Les Mis is Les BLECH

This weekend I had date night with my husband.  We went and saw Les Miserables.  I was BEYOND excited as I love, love, LOVE musicals and shows.  Some of my favorites include Love (vegas Cirque show), Mamma Mia, Wicked....you get the picture.

Sadly, I thought Les Mis was Les Lame.  Maybe I'm lame.  But this story line didn't make sense and was kind of boring....

 

The highlight of the evening was Fro Yo after the 

show and my outfit which I found for $5.  That was 

LESS than the cost of my Fro Yo.

If you are thinking I look like a sailor that is because I do....and I don't even care because that's how much I LOVE this dress.

Here is my husband.  He isn't so bad on the eyes I must say....plus he is kinda stylish and picks out a lot of my clothes.  He CLEARLY has good taste by his selection of wife.....HAHA.

Happy Monday!

Supplements: What's The Verdict?

I've always subscribed to the whole vitamin thing but have never put too much thought into supplements........that is until Michael Wilson showed up to one of my spin classes a few weeks ago.  He was kind enough to hand me a bag of samples and his business card from Visalus Sciences.  I was immediately intrigued once I flipped over his business card and saw this:

I love a great success story and was excited to try the samples he dropped off of the                       Nutritional Shake Mix & Health Flavor Mix-Ins.

I'm already a HUGE fan of shakes so I gave the shake mix a go.....

I'm pretty particular about what I eat but I must say the shake mix made the drink more creamy and thick like a malt.  I LOVED it!


The Flavor Mix In was chocolate and I wasn't as much of a fan. Really that's because I work for a chocolate company and have extremely high expectations of what chocolate should taste like.  So I don't blame the mix but blame my overly picky palate.


Now this product and program is geared more toward weight loss but it got me thinking about supplements in general.  I eat healthy but probably don't meet the minimum requirements for fruits and vegetables daily.    


Anyways Michael has got me thinking and doing a bit more research about how I can possibly use supplements to increase the nutrients going in my body.


Vitamins have CHANGED MY LIFE (click here for vitamin blog post).  Could supplements enhance my health even more????


Does anyone else use supplements or have general thoughts on the matter?


xo,
Sarah

Phew! I Think The Worst Is Over....

Oh my.  Being sick is the worst!  I think the major sickness has left my body.  Nothing a little sleep, Dayquil and hot yoga can't cure.  

Today is already an AMAZING day and it's only 11:00am.  I got my performance review at the gym I teach at (I'm a Spin instructor in my free time).  It was a GLOWING review and the fitness director said she gets great feedback from members.  WOO HOO.  I love that people find my class effective, fun and useful.  The biggest piece of feedback was that my music always coordinates with what we are doing on the bike.  I work SO HARD to make my classes awesome.  

Thanks to my recent music giveaway I've got great songs to add to my next playlist which I will hopefully post this weekend.


Ok, so I'm kind of in love with the Native American prints that are out right now.  They are EVERYWHERE.  I bought this Native American inspired print last weekend.  It's so comfortable and I love the way it flows.  Big tops and stretchy leggings allow me to fit more food in my belly without people noticing....HAHA


Here it is from a few different angles.

Lastly, here is my cat, husband and dog doing what they normally do on a Saturday.....

My husband was confused because my cat normally NEVER snuggles him and ALWAYS snuggles me.

This is John thinking....CAN YOU BELIEVE THIS CAT????

He just embraced it....

Me vs Cough & Cold

Being sick is a lame, LAME game.  UGH.  

I've been a terrible blogger and athlete over the last few days.  Double UGH.

Last night I taught a spin class and actually felt a tiny bit better until I woke up this morning and found that my head cold has moved south to a cough.....BOOO.

What doesn't kill you makes you stronger right?  

Does anyone believe in getting the FLU shot?  I'm on the fence.  I'm a bit skeptical.

Anyway, I'm a HUGE fan of accessories.  I love plain outfits with a wild accessory to complete a look.  To me it's like a gift wrapped with a gorgeous bow.  

Today with my snotty nose, terrible man-like cough and sneezy self I decided to add a bit of accessory excitement to my outfit.  

PS - Nail polish clearly makes me happy too.

PPS - I got a Liebster Blog award from Carrie at Shrinking Carrie!  How sweet!

Liebster means "beloved" in German and showing love and support is what this award is all about.

The rules of winning this award are the following:

1. Show your thanks to the blogger who gave you the award by linking back to them.

2. Reveal your top 5 picks and let them know by leaving a comment at their blog.

3. Post the Award on your blog.

4. Enjoy the love of some of the most supportive people on the Internet!

Here are my top five blog picks:

Just a Colorado Gal

This Colorado Gal is worth a read.  She is honest, vulnerable and extremely interesting!

Run Lift Live

This spit fire has INCREDIBLE taste in music and just won my recent giveaway.

Cows and Lasers and Everything In Between 

I heart this girl and think her life adventures are fascinating.  If she lived closer I would TOTALLY want to hang out with her....not sure if she'd want to hang with me though....haha!

Jenn's Adventures

Jenn has AMAZING workouts and writes about thought provoking subjects.  Totally a superstar.

Will Run For Carbs

Need I say more?  She runs for carbs....who doesn't LOVE carbs?  She does a rocking job balancing life.  I want to be that good!

Happy Hump Day!

I'm watching Modern Family tonight.  What will you be watching?

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!

Today is the day to announce the winner of the 

Musical Madness $25 iTunes Giveaway.

I have to say I am BEYOND excited to have had so many people participate and contribute such awesome song choices.  This weekend I will post a few playlists from the songs you suggested along with a workout routine.  I will also include a link for the blogger who suggested the rockin' tune.  The folks who attend my SPIN class will be thrilled to have such motivating music!

Natasha at Run Lift Live!

Congratulations!!  

Today is the LAST DAY to enter my 

Musical Madness Giveaway!  There have been some INCREDIBLE song suggestions and I absolutely can't wait to make a playlist for my spin class.  

There is a $25 iTunes gift card reward that will be sent VIA EMAIL....so that means an INSTANT win.  YAY for the world wide web!  

CLICK HERE for to enter.

 I am as sick as a dog today.  UGH.  Being sick is really frustrating.  I had a big important meeting this morning where I presented and sounded like a sick fool (as opposed to the regular fool that I am).  Do I look sick because I tried not to???  I played the "fake it to you make it" card.....hopefully it worked with my customer.

Do you workout anyway when you are sick?  

I think I am taking a few days off.  Well except for the Spin class I'm subbing tomorrow night.

This is another FREE dress I got from my stylish friend Lindsey.  You can check out the other free dress I got from here HERE.  

Happy Monday.

Best Salad EVER

Only 2 days left to enter my                                  Musical Madness Giveaway

Winner will get a $25 iTunes gift card that will be sent via email.  Click HERE to enter.

I've stated this on more than one occasion.  I am a TERRIBLE cook.  Anything that requires an oven, food processor, pots or pans pretty much loses me every time.  I would consider myself more of a food assembler......

So today I assembled the most 

BEAUTIFUL salad ever.

My salad philosophy is to ADD EVERYTHING.

I found 2 new tasty things for my salad:

Ken's Steakhouse Lite Northern Italian Dressing &

Almond Accents (slivers of almonds with salt and pepper on them).

Seriously good.

Here is what I had on my salad today.  You might think I'm overdoing it but I promise it's good.

Spring Mix Lettuce

Fat Free Feta Cheese (Mediterranean Seasoned)

Banana Peppers

Bread & Butter Pickles

Carrots

Olives

Avocado

Roasted Red Pepper

Craisins

Black Grapes

Apple

Almond Accents

Barilla Vegetable Pasta

 Topped w/ Ken's Steakhouse Northern Lite Dressing

Are you IN or do you just think I am a crazy salad maker??

Switch Change Rearrange

There are only fews days left to enter my Musical Madness Giveaway for a $25 iTunes gift card!  The gift card will be sent via email so when you win it will get to you IMMEDIATELY!  Woo hoo!

Click HERE to enter.

I can't wait to create a playlist from everyones amazing suggestions!  You all have incredible taste!

Ok, back to regularly scheduled programming.

Guess how much this outfit cost me?  

Jacket: $3.00

Shoes: $4.00

Dress: $FREE.99

Yep, you read correctly, FREE.

How do you ask?  Well let me tell you.

Meet SUPER STYLISH Lindsey.  

She is one of my closest friends and happens to wear the same size clothes as me.  SCORE. 

 A couple of times a year we have a clothing swap. What is a clothing swap you ask?  Well....it's when you find a friend (or group of friends) who are about the same size and are willing to swap clothes that are still in style and in great condition.  Don't you have that article of clothing that you like but are sick of looking at or wearing!!??  

SO I scored this great blue dress (along with about 15 other articles of clothing) for $FREE.99.

There is nothing I love more than a great article of clothing for absolutely NOTHING.

Also, I had the BEST workout this morning teaching my spin class.  I added an extra song so it was a full 55 minute BUTT KICKING workout.  Here is one of the songs I added that really got people motivated.

Have an AWESOME weekend!

xo

Sarah

Get Up & Go

Green Jean Machine

If you haven't entered my Musical Madness $25 iTunes giveaway yet it's not too late!  Click Here to enter and win a chance at some free tunes.

Shirt $5 

Gold Belt $1

Green Jeans = Expensive but let's not discuss that

I might have a colored jean disorder.  I've got 3 pairs.  Is that too much?  Do I need a 12 step program?

It is a TRUE oskie woskie shirt.  If you don't know what oskie woskie means that's ok.  It just means really old or from before 1990.

This one is from around 1981.  LOVE.

The side slits which I love.  I should have done a close up of the necklace because it rocks.  Will do that next time.

Ok, so one of my favorite bloggers LaSophia took my advice and did a Bikram Yoga class.  She called it a "near death" experience....HAHA.  She said she is giving it a month so I'll have to check back in with her.  If you are going to give it a try too here is my advice for beginners:

1.  Don't eat for 2 hours prior to your class

2.  Hydrate the day before and day of the class NOT during the class.  

3.  Sip water during class.  Chugging makes your belly hurt and creates nausea.

4.  Give it at least 5 classes before you decide it is a no go.

5.  Go to the class well rested.

Happy Hump Day

Have you entered my Musical Madness Giveaway yet??  If you haven't do so by clicking HERE.

There are SO MANY great music selections I can't wait to make the best playlist and share it with you!

This video makes me cry it is so GOOD!  You might have already seen it but I jut saw it today (I'm a little slow on you tube)

This makes me realize I want to be a house cat in my next life.....eat, sleep, eat, sleep, repeat

There was an ENTIRE aisle dedicated to ladies sweat suits at the thrift store I went to last week.  Is this really necessary??  Are there THAT many sweat suits out there?  Do people even wear sweat suites???

Happy Wednesday!