New Year...New You!!!

One of the resolutions or actually goals, I set for myself for 2010 was to try to lose 20lbs. This is something I say every year, and always seem to fall short, but this year is different. I am getting older and don’t want to have health issues when I am super old, due to something I could have easily fixed in my twenties. Plus I’ve been reading and watching a ton of weightless stories, which has got me very motivated to reach my goals.

To get things started I purchased two workout videos, both from the “Biggest Loser” series. “Biggest Loser”: The Work-out – 30 Day Jump Start

and “Biggest Loser: Last Chance Work-out

I chose these two as my starting videos because they both set out reachable goals, plus the people in the video looked like real people (and I figured if they could do it, so could I). I also picked up the “Biggest Loser” 30-Day Jump-start book (but after flipping through it, this might be going back to the store, its not that great!!)

and the 2010 Calorie King Calorie, Fat and Carbohydrate Counter

My hope was to use them to find healthy meals and figure out my daily calorie intake. From things I’ve read I should be able to eat 1200 calories and still lose around 1 to 2 pounds a week.

I also bought several Luna Bars for snacks,

Let me tell you I was very apprehensive about trying them. I can happily say that after eating the White Chocolate Macadamia Nut this morning, I am no longer apprehensive. It was sooooooooooo good (and we all know how picky I am….remember this )

I am trying to be very realistic with these new changes and cut myself some slack. This is something I really want, so I am going to give it my all. Plus I am way too cute to be chubby….LOL!!

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(Super stoked...got my Cry-Baby T-Shirt!!)

New Years Eve 2010

I hope everyone had a fun and exciting New Year’s Eve. The BF and I hadn’t made any real plans but I wanted to be prepared so I went to the mall to do some shopping. There were a million people there, so I made a beeline to Forever 21 and Nordstrom’s so I could get out of that mad house quick, fast and in a hurry. I’ve been reading a ton of beauty blogs the last few days so I had to get some MAC cosmetics, and the MAC counter at Nordstrom’s was hella busy. I guess everyone wanted to get all pretty for later that night. I picked up way too much stuff and made my way home.

Now Austin is known for its notorious 6th street, so I knew I didn’t want to get stuck in that headache. We decided to do dinner at the Cheesecake Factory and figured we could find somewhere to ring in the New Year after dinner. I thought I did a rather good job of fixing myself into a proper lady…what do you think?

We got to the restaurant around 7ish and I swear the crowds from the mall most have followed us there, because there was a huge wait.

We were told for a table of two we were expecting a 25 to 40 min wait. Now I’ve said this before, I was born with out the patient gene, so I was like we need to find somewhere else to eat. We called a few places but it seemed everywhere had a wait, so I had to suck it up!

(This is my Suck -it up face)

I am glad we stayed, because we had the best meal ever. I know it’s the cheesecake factory, but I had to get their Strawberry Shortcake for dessert, because they use real shortcakes, so it’s YUM-O!!

(And this is I am gonna get Strawberry Short Cake Face)

It was almost 10ish when we finished eating, and it was so cold outside, I decided I just wanted to go home (yes, I am lame). All I can say is I was sleep by 11 (still in my party dress...LOL)….damn I am getting old

Happy New Year!!!

Christmas Recap...

So, I skipped right over doing a Christmas follow-up post, due to my excitement about the Teen Witch video. My Christmas was great, it started out a little awkward, due to the fact that I have to return all of the BF's stuff for various reasons, but I am hoping to get him a Wii in the next few days. I loved everything he got me which included the following

(Loco wanted to show off his Holiday Spirit and I wanted to test out this cool App)

I bought the BF “The Hangover” on DVD, but ended up getting it on BlueRay instead of regular DVD. The day after Christmas we went to about 4 Targets looking for that stupid movie to exchange it. Since it was a DVD they wouldn’t allow us to refund it (even though I had the receipit and it was unopened) at one point I was thinking about having my mail forwarded to Target, because we were there so much. One thing that did catch my eye was the insanely cute Valentines Day stuff they were slowly bringing out. Target has the BEST selection of Valentines Day stuff, so I get super excited when its that time of the year. I got a ton of stuff for my kitchen, so I took some pictures (please excuse my poor little apartment kitchen)

Now its time to plan for New Years Eve....are you doing anything fun?

Top That....

I had to post this when my sister sent me the video link. It’s a re-make of the best part of one of my Top Ten 80's movies (number 1 being "Valley Girl...but we will save that for another time) “Teen Witch” .

I have seen this movie a zillion times, but it never gets old, especially the rap part. It’s so cheesy, but once you see it your going to be rapping and trying to re-create those dance moves (I won't lie, when I saw this I was all up in my bedroom, trying to top this, and right now thinking I might have to work this out when I get home today).

Well this new video (courtsey of Teen Vogue) on my favorite classic is starring Rachel Antonoff the cutie from “Whip It” and “Arrested Development”.

The basic concept of the movie is the same old same...nerdy sweet girl, turns into evil popular girl, loses nerdy friends, gains evil popular friends, que sad music....lesson learned that you should be "True to the Real You"...and you get the guy!!

(Louise the coolest witch around!!)

And for you viewing pleasure!!!

PS - I heard this rumor (it hurts me to even type it) that Hollyweird was thinking about remaking this wonderful little gem with Ashley Tisdale....yes, thats right ruining a classic with Ashley Tisdale.

Lets just say if this is true, some heads will be rolling...Kapish!!

Happy Holidays....

With a little mixing and a pinch of sugar (don’t you just love this container that was gifted to me by the too amazing for words Miss Dots)

I am able to announce the winner of my Sanrio Giveaway.

And the winner is …..

rayqueenbee

Please email me at Erica@Ibleedpink.com to provide me your contact info and thanks to everyone who participated in my giveaway. I can’t wait until 2010 to do another one.

Also everyone have a wonderful Holiday….

Celeb Nonsense....

No one in her group, posse or click thought they should sit her down and say, “Miley booty shorts and a crop top are a little inappropriate to wear when meeting the Queen of England”.

(Credit: Ken McKay/Rex )

Then to make matters worse she has on a boob waiting to fall out dress on when shaking hands with the queens.

(Credit: LEON NEAL/AFP/Getty Images)

At least Brittney keeps her trashtastic outfits for Target.