Power of Pinterest

"Not so" New Addiction: Pinterest

By now, probably everyone knows what Pinterest is and how amazing it is! I was so excited to see that abc2news featured it on the 11 o'clock news last night!

I felt like everyone was being let into a secret circle that has now blown up over night!

I use my Pinterest page literally everyday- sometimes I feel like I'm cheating on Facebook with a new website...called Pinterest! For anyone (not sure if anyone is left) that does not know how to use Pinterest or what it is about I'll give you their definition :

Pinning 101

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a virtual pinboard. Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests.
People use pinboards to plan their weddings, decorate their homes, and share their favorite recipes.

My definition: Online scrap book/visual board. Where all the crazy things I see on the Internet can be saved for later use!

For me, I've been using the site for motivation to keep in shape. Every morning I scroll to the Fitness section and read all the fun little motivators people have posted and I truly keeps me going. Nothing says get out of bed like this:

I'm also happy to report that I lost 5 lbs last week eating healthy and incorporating this Pinterest workout into my weekly routine! Seriously people you need to try this it goes by quick but is super effective.



Not only have I been using Pinterest to help with my fitness but I get great clothes ideas and ideas for meals. As helpful as the Internet is to find recipes it is one big ol' mess. Pinterest takes the old fashion recipe box and updates it to modern times. You can make a BOARD for all your different recipes and have it at your disposal. Talk about revolutionizing menu planning.

One catch, you must be invited to join- interesting concept and I'm not sure why they have it set up this way. If you don't have it and want an invite- leave me a comment and I'll shoot you over an invite!





Follow my Pinterest Boards here and post some cool things you have found!

Thanks all!

jHm

Grammy Recap

So I'm sure that everyone has something to say about the Grammy's last night. I'm not even one who watches or cares about this type of stuff but after watching the show I felt there was a lot to be said.

Now I shall begin my Grammy-rant:

1. Chris Brown- Yea yea he has a good voice and sweet dance moves..blah blah blah ... my real issue with him was an article I saw AFTER the grammys were over. This article showed different status updates after Mr. Brown (yes I am speaking like this) made his performance. If you don't feel like reading the article- it shows different girls writing things like "Chris Brown could beat me any day"... um hello ARE YOU CRAZY?!! Why would anyone ever even joke about something like that? Not only do I think these little girls are insane... but it is a slap in the face to anyone who has ever faced abuse. Mr. Brown seriously was deranged when he went on his violent spells- and attitudes like that make it seem like abuse is ok. I'm not sure what the solution is but I sure hope someone addresses the public with the fact that this is not ok.

2. L.L. Cool J- Not going to lie, thought he did ok. Mediocre at best but still good. I don't like when hosts try to steal the show. In my mind a mediocre host did exactly what he was supposed to do: HOST the show.

3. J-Hud - (we're on a nickname basis- me being J-Hack to her) I thought she did a great tribute to Whitney and I was so bummed to hear people bashing her. I think she is so sweet and pretty and has a voice to boot!  Go on with your bad self!

4. Nicki Minaj- Madame CRAZYPANTS was the inspiration for this post. I think she is completely off her rocker! I always knew she was out there but WHY must everyone bring religion into it. Perhaps I am especially sensitive being Catholic and being offended by her shenanigans, but can't you just sing and dance? I'm not sure why performers think that bringing religion (regardless of what it is) into their performance somehow makes it better. Which leads me to my final post about Adele.

- Courtesy of Celebuzz.com

5. Adele- She is the complete opposite of Crazypants and stood on stage in a simple black dress with just a microphone and sung her heart out! I usually feel like I want to cry when I listen to her songs but I suppose that is what she is going for- aka making her good at what she does. I'm so glad she did a sweep last night she definitely deserves it. No lip syncing, no shenanigans- just talent... take that Mr.Lagerfeld.

Now that they are over we can go back to our normal lives knowing that celebrities are crazy but that is how they entertain us and perhaps there would be less blog posts in the world if there were no crazy people to inspire them.

JHM

Life Throws You Curves

I find it ironic that yesterday I posted about making the most of this year. Today I was thinking about some information I received last night. Talk about a curve ball in my life- more so in a friend's but I feel because I am in her life I get to be included in the curve ball.

What do you do when someone shares with you literally life changing news? Do you cry? Do you say "it'll be ok" when you have absolutely no idea how it is going to turn out? After chatting with my friend I promptly put my gym clothes on and went to Body Flow (it's a mix a yoga/pilates- for anyone who doesn't have Les Mills classes at their gym) where for 60 minutes all I did was stretch and think. I thought about everything- this isn't real, maybe I imagined this conversation, what is going to happen, what is going to happen NEXT, etc.

I guess the moral in all of this is that you can only be the best person you can be and in my case it means being the best friend I can be. I'm sure there will be tough times but also exciting times to follow, however I think that it might take some time to sink in.

When in doubt...

JHM

No Time Like the Present

The beginning of the year is always such an inspiring time. People are trying out new ideas and adventures hoping to keep their resolutions. But what makes someone successful when starting a new regime? I really wanted to get serious about healthy living and a happy lifestyle.

Sometimes I think we get stuck in a rut, mine seems to be the 2/2.5mile plateau- hence my new years resolution to run a 5K every month to force myself to push through. Everything also seems to be in your head- eating, working out, being happy. I've decided to venture out of my comfort zone and force myself to be honest about everything. Sweets still count as calories regardless of birthdays/holidays/etc ( I always loved the "calories don't count on ...." rule) and stressing out over little things gets you absolutely no where. As a city living - yuppie, it's so easy to get sucked into bad habits- going  out to eat all the time, missing your workouts for happy hour and getting involved in too many things. I want to make this year about myself- in doing so I hope that I will be a better girlfriend, family member and friend. "Everyone" always says when you are truly happy with yourself you will be truly in all other aspects of your life.

Surprising enough, one tool that has been so helpful is Pinterest (follow my pins everyone)! For the past week or so, every morning I wake up I scroll to the fitness section and read all the pins and it is seriously so inspiring to look at. I start the day with the knowledge that there is no more cheating and I better get to exercising because looking good 'aint easy!

I wanted some opinions on workouts/ food plans etc:

Weight Watchers- anyone done this? Does it work?
Crossfit- What is the intensity like? I've never been one for shedding blood to work out- is it as intense as the website makes it out to be?
All Natural Diets- this seems really difficult but worth it

Any person(s) been on a lifestyle track (NOT A DIET) that they have kept and did it work?

Keep on pushing everyone!

JHM