Exercises for a Walking Zombie

I've been sitting on my butt for the last four hours. No contact with the outside world, no water, one bathroom break and cold half-empty mug of coffee. Or is it half-full? It doesn't really matter at this point. All I know is that the microwave can't solve my fatigue and that the names on the papers in front of me are starting to blur.

It's the same story for everyone in this office. We sit here day after day, minimal window access, minimal light and way to many files and paperwork. Some people can snag a quick breath of fresh air whenever someone opens the door, but for the most part we sit in our stuffy cubicles, dust collecting on our own noses, zoning out when the computer starts to posess our brains and working for a mass of people who really don't give a shit. I am often quite surprised at the level of unhealthiness in my office. Sure it's a desk job, but come on people!!! Take a walk! Some people in my office can't even take a bathroom break without walking back to their desks short of breath and gripping tight the arms of their chairs as they try to sit down before they fall down. The level of obesity in my office is surprising. Some people have wheelchairs, some have canes and some can't even make a loop around the building. Have they been working here so long that they've succumbed to the temptations of fast food, coffee and molding to their chair?

I've had a personal trainer for the last six months in an attempt to look super hot for my wedding. Unfortunately, I haven't seen all the results I've wanted and it's most likely my own fault. It's hard to eat healthy and commit to working out when you've got so many things on your mind. Albeit, I've gained 4 pounds of muscle and have lost 1 1/2 inches in my thighs. I've lost some inches in other places and have noticed more definition in my chest, arms, legs and abs. Here are some amazing workouts I've accrued from my trainer Dylan. Some of them you can do from home with a mat, a medicine ball and dumbbells. Maybe I will post this for all my coworkers....

Shoulders, Biceps, Trapezius and Chest
Each exercise has 10 reps for a total of 3 sets

Wood Chops:

• With a medicine ball (choose a weight but make it challenging, I use 10 lbs), stand with your feet shoulder width apart.
• Lift the ball above your left shoulder and swing it down toward your right thigh. Repeat 10 x.
• Lift the ball above your right shoulder and swing it down toward your left thigh. Repeat 10 x.
• Remember to squeeze your biceps during this exercise and keep a straight posture.

(This chick added a squat, which is nice but you don't have to)
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The Beauty of Flavenoids Cont.

After doing more research, I've discovered that "green smoothies" are all the rave! Major health nuts like Green Smoothie Girl and Mark have some great recipes for these green slimy concoctions and I was definitely hesitant at first. Kale in a smoothie?? I can understand some V8 juice here and there but bitter veggies mixed with sweet berries for my morning wake up call did not sound too appetizing.

My latest obsession over kale caused me to continue browsing through various websites and reading comments about the taste and benefits of green smoothies. After reading the nutritional benefits of these green smoothies, I was pretty convinced. Not only that but the ease of making the smoothies seemed attractive as well as the hopeful idea that it would keep me fuller, longer through out the morning. Cereal can get pretty boring and my stomach is usually growling before 10am.
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DIY Wedding Bouquet

I've been researching so many DIY wedding sites during this whole wedding fiasco and have attempted at being a crafty lady. Paper pom poms, homemade jam favors, create-your-own guest book, bark and bird centerpieces, birdcage veils, and the list goes on. So many options and so little time. The DIY trend stems from brides-to-be needing to plan a wedding on a tight budget and that is exactly what I am trying to accomplish. Going to a florist for flowers is incredibly expensive. A bridal bouquet can range anywhere from $50 to $300 and when you multiply that by how many bridesmaids you have, it starts to get just plain stupid. After researching flower arrangements and bouquets, I discovered that I love dahlias. Canby, OR is home to one of the greatest dahlia vendors (dahlias.com) and their prices are very reasonable. For 10 stems, it's $7....
So then I googled "how to make your own bridal bouquet" and that appeared very easy so I decided to actually make my own bridal bouquet. I bought all my supplies at Michael's for under $10 and I bought a bunch of mums at Trader Joe's for $4.99 and they lasted for about two weeks. The only problem with mums is that there are multiple stems coming off from the main stem so it makes for a bunch of flower heads at different heights. When making the actual bouquet, it's better to use single stems. Here is the step-by-step:


*Before beginning, cut off about an inch of the stems and soak the flowers in a vase of water with a packet flower food. Let them sit for about an hour or so. 

Wide Satin Ribbon
Green Floral Tape
Pearl Tipped Corsage Pins
Scissors

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