use the Sonicare Toothbrush, so why

wouldn't I want softer, smoother, and more supple skin, too?  

I CAVED AND 

GOT LURED IN AT COSTCO!!

I have been debating getting this little doo-hickey for a little while now, and Costco caught me on their last day of their "travel booth!"  How could I pass up a discounted rate plus $150 worth of added value items.  Woohoo!!!  I am hoping it makes me want to actually wash my face .... AND, I really want to take better care of my skin, so I don't get old and wrinkly sooner than I need to.

I just finished reading a gazillion reviews on Sephora.com and am off to use it for the first time - hope it makes me beautiful :)

Do you use a Clarisonic?

Vikings vs. Dragons

We're seeing How To Train Your Dragon,
my first IMAX 3-D movie with the hubby!!!

Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 98 out of 100, which is a pretty amazing review. Hope my $16 spent on this ticket was worth it .... AND when did the price of IMAX go up?!!?!

Wishful Wednesday ....Diets

Lets be honest,

in this day and age, diets are thrown in our face left and right!

From magazines, to talk shows, to the pressure of society.

and because of that, I am bringing this week's WW up!

I wish' .... I had the willpower to 

stay on one particular diet, 

and it would be Paleo!

The Paleo Diet, isn't really a diet, it is a lifestyle change that is truly insane!  hah -- I will be the first to admit it and really really wish I had the determination to make the switch to Paleo, but it is something that I could really only imagine myself doing short term.  

The theory behind it is to eat like our ancestors ate, and they often refer to it as what a caveman eats.    

3 basics:  Lean Protein, Good Fat, Decreased Carbs

Protein:  The average diet is composted of approximately 10% protein, most of which comes from dairy, grain and highly saturated-fat meats.  In Paleo Diet, protein calorie intake should be about 30-35% of the total energy consumed.  

Fats:  Most Americans get about 40% of their energy from fat.  The percentage is the same in the Paleo Diet, but the TYPE of fat is very different.  An emphasis is placed on unsaturated fats, minimizing saturated and trans-saturated fats.

Decreased Carbs:  Carbohydrate intake comprises about 25-30% of the intake in the Paleo Diet.  Preferred sources are fruits and vegetables, with processed sugars, grains and legumes sources discouraged and minimized.  Most people average 50% of their calories from carbohydrates, this is twice as much as the Paleo Diet recommends.

Overall Paleo Diet:  Grass fed lean meats, raw nuts and seeds, fruits, veggies, AND no processed food, no sugar, no dairy, no carbs, no grains.  *****WHAT WHAT!!!  No cheat days or a resolution for sweet tooths?!?!  haha!  And talk about expensive eating and breathing from Whole Foods!

Paleo References;  Click here 

What diet/lifestyle change do you wish you could stick to??

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CF: 100 words

Crossfit (aka World Class Fitness)
in 100 words:

Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar.  Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat.  Practice and train major lifts:  Deadlift, clean, squat, presses, clean and jerks, and snatch.  Similarly, master the basics of gymnastics: pull-ups, dips, rope climb, push-ups, sit-ups, presses to handstand, priouettes, flips, splits, and holds.  Bike, run, swim, row, etc, hard and fast.  Five or six days per week mis these elements in as many combinations and patters as creativity will allow.  Routine is the enemy.  Keep workouts short and intense.  Regularly learn and play new sports.

It's like a colt and lures you in!
Have you ever tried Crossfit?

Wishful Wed Topic ....Diet

Since I am feeling guilty after eating so many 

M&M Peanut Butter Speckled Eggs ....

This week's topic is:

I wish' .... I had the willpower to 

stay on one particular diet, 

and it would be ______!

Have you ever been on some crazy diet you regret?

What are your thoughts on dieting and/or healthy eating?

Give yourself something fun to blog/post about on Wednesday and don't forget to tell us why.  All you have to do is come back on Wednesday, attach the button, and link up with your web address with MckLinky.