WHERE ARE MY WORKOUT DVDS?!?!?!?!

So I woke up this morning motivated to work out. I took two thermos (Oxy elite pro) and got everything ready to workout, when I discovered that my workout DVD's were missing!!!! Of course I was devestated and I panicked slightly so I called my older sister twice but of course, THIS WOMAN NEVER EVER EVER PICKS UP!!!! I'm going to find those DVD's next saturday when I get home, otherwise I'm going to have to buy new ones :-P

Anyhow, just because I didn't have my workout DVD's, doesn't mean I skipped out on working out today. I went on www.toneitup.com's workouts to get some calories burned. My goal is to become a super halloween hottie by the end of October. I want to look KICK ASS!!!!!!!

To be honest, I haven't really done any exercise except for today ever since the wedding. I've been pretty busy with school work, and stupid things keep coming up for excuses in my schedule, but fear not, I'm going to work out every single day to get to my goal of 110 lbs. What's your goal by October?

Also, should I start talking about my personal life more in here?

Diet Tip of the Day

Sleep is super important when it comes to losing weight, and just for overall health. Make sure you get a good night's sleep and become well rested. I recommend 6-8 hours of sleep at night, and no more than two-hour naps during the day. If you're one of those people that like to pull all-nighters during the school year, I strongly recommend for you to quit that habit and get your work done during the day. One or two all-nighters won't kill you, but they do screw with your sleeping habits, so avoid them as much as possible, and get a good night's rest.

Now some people also have a problem of sleeping too much. I certainly did have that problem a few months ago. My life revolved around sleeping and eating. Oversleeping is just as bad as not getting any sleep. Your metabolism does slow down and you become lazy and lethargic. Of course, none of this is good for us, especially if we want to lose weight and feel better about ourselves. If you currently have this problem, take action NOW. There are a few reasons for hypsersomnia. You could be nutritionally deprived in vitamins and minerals. Check with your doctor for your iron levels, as this is very common for women to be low in iron, and also, consider a multivitamin to take daily. You could also suffer from A-typical depression, which happened to be my case. My life revolved around food and sleep. In order to tackle this problem, I needed to start consuming caffeine to make my life normal.

Caffeine is really not that bad for you. Caffeine helps boost your metabolism and keeps you energized and running. Too much caffeine is obviously bad for you, which is why you should AVOID those crazy sugary energy drinks which are bad for your heart and your waist line. A good cup of black coffee or a few cups of green tea daily should help you get through the day. Adding sugar and coffee isn't exactly good for you, since it just adds unnecessary calories to your diet, and if you are one of those people who like to put in artificial sweeteners, I'd reconsider if I were you since you're just going to pig out the rest of the day. I take thermogenics to keep me energized, which is another means of getting energy, though start out with a very low dosage so your body can adjust.

Take care lovies! 

Lots of Love 

Saara

Im back!

Yes, I know what you guys are thinking. I've been busy with the new semester of school. I'm really trying hard yo do better this year since last year was a huge mess, but that doesn't mean i'm going to neglect my diet and exercise. As you all know, I just lost 20lbs and im more proud than anything of myself since I did actually accomplish something. Anyhow, with school starting, I find it a bit difficult to stick to my diet and I've cheated quite a bit. I've been eating a little bit of pizza, taken noodles, even bagels and cream cheese, which I swore I would never eat again, but I guess I should have listened to beiber on that note. Now I'm really trying to make the effort to stick to my diet. I've cheated ought a bunch of new food that are low in calories and are nutritionally dense, and if any of you guys read my blog, you should all know how much I emphasize that.

I'm currently typing from my phone right now and it kind of sucks because for some reason, blogspot doesn't have an app for smart phones so its being. Quite silly. If I type something completely nonsense, forgive me, I blame my android.

Anyhow. There's no diet tip for today. Sorry folks. You'll just have to find one yourselves. Actually, I don't have time to write one.I'm really currently typing this in my econ class. Tisk Tisk. I'm naughty.

Take care

lots of love

Saara

Makeup!!!!!!!!!!

So if you didn't know already, I'm a severe makeup junkie. I'm making a mental list in my head of all the new makeup items I need, but I feel like I'm going to forget soon for some reason so I'm going to make a list right here of all the makeup essentials.

Eyeshadows (all MAC)

• Carbon
• Rice Paper
• Blank Type
• Brule
• Naked Lunch
• Scene
• Print
• All that Glitters
• Shroom
• Soft Okre (paint pot)

Blushes 

• Blunt (MAC)
• Shell (MAC)
• Super Orgasm Illuminator (NARS)

Liners

• 12 Flash Color Case (Makeup Forever)
• Smoulder (MAC)
• NYX Jumbo pencils

Lose Powders and Foundation (Makeup Forever)

• HD  foundation
• Concealer corrective palette
• HD Micro Finishing Powder
• HD Primer

Those are all the things I really want that popped up in my head. I will probably think of more later. I'll try and put a price list next to them to see how much money I need to save up to purchase all of these :-P 

Anyhow, as for diet and workout, I've been really loving peanut butter and Milk. My thermos have really been helping me get through the day. I'm really enjoying it. I don't feel hungry, and I feel so energetic. The sucky thing is though, I'm dependent on OEP. I did 10 min. worth of cardio on the eliptical, and I burned about 100 calories. I'm going to try and do more. By the way, I've just started using myfitnesspal.com and it's pretty handy. 

So I'm slightly frustrated with my body because I feel very disproportional. My lower body is completely toned and looking quite rad, however my upper body is killing me!!! My stomach can't seem to go away, nor will my love handles. As for the flab under my arms??? I wish plastic surgery was an option. Oh well, I'm just going to have to stick to this diet. I weigh 130.4 now (YAY!!!!!!)

Diet Tip of the Day

Before you go off on an emotional binge, take a deep breath first and drink a glass of water to cool off your head. Most likely, that's your phantom hunger speaking, and not your real body hunger. Often times we run to food to cull our emotional stresses because they affect our neurotransmitters. If you have time, isolate yourself temporarily and write down how you feel about whatever is going through your mind. Think calm and collectively about what's wrong with the situation and see if there's a solution. If there isn't, think about the lesson that needs to be learned from it instead and work on not making that mistake again. If your hunger still persists, you might actually be hungry. This time, find something nutritionally dense to snack on. 

Hope this helps. 

Take Care

Lots of Love 

Saara

So I know this is a Dieting blog BUT!!!!

Well... at the moment it's a dieting blog. I'll probably talk about more things on here just for the heck of it. Anyhow, what I wanted to talk about  most importantly was the fact that Ramadan is coming up around the corner (Hello monday) and I wanted to make a Ramadan month resolution. So here's my list of things that I want to accomplish.

1. Fast as many days as possible.
2. Learn at least two more surahs.
3. Become more educated about Islam.
4. Eat only Zabiha halal foods.
5. Don't go out and party.
6. Pray more often.
7. Establish good organization skills.
8. Be forgiving.

I know I don't have much readers, but I wanted to point out a few misconceptions about Ramadan that people have. A few non-muslim people find this month as an inhumane month because it mainly revolves around fasting from sun up 'til sun down. Fasting is a requirement for muslims, however, it is only a requirement for muslims without serious health problems. Muslims fast during Ramadan for several reasons, but mainly as a reminder to not take food for granted, or just anything in general. Even if you can't fast during Ramadan, it's no excuse to be a bad muslim. Ramadan is all about becoming better muslims, as is lent to Christians.

the wedding is over...

but I'm still strong-headed about getting to my ideal weight. This time, my goal is to be 110 lbs by the end of October (Halloween, duh!!!). So far I'm 131.1 lbs, which is friggin' fantastic if you ask me. I've never been happier to see those numbers on the scale. Unfortunately, since my aunt flow has arrived, I have to deal with the first and second day of her visit, but nonetheless, i'm going to continue my workout and diet regiment.

I'm keeping my caloric intake under 1200 this time, since I have 20 lbs to lose by the end of October, and not in a matter of weeks. My stomach still protrudes out as well as my love handles, and my arm flabs haven't reduced much. I'm not sure where I lost the weight, but hopefully you can see soon compared to the other one of the significant difference.

Diet Tip of the Day

If you're going to eat food, eat food that are nutritionally dense. Why? Do I need to tell you why your body needs nutrients? I'll leave that up to other bloggers.

My Progress

Hopefully there's a difference? I'll post more pics later. 

Take Care

Lots of Love 

Saara

Back to work peoples.

So I've been gone for a LONG while. Forgive me for not posting, but I haven't been the most available person on the planet in the past few weeks. I've been dealing with my cousin's wedding (when you're a bridesmaid, you're bound to be busy!!!!). Anyhow, that's done with, but I have one more wedding to go, so I plan to drop at least 10 lbs. I've gained a pound from the wedding festivities, unfortunately, but surprisingly, it was only 1 lb!!!! I was eating like crazy, left and right, and not the best foods either. I'm so proud of the fact that I was able to kick up my metabolism that fast. It usually takes years for that to happen.

Anyhow, I'm working out four times a day now, and I'm making a serious commitment to weight loss. I'm eating fruits and vegetables and just a little bit of egg whites. I'm really determined to lose weight now. My biggest problem area is my stomach. I need to get rid of all this flab. It's not even Visceral fat either, it's layered belly fat. I can tell by poking my stomach through all the fat and flexing at the same time to feel my abdominal muscles. It makes sense as to why my stomach is so hard to get rid of. I'm going to lose my stomach in two weeks and I'm going to work hard for it.

Diet Tip of the Day

Thermogenics are useful for weight loss. They give you a boost of energy, cut down on your appetite, and increase your metabolism. Thermogenics are not for everyone, however, and those with heart problems should definitely stay away from them. Unless you're a very healthy individual (minus the excess fat), consulting a doctor before getting started on thermos is crucial. I've used only two different brands and I find that oxy elite pro works best for me. For those who want to start on thermos but aren't use to a large dosage of caffeine, black coffee with no sugar or cream and green tea is a great way to get started. I started out with hydroxycut, and it wasn't enough for me. I take 1 oxy pill daily and I notice a huge difference with my energy levels. I'm more awake and committed to losing weight, plus I don't feel the need for binge eating either. Oxy helps me use exercise to get rid of my stress and deal with my depression. By the way... thermos are ineffective if proper diet and exercise aren't included.

Take Care 

Lots of Love 

Saara

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Here's another picture of me overweight. Terrible pic and I don't know what I'm doing with my mouth... silly me. This is me in january.