D.O.A.

Ya it's just Violent

Jay-Z is the man (and not just because he is married to a great VIRGO...Beyonce!)

Tie Tie

I have been neglecting writing.  I started a new job and I simply am too tired at night to do anything, but sit next to the bub while we take turns playing Guitar Hero, watching Dog the Bounty Hunter, a murder/detective themed show, or pretending to watch something while I'm secretly falling asleep.  My commute is far less than it was at my previous job, but one must still factor in the 2 hour commute and 7 hours of standing on my feet while wearing fitness shoes.  The benefit of the physically grueling job is that I get a 1 hour lunch break.  That is simply, unheard of in my profession.  To further elicit the effects of walking and standing all day I wear my Reebok EasyTone fitness shoes while at work and then always try to get some form of exercise after my shift, whether it be personal training or cardio on my own.  All these factors together contribute to my fatigue. 

Personal training is still awesome.  I have a hard time always motivating myself, especially when it comes to doing something other than cardio.  And weights?  What is this concept?  So to be positively pushed and see and feel results is further motivation to make me want to work stronger and harder.  After my sessions are over, I feel like I can take away a lot of what I learned and continue pushing myself on my own.  If I get in a rut, so be it.  I know who to call...P-E-R-S-O-N-A-L T-O-R-T-U-R-E-S.  

Those shoes.  Those ridiculous shoes.  I know Reebok EasyTone's look bizarre, but if you go to Reebok.com you can costume color and design your very own EasyTone's.  I constantly get compliments from both my patient's, but mostly their husbands telling me how much they like my kicks, asking me what they are, and where to get them.  Justine is always ahead of the trend, old lady trend.  Respect.  On a serious note, I swear my these shoes.  They don't look as ridiculous as other fitness shoes and you really do feel a difference in your legs (and I imagine your abs, but I have strong abs already), especially when you where them for an 8 hour shift.  I don't think my legs have ever looked better, but this could also be a combination of the EasyTone's and Personal Training.  Regardless, if you do a lot of walking, I highly recommend this awesome invention. 

I love how the hardest question I'll have to ask for the next 3 weeks is which color scrubs?  Bright ass yellow, migraine inducing mirage, plain green, etc.  Poor me. 

I sometimes, LOVE, being a nurse!

"I listened to my dad tell stories about my mom, and I've read book and I just really believe in love, and no matter how fleeting or tragic I just really, really believe in it. I'm 18 years old and I just want to surrender." 

- Dreamland

Review: SUN Laboratories • Ultra Dark Lotion

This is my current favorite sunless tanner.  It is by no means perfect, but it does the job. The Ultra Dark Lotion gives you a deep, dark, olive tan.  With one application I look like I've gone on vacation even in the height of winter. Many people say to use rubber gloves with this product, but I don't because I find it too hard to rub it in.  If it's not rubbed in you will look blotchy.  I cannot wear this lotion in bed over night.  The smell is horrid.  I always wash it off after 3-4 hours.  Much of the product will come in the shower since the tint you initially see is for application purposes. 

I think this product is affordable for how much you get.  Many of the larger Bed, Bath, and Beyond's that carry beauty products have this so you can save 20% on a bottle with a coupon.  Still cheaper than tanning. 

Jason and his daily facebook inspiration quotes: Whether you think you can or think you can't, you're probably right. 

Well it's not Jason, it's a Henry Ford original, but the message rings true.  The power of though can be both liberating and inspiring, or debilitating. 

I believe in signs.  I will think more positive.  Thanks Jason. 

Do It Yourself - Drug Interactions

This is a great website from drugs.com to check to see if your medications interact with each other.  Drug-drug interactions can pose negative consequences or reduce the efficacy of other medications (certain meds with birth control), have a synergistic effect (two meds making your blood pressure drop too low), etc.  Thus it's very important to know how your medications interact.  This includes all over the counter (OTC) meds as well.  Make sure to add all your medications to observe for any potential interactions.  I was surprised that upon getting new medications today no one discussed this with me.  Further, if you scroll further down the website will tell you drug-food interactions, which are also very important.

I'm exhausted, in more ways then one.  

I'm also not surprised and was waiting for this.  

You put yourself into situations.  So my advice, make sure they are really nice, cause one day everything changes.  Ta da...and the curtain rises.  

Let's watch the show. 

It's been years since I have lifted weights regularly.  Further, more time has elapsed since I have had an actually 1 on 1 training session with a personal trainer.  When my new gym offered to give me a free personal training session, I reluctantly accepted.  I don't want someone telling me, run faster chubster.  (That's not what happened in the least.)  I worked muscles I never knew existed and those that I thought I had lost the ability to utilize years ago.  After my session I felt so refreshed and strong.  While I was slightly sore that day, I was definitely sore one day after and really sore two days post training session.  I'm talking soreness to the point of having a difficult time walking.

What I found doing some online research is that many people new to lifting will be sore two days after working out.  This is a sign that you worked hard enough for your body to grow stronger.  So sometimes, pain is a good thing.  Your body is strong and your body is working!  (What the pain is is the build up of lactic acid which is the fuel your muscles use when they need energy.)

The best advice I found to deal with this pain is to workout the next day, even if it is using a different muscle group.  Also, within one hour of your workout eat a potassium rich fuel low in sugar such as a banana.  And drink lots of H20.  


Here's to a happy and healthy life!