A look into Turmeric Curcuminoids

HOLA chicos! Wanting to document and share my “testing trials,” I have this new product from Dr. Perricone called Super Sun Kissed Tinted Moisturizer. I was originally going for the No Foundation Foundation but some lovely sales assistants convinced me to try this one instead since it has turmeric curcuminoids. Apparently turmeric is very powerful and has been used for different purposes in India: one being in culinary used with curry or in clay form in weddings, but it also has numerous beneficial health properties of anti-inflammatory/antiseptic usage. In this tinted moisturizer turmeric offers UV protection that gives a skin glow plus the curcumin provides those lovely antioxidants we're all craving. With so many positives, not to mention the “super clean” and “super green” elements, why not give it a whirl! 

Super-Duper Food!

Not only do superfoods come from the Amazon like acai, but superfoods are those you can find in any grocery store that offer super health protection. According to WebMD superfoods are powerful enough to help fight off big health issues such as heart disease and cancer. You may be asking which are these superfoods then? A few are: blueberries (duh!), oranges, salmon, spinach, oats, green tea, tomatoes, and goji berries. The list goes on, but if you can incorporate these simple ones in your daily diet then you will be making your body stronger on the inside which I believe will show on the outside too.

A simple way to add them for on the go consumption is to make a juice smoothie in the morning. I like to mix spinach, carrots, blueberries, papaya, flax, banana, grapefruit and orange juice. Then I blend away and go on with my day feeling satisfied until lunch. You can incorporate any foods to your desire like acai or other fruits/greens. If you like acai I’d recommend this smoothie mix called Sambazon smoothie packs. They’re easy, yummy, and good for ya! Also don’t forget to get some protein in your meals. An egg perhaps or soy or beans or any meat. It will help you feel full without eating too much and help those achy muscles you’ve just worked out. Because we all pump iron right?! 

Eye of the Tiger!

ALRIGHT!

It’s transformation time. Getting on the healthy boat is often easier said than done and when it comes to food and working out people tend to prefer working on one over the other, but as any contender knows it takes effort in both to receive full results. So I intend to make healthy choices and show you what I do and eat along the way. Also with me is Nancy Jane- my amiga in action! She will be getting married next May and is totally on board in creating a healthier life so she’ll be making some appearances J. I am researching and talking to people who can offer pearls of wisdom and take note that as much as I am inspired to live healthy and strong so can you. Baby steps or BIG steps, what ever you are more comfortable with start living consciously.

You’re only here once and like my good gal pal (Liz Gudino) once told me “you cannot take back a blink” so don’t have regrets and live in the now. NOW you can take conscious actions to exchange that third coffee drink for tea/water, re-write your dinner choice or up the alarm for an early workout tomorrow. Just do it! No, wait… Just lug it! Ha! Meaning what ever you want it to mean. You choose your motto, inspirational quote, or hot athlete to post on your wall. If it works- great! A friend of mine (Juan Benitez) spoke some truth about change to me earlier. He said “I have found that people need to want to be inspired to make the change,” and how true it is. You cannot make someone change, they must will it to and have a goal they are dedicated to reach. Look for something that speaks to you... check back here too, who knows where you will find an inspiration. 

Good then, enough talk, I gotta go chug some water because I’m parched… tootles!  

Geeky/Chic Fall '11 Love

Shiny blue, mustard, nude, and geeky all rapped up here. I dig it J.Crew! AND every time I say mustard I think of a hot dog, then ketchup, then my mouth waters... ah my dilemmas!

Morning Beat!

Quantic- An Announcement to Answer... ooohh yeeeeah!

lets go!

Even those that don’t have much to do need a break from the “not-much syndrome.” It gives a chance for new ideas from the new environment and most importantly allows for full absorption of how you were before and how you want to change.

A common line I hear is “change is good” and truly it does do a mind and body good when you realize that you’ve evolved slightly. Sometimes it doesn’t come in a nice change-of-scenery vacation, but rather in a harsh strike of reality that is hurtful. A breakup for example or a loss of a job can be a strong blow to your ego/checking account, but it’s how you react and move forward that makes you a unique candidate for change, and be-it a positive one!

So here goes… time to progress!

:shades from Forever 21