I haven't been blogging very much lately, so I decided to give it a new look.. Let me know what you think!
I added a few new widgets, and I'm still looking at adding some more, so let me know which widgets you use most. :)
I will be posting more often, so feel free to share my blog with your friends, I would really appreciate it! I will be glad to share your link right back!
Ciao! Nikki
P.S Also looking to add a few new business opp's, so if you have an at-home business, let me know!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Looking for Junk... DIY time!
As if I need ONE MORE PROJECT... oh well! My creative streak is pretty dominating of my personality lately, must be time to feed it, DIY-style!
I've always been a decoupage fan, so I'm looking for anything you are looking to get rid off. Chairs, desks, lamps, frames end tables, dishes, fabric, old broken watches & jewelry, etc.. Any random little trinket you've got laying around. I crochet, so yarn is good, too.
I also want to start my first quilt soon, with the help of Therese, of course. I have lot's of old t's, etc.. to use, but I'm always looking for ideas, so if you have a quilt (or any other DIY) you're pretty proud of, post the pic here for me. :)
And, I love to find new ways to re-use just about anything, and I'm pretty damn good at it, too! Looking to hit the jackpot, & find someone who just doesn't have time for crafts, and wants to clean out their inventory LOL!
Cheers! Nikki
I've always been a decoupage fan, so I'm looking for anything you are looking to get rid off. Chairs, desks, lamps, frames end tables, dishes, fabric, old broken watches & jewelry, etc.. Any random little trinket you've got laying around. I crochet, so yarn is good, too.
I also want to start my first quilt soon, with the help of Therese, of course. I have lot's of old t's, etc.. to use, but I'm always looking for ideas, so if you have a quilt (or any other DIY) you're pretty proud of, post the pic here for me. :)
And, I love to find new ways to re-use just about anything, and I'm pretty damn good at it, too! Looking to hit the jackpot, & find someone who just doesn't have time for crafts, and wants to clean out their inventory LOL!
Cheers! Nikki
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Free Weight-Loss Tips! (now that I have your attention..)
So, being that I'm a C.P.T (Certified Personal Trainer), I get asked ALL the time about slimming down quickly.. what works best, do I have any P.T secrets, etc.. And so, I figured that I would blog, just for you, my top 'secrets' for a quick, safe slim-down.
(following these tips will help you to reduce bloat & belly fat - you will not experience a large weight-loss at one time- there is no way to safely do this, as weight-loss shuold be gradual, about 2 lbs/week. Your pants WILL feel slimmer, and your digestive system will be working at it's peak.)
Ok, so these are things that I've found to work pretty well, and fairly quickly..
*Yogurt - Make sure it's not loaded in sugar, and it has active cultures in it. MELTS belly fat, seriously. Eat 2 servings (about 1 cup) a day.
*Cucumber/Lemon Water - Add lemon & cucumber slices to water, and drink a ton, because the next tip is..
*Water, and LOT'S of it!! I carry a water bottle w/ cucumber'lemon water in it all the time. Lemon cleans out your liver & stuff, and cucumber cuts bloat.
*Cut way back on salt, yeast & carbonation - All make you retain water & bloat.
*Protien - Lean & plenty! 2 o.z of nuts a day is they key amount to shoot or with nuts, that number has proven to be effective with weight-loss.
*Fiber - Supplement, preferably, since some veggies high in fiber can cause you to bloat. Take supplement with plenty of water.
*Proper Supplements: Vitamin D3, Calcium, Fish Oil & Multi-vitamin = VERY effective combo
*And don't forget a daily treat! Shoot for about 100-120 calories. I'm a big believer in rewards, so reward yourself! Dark chocolate is good, full of antioxidants.
So, I hope this helps! This is my advice from my personal experience and research. And remember, changing your eating habits is only half the battle. Contact me to schedulae an Initial Fitness Eval (required before starting any fitness program) and get the exercise part covered, too!
*(This blog isn't a substitute for medical advice, although your Doc would probably agree with me.)*
(following these tips will help you to reduce bloat & belly fat - you will not experience a large weight-loss at one time- there is no way to safely do this, as weight-loss shuold be gradual, about 2 lbs/week. Your pants WILL feel slimmer, and your digestive system will be working at it's peak.)
Ok, so these are things that I've found to work pretty well, and fairly quickly..
*Yogurt - Make sure it's not loaded in sugar, and it has active cultures in it. MELTS belly fat, seriously. Eat 2 servings (about 1 cup) a day.
*Cucumber/Lemon Water - Add lemon & cucumber slices to water, and drink a ton, because the next tip is..
*Water, and LOT'S of it!! I carry a water bottle w/ cucumber'lemon water in it all the time. Lemon cleans out your liver & stuff, and cucumber cuts bloat.
*Cut way back on salt, yeast & carbonation - All make you retain water & bloat.
*Protien - Lean & plenty! 2 o.z of nuts a day is they key amount to shoot or with nuts, that number has proven to be effective with weight-loss.
*Fiber - Supplement, preferably, since some veggies high in fiber can cause you to bloat. Take supplement with plenty of water.
*Proper Supplements: Vitamin D3, Calcium, Fish Oil & Multi-vitamin = VERY effective combo
*And don't forget a daily treat! Shoot for about 100-120 calories. I'm a big believer in rewards, so reward yourself! Dark chocolate is good, full of antioxidants.
So, I hope this helps! This is my advice from my personal experience and research. And remember, changing your eating habits is only half the battle. Contact me to schedulae an Initial Fitness Eval (required before starting any fitness program) and get the exercise part covered, too!
*(This blog isn't a substitute for medical advice, although your Doc would probably agree with me.)*
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
My Real-Life FarmVille
Next summer will be an AWESOME summer!! Decorating a new place, getting set up in our new 'Mansion', more pets (hehehe!), more new business ventures, and I can't wait until I can FINALLY cultivate my huge garden that I've been wanting, because I have BIG plans! Basically, Nikkis own Real Life FarmVille!
I would like to be able to go out into my garden, and 'pick' dinner. Then, head over to my happy chicken or turkey coop, nab a little protien. Or my trout pond, or maybe some of the fresh venison in the cooler. Pick some fruit for dessert. Season all of the above with herbs from my own herb garden, and wash down with home-brewed beer made from hops grown (you guessed it!) on my shed, while sitting on the swing next to the koi pond and rain garden. Oh, and did I mention that herd of dogs that I have following me?? Like I said, I cannot WAIT to get moved out of this teeny little mini-Mansion, and into our new home! !
I would like to be able to go out into my garden, and 'pick' dinner. Then, head over to my happy chicken or turkey coop, nab a little protien. Or my trout pond, or maybe some of the fresh venison in the cooler. Pick some fruit for dessert. Season all of the above with herbs from my own herb garden, and wash down with home-brewed beer made from hops grown (you guessed it!) on my shed, while sitting on the swing next to the koi pond and rain garden. Oh, and did I mention that herd of dogs that I have following me?? Like I said, I cannot WAIT to get moved out of this teeny little mini-Mansion, and into our new home! !
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Gettin' Fit... with Farmville!!
Yup, I said it. That's right. Gettin' fit with Farmville. =] First off, let me explain one thing; I am not the die-hard Farmville-ian. If I have some spare time, & feel like playing a game, FV is one of my three 'go-to' games. (..just so you're not thinking I'm a daily-obsessive-FV-freak.) So, being a Personal Trainer, I'm always looking for new opportunities to sneak in some fitness, which brings me to Farmville...
Yes, I have designed the simple, sweat-free, break-through workout that will change your life! No, I'm kidding. (don't ever fall for that, BTW!) I did, however, make a mini-routine that I run through anytime I do anything with FV. That includes; logging on, & accepting or sending gifts. And, if for whatever reason (long, boring day) I happen to log in twice in one day? Mini-routine reps are doubled. Here it is, my FV mini-routine:
Pushups: Until muscles completely fatigued (That determines your # of reps to shoot for in each exercise)
Lunges/Wall Squats: Until muscles completely fatigued
Crunches: Until muscles completely fatigued
Bicep Curls: Until muscles completely fatigued
..And that's it. Simple as that. Takes all of 4-5 minutes. Feel each move, from start to finish. Full movements & good form will give you the best results & prevent injuries.. which will lay you up, and you'll play MORE FV lol! Maybe it sounds silly, but you can do this with any game, or activity. (Status update workout, anyone??) Just have fun with it! (..and be my neighbor in FV lol!!)
<3 Nikki Rosina
Yes, I have designed the simple, sweat-free, break-through workout that will change your life! No, I'm kidding. (don't ever fall for that, BTW!) I did, however, make a mini-routine that I run through anytime I do anything with FV. That includes; logging on, & accepting or sending gifts. And, if for whatever reason (long, boring day) I happen to log in twice in one day? Mini-routine reps are doubled. Here it is, my FV mini-routine:
Pushups: Until muscles completely fatigued (That determines your # of reps to shoot for in each exercise)
Lunges/Wall Squats: Until muscles completely fatigued
Crunches: Until muscles completely fatigued
Bicep Curls: Until muscles completely fatigued
..And that's it. Simple as that. Takes all of 4-5 minutes. Feel each move, from start to finish. Full movements & good form will give you the best results & prevent injuries.. which will lay you up, and you'll play MORE FV lol! Maybe it sounds silly, but you can do this with any game, or activity. (Status update workout, anyone??) Just have fun with it! (..and be my neighbor in FV lol!!)
<3 Nikki Rosina
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Chuck Norris Fun
..some more random Chuck Norris facts:
I shot the sheriff...Chuck Norris shot the Deputy.
Chuck Norris is so tough he went skydiving without a parachute twice
Chuck Norris CAN in fact "raise the roof". And he can do it with one hand.
Chuck Norris can do a wheelie on a unicycle
I shot the sheriff...Chuck Norris shot the Deputy.
Chuck Norris is so tough he went skydiving without a parachute twice
Chuck Norris CAN in fact "raise the roof". And he can do it with one hand.
Chuck Norris can do a wheelie on a unicycle
There are now five cup sizes at Starbucks: Short, Tall, Grande, Venti, and Chuck Norris.
When Chuck Norris peals an onion, he doesn't cry. The onion does.
When Chuck Norris peals an onion, he doesn't cry. The onion does.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Who would have thought you'd miss the 80's and 90's so much.
Who would have thought you'd miss the 80's and 90's so much.
Scrapes & bruises were kissed & made better.It was a big deal to finally be tall enough to ride the 'big people' rides at the fair.When playing Nintendo was the hardest thing ever.When Ninja Turtles ruled the world.When Lisa Frank was the raddest thing ever.When a candy bar at the grocery store was the highlight of your day.When coupons collected all year could get you a prize in your class auction.When the only thing you cried over was your mom being late to pick you up.When stress was addition and subtraction.When friendships were as complicated as who's house to sleep over.When shaving cream was just meant for play.When a first kiss only lead to cooties.When Valentines Day meant cards for all.When birthdays were a class event.When a friend moving away was the saddest day of your life.
Before Facebook and Myspace.Before the internet & text messaging.Before Sidekicks & iPods.Before MIKE JONESSSBefore PlayStation2 or X-BOX....Before the 5 hours of homework you put off every night.WHEN LIGHT UP SNEAKERS WERE KOOLWhen you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.When gas was $0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was a new thing.When we recorded stuff on VCRs & paid $3.50 for a movie.When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off our walkmans.When 2Pac and Biggie where alive.When the Chicago Bulls were the best team ever.Way back.....Tag.Hide-n-Go Seek at dusk.Red Light, Green Light.Heads Up 7 Up.Playing kickball & dodgeball until your porch light came on.skip it.Chinese Jump ropeHopscotch.Slip-n-Slides.Tree Houses.Hula Hoops.Reading R.L. Stine's Goose Bumps.The annoying Nano Pets & Furbies.Running through the sprinklers.Crying when Mufasa died in the Lion King.Happy Meals where you chose a Barbie or a Hot Wheels car.Getting the privelage to sit in the front seat of the car.Drinking Sqeeze It "Squeeze The Fun Out Of It."But wait....Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons in your PJ's stillwrapped up in your Garfield comforter.Hey Arnold, Doug, Rugrats.The original Power RangersOr what about....The Secret Life of Alex Mac.The GnomesGummi BearsRen & Stimpy.Double Dare.Rocko's Modern Life.AAAHH!! REAL MONSTERS.Wild & Crazy Kids.Clarissa Explains it All.Salute Your Shorts.Are You Afraid of the Dark?The original cast members of All That.Kenan & Kel.The Magic School Bus.Flash Forward.Pete and Pete.Legends of the Hidden Temple.Hey Dude.Dinosaurs.Pinky and the Brain.Blossom.Hangin' With Mr. Copper.Wishbone.Bill-Nye the Science Guy.Kablamm.Who could forget Snick? & Nick @ Nite with Bewitched, I Dream of Jeanie, The Facts of Life, & I Love Lucy.Where everyone wanted to be in love after watching TheWonder Years.Or Nick Jr. with Face.Gulah-Gulah Island.Little Bear.Under the Umbrella Tree.Eureka's Castle.The Busy World of Richard Scary.The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.Kool-Aid was the drink of choice.Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school.Class field trips.When Christmas was the most exciting time of year.When $5 seemed like a million, & another dollar a miracle.When you begged to go to McDonalds for dinner everyday.When Toys 'R' Us overuled the mall.Go back to the time when.....Decisions were made by going 'eeny-meeny-miney-moe'.Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming 'do over!''Race issue' ment arguing about who ran the fastest.Money issues were handled by whoever was banker in 'Monopoly'.It wasn't odd to have two or three 'best' friends.Being old referred to anyone over 20.A chance to skate as a couple at the local roller rink was like winning the lottery. Who would have thought you'd miss the 80's and 90's so much.
Scrapes & bruises were kissed & made better.It was a big deal to finally be tall enough to ride the 'big people' rides at the fair.When playing Nintendo was the hardest thing ever.When Ninja Turtles ruled the world.When Lisa Frank was the raddest thing ever.When a candy bar at the grocery store was the highlight of your day.When coupons collected all year could get you a prize in your class auction.When the only thing you cried over was your mom being late to pick you up.When stress was addition and subtraction.When friendships were as complicated as who's house to sleep over.When shaving cream was just meant for play.When a first kiss only lead to cooties.When Valentines Day meant cards for all.When birthdays were a class event.When a friend moving away was the saddest day of your life.
Before Facebook and Myspace.Before the internet & text messaging.Before Sidekicks & iPods.Before MIKE JONESSSBefore PlayStation2 or X-BOX....Before the 5 hours of homework you put off every night.WHEN LIGHT UP SNEAKERS WERE KOOLWhen you rented VHS tapes, not DVDs.When gas was $0.95 a gallon & Caller ID was a new thing.When we recorded stuff on VCRs & paid $3.50 for a movie.When we called the radio station to request songs to hear off our walkmans.When 2Pac and Biggie where alive.When the Chicago Bulls were the best team ever.Way back.....Tag.Hide-n-Go Seek at dusk.Red Light, Green Light.Heads Up 7 Up.Playing kickball & dodgeball until your porch light came on.skip it.Chinese Jump ropeHopscotch.Slip-n-Slides.Tree Houses.Hula Hoops.Reading R.L. Stine's Goose Bumps.The annoying Nano Pets & Furbies.Running through the sprinklers.Crying when Mufasa died in the Lion King.Happy Meals where you chose a Barbie or a Hot Wheels car.Getting the privelage to sit in the front seat of the car.Drinking Sqeeze It "Squeeze The Fun Out Of It."But wait....Watching Saturday Morning Cartoons in your PJ's stillwrapped up in your Garfield comforter.Hey Arnold, Doug, Rugrats.The original Power RangersOr what about....The Secret Life of Alex Mac.The GnomesGummi BearsRen & Stimpy.Double Dare.Rocko's Modern Life.AAAHH!! REAL MONSTERS.Wild & Crazy Kids.Clarissa Explains it All.Salute Your Shorts.Are You Afraid of the Dark?The original cast members of All That.Kenan & Kel.The Magic School Bus.Flash Forward.Pete and Pete.Legends of the Hidden Temple.Hey Dude.Dinosaurs.Pinky and the Brain.Blossom.Hangin' With Mr. Copper.Wishbone.Bill-Nye the Science Guy.Kablamm.Who could forget Snick? & Nick @ Nite with Bewitched, I Dream of Jeanie, The Facts of Life, & I Love Lucy.Where everyone wanted to be in love after watching TheWonder Years.Or Nick Jr. with Face.Gulah-Gulah Island.Little Bear.Under the Umbrella Tree.Eureka's Castle.The Busy World of Richard Scary.The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh.Kool-Aid was the drink of choice.Wearing your new shoes on the first day of school.Class field trips.When Christmas was the most exciting time of year.When $5 seemed like a million, & another dollar a miracle.When you begged to go to McDonalds for dinner everyday.When Toys 'R' Us overuled the mall.Go back to the time when.....Decisions were made by going 'eeny-meeny-miney-moe'.Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming 'do over!''Race issue' ment arguing about who ran the fastest.Money issues were handled by whoever was banker in 'Monopoly'.It wasn't odd to have two or three 'best' friends.Being old referred to anyone over 20.A chance to skate as a couple at the local roller rink was like winning the lottery. Who would have thought you'd miss the 80's and 90's so much.
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