Fun Wedding Filled Day!

Today was the Canadian Bridal Show DT Toronto. So a group of us went down to support my sister in her wedding planning. I'm her MOH and sooo excited to be part of her wedding. My sister was my MOH as well 3 years ago and we had a blast and we will have a blast all over again!

We had so much fun... I love my girls and we always enjoy each others company.

We were my sisters little assistants. Asking questions, filing out contest ballots and we helped with cake tasting too.


And whats going DT without having street meat!

On the way back home the girls wanted to watch my wedding video. So I pulled it out and we watched it. It brought back so many wonderful memories. My wedding day was the BEST DAY of my life!

So I pulled out my wedding dress and my cousins and sister tried it on aahhah!

My sister tucked in the straps and loves this look for her dress, so now we have an idea of what to go out and look for!


Look how great the dress looks on them! Love it!

And guess what movie was on tonight... BrideWars hahahh! Great movie and a perfect movie to end the wedding filled day!

So now in a year and a half my sister and her fiance will be the ones in the middle!

Lunch Makeover

I usually have salads for lunch but the other day at the grocery store I found these frozen meals. They have a variety of different meals all ranging from 200-300 calories!!! Perfect for a lunch!
And look how good it looks and tastes so yummy!

This week I decided that any snacks I had during the work day was going to be fruits...
Especially around flu season apples live up to their saying... a apple a day keeps the doctor away haha!

I made dinner only twice this week, but I can see how my schedule is slowly becoming more free in the evenings. So I'm hoping to cook dinners at least 5 times a week soon!
Today is the first day of FALL! The leaves on the trees are already changing!

The best part of this time of year are all the season premieres on TV.

So far I'm loving. DWTS and Modern Family. I missed GLEE this week, so I'm hoping to catch that next week! I haven't watched much TV all summer and haven't seen many commercials. Anyone know if Desperate Housewives and Brothers and sisters have season premieres this week?

What are your favorite TV shows this season????

Monday Monday!

This was my dessert yesterday ahhah I love the smidgen of tiramisu on the side ahhah!

It's MONDAY! And after a weekend of FFF (Family, Friends and Food!) I'm pooped!


I just wish I had the time to sleep as much as my baby niece ahhah!
She is just sooo adorable, I can't get enough of her!


But it's Monday and I'm tired!!!! I'm so happy my husband brought home dinner tonight too because I'm on the couch and not moving until bedtime!

I was too tired to grocery shop tonight, so I'll get on that tomorrow...

This weeks Goals:
*Smoothie or Oatmeal for Breakfasts
*Only 1 coffee a day (hard but trying!)
*1500 Calories/day
* Tracking calories on Iphone "my fitness pal app"
*Drink lots of water everyday! A MUST!
* 3 bite rule on sweets (didn't work this weekend tho)
* 3 workouts this week.

Weekend Jewelery sale

Yesterday my sister and I hosted a Jewelery sale at my place. My Aunt has a business and allows others to host shows. We get a % of the sales made too! Which is great!

So many pretty pieces. Some costume jewelery, Some Sterling silver, Purses, Hair accessories and gorgeous scarves! I bought some great pieces for myself too, I'll post them up later this week. :)


We had a really good turn out of family and friends! We made the highest sales so far for my Aunt which felt really good! We love all her items especially the unique items she custom makes herself!


Tonight we are going for dinner with the family so I am looking forward to that!

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend!!!

So Glad It's FRIDAY!

I'm sooo glad it's Friday tomorrow! This week has been busy! And the drive to work alone... well it's lonely! I miss my husband sooooo much! I didn't think it would matter not carpooling with each other, but I guess I'm really missing that 40 min chat back and forth from work! And our daily lunch dates. (we use to work 5 mins from each other) Miss him!

So I'm happy it's the weekend!

This weekend I'm hosting a Jewelry show at my house. It will be fun seeing friends and family.

This week so far I was able to get in 3 workouts... BUT my calorie counting pretty much ended on Tuesday... Yesterday I had Pizza for dinner and cake for dessert... and today well... lets just say I ate all the carbs I missed out on at the beginning of the week!

Soooo I'll just leave it at that for now.

Hope you all have a good weekend! :)

Wordless Wednesday

Sigh....

A really good Monday!

Today I did great with planning my meals!

I'm still sticking with my usual breakfasts of either a smoothie or weight control oatmeal.

My lunch today was a delicious salad with cucumbers and a hard boiled egg.

My husband started a new job today, we use to carpool everyday but that has come to an end... Not too happy about driving my own butt to work...I actually have to be awake instead of half asleep being driven. But it's pretty good since we won't be together after work which mean less chance of us going out for dinner instead of making a home cooked meal.

So tonight I got home first and prepared dinner!

I've been working out 3 times a week and so far I'm sticking to it!

I'm also really really trying to cut the caffeine. I'm not sure when it happened but I'm totally an addict! And every time I tell myself only one, I fight with myself to not drink another!

In Quebec City I ordered a latte in a bowl... yes BOWL!!

I know there is a lot of controversy about Caffeine and pregnancy, but I've been reading about links to Miscarriages and Caffeine intake before conception. Sooooo that scares me!!! (Not pregnant, just thinking future :)

Overall, I know it's all about balance! Eating healthy, working out and everything in moderation!

My Brother in-law is just the person to help with this! He just started blogging. He has been a personal trainer for about 3 years. (I know! He will be upset when he see's how many times I write about fast food! haha!Sorry J) He will have health and fitness tips for us all so be sure to check it out! /www.jam4fitness.blogspot.com/

Happy Monday and a great start in the Diet Dept!

Weekend of Fun and Shopping

Last night we went out for a friends birthday. My sister and little cousin came out too. We went to The Drake Hotel on Queen Street (in Toronto) And boy was it a fun night! I honestly can't remember when I had that much fun!! Partying with my sister and 19 year old cousin was exactly what I needed this weekend. The 3 of us had such a blast!!!

This weekend I also started my Fall shopping. I found some great deals on these boots! Can't wait to put together some outfits for the cooler weather.
Running around all weekend meant eating out all weekend too! I did try and choose healthier choices but still eating fast food is never a good choice.

So tonight I made sure to cook at home. I made baked spicy chicken with wedges and brussel sprouts!
Last weeks goal of working out 3 times a week will be achieved today ahah! Cause I'm off to go workout for an hour while I watch the VMA awards!

Hope you all had a great weekend!

Second Workout of the Week

Lots of pictures going on here today :) Tonight my sister and I went for a jog. The air is cooler and its much more comfortable. We jogged/walked through a park for an hour. The one thing I like about the parks are the hills, you really feel it in the Butt! haha!


Since the weather is changing, it's getting darker a littler earlier. So during our run through the park it was a little dark. We were hearing all different types of noises and we know there are coyotes in this park too. So we pretty much freaked each other out and starting running for our lives out of the wooded area. At one point I spotted a dog far away and said to my sister COYOTE! She jumped and almost fell to the floor (haha) then noticed it was a dog. She wasn't impressed by that.
I love the summer, but I also loveeee the FALL!
And anything pumpkin pie!

Since Fall is just around the corner, it means Fall shopping must begin! I have my eye on these items.

I'm finally going to get myself a pair of UGGS . I have a gift certificate to SoftMoc so I'm excited to use it this weekend! Whoohoo!

Have you begun Fall shopping???

Road Trip to Quebec City

We are back from an amazing trip to Quebec City. About a 9 hour drive from Toronto to Quebec City.

We have been to Montreal a couple years ago and Quebec city is about 4 hours from there. We didn't really know what to expect in Quebec City.... Quebec City is BEAUTIFUL! It is so romantic! We stayed in Old Town Quebec City and absoultly loved it!

We had so much fun. We spent the whole day, morning to evening Saturday and Sunday just exploring. We went to Museums, Boat tour, Horse and carriage tour. Watched a concert, ate at some romantic little bistros with live bands. Hit the pubs and night... Ahhh I could get use to that lifestyle.


The one thing I loved about Quebec City is it's Eurepoean feel (it is one of the oldest European settlements in North America) I loved that in the morning we walked to a nearby bistro for breakfast. With windows open and a relaxed calm crisp feel in the air. Everyone was strolling by, no rushing, No fast food. No eating in 10 mins and running off. We enjoyed all our meals on patio's, had great conversations and relaxed after we ate watching people walking the streets with smiles on their faces.

I didn't count any calories on the weekend. I wanted to enjoy the whole experience to the fullest! And they have the best Croissants I have ever tasted! No way I was depriving myself of that! ha!

Not sure how I will get back into the working mode after this. haha! I feel like hitting a patio for lunch!

We will definitely go back to Quebec City. maybe in the Winter during Carnival!