I'm still fat. I did the Elliptical Trainer today for thirty- five minutes. What sort of sick torture machine is that anyway?! At three minutes in I thought just kill me now. When I hit twenty, I cursed myself out loud with each step or glide rather. But I made it. Please don't make me go back there. The best part of my experience was accidentally walking in the men's locker room, the look on their faces was priceless.
Needless to say I was humiliated and went and hid in the woman's locker room until I was sure the gentlemen had left the building. No white breads though except of course for a little slice of pizza but that doesn't count right?
Wednesday, March 6, 2013
Monday, March 4, 2013
Gym Rat
I'm not going to lie it's been a rough year. Forgive me for my absence. After a separation and a major surgery I'm back. I realized something in my hiatus.... I'm fat. Ok so maybe I'm not obese but I can't quite squeeze into a pair of skinny jeans with out some serious muffin top. Which leads me to why I'm here. To have some accountability and to document my ups and downs of getting into shape.
So I joined a gym. BodyWise. Even the name annoys me. I haven't had a good relationship with the gym in years passed. The most time I've spent in it is working in the child care, rarely taking advantage of the free membership I got as an employee. Which ironically was the only reason I signed up to work there in the first place. On the rare occasion I've gone I end up aimlessly wandering around somewhere in between the magazine rack and drinking fountain trying to figure out where to start and what to do. I've tried classes. Fail. I run out in the middle when I think I'm close to death, hoping no one will recognize me the next time I come, months later. But this time, this time will be different, I tell myself. So here is the plan I will start small. Twenty-thirty minutes on the treadmill four days a week. I can do that right? I'm not expecting dramatic results and I refuse the number on the scale to dictate my self worth. This is about me getting healthy, more muscle, and hopefully more endurance, if I shed a few in the mean time than thats just the frosting on the cake. Wish me luck. Oh I almost forgot I will not be eating any white refined breads or carbs either for the next three months. Here goes......sigh
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
British Invasion
That's right folks Top Shop has arrived at Nordstrom. Check out my favorite pieces, mix and match or do as you please.
#britishstyle
Thursday, June 7, 2012
Poolside
I've come to the gross realization that I will probably never wear a bikini again. Childbirth will do that to you I guess, unless you're some sort of genetic freak or spend all your free time in the gym. I've made my peace with this mainly because of the new sassy one pieces that are hip right now. They're not your TYR swimsuits of yesteryear.
1. Shakuhachi
2. Anthropologie3. Mara Hoffman4. Anthropologie5. J. Crew
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Chester Pink
I ran into the great Chet Cannon at my kids Art Show. He was dressed to the nines in Jeans a navy blazer with one of his signature Rags from his adorable collection. All pieces have his signature label on them and are named after the people who inspired them {The Sally Lu, The Eleanor, The Spenny.} Check out this up and coming designer at Chesterpink.com. Buy a scarf while you're there to bring out inner preppy in all of us.
Friday, April 13, 2012
Mirage
I'm kind of having an Ikat moment. Inspired by my rode trip through Arizona, and my never ending love affair of anything Southwest
Monday, April 9, 2012
Best of the City
Anywho this year's Best of Utah came out in City Weekly, a magazine which is mostly (or fully) catered to wannabes and hipsters alike in the Salt Lake Valley. I wouldn't say it's responsible journalism, or that it represents any opinions other than that of the far left, but it is occasionally entertaining. I especially enjoy reading this particular issue while pretending to watch my kids at the park.
This year I disagree more than I agree with their findings. So I created my own "Best Of" list for local restaurants, and entertainment. Let the games begin.
Best place to Hike
Millie: Big Cottonwood Canyon
City Weekly: Millcreek Canyon {My second choice but I fear the snakes}
Best Ski Resort
Millie: Alta
City Weekly: Snowbird
Best Pizza
Millie:1. Settebello
2. Litza's
City Weekly: The Pie
Best BBQ
Millie: Pat's BBQ
City Weekly: Pat's BBQ
Best Breakfast
Millie: Silver Fork Lodge { the sourdough pancakes are to die for}
City Weekly: Blue Plate {strongly disagree on this one don't make me tell the story of my waitress and her armpit hair}
Best Greek
Millie: Aristo's
City Weekly: Aristo's
Best Mexican
Millie: Tarahumara {In Midway they catered one of my weddings}
City Weekly: Red Iguana
Best Falafel
Millie: Mazza
City Weekly: O'Falafel
Best Downtown Restaurants
Millie: Eva's
City Weekly: Copper Onion
Best Mindfulness for Beginners
Millie: Tom McConkie's group meditation
City Weekly: Golden Braid Bookstore
Best Corner Market
Millie: Emigration Market {Harmons}
City Weekly: The Store
Best Kept Fashion Secret
Millie:Urban Blues
City Weekly: Q Clothing
Well that's all folks. Stay tuned for my Worst of Salt Lake edition
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Saturday, February 25, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
V Day Meltdown
For some reason I went into crying hysterics after seeing my friends pictures on Instagram of their kids Chevron stripped Valentines that they clearly came up with. I felt like a pile of crap mom because I realized I'll never measure up. I'll never have the perfectly clean organized home with cookies in the oven, heart garland hanging from the fireplace, and pink twinkle lights around my front door. Why you ask? Because I just don't care that much I guess. I'd rather take a two hour nap in the afternoon than do crafty projects, I'd rather sleep in than exercise, and I'd rather watch reality tv than fold laundry (and no they can't be done simultaneously.) I could say I don't have the time but the truth is it's just not a priority.
I'm not trying to bash on the moms who do these things. I'm sure most of them enjoy doing so, I just feel something needed to be said to the moms who don't. You don't have to put this pressure on yourselves. Get in the car, drive yourself to Target and by your kids some regular old paper Valentines, go home turn on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and congratulate yourself on a job well done.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Hotel California
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Color Blocking
This look was all over the Spring 2011 runways, which means it might be hitting Utah by 2014. So if you start now you'll be way ahead of the class. Plus Posh is doing it, and I don't know about you but I want to do just about everything Posh does including David Beckham {er... only kidding I'm a married woman.} But seriously,If you still are nervous about this concept, don't be I've included a color wheel guide. Enjoy.
“The most popular theory for combining colors is called the rule of two-thirds.How you achieve the rule of two-thirds starts by making an equilateral triangle (a triangle with 3 equal sides) on the color wheel… From there, you pick two of the three colors that the triangle touches. These colors will almost always harmonize together beautifully.”
- Cobalt Blue, Yellow, Orange
- Chocolate Brown, Pink, Peach
- Purple, Bright Blue, Teal
- Deep blue, bright pink, White
- Coral, Grey, Ivory
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