I Quit My Gym Membership

Posted on March 6, 2017 by

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When you’re thinking about how to start a workout routine, or change things up getting a gym membership is probably one of the first things that come to mind. However let’s get real for a minute…. you pay a whole lot of money, you’re determined and you either walk in ready to faithfully hit the weights everyday or you feel absolutely overwhelmed and out of place as you watch the “gym bro” grunt, growl and flex in front of the mirror that is where you need to get your weights from (SERIOUSLY MOVE!). You have a busy week, you get discouraged, you don’t feel well and suddenly you find yourself going once or twice a week, which is better than nothing – but not ideal. That’s exactly why I canceled my gym membership, I was wasting so much money and I just wasn’t happy. 

 
I now workout at home and my BFF (who lives nearly four hours away), and I make it a priority to workout for a morning booty call (any TIU ladies out there?) or in the evening. Plenty of plans are available online and the one we are currently doing is a booty kicker – literally my glutes BURN. I also attend yoga, cycling, kickboxing and barre classes so I am constantly switching up my routine. Oh! I also take my workouts to the park which changes up the environment, and gives endless possibilities. 

While I may not be at my ideal weight, and my body may not look like I want it to I’m working towards a happier and healthier lifestyle, and here is how I’m doing it:

1. I put my goals on the refrigerator. I make this simple and things that I can actually accomplish. Like not eating ice cream at night while watching the Bachelor.
2. Workout buddy! Mine lives 4 hours away but we have FaceTime and speaker phone, and actually motivate each other.
3. Dedicate at least 30 minutes five days a week to working out. I’ll be real it’s more like 1.5 + hours a day.
4. HYDRATE! I drink 64+ ounces of water everyday. I get really dehydrated while working out and rely on ESSENCE PH10 to keep me hydrated and going strong.
5. Preppin’ ain’t easy but it’s 100% worth it – I grocery shop and prep my meals for the week every Sunday.  I sort everything out in my refrigerator, which includes putting sparkling water and bottles of ESSENCE PH10 next to my meals for the day.
6. Vitamins!
7. SLEEP! I need at least eight hours or you will NOT want to deal with m

Step Right Up: CIRCUS 1903 is Coming to Town!

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

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Step Right Up! CIRCUS 1903 – The Golden Age of Circus will be in Detroit at The Fisher Theatre March 14-19. In a world premiere event, the producers of the world’s biggest magic show, The Illusionist, have teamed up with the award-winning puppeteers from War Horse, to present a thrilling turn-of-the-century circus spectacular. This show features all the thrill and daredevil entertainment one would expect from the circus, but with an exciting new twist.
Tickets for CIRCUS 1903- The Golden Age of Circus start at $35 and are now on sale at all Ticketmaster locations, by phone at 1.800.982.2787 or online at www.broadwayindetroit.comas well as www.ticketmaster.com. You can also purchase tickets at The Fisher Theatre Box Office.
Sensational puppetry puts elephants back in the ring as never seen before by introducing the largest ever performing African elephant and her baby, along with a huge cast of the most unique, amazing and dangerous circus acts from all four corners of the world, from strong men to contortionists, acrobats to musicians, knife throws, hire wire and much more!

The award-winning team of puppeteers and model makers who created the National Theatre’s War Horse will design, build and bring to life two stunningly beautiful elephants for CIRCUS 1902- The Golden Age of Circus. Featuring groundbreaking advances in design and expression, the puppets appear throughout the show as the mother teaches her calf the tricks of the trade.

Discover the golden age of circus this March 14-19 as CIRCUS 1903 sets to captivate audiences of all ages.
Tuesday through Saturday evening performances at 7:30pm
Sunday evening performance at 6:30pm
Saturday matinee at 2:00pm
Sunday matinee at 1:00pm

Cheerio Treats

Posted on March 2, 2017 by

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Sunday night I attended an Oscar’s party, and I wanted to make a fun but simple dessert. Rice Krispie treats are always a great option, because there are so many different things you can do with them. For this little get-together I decided to use Cheerios instead of Rice Krispie’s. To jazz up the treats I dipped them into chocolate added a little gold dust. The treats were popular, and a few people even said they preferred them over traditional Rice Krispie treats.

Cheerio Treats
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
4 cups mini marshmallows
6 cups Cheerios

Directions
1. In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat.
2. Add marshmallows.
3. Stir until melted.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Add Cheerios
6. Stir until well coated.
7. Place treats into a 13×9 pan coated with coating spray or butter.

Review: Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Posted on February 27, 2017 by

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“Don’t you know me Kansas City, I’m the New Berlin wall – try and tear me down.”
 I recently went to see the show Hedwig and the Angry at the Fisher Theatre in downtown Detroit. I went into the show not really having any background of it, at all. This show was unlike any other Broadway show that I have ever seen.  Hilarious and risqué the show made for a fun night out. Five things I loved about the show:

1. Involving Detroit.
2. Audience interaction.
3. Costumes – those wigs were amazing!
4. The message of no matter what, be who you are and don’t let others change you.
5. Risqué parts that were ultimately hilarious.

Definitely a fun show to check out if you’re looking for a laugh.

Detroit Riverfront

Posted on February 20, 2017 by

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Metro Detroit only experienced TWO days of sunshine in January, so the sunshine and 60+ degree weather the weekend just provided was much needed. As soon as the sun was out and temperatures started creeping up Saturday I immediately wanted to be at the beach and near water. While the beach part wasn’t really an option I did manage to head down to Detroit and spend time along the Riverfront.

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