HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Wishing you all a healthy and financially prosperous 2014! Make it the best year of your life! Live in the moment and create joyous experiences! 

My tip for success: break your yearly goals into monthly goals. Your monthly goals into weekly goals. Your weekly goals into daily goals.

My Favorite Drink

Protein shakes or nutritional shakes don't always sound or taste appealing to folks. I was one of those folks for quite some time. I've been seeing a holistic doctor and increasing my protein intake was one her first recommendations. I frowned and thought "this chick is nuts if she thinks I'm gonna drink chalk everyday." She gave a sample ( I don't remember the brand) and suggested I try a few different brands that are rice, pea or hemp based. She also suggested I use almond milk, flax seeds and some berries with the protein and blend.

First I purchased a hemp protein from the Vitamin Shoppe and I instantly gave up on the whole protein thing, which was a waste of $15. Luckily an organic market in my area (MOM's) sells single serving packs of a few brands. I brought Garden of  Life RAW protein, Amazing Grass Amazing Meal and Vega One Nutritional Shake.

The taste with the berries and flax seeds was a total turn off to me. I went back to purchase more packs to give this one more go and I struck gold! The Vega One Nutritional Shake in French Vanilla is a winner! I absolutely love this stuff.

The Vega One Nutritional Shake comes in French Vanilla, Vanilla Chai, Berry, Chocolate and Natural. One scoop of this awesomeness boasts:

• 15g of protein
• 6g of fiber
• 1.5g omega 3's
• Antioxidants
• Probiotics
• Greens (a 3 serving equivalent)

I mix 8 oz. - 12 oz. of unsweetened vanilla almond milk (Blue Diamond is my fave), with cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice, and one scoop of Vega One in my Blender Bottle and head out the door. If I have time I'll add some flax seeds and blend.

This awesomeness can be found at Amazon and Vitamin Shoppe.

Merry Christmas!

I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday with loved ones. I was so not in the Christmas mood this year but I pulled through. After I got to my "in-laws" I snapped out of it and was in a better mood and enjoyed the day. Now I'm doing what I've been wanting to all day...lounging on the couch with my laptop watching re-runs. 

Now that the holiday is here it's time to look forward to all the semi-annual sales! Now that's something I'm always  in the mood for. I'm anticipating Victoria's Secret the most. Are you looking forward to any sales? If so, let me know, I'm always looking for something new.

New Year, New Job, New Attitude, New Blog

Welcome to by blog! I'm Dae, a Leo in every since of the term. I love to spend time with the ones I love, learn, read, shop (at Target) and catch a good nap. I'm all about living a healthy lifestyle and being in positive energy.

New Year

We're nine days away from 2014 and I'm so excited! I know I will accomplish great things and have awesome experiences in the new year. I'll be entering with the love of my life with a positive attitude, outlook and a bottle of Moet. 

New Job

I recently accepted a new position with a medical center in Baltimore (my hometown). I'm excited! I looking forward to learning new policies and procedures. More importantly I'm looking forward to paid vacations, discount parking and full benefits.

New Attitude

I'm changing...for the better. Every year I evaluate and make resolutions. This year I'm making promises and vows to myself. I want to be a better woman for myself, my man, and my future children. I want to be healthier, smarter, more lovable, financial savvy, accepting, understanding and sexy! 

New Blog

You're here! And thanks for stopping by! I like to share my experiences and lessons with anyone willing to listen. I'm into living a healthy lifestyle via Western Medicine. I love to shop, target is my fave store! You can get everything there. I'm into makeup and natural skin care, tech and reading uplifting/inspirational books. 

Thanks for stopping by! I hope you come back soon. I'd love for this blog to be an open conversation where anyone can learn and share ideas with one another.