My Crossfit Adventure
Yesterday I shot with “Mark II” down at San Pedro Park. It was a 2 hour shoot that went really well. I have already seen 5 of his shots that were produced and I must say I like. He was going for a Diva-esque Chanel look.
Here are a few for you to see:
So here is a scenario…. 3 men sitting at the dinner table sipping wine while gossiping about the social scene and current news of their surrounding circle of friends. They laugh about each others gains and misfortunes as well as their friends’. They gossip about the surrounding circle of friends and their relationships all promising to never reveal the conversations that have occurred between them. Sounds like Sex and the City huh? But since this scenario is concerning men, we will call it an Entourage example 
Two bottles of wine down and the chatter comes flowing out like music. But why is it that men’s gossip is perceived rather different than women’s gossip?? When women do it, it is said to be for mischievous reasons or straight up entertainment. Why is this? Because we are more emotional creatures?? Nope, don’t think so. Is it because women feed off of this kind of information? Nope, I know men that fit this category. So why the difference in perception???? There are a million double standards for men and women, but when we are discussing the topic of Gossip- there is really no difference who it comes from.
Think about what gossip can do…. It can ruin a relationship, a friendship, cause the loss of a job, turn someone’s life into absolute emotional turmoil. But we all do it. As a female, if I hear something that affects a close loved one, how can I not tell them???? The whole basis of our friendship is to be honest with eachother. So…. do you tell or don’t you? Either way you are now stuck in a situation room with a double edged sword.
How an individual handles the Gossip is true testament to their character as well as the person’s intentions when revealing or with-holding gossip-like information. Women are perceived to run and tell the next person around them, but men are perceived to hold it in and keep the secret. Both of these assumptions are inaccurate. Have you ever heard of a woman saying “Oh he’s PMSing”? Its called the man-cycle. Women have the monthly period, followed by cramps and bloating and the occasional emotional turmoil. Men have been rumored to have a similar occurrence. Every once in a while our men go through a week of overeating, emotional depression, confusion and distress. Similar to women, this man time allows the individual to focus on whats really important or, finally focus on an issue they may have been keeping on the back burner.
While women indulge in chocolates and sweets. Men indulge on their beer and sports, or whatever other guilty pleasures brings them peace…..
( This is a little something that sparked my interest today…. more to come)
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, the To- Do lists start piling up together. A TO-DO list for groceries, one for upcoming-Christmas shopping, one to remember your sanity etc….
I for one, can’t wait to cook for Thanksgiving. I like testing out new recipes that I can try on my family =) Yes I know this completely kills my diet for the week! Oh well…..
Chocolate Fudge Truffle
Banana, Blueberry pie
Turkey, Potato, Corn Casserole
Fruit Salad
plus my sisters Green Bean Casserole, and Mashed potatoes, Tamales from the grandparents, and the Ham and Turkey!
Good times are coming soon… friends, family, good food, good football, and experiencing it together nonetheless.
I have so much to be thankful for this year. Thank you Lord for blessing me with such a good family, great friends, good job and a man that I love. I am truly greatful this year and can hope for nothing more.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Its Day 3 of my Diet and I am already grumpy! Why can’t I go back to the days where I could eat whatever I wanted and never gain an ounce? A girl can dream can’t she?
Day 2 consumption:
Breakfast: Protein Shake
Lunch: Tuna salad
Snack: Wheat Crackers and Laughing cow cheese
Snack: Fruit cup
Dinner: Shredded Chick and corn tortillas
Snack: chocolate cookie
I skipped my workout to go visit my friend Sarah. I will make sure to run today though!
Day 3 so far:
Breakfast; Coffee and Protein Shake
Lunch: Turkey Swiss sandwich on wheat
Snack: Fruit Cup.
While I can tell a difference already, I am definitely irritable. I miss my chocolate and chips. Im thinking it will pass though. I gotta get ready to go back to Crossfit in December and training for the Dallas 1/2 marathon in March 
Ok so, I am starting to go back to my healthy routine before the holidays start. Reason for this?? Well with Thanksgiving and Christmas around the corner, it is really easy to get distracted. My Goal is to run at least 3 times a week and eat healthy 6 out of the 7 days. My best friend Tanya is doing a similar regimen so it should be easy on the weekends.
Last week I ran on Wed (3.5 miles) and Sun (2 miles). Not so great, but its a start back up. Wish me luck on this endeavor. My goal is to lose 5 pounds and tone up. I will be going back to Crossfit in December so that will be an added bonus. Also, training for Beach to Bay should start soon!
Today’s food log:
breakfast: Protein Shake
snack: banana
lunch: turkey Swiss sandwich on wheat
snack: pineapple and strawberry slices
2nd lunch: Progresso soup- high in fiber
I have a run scheduled at 6pm with my running buddy, Alejandra. I’m, hoping for a 5K run. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Put down the first song that comes to your mind after the question…
IF SOMEONE SAYS “IS THIS OKAY” YOU SAY?
Do you care? By Face to Face
WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
Miss Independent- by Ne- Yo
WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
No scrubs- TLC
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
We are family- by Sister Sledge
WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Just Dance- Lady Gaga
WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
All I wanna do is have some fun- Sheryl Crow
WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN?
Don’t Worry, Be Happy- by Bobby McFerrin
WHAT IS 2+2?
You and Me- The Wannadies
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Diva- by Beyonce Knowles
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LOVE?
God Bless the Broken Road- by Rascall Flatts/ My Boo- by Usher
WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
I’ll be there for you- The Rembrandts
WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
You Got it Bad- Usher
WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Daughters- John Mayer
WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?”
I Can Love you like that- John Michael Montgomery
WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Live like you were dying- Tim Mcgraw
WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
Fotos y recuerdos- Selena
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET?
Kiss me in the dark- Randy Rogers
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Angel on my shoulder- Cascada
WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
He stopped loving her today, George Jones (same as you K!)
HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Happy- by Saving Jane
WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
Love Fool- by The Cardigans
WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Hakuna Matata- Lion King
WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Breathe me- Sia
WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
All the single ladies- Beyonce
WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Spiderwebs- No Doubt
DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
You Had your chance- Mariah Carey
IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Seventeen- by Cross Canadian Ragweed
WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
What hurts the most, rascall flats
WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Wonderwall- by Oasis
