21 Day Fix- Day 1 Recap

Ok so I'm going to be totally honest here... This weekend was BAD!  I ate really really bad... I stuffed myself with junk every day this weekend. My weekend went like this:

Friday (Valentine's day)- had spaghetti dinner planned for us (our tradition). It was gross... For whatever reason I didn't like it so I felt unsatisfied.  I went to Walgreens and bought a small bag of Sweet and Spicy Doritos; 2 lb bag of Twizzlers; a giant Slim Jim... I know, gross, right?  Well guess what... I ate all but a small amount of the Twizzlers. I went to bed feeling sick to my stomach.

Saturday was a new day.  We planned on a leg workout but kept putting it off all day.  I went shopping a little that morning then the husband wanted brunch.  So we went to this awesome brunch spot, Russell's, by the Lake.  I got chicken and waffles... I ate every bite.  We headed to our first parade of the year- Krewe du Vieux.  Its sort of an adult parade... It pokes fun of a lot of popular themes.  My favorite was probably The Big Bong Theory... We drank, of course.. And ate.. at this awesome local spot called Mimi's.  The have small plates.  We shared 2 beef empanadas and a very small steak- just enough food. But this was early- around 5:00.  So naturally after the parade and plenty of drinking we were hungry again at 9:00. So we ate sushi... Then went to bed.

Sunday for lunch we had Mexican. I then had 1/2 of Cadbury Eggs and a few Reese's eggs.  I ended my night with a cauliflower crust pizza that fell apart...

Guys... This was bad.  I don't normally eat like this. I have literally felt like shit all weekend. Not because of guilt- because YOLO, right? (ha) But because my stomach is killing me.... Anyway... I guess you live and learn, right?

Moving on...

Yesterday was the first day of my 21 Day Fix.. Thank God!!! I definitely need a detox. My plan was to get up early and do the cardio workout from the program then do legs after work. I overslept...

Here was an overview of my meals for the day:

 7:00 am: Shakeology mixed with water
10:00- greek yogurt with strawberries and blueberries
12:30- spinach, quinoa, grape tomatoes, and tuna salad
2:30- apple with peanut butter
5:00- whole wheat tortilla with hummus and bell peppers
5:30- cardio workout
6:30- Legs Workout at the gym
8:00- flank steak with asparagus

I felt pretty good all day... I had to squeeze in 2 workouts after work- which was not ideal. I typically don't like to do anything on the same day as legs... But its only 21 days!
I wasn't really hungry most of the day- except when it was time to eat again. I'm concerned I may not be getting enough calories though if I am doing heavy-lifting... That's my only concern. But I am going to trust this system and this process! I made a commitment to myself to do so!

This about sums up how surprised I was that the Cardio Fix was as hard as it was!!!  It was tough.  My legs felt really exhausted after- which meant I couldn't push as much at the gym.
At the gym we did- 4 sets of squats (85lbs); 3 sets of deadlifts (75lbs); 3 supersets of curls and extensions.

I was exhausted at the end of the day.  I fell asleep around 9:30 last night after watching the Following on Netflix. Anyone watch it? We're obsessed right now!
I feel better already today with just 1 day of eating normal again!  Now... Only 20 to go... Its difficult with King Cake everywhere haunting me though.

Have a great day!!

Long Weekend Recap & OOTD

So we're back to our normal scheduling now that the 21 Day Challenge is over.  Except for today, because I'm thrown off by the long weekend!  I had so much fun doing the challenge, and I found a lot of new blogs! 
This weekend was very relaxing.  We spent most of it inside watching the rain from Tropical Storm Lee.  We got most of the bad weather Saturday.  There were high winds, lots of rain, and plenty of tornado watches.  Luckily we didn't lose power.  I got a little worried that we were going to get some water in our house.  We are in a flood zone.  When I woke up Saturday morning our ditches were flowing into the driveway and yard.  It freaked me out, because I knew we had a whole weekend ahead of us of rain.  But luckily it didn't get much worse.

 Saturday night we couldn't take the boredom anymore.  We got out of the house to watch the first LSU game of the season.  We went to a little sports bar/restaurant in BR with a few other couples, including Victoria!

Sunday we got out of the house for a little while and went to the mall.  Monday we watched movies and I caught up on reading.  And now here I am, back at work!
This week's weather is going to be amazing!  I was able to wear this chambray shirt for the first time in a while, since it's not 100 degrees! 

shirt- Ann Taylor factory store; pants- NY&Co; shoes- Nine West

I'm excited for the short work week.  And I'm going to see Katy Perry in NOLA Thursday night with 3 other girlfriends. I can't wait!

XO-Heather

Day 17: Alternative- Break a Rule

Today's original prompt was to take something out of your repair pile, repair it, and wear it.  But I don't really have a repair pile, because I'm not very crafty or good at fixing things.  So Kayla's alternative was to break a fashion rule.  I know this rule doesn't really apply anymore, but I wore two different patterns.

top- Express; cardi-Gap; skirt- Loft; shoes- Target; necklace-Tiffany & Co.

I know that most fashion rules these days are outdated and get challenged daily.  That's why I wasn't sure if this would count as "breaking a fashion rule."  But this would usually be outside of my comfort zone.  Especially mixing the taupe on the skirt, gray on the shirt, pink cardi, and teal shoes!!!  But that is what this blog and 21 day challenge are for right?! To challenge myself. 
I found several pairs of blue jean shorts at Target today.  They were on clearance for $8.  I have a few Target Q' for $5 off women's denim.  I'm super excited, because I am going back to get a few pairs of $3 shorts!  Tomorrow is the start of a new month, so I'm going to buy something dammit!  I think I even said I would extend this challenge until the end of the 21 day challenge.  But come on people, $3 blue jean shorts!  I can't pass it up.  Plus, the Q's expire on Friday.  I still have a good while of smoldering hot weather here in Louisiana. 
Check out the Kayla & the other participants.
XO-Heather

Day 16- Menswear

Today's prompt was to rock a menswear inspired look.  I chose a V-neck tee, dress pants, and a blazer.  I considered wearing a button-up, but it's just too hot around here!  I figured the blazer was removable in case I start to die of a heat stroke.

tee- Target boyfriend tee
blazer- Old Navy
pants- the Limited
shoes- DSW

I have a confession to make... I bought this t-shirt on Saturday.  Does that break my challenge?  I mean, it's just a tee...
I've seen a lot of people with these boyfriend tees from Target lately.  And I've heard a lot about them.  Linley raves about them on her blog, Dwelling & Telling.  They're usually sold out of them at my Target.  But I found this hunter green in my size.  They are regularly $8.  But there was a Target coupon, to print from their website, for $3 off any Missimo item.  So I got it for $5.  It's really soft and very comfortable.  I have a million different fitted t-shirts.  But I like them long, like this one.  And it's hard to find them in a longer length sometimes.
I said in the original post that it would only be clothing (not accessories) since that's what i have an abundance of.  So for the entire month all I have bought myself is a t-shirt for $5.  Husband bought me this striped top with cut-out shoulders for $7.  I also bought a pair of $7 faux snakeskin pumps from Target and a leather carry-all pouch from American Apparel for $50.  I think I did pretty good.  The only time I slipped up was for a t-shirt for 30 days!  This is coming from someone who went to Loft at least once a week on her lunch break to shop in the past few months.  But now my wish list on Pinterest is quickly growing.  So I can't wait to shop again!!!! 
Make sure to check out the other participants in today's challenge.  
XO-Heather

Day 14- Copycat

Sorry I've been MIA for a few days.  I wasn't feeling too good on Friday.  The prompt was to Jazz up your jeans.  I can't wear jeans to work, and I didn't go anywhere after work.  So I skipped that day.  Then the next day was Neutral with a Pop, but I didn't get dressed all day.  I was too lazy.
This prompt was actually for Sunday, but I'm just getting around to posting it.  Now I'm a day behind.  But I'm ok with it, because today's prompt is to do something new with your hair.  My hair is in an awkward in between stages right now.  So I have a hard time trying anything new.  It's too short for a lot of things.

After all that rambling...  The point I'm getting to is that today I am copying one of my favorite bloggers, J!
I love her style, and I try to mimic her often.  She also keeps an open discussion and Q&A on her facebook page.  I love this, because she answers people's questions and gives great fashion advice. 

via J's Everyday Fashion

dress- Loft; belt- F21 ;necklace- JCP; shoes- Steve Madden via Platos' Closet

The outfits are a little different.  The color of my dress is a lot closer to her's than it looks.  It's more of a coral than orange.  But the flash makes it look very orange.  I was being too lazy this morning to wear any wedges.  I wanted to be comfortable.  Fred decided to get out of the back yard and chase cats around the neighborhood 5 minutes before I had to leave this morning.  So I was in a hurry to finish up and get out of the door.
Hope everyone has a great week!
XO-Heather 

Day 11- Wear a Dress or a Skirt

Today's prompt is to wear a skirt or a dress. I realized that I had not worn my remix item again yet.  So I thought today would be a great day.  But I was headed to one of the offices for an orientation this morning, and I realized that I wore the same dress last time I was there.  Normally, I wouldn't care about that kind of stuff.  But considering I only see these people once or twice a month I didn't want to wear the same thing.  So I didn't something that I am VERY proud of.  I wore it as a shirt.  A dress and a skirt in the same outfit!  How's that for over-achieving?

dress as a shirt (my remix item 2nd time)- Target
belt- F21
skirt- Loft
shoes- DSW

Day 10- Closet Orphan

I've had this green blouse for about three years now.  I used to wear it a lot, but I haven't worn it in a while.  I actually attempted to give it away a few different times, but I held onto it.   
It came with a green tie belt, and that is what I used to wear with it.  But this morning I thought I would change it up a bit  to see if it makes me like it any more.  And I think i do like it much better.  Maybe I will keep it after all!

blouse- JCP; belt- JCP; pants- Loft; shoes- Target

XO-Heather

Day 9- Monochromatic

Today I was being lazy.  I overslept.  I didn't really feel like dressing up, and I wanted to be comfortable.  I had all intentions to put together a cute outfit with color, but I went for black on black with a pink undershirt, gold jewelery, and leopard flats! 

shirt- Charlotte Russe; pants- Belk; shoes- Coach; long necklace- F21; short necklace- gift from mom

I have had these wide leg pants since high school.  I think I bought them to wear to a job interview I had my senior year working for the Parish Clerk of Court.  I wear them at least once a week every week.  They are super comfortable.  I love that they are the perfect length for flats.  I think they came off the clearance rack from Belk too.  I don't even know the brand, but they have held up really well. 
It seems like they make pants for giants these days!  I think I'm average height, 5'6", but all the pants I buy are way too long now.  I hope they last forever, because it's so hard to find good pants that have all the qualities I want.
And this is just to make you smile!   

Mocha in the clothes basket

XO-Heather 

Day 8- Dressy + Casual

This is my perfect work outfit.  The shirt is cool for the summer, but still dressy.  And the pants are super comfy.  I was worried about what to wear when I read to mix fancy and casual.  But I figured this feminine, lacy, pink shirt and shoes are dressy, while the military green capris are pretty casual. 
I love mixing military green with unexpected tops.  If you follow me on Pinterest you can see my outfit inspiration board has a lot of military inspired outfits. 

shirt- Frock Candy; pants- JCP; shoes- Aldo

Hope everyone is having a great Monday! 
XO-Heather

Day 6- Unconventional

I totally stole this idea from Liz at 26 and Counting.  I never thought about wearing a romper as a shirt.  I've seen a dress as a shirt or a skirt.  But I thought her idea was genius!

romper- Target; shoes- Target; belt- F21; necklace- F21

The first look is very casual for lunch, running errands, or shopping...

skirt- F21; shoes- DSW

The second look is the creative, unconventional way to wear the romper.  I loved this challenge!  It was fun to get creative.  I really liked to see how the other participants got creative!

On another note- Mocha got a haircut today, which was long over due.  Take a look at her before and after! 

XO-Heather

Day 5- Belt It

Now today is my kinda prompt!  I love to belt anything!!!  My favorite things to belt are cardigans and dresses.  I learned how to tie my belts from Linley @ Dwelling & Telling. 
I think belts are such easy accessories.  I don't usually wear a lot of other accessories- maybe a necklace here and there.  But I'm not real into scarves- except in the winter.  So I love the belts add something to what could be a very plain outfit.  A lot of times its a great way to add color too. 

dress- Old Navy; cardi- JCP; belt- Target; shoes- Target

I am so happy today is Friday.  It's been a rough week at work.  So for the rest of the night I'm relaxing with a (few) Skinny Girl Sangria(s) and reading Catching Fire.
XO-Heather

Day 4- Color Blocking

I am guilty of wearing this outfit twice on the blog in my very first post.  But I really loved it.  Also, I don't have many solid colored bottoms.  So this skirt is the best option.  I found it at a thrift store for $4.  And I just love the red with it.

tee- Loft; skirt- thrifted; neclace- Loft; shoes- Aldo via Amazon

You can check out the other participants here.  And I just realized my outfit is pretty similar to Kayla's!
XO-Heather

Day 3- Pattern Mixing

My very first attempt at pattern mixing was for EBEW.  It still makes me really nervous so I went with a very neutral bottom. 

top- Ann Taylor outlet; skirt- Target; shoes- DSW; necklace- F21

The very first thing I noticed after looking at these pics is how EXTREMELY white and pasty I am.  I had a tan a few weeks ago from the beach.  What happened?!  I then realized I shouldn't wear these shoes without a tan, because they blend in.
I love this skirt.  It's really comfy, goes with almost anything, and it was $7 from Target's clearance rack!

I attempted to take my pictures outside this morning to get better lighting.  BAD IDEA!  Well, it is 90 degrees at 7 am with 75% humidity.  So it took 5 minutes to get all of the fog off my lens.  Then I was sweating and my hair started to frizz.  So I had to come back in, cool off, and put my hair up.  By that time I had to leave without eating breakfast!  I won't be doing that again in the summertime.  It was a disaster!  Take a look...

Fred's head was in the way and my grass is really tall!

Take a look at the other participants here!
XO-Heather

21 Day Challenge- Day 2- Tuck It!

Today's prompt is to "tuck it in."  I used to feel really self-conscious about tucking my shirts in until a few months ago.  I felt really awkward, but I realized that the pants make a big difference.  I think high-waisted pants look a lot better with a tucked in shirt.  I wish I could pull off the half-tuck like Linley or the front-tuck like Kendi, but it looks like I just left the restroom in a hurry, while they make it look so chic!

blouse- Loft; pants- Loft; belt- Target; shoes- DSW

You can see Mocha sleeping on the couch in the first one!  You can check out how the other participants tuck it in here. 
XO-Heather