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The weather here on Vancouver Island hasn't exactly been conducive to enjoying the beach, but I'm hanging on to the promise of sunnier and hotter days ahead. I'm totally prepped and ready for when that day comes. I have found the perfect beach tote! It's inexpensive and easily accessible for purchase. It's the <a href="http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/mainstays-collapsible-utility-tote/6000195942848">Mainstays Collapsible Utility Tote</a> and it's just $16. It folds down completely flat but is wire lined so very strong when you open it up. Also, because you don't close the top it's very easy to find things inside of it rather than in a bag where everything sort of collapses on itself.</div>
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I thought I would show you an example of what I take to the beach on a regular basis and everything fits perfectly into this tote with room to spare.</div>
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A water bottle is a must whenever we go anywhere, it's important to stay hydrated and even more so in the summer months.</div>
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A towel of course (you could fit two in here) for after swimming.</div>
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Sunscreen, I like this spray on <a href="http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/coppertone-kids-wetn-clear-continuous-spray-spf-50/6000187677921">wet'n clear</a> from Coppertone for the body and this <a href="http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/neutrogena-ultra-sheer-face-body-stick-sunscreen-spf-50/6000195939087">Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Face and Body</a> stick for the face.</div>
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Beach toys of course for the kiddies.</div>
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I love this <a href="http://www.rubbermaid.com/en-US/fasten-go">Fasten + Go lunch kit from Rubbermaid</a> for our snacks (stay tuned for an upcoming blog post on beach day snacks).</div>
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And finally a beach blanket, I LOVE this one from Tofino Towel Co. Technically it's a towel but it's huge and perfect for laying on. This one is the <a href="https://www.tofinotowelco.com/shop-round-towels/the-florencia/">Florencia</a> design.</div>
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The front pocket easily fits a big water bottle while the other side holds sunscreen. I use the middle pocket for my phone and about $20 in cash for parking or if there happens to be a food truck near the beach and we have a craving for mini donuts (yum!).</div>
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Everything fits in perfectly, so slick!</div>
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Don't you just love this towel, so beautiful.</div>
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This Rubbermaid food kit is so cool. I love the strap, it's so retro and easily fastens tightly with a turn of the knob.</div>
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Lots of storage for a multitude of snacks.</div>
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Hope you are enjoying your beach days, or if not yet than I hope you get some hot summer sun soon (don't forget your sunglasses!).</div>
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What are your beach essentials? Feel free to share in the comments section.</div>
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This is two clothing posts back to back which I don't normally do but they actually go together quite well as bralettes are perfect with summer dresses (you can see mine peeking out of the back of this first one here).</div>
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Free People carry so many great boho beachy type dresses and I love the swing style but it's too short for me to wear as a dress so I pair mine with boyfriend style jeans, shorts or leggings...depending on the temperature. This dress is called the <a href="https://www.freepeople.com/shop/she-swings-slip-37556289/">She Swings Slip</a>, and is so flowy and comfy. My necklace is from <a href="http://oftenwander.com/collections/necklaces/products/reverie-necklace">Often Wander</a>.</div>
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How cute is this <a href="http://www.volcom.com/back-for-u-dress-su16-b1321606.html">Volcom dress</a>?? And it's on sale...only $30!</div>
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I'm loving this <a href="http://oneillcanada.com/en/glenda-dress-naked.html">dress from O'Neill</a>. It would be so great as a beach coverup. </div>
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If you're looking for something a little bit longer this <a href="http://shopmagnoliasupply.com/products/great-heights-midi-dress">midi dress</a> from Somedays Lovin is so pretty. I love the colour and the bird design.</div>
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And finally this<a href="http://www.surffanatics.com/ActionSports_Women_Dresses/Juniors_Fox_Black_Unveil_Dress/source/bm-share"> cute black number</a> from Juniors Fox that is on sale for only $32.</div>
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Are there any beachy summer dresses you're loving lately? Which of these ones is your favourite? Let me know in the comments below or on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariahdupuy/">Instagram</a>.</div>
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I heart bralettes so much. They are incredibly comfortable and so sexy. They're made to peek out from under tanks and tees and they just add that little something extra. Dressed up with some fun jewelry, they just scream summer. They aren't made for support however so don't go for a run...ha! </div>
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I've put together a few here that I'm loving along with links to purchase if you're so inclined...</div>
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This beautiful <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/young-sexy-bra-styles/triangle-bralette?ProductID=296215&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true">coral pink one</a> from Victoria's Secret comes in many colours and is super reasonably priced at only $20.</div>
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This <a href="https://www.missguidedus.com/strappy-lace-triangle-bra-burgundry">hot red number</a> from MissGuided is on fire and only $29.95.</div>
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Another <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/victorias-secret-sport/personal-bra-boutique/seamless-cutout-bralette?ProductID=288555&CatalogueType=OLS&search=true">gorgeous one</a> from Victoria's Secret and again only $20. I love the lace detailing...so pretty.</div>
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This <a href="https://www.freepeople.com/shop/front-strap-triangle-bra/">gorgeous triangle one</a> from Free People comes in several colours but this Evergreen Glade is my favourite and only $36.40.</div>
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Another <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/bralette/seamless-crochet-back-bralette-the-victorias-secret-bralette-collection?ProductID=294864&CatalogueType=OLS&cm_mmc=pinterest-_-lovelist-_-desktop-_-share">Victoria's Secret one</a> (they are just such a good deal...this one is $20 as well), love the detailing on the back.</div>
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Great detailing on this <a href="https://www.freepeople.com/shop/dolce-strappy-bra/">strappy backed one</a> from Free People. It comes in lots of colours and is only $36.40.</div>
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This is the <a href="https://www.victoriassecret.com/bras/bralette/fishnet-high-neck-bralette-very-sexy?ProductID=301206&CatalogueType=OLS&cm_mmc=pinterest-_-lovelist-_-desktop-_-share">last one</a> from Victoria's Secret. It's a little pricier at $56.50 but I love the fishnet detailing.</div>
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The usual go to cool treat in the summer (and we're having a heatwave here right now) is ice cream. Acai bowls are a great alternative and much better for you, in fact acai is considered to be a "superfood". Broken right down it's just a smoothie in a bowl, but it's a deconstructed one and so very pretty to look at and quite frankly...I like to eat pretty food, especially when it's easy.</div>
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All you need is approx two cups of frozen mixed berries (I used a four berry blend of raspberries, blueberries, blackberries and strawberries):</div>
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Add about 3/4 cup of almond milk, this is approximate as you want the blend to be quite thick, and start blending. I used my trusty <a href="http://thepulseonline.blogspot.ca/2016/06/my-favourite-blender.html">Nutri Ninja blender</a> (love!).</div>
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Once it's blended you scoop it into a bowl and decorate however you like. In mine I used the other half of the banana that I used in the berry blend, some fresh blueberries and raspberries as well as chia seeds down the middle and hemp hearts on the side. Between the acai, chia and hemp you'd be chalk full of healthy omega fatty acids and antioxidants.</div>
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The last time I was in Costco I was browsing through the book section (which I always do) and came across a book called Stalker by Lars Kepler. I read the synopsis and it sounded creepily good, but it turns out it was the fifth book in a series so rather than buy it I went home and ordered book number one from my local library. <a href="http://www.larskepler.com/en/books/Books/thehypnotist1/">The Hypnotist</a> arrived quickly and I dug right in.</div>
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This book is now responsible for keeping me up at night....not because it's scary (it is creepy but not enough to give you nightmares...well, maybe if you are really sensitive) but because I can't put it down. I'm staying up late into the night reading it and then of course paying for it the next day, but I'm on the last few pages now so should be able to catch up my sleep shortly.</div>
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<a href="http://www.larskepler.com/en/about/larskepler/">Lars Kepler</a> is a Swedish husband and wife writing team and while they have each been published on their own I think they have knocked it out of the park with this collaboration. I already have book number two, <a href="http://www.larskepler.com/en/books/Books/thepaganinicontract/">The Nightmare</a>, on order.</div>
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I'll just come right out and say it on this one.....it was freaking awesome. If the <a href="http://www.5kfoamfest.ca/">5K Foam Fest</a> comes to your town you should definitely sign up. It reminds me of a traveling fair for adults (although there were some kids running too), but with all the fun stuff you would do as a kid....get soaking wet and muddy while climbing obstacles, sliding down slides, running across water on a line of foam mats, and laughing your guts out the whole time.</div>
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This was the third 5K my friend Dana and I have run in the last month and we were both totally pumped for this one. </div>
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Husbands and kids came along to hang out (although we'll all be running it together next year now that we know what it's all about) and everything was set up very well to keep everyone entertained.</div>
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The foam of course was a big hit but there were bouncy castles and other play areas for the kiddies as well as lots of food vendors, loud music (which got everyone totally pumped up) and a beer garden for the adults. If you follow me on Snapchat (mariahdupuy) you will have seen videos there.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604846973806760.post-47420141265671091262016-06-10T12:40:00.002-07:002016-06-10T12:40:58.876-07:00Getting Off Course<div style="text-align: center;">
Getting off course can happen so easily. One day you're hitting your workout goals hard and eating super clean and the next you're wondering what in the heck happened as you put off another workout and indulge in the chocolate that's been calling your name. Your brain happened. Staying on course and in line with your goals is such a mental game. I (and everyone else) fight it everyday. The part that doesn't make sense is I feel one million times better when I work out and eat well so why in the heck would I ever go off course?? Because crappy food takes no effort, sugar is like a drug (a very potent drug!) and exercising is hard work. You have to bring your A game every single day. I don't mean never indulging in anything ever, that would make life pretty boring, but you do have to live your life with your health and wellness at the forefront of everyday if you want to be fit. It means recommitting every morning, scheduling your workouts as appointments that cannot be missed and prep prep prepping your food. Make it as easy as possible to stay on track because we both know how easy it is to get off. </div>
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There was one word for this race and that was HOT. Holy, I'm not really all that used to running in the heat, the area that I normally run at is well shaded and we haven't had any really extreme temperatures yet as Summer is only just gearing up. It was about 33 degrees, only the occasional patch of shade and we were running on pavement. I sweated a ton, and felt like I was melting into a puddle on the road (maybe it was just the mirage??). Thankfully there were lots of water stations (two along our 5K route as well as the big one at the end) and there were ambulance attendants following along on bicycles in case anyone got into trouble. I didn't see or hear of anyone that did but it sure is nice to know there is someone there just in case.</div>
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I ran this race with Dana, my friend who has been training with me and ran the last 5K race (and will be running another one with me next weekend!). Very happy to have such a great friend who is dedicated to doing this along with me. It makes such a difference when you have someone to train and to go to the races with. She also made these great tutus we are wearing, thanks girl I loved them!</div>
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The things I was most thankful for during the run? Friendly neighbors along the way who had their hoses going and were happily "watering" the runners who passed by, lots of water, and the many people along the sidelines who held signs and encouraged us to keep on going. Like I said it was very hot so it was nice to have the supporters braving the temperatures in order to keep everyone's spirits up.</div>
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This is my official finishing photo. The smile is fake, but that lovely shade of red on my face is not. It was hard going. I'm just thankful I saw the photographer sign before I crossed the finish line or this picture would have looked much bleaker. Dana was not so lucky..lol.</div>
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We did it! Definitely no PR's for either of us (36.57 for me and finished 175 out of 609) but I'm so glad we went. The event raises much needed funds for three different charities (Womans Transition House, Kidsport and the Victoria Sexual Assault Centre) and I was happy to donate both my money and sweat to them.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604846973806760.post-86814943467764467812016-06-03T13:56:00.006-07:002016-06-03T13:56:58.460-07:00My Favourite Blender<div style="text-align: center;">
Does this seem like a weird topic for a blog post? I had to share because I love it so much. I used to have a crappy little blender that I struggled with for years. I would fill it up, turn it on, and then have to stop it about one million times (slight exaggeration) to stir everything around so the blades could start spinning again. Super annoying, and looking back I have no idea why I waited so long to upgrade.</div>
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We did it Dana! Our first of three 5k's. I'm already looking forward to the next one (which is next weekend!).</div>
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I was thrilled to be able to share this with Ella as I really feel like part of living a healthy and fit lifestyle is getting everyone involved. I love my little running partner.</div>
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I am excited for the Colour Run coming up in Ladysmith next weekend. I think it will be so much fun and my daughter Ella can't wait. I'm thrilled to be able to run this with her, not only is it excellent mom and daughter time but I also feel like I'm setting a great example for her on the importance of being active and having fun while doing it. Fitness isn't a chore, it's a positive thing, both mentally and physically..a must!</div>
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I saw my sister in law last weekend and we had a nice chat about running (she runs much faster and farther than I do) and the importance of cadence. I tend to run with fairly long athletic strides, but she suggested faster and shorter strides to increase speed. I tried this at the track a couple of days ago, repeating "light and quick, light and quick" (thank you for that Mandy!) in my head while I went and my pace was quite a bit faster. My average is usually about 7.10-7.25 min/k and this run was 6.41 min/k as you can see here from my Map My Run app.</div>
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You know how you're always on the hunt for that perfect mascara? Length, volume, no smudging, no flaking, super black, doesn't irritate your eyes, waterproof would be great but it's so hard to get off and it makes your lashes feel stiff so you usually get regular...lash extensions check all those boxes and you don't have to worry about putting them on and taking them off everyday. </div>
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I'm starting with a local colour run and I can't wait. I have wanted to do one of these for awhile as they just look like so much fun! It's not timed so not competitive, it's all about getting out there and enjoying yourself while running. Ella, my nine year old daughter is running with me too while husband Chris and son Marshall (6) will be along to take pictures. If you are in the Ladysmith area and think you might want to join in you can register <a href="http://www.tour-de-rock.com/index.php?IND=1.2.1">here.</a></div>
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The next run will be the Goddess Run which is all about the ladies! This woman's only run is in it's fifth year and supports some amazing charities. There are lots of choices as far as distances and the whole weekend promises to be a fun one with yoga, concerts, beer gardens and prizes. If you want to join in you can click <a href="http://victoriagoddess.com/">here.</a></div>
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The third run is the Foam Run which is muddy, foamy and full of obstacles. I suspect there will be a lot of laughter as well. I've been thinking a Mudderella run might be fun and this will be a nice taste...a baby mud run if you will. Want to join in? Click <a href="http://www.5kfoamfest.ca/locations/nanaimo/">here.</a> Don't forget to watch the video...looks like so much fun!</div>
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Eating has been probably 80-85% on point. I am not cutting anything out of my diet as that has not worked for me in the past, I'm just being reasonable in my choices. Eating mostly clean with the occasional taste or two of things that I have a craving for. Even this stuff is mostly clean and unprocessed like mixed nuts with a few chocolate covered peanuts in there. Lest you think I'm always on however, I have also had some frozen yogurt with the kids and every morning I have a teaspoon of sugar in my tea. I have tried different sweeteners (honey, coconut sugar etc..) in an effort to avoid the refined sugar but quite frankly I love my sugar tea and that's how I'm going to drink it. I used to have a cup in the morning and one in the afternoon but I have cut the afternoon one out and have been drinking way more water.</div>
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I've been making a real effort to find joy in little things throughout the day. This can be easier said than done because our mind naturally wants to go to that "why me?!" place. This living in the moment and being more aware brings with it a real true happiness for me. Let me give you a couple of examples:</div>
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I have recently started taking acting classes (way out of my comfort zone but I love it) and my daughter Ella and I run my lines together in the evening. This is so much fun, it's a little bonding time for us and there are always lots of laughs when I get a line wrong. This is just so much nicer than continually telling her to go to sleep. I think it's also a good way to help her relax at the end of the night, a bit like a bedtime story but she's completely involved and loves helping me.</div>
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My son Marshall loves to draw and will spend hours creating these very complex pictures where he perfectly captures the movement of all the little men who are running around on the sheet.</div>
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When he and Ella left recently to spend a few days with my parents over Spring break he drew a picture for Chris, rolled it up with an elastic, and left it on Chris's nightstand. For me he left a Hershey's chocolate kiss that he had been saving from Valentines Day. He didn't tell us he did this and we didn't find them until after the two of them had left. My heart wanted to burst with love and I missed them both so much even though they'd only left that morning.</div>
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A final example? This morning I had to get up at 4am to make a trip to the airport to ship something. Rather than feel irritated that I had to be up so early I focused on how empty the roads were and how bright the stars were shining...the coffee was delicious and I got to enjoy the sunrise on the way home. By the time I got back the kiddies were just getting up for school and I felt wide awake and way ahead of the game.</div>
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Having signed up for a race (see <a href="http://thepulseonline.blogspot.ca/2016/03/hello-from-other-side.html">here</a>) it was time to get new shoes. I have been using Asics for years now but the last pair I bought have not been my friends. Running in them has for the first time ever given me pain in my right knee and plantar fasciitis. I suspect this is because of the heavy arch support being just a bit too far back in my arch and therefore causing my foot to land poorly. My knee is still bugging me off and on but the PF seems to be gone.</div>
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I tried on several pairs of shoes when I went shopping at the local sports store and came home with these ones from Under Armour, they are the <a href="https://www.underarmour.com/en-ca/womens-ua-micro-g-limitless-training-shoes/pid1258736-731">Micro G Limitless</a>. </div>
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They feel a bit like putting on a big sock, so comfy, and I love how they look. This is my first time buying UA shoes but I have had their clothing before and have been happy with it. I haven't taken them out for a run yet (tomorrow), but I think they will feel pretty good. They are much lighter than my Asics and don't have the same overdone arch support.</div>
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I'm back, did you miss me? Sorry for the long hiatus, sometimes life's journey takes you around the long way. I do love blogging and feel like I really need it some days, the sharing of the journey with you is so cathartic. I've been much more active on Snapchat if you'd like to follow along with me there ( @mariahdupuy ) as it's such a quick and easy way to let you know what I've been up to. I found it a bit confusing when I first started using it but now I'm kind of addicted. </div>
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I've been working hard at getting my head where it needs to be. How's that for getting right to the point? I've been trying to bring my self back to centre rather than feeling overwhelmed, depressed, anxious, and stressed. I know that the coming of Spring has made a big difference, as winter is really hard for me, especially this last one where the rain just never seemed to let up. Spring has lots of rain too but it's less depressing and means that Summer is right around the corner. The biggest thing helping me however, has been good old outdoor exercise. I have to push myself hard to get out the door everyday but I am guaranteed to come home with a smile on my face when I'm done. It gives me a complete attitude change. I am lucky to live where I do with a lot of options for outdoor activity, you just have to remember to dress appropriately because the weather will probably change 547 times while you're out there....ah the west coast.</div>
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I am a first born and definitely fit the mold. I am goal oriented and love to work for the gold star. With that in mind I have been slowly (remember I'm trying to keep things low stress) setting goals for myself to get my fitness back on track. I started with the goal of working out (outdoor or gym) four days a week with trying to make five days happen, but if it didn't I wouldn't beat myself up...four was the goal. I have been consistently making this happen for the last few weeks (gold star for me!) and I am now ready to set the next goal.</div>
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The next goal being a 5K race. I haven't run a race since Oct 2013 when I ran an easy 5K with my sister (so much fun!). Definitely time to go again. My plan is to run the <a href="http://victoriagoddess.com/">Victoria Goddess</a> 5K in June, in fact....I stopped writing this blog post after I typed that and registered for the race. Done. I WILL be running the Victoria Goddess 5K in June.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604846973806760.post-61311197915960930132015-09-07T14:49:00.002-07:002015-09-07T14:49:27.001-07:00My Go To Lip Colours<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My everyday lip colour is a pretty nude shade that goes with everything, it's made by Rimmel from the <a href="http://ca-en.rimmellondon.com/products/lips/lasting-finish-nude-collection-by-kate">Lasting Finish Nude Collection by Kate Moss</a>. I have colour number 42 and on top of this I apply <a href="http://www.revlon.ca/products/lips/lipgloss/revlon-super-lustrous-lipgloss#309973064300||0">Revlon Super Lustrous lip gloss in 170 Coral Reef</a>, so pretty and very low maintenance. It's kind of a your lips but better look.</div>
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On days when I want to wear some colour I turn to this great shade from Flower beauty, it's their <a href="http://flowerbeauty.com/lips/detail/26">Sheer Lip Tint in Dewy Rose</a>. It looks a bit intense in these pictures but it's actually very wearable and you can build the colour up from a light wash to what you see here. It feels like you have nothing on your lips, very comfortable.</div>
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I posted yesterday to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pulse/669749436413715">The Pulse Facebook page</a> saying how much I loved <a href="http://www.fabletics.ca/invite/73662252/">Fabletics</a> and there were some questions on what outfits I had etc.. so I thought I would expand on it a little in a blog post. I first decided to try it out because it had either come up through my Facebook feed or while I was surfing online. I had heard about it of course as it's been around for awhile but what really drew me in was the fact that your first outfit is only $25. That to me seemed like a very inexpensive way to decide if I liked it or not. I mean, that's cheaper than Wal Mart right?</div>
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I was very impressed. One of my biggest pet peeves about workout bottoms is that they roll down when you run...I hate that! These are high enough waisted that they comfortably cover your tummy and tight enough that they stay there. They also have a nice wide waist band, and inside the band is a little pocket where you can store a key and/or some money etc.. while you run.</div>
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The top is comfy and good for working out or casual wear but does feel a little cheaply made (thin), so is probably my least favourite purchase but I still use it all the time. The bottoms are the same as the first outfit just in a different colour, and I love that bright colour. I wore these to the <a href="http://www.coastalblack.ca/fun-run-registration/">Coastal Black Solstice 5K Fun Run</a>. </div>
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Fabletics had a graffiti artist design several pieces for their August collection and these crops were one of those pieces, super funky.</div>
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Hello! Can you believe it's almost September? Umm...summer? Where did you go? Mine pretty much went by in a blur of beaches, road trips, dog shows, and visits but I loved it. This is the final week before school starts and both my littles will be going this year which means this is the first time in nearly nine years that I will be without children for a good part of the day, just putting that down in print feels so strange... </div>
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With the kids being gone at school this is the perfect time to get myself back on track after an indulgent summer. The beginning of the summer was pretty good for me for the most part, fairly on track with healthy eating and running quite a bit but the heat rolled in and things got very very busy and I went waaaay off track. I have definitely put on weight and feel pretty yuck..so, I thought what better time than now to start the Green Juice Challenge. All that is required in the Challenge is a commitment to drinking one green juice (homemade or store bought) every day for the month of September. Easy right? This is a great way to get ourselves back on the right track to being healthy and feeling good. I really hope you will join me as it's always easier to commit to a challenge as a group.</div>
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Spinach and kale are both so good for you and while you don't get a ton of juice from them, the juice that you do get is very nutritious.</div>
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The best thing you can do is experiment and see what you like. If you don't have a juicer or just want to have the ease of pre made juice I have been getting a great green juice blend (you may have seen me post this picture to <a href="https://instagram.com/mariahdupuy/">Instagram</a>) from Pressed Juicery at Costco:</div>
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I really hope you will join me for the month of September. Let me know in the comment section below if you're in and don't forget to post your juice pictures to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pulse/669749436413715">The Pulse Facebook page</a>.<br />
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I've been working hard on my fitness lately. My weight loss/getting fit always seems to happen in spurts...I kind of imagine it like a ball dropping. When you drop the ball it never bounces up as high as the bounce previous to it, so goes my weigh loss...down 15, gain a couple back, down 10, gain a couple back...but I never go back to the old weight which is good. I'm getting there..albeit slowly, but the slow weight loss is usually permanent (or so I'm told), and that must be true because as I said I'm not going all the way back.</div>
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I'm part of a Facebook group that has been a good place to talk about food and exercise and keep me on track. Because of that group I have lots of food pictures so thought I would share a few here. These are my typical breakfasts. I've cut out sugar for the most part although I do have a teaspoon in my morning tea...because gosh darn it..I like it. In order to make this a lifestyle change I have to keep things doable and having that sugar in my tea in the morning is my concession.</div>
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I try to get in some complex carbs in the form of good bread (loving Silver Hills brand...Mack's Flax, Squirrely, The Big 16...all delicious) with either coconut almond butter or avocado, and protein in the form of eggs or cottage cheese. I usually have a little something on the side as you can see by the orange and green beans to round things out.</div>
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I found a couple of Pinterest recipes recently that I've really been enjoying. The first one isn't really a recipe as it's so easy...just melt down some dark chocolate (70% or higher cacao), spread it out into little circles on parchment paper and top with chopped dried fruit, nuts and seeds (I used cherries, strawberries, apricots, almonds and chia seeds here), cool in the fridge and enjoy as a healthy treat.</div>
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This edamame and feta salad was so good I made it two days in a row...once for us and again the following night to take to dinner at our friends, delicious.</div>
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I've been trying to run at least three or four days a week and was finally able to get outside for a 6k when we had a change in the weather. It's been so hot here that I've been very thankful for my treadmill inside with AC. I'm also super happy that in this picture I put my arm up and then didn't flex at all..... #mushybicep... :S</div>
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I have two main fitness goals at the moment. The first is to run 5kms without walking at all and the second is to do a pull up. I have never been able to do a pull up, or at least not since I was a little kid and honestly maybe not even then, but this year I will do one. </div>
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I have never been really fit before. I have been thin, but not fit, and this year I'm working hard to make the latter happen.</div>
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Things have been going very well this last week. I have been hitting the running pretty hard and have two different places I've been going. One is the track which is so convenient because there is a playground right there for the kiddies to play on while I go around and around, and it's also lit at night in case that's the only time I can go. The bad part about running at the track is it's kind of boring. The other place I've been going is a very hilly loop near my house, the loop itself is only 2k, but I can go around three times and get in 6K and an excellent workout.</div>
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My sister in law introduced me to the Strava app and it's fantastic. It keeps great track of your mileage and speed and you're able to keep in contact and follow friends on it which I love, very inspiring. I run in simultaneously with the RunKeeper app.</div>
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This is a pic of the Strava app screen. You can even see where I broke off once to talk to the kids on the playground..lol.</div>
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This is sort of a typical lunch. I always have lots of veggies and I vary the protein....cottage cheese, tuna, leftover meat from last night's dinner like this chicken breast here and eggs etc..</div>
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Monday was one week in and I was thrilled to see I had lost eight pounds! Clearly I was bloated. I also lost a half inch at every measurement (chest, waist, hips, thigh, arm). A very encouraging start.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604846973806760.post-19698826917766876632015-05-03T11:45:00.002-07:002015-05-03T11:45:09.718-07:00Update My last post was in November of last year and talked about change, about how I felt things changing in my life. Most of that had to do with dogs (for those of you who don't know that side of me you can check out my other blog: <a href="http://www.braebrookdobes.blogspot.ca/">www.braebrookdobes.blogspot.ca</a> ) and those changes have kept me very busy which hasn't left much time for blogging here. I do enjoy this blog though and have missed it. It's kind of like a diary in a way where I can just chat about things going on in my life. I also like being able to share the things I enjoy (books, products, great quotes, food etc..), and hearing from you about the things that you find.<br />
I want to send out a big thank you to those who've taken the time to email and ask where I've been. It's nice to be missed.<br />
I'm going to try to get back to blogging here again. For starters I'm not going to have set days for new posts but my plan is to get two posts out per week. To keep up with these posts you can follow by email or like the Facebook page (links on the right hand side) to get notifications.<br />
Starting tomorrow I am beginning my getting fit plan (hmmmm....I think I've been here before....). This has been a constant struggle for me but I will continue to get back up, shake it off and try again. Being out of shape is the pits, it doesn't feel good in anyway...short of breath, aches and pains...a general malaise. I am currently looking for a 5K local race as my first goal, any suggestions?<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04518827116322011247noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16604846973806760.post-70502282103830582372014-11-13T13:05:00.002-08:002014-11-13T13:05:33.228-08:00Change<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I feel a change brewing, something new on the horizon. It's been coming for awhile now, several months in fact, but it feels closer now, like my life is changing course....and I'm ready. Life is an organic, ever changing thing and for that I'm grateful. I don't want to be stagnant, and I welcome these changes with open arms. I want to experience all that life has to offer and I want that for my children too. I want to do things that speak to my soul, things that make my heart happy.</div>
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