30 Day Closet Challenge....Day 8

Good evening everyone!

Here comes Day 8....

Day 8, Black pants from Gap and Black sheer top from Old Navy/

Off to bed...night world!

30 Day Closet Challenge Day 6 & 7

Good morning!

Well, here is Day 7....Day 6 was comfy clothes and being lazy!  I'm too lazy to show you my yoga pants!

Day 7, Burgundy sheer top from Old Navy and grey skirt from Old Navy.  Add beige pumps from Payless!

I will add today's out fit later today!

30 Day Closet Challenge....Day 4,5,6,7

Hey all!

I guess this week has been a little crazy!  But here is the past few days of the challenge.  And if you're wondering why I am doing this, it's because of a few reasons.  Number 1, I need to save some money.  We are going on a couple of trips soon and Christmas is coming too!  And number 2, is that I really need to see what I have my closet and see what I really really do need.  Going with that one, I have noticed that I just need some basic tees.  I can never seem to find some basic white and black tees when I need them from my closet!  We'll see what else I need in the next few weeks!

Day 4:  Paisley tunic by Van Heusen, and navy skirt by Target.

Day 5, Black sweater by Old Navy, white tee by Target and black and white skirt by New York & Company.  I don't remember where I got the scarf.

Day 6, Casual day at work, if I work a work tee.  Add a boyfriend purple sweater and add some Old Navy bootcut jeans, and I'm set for casual day!

Day 7 means lazy day of TV and running to the store.  Schlafly brewery tee and black comfy pants from Marshalls.

And of course, do you think I would remember about yesterday and today??  Nope!  Next post later tonight with yesterday lazy Sunday and work Monday.

Till then....

30 Day Closet Challenge...Day 2 & 3

Good morning all!!

So here it is, Days 2 and 3.  I know I am on Day 5 and haven't gotten a pic of what I wore the past few days up yet.

Day 2!  Black skirt from Old Navy and blouse from Target!  

Day 3!  Grey pants from New York & Company, cardigan from Old Navy and tank top from Gap.

As this month progresses, you will notice I have a few favorite stores.  And they are places where I can usually find a good deal.  Sometimes I like to even shop at Walmart and Target.  Sometimes they are the best for just the basics and sometimes even the statement pieces.  And then I don't mind going to the other stores for the more statement pieces.  Though, I do like those outlet malls... ;)

Till later today for Day 4 and Day 5!

30 Day Closet Challenge.....Day 1

So, here it goes...

I'm doing the 30 Day Closet Challenge and if you don't know what it is, it is a month long challenge where you do not buy any new clothes! I've tried it before and had fun.  So, now we're doing it on here!

I started it yesterday and here is yesterday's outfit!  Don't laugh at me because it's comfy stuff!  I didn't do much yesterday and didn't dress up!

T-shirt and comfy yoga pants for the lazy Sunday!

Well, onto bigger and better things for the rest of the afternoon!  Have a good one!

As I said in my previous post, I just joined a gym and training for a 5k, later this fall!  And I had a friend start to ask me about my health and fitness goals.  And I also read in a running book that it is important to also set rewards for yourself.  I also understand that you have to be realistic about your goals and rewards.  Slowly but surely, we can change our unhealthy habits into healthy habits that can enhance our lives!

That being said, here are my fitness and health goals and rewards.....

Fitness/Weight Loss Goals

1:  I’d like to lose 5 pounds.

2:  I’d like to get healthy and not be on the border of diabetes.

3:  Finish a 5K run

                -Detroit Zoo Run- Sept 2014-  DID THAT ONE!! :) :) :)

                -Chicago Hot Chocolate Run- Nov 2014

4:  I’d like to work out/run 3 times a week.

5:  I’d like to cut down on the soda that I drink, one a day.

6:  I’d like to cut down on the sugar and fat intake. 

7:  I’d like to stop eating the candy at my desk.

8:  I’d like to stop eating lunch out every day. 

Rewards for Training

1:  I’d like to give myself a spa day, to get a massage, mani & pedi.

2:  I’d like to give myself a day shopping.  Maybe outlets or Michigan Ave.- This one, after the 30 Day Closet Challenge.  

3:  A glass of wine at dinner.

4:  A piece of cake after dinner.

5:  A beer at dinner.

Happy Fall!!

Hey everyone!!

Seems like ages ago that I did a post!  So, here's another one!!  ;)

October 2nd and it feels like fall!  The sun finally decided to come out and play!   The trees are changing colors and they look so beautiful!  I am so ready for the football season, apples, pumpkins and much much more this fall!

A few things that I am going to try and do this fall....

1:  I want to run a 5k!  I did the Detroit Wild Run in August and I did it in 47.19 minutes!  That was my first ever 5k!  I think I did okay for my first time.  I didn't run as much as I would have liked to, but there's always next time!  I want to see if I beat it!  And that next time is the Hot Chocolate 5k, here in Chicago, in November.  I am so excited to run this one!  You get chocolate afterwards!!!  How cool is that!!  There are few people that are going to run with me on this one!  I am very excited to start to train again!  The friend who is running with me and I start training next Monday!  We are going to run after work every Monday and Wednesday!  I have something to look forward to on Mondays instead of just work!  So, you'll see the progress of the training here!

2:  I joined a gym!  Me, the lazy couch potato, joined a gym!  I would like to try to work out a few times a week there and run.  So, if I could get into a groove and start to get healthy, that would be AMAZING!!!

3:  I want to do the 30 Day Closet Challenge!!  If you have never heard of it, here you go.  So, for 30 days you have to wear stuff from your closet and not buy any new clothes!!  So, I am going to start on Sunday!  So, expect to see my clothes for a 30 days!  I did it once before, let's see if I can do it again!  Shall we???

4:  I want to cook more and explore more recipes!  Phil and I are always eating out and not cooking dinner every night.  I need to do more cooking!  I need to find recipes that I can start on Sunday and put in the crock pot throughout the week!  I just have to clean out the freezer first!!!

5:  I would love to go apple picking!!  If anyone wants to join in, let me know!  I just have to find a place!!  ;)

I think that's it for now!

Until Sunday.....