Nikki's Fave Smoothie Recipe :)

I am SUCH a smoothie girl, and this is definitely one of my favorites!

Nikki's Breakfast Smoothie

Ingredients:

■1 cup of frozen berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries and/or strawberries)

■1 scoop of whey powder

■1 Tbs. flaxseed oil

■1 Tbs. ground flaxseed

■2 tsp. lemon juice

■1 tsp. unsweetened plain cranberry juice

■1 pack of Stevia/Splenda(to taste)

■8 ice cubes

■1 cup water

Blend until smooth and if needed you can add a few ice cubes to thicken it up. Make a bit over 16 ounces. And Enjoy!

Nikki

Here's your sign, Sarah Palin...

This just opens a whole can of worms with me, haha! And off we go...

First, not a SP fan. End of story. So we won' get into all that. (today). I have also checked out her new show, & it would be much cooler if I didn't have to listen to her annoying voice. However, the hunting & fishing parts are cool to watch, being I do, & I support. Especially for eating.

Second.. um, DUH, SP!! You "anticipated animal activists would not respond well to her going caribou hunting.." REALLY?? It's PETA!! They oppose PETS, from their leather couches. Why would you choose to be a spokesperson for an organization like that?? And then hunt caribou anyways? Your intelligence never fails to amaze me. Must be where she learned how to spend money that isn't hers..

..And this has been your Daily Political B*tch Session w/ Nikki.

Ciao-

Here's the link to the article for the source of this blog.
http://popwatch.ew.com/2010/12/07/peta-sarah-palin-caribou/

Twitter: Cooler Than You Think (I promise!)

Tweet Tweet! Good morning! So, for some reason, there are those of you who haven't yet discovered the miracle of Twitter. To those people, I have to ask WHY??

First, there is no reason to become "Twitt-addicted" like some people. I'm am not an addict. :)

Second, I LOVE Twitter for getting all my EVERYTHING in one place. All the views, all at once. Sports, too! I have Duluth News Tribune, CNN, CNNBrk, Fox, NY Times, Huffington Post, The Onion, etc..
Other fabulous follows?
If you're a trivia buff, you'll like OneCoolThingaDay, OMGFacts, etc.. I'm learning Japanese & German on Twitter (DailyGermanWord, ispeakjapanese). Like words? Follow Websters, WordoftheDay, and Wordspy.
Or how about celebs?? I follow (a ton!) Kardashians, Kendra, anybody you like! I also follow SuzeOrman for financial tips, eBaydailydeals for shopping deals on eBay, RealSimple for household tips, Sesame Street (for fun!), Foodimentary to learn all about, you guessed it..food!
Come check out my Twitter page, check out all my Follows. Even if you just use it for news, or whatever! I have alot of Tweets sent to my cell via SMS so I'm always updated, & learning on my phone LOL!! VERY handy when someone teases you about Twittering.. "Screw you, did you know that...(insert rndm fact here) and now you look smart! :) I'm MissNikki2308 on Twitter. Seriously, just browse through it.. you'll probably be surprised!
(Did I mention Dolly & Willie both Tweet??)
Ciao! Nikki

Blog Gets a Makeover!

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!

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

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.)*

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! !