Unique Gifts

 (example of large plaque)

Hello All!

I recently started a business in which I create unique items for Greeks (or really anybody). I make plaques, paddles, and jewelry boxes, and soon more items will be added to the list. Stay tuned for more pictures of the items that I create. Feel free to contact me for pricing and to place orders.

Week 1 Update: 3-2-1 Diet & 30 Day CC

Here's a quick progress update. I stuck with the diet completely until this weekend. It was my mom's birthday so I had a couple of cheat days. However, I did try to make the healthiest choices when we went out for dinner. I didn't work out everyday, however, I got 4 days of workouts in.

Results? I'm down 3 pounds. Not bad for one week.

This week the goal is to get back on track with eating and to workout at least 5 days this week. Another 3 pounds would be great! We'll see...

I'll have another update next week.

3-2-1 & 30 Day Cardio Challenge

Soooo, you're probably thinking that the holidays are the most inconvenient time to diet. However, I learned that this is the time of year where people gain 5 or more pounds that they are unable to lose on their "New Year's Resolution" diets. I started a diet two weeks ago and I'm finally adding an exercise plan with it. I decided to share it with everyone. Feel free to try it out.

3-2-1 Diet

I got this diet idea from a co-worker. Here's how it works. You will have:


3 Snacks
2 Protein Shakes
1 complete meal


... each day. Let me define "snacks" for you. When I say "snack," I don't mean carrots or a snack bar. The best way to describe this is to give you a few examples.


Snack Examples:

• one bowl of cereal with milk
• oatmeal
• grits
• turkey sandwich
• peanut butter and jelly sandwich
• side salad with low-fat or fat free dressing
• apple and string cheese
• bowl of soup
• 1/2 of a bagel and a banana
• one lettuce wrap
• 2 hard-boiled eggs

Try to limit your snacks to 250 calories or less. 


I use whey protein for my protein shakes. You can also have the Atkins diet protein shakes or casein protein shakes. Find one that you like. You can find a variety of protein shakes in Wal-Mart, Target, Vitamin Shoppe, and GNC. 


In addition to everything listed above, you cannot have fried foods, fast foods, and you want to limit processed foods and sugar. To be successful on this diet, planning is necessary. I usually plan a day ahead. You have to decide when you are going to have your complete meal. I have my meal during lunch for two reasons. I have it in the middle of the day when I'm the most hungry and when I work out, I will most likely work off this meal. Here is a sample daily meal plan:


7:30am - Bowl of oatmeal
10:00am - Protein shake
12:00apm - Baked tilapia, broccoli, and brown rice
3:00pm - Turkey sandwich
5:30pm - Protein shake
7:00pm - Side salad with low-fat dressing


*try to have your last meal/snack at least 3 hours before bed*


As far as drinks go, I am only drinking water. The goal is to drink half of your body weight in ounces of water. I tend to drink a little more than that everyday. I have about 88-100 ounces of water each day. Try to spread this out throughout the day. Also, having a glass of water before your meals/snacks will help to curb your appetite to prevent overeating.

30 Day Cardio Challenge

I participated in the 30 Day CC in August and I loved it! Honestly, I didn't completely stick to the workout plan every single day, but I still lost 12 pounds. This time around, I plan to stick to the daily workouts. I'm sure I'll have better results this time.


For information on the challenge, visit http://www.mrshutupandtrain.com.  The first day of the challenge was this past Friday, however, it's not too late to start. The goal of this challenge is to get you active each day. The goal isn't weight loss, but developing a healthy lifestyle. 


There is a baseline assessment each week. This allows you to see how your fitness level is improving throughout the challenge. Write it down! You'll be surprised by your results at the end. Each week you will receive fitness challenges and nutrition challenges. Most of the workouts are around 15-20 minutes. My goal is to workout for at least 30 minutes, 6 days each week. I will use some of the 30 Day CC fitness challenges as well as the workouts on my "Workout Trainer" app. (If you have an Android phone, you can find this app in the Android Market. I'm sure this app is available on the iPhone as well)




At least once a week, I will update you all on my progress. If you decide to join me, leave comments to update us on your progress. I know it's easier for me to stick to a diet and exercise plan if I have a partner and the same may be true for you.


Stay tuned for updates.




(P.S. I'll probably do this for more than 30 days.)

Signs He Doesn't Want Your Ass: Relationship Edition

I orginally posted this on my other website (love-life-tequila.tumblr.com), but my friend wanted wanted me to post it on here as well. Enjoy!

Signs He Doesn't Want Your Ass: Relationship Edition

Ok, so I know it’s been awhile since I’ve posted. What can I say? I’ve been busy dammit. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t have anything to say…..

I’ve been moved for quite sometime to touch on this topic because more and more I see that people just aren’t clear in what they want. So I’m basically here to give my take on it and to bitch about certain things that annoy me.

First off, let me clarify. ***This list was made for girls (or guys who knows) that are looking for more than just a one night stand***. I mean lets face it, guys can get it from anywhere. So, if you let him take the cookies and that’s all you wanted? Then Congratualtions!!!! I’m not talking about you.

Let’s just jump right into this, shall we??

So….

(tequila is my ish)

1) His intentions aren’t clear

Look, I understand that guys may not always be clear in the beginning. They may be shy, socially awkward, or even gay… But come on, if it’s been lets say… a few weeks and after every conversation you are still left scratching your head? Then yeah… He just doesn’t want your ass.

2) He’d rather @ you on Twitter instead of contacting you privately

Girls get this so wrong. Just because ol’ boy @ed you on Twitter, doesn’t mean you should start looking at wedding dresses. I’m not saying that if he does this, he 110% not interested. If he REALLY wants to talk to you and get to know you, he’ll make the effort to get to know you beyond a social networking website.

3) He only has time for you when it’s convenient for him.

This one is pretty self-explanatory.

You are the one always suggesting places you can go and things you can do. You are the one always making time for him out of your schedule to fit his. Why?

I don’t have time for that and you shouldn’t either. You need to realize…. He doesn’t want your ass.

4) He says all the right things at night…. After he’s been drinking heavily

We’ve all heard the saying “A drunk heart speaks a sober mind”. But why would you wait for a guy to get stupid drunk for him to say all the things you wanted him to say while sober? Cause it may just be that the next morning, he wakes up, rolls over and sees you

next to him and he’s like…

then you get your feeling hurt. Don’t set yourself up for something like that. Girl….

5) He won’t acknowledge you while in his presence

This will forever remain a mystery to me. This situation is so awkward. And it sucks. You would think the guy would at least dap you up after you and him…. did all those things… I don’t know. Must not have been good. Well, either way now you realize that he got what he wanted out of you. And now… He doesn’t want your ass.

6) Every time he talks to you, he comes incorrectly… as hell.

Again let me say that if sex is the only thing you are looking for then this doesn’t apply to you!

This one is for the girls that believe that conversations like “Set dat box out” or “What dat sloppy toppy talmbout?” are gonna turn into long, meaningful relationships. WRONG! If more guys were upfront with girls in the beginning, things wouldn’t get so complicated. Learn how to tell the difference between a thirsty guy,

and a guy that genuinely wants to get to know you.

7) He only contacts you late at night

You’ve been talking to this guy for a few weeks. You ain’t heard from this guy ALL DAY and at 12am he text you talking about ” Wat u doing”. I’ve heard this same song and dance wayyyy too many times, for example…. ”He was up. I was up. We were both bored so he came over.. at 2 am. We didn’t do anything though….”

I’m not here for your excuses!

Hey, if sex is what you wanted from this guy then great! But just know that that’s all you are getting.

8) You can’t get past the “Friend Zone” :(

Ouch! We all know the story. You meet this guy. He seems cool. You guys start talking and then you realize you’ve somehow developed some feelings. Then, he says those dreaded words, “I like you as a friend”. Damn! It burns! There are a lot of variations to the Friend Zone, but bottom line is… He doesn’t want your ass.

9) He has a GIRLFRIEND/WIFE and you know about it

It downright infuriates me. I’ve heard a girl say, “IDGAF if he has a girlfriend I’ll still ________________.” Girl!!!!!

This guy has already commited himself to another woman, girlfriend or wife. If he really wants to be with you, you should wait until he leaves her before anything happens.

You need to know that she was there before you and you need to respect it. Have some respect for yourself and find a guy that’s not in a relationship.

And I’m not here for arguing technicalities! If he lied to you about being in a relationship, that’s a different story. Yeah you guys are both in the wrong, but you should’ve just walked away!!!!

Ok so last but not least…..

10) You’re ugly

Oh??? You guys want me to apologize for this one??? Nope! Not happening.

I’m not saying that ugly girls don’t need love too. I’m not saying that they don’t deserve to be loved… I just want them to know their place.

You have to know that I don’t claim to be the finest. You also have you know that I’m not only talking about the outward appearance, but also the inner as well (mainly the outward though). These guys out here have somehow blown these girl’s heads up into thinking that they are superior and I am damn sick of it.

A guy doesn’t want a girl with an ugly ass attitude with a sense of entitlement, just like a guy doesn’t want a girl with an ugly ass mug with a sense of entitlement. Period.

So while you ugly girls are on your “Don’t Hate Me Cause I’m Beautiful” tip, guys are comparing you to beasts from the wild.

So those are my top 10 Signs. If for some reason reading this blog pissed you off either:

1) one of these apply or may have applied to you in the past

or

2) refer to 1

Alright this looks like it’s finished.

Cuffin' Season 2011

If you're stupid enough to actually follow this calendar, that's probably why you're single, bitter, unhappy or all 3. I will say that this is hilarious, tho. Enjoy the rest of Marvin's Week.

Survival Kit for Boo Season: For Single Women Only

Oh my Goodness! It's boo season! Did you get picked? No? Better luck next year.

Guess he didn't want it like you thought he did. :(

Actually, we didn't get picked either. But enough of that...

Ok ladies. Listen to me careful-freaking-ly.

We know this will be a hard time for you. The holidays are coming. It's getting cold outside. You may not even be as social as you were during the spring and summer months. What I want you to know is BEING BITTER ABOUT THE SITUATION WILL SOLVE NOTHING. NOT A DAMN THING.

Don't worry though, I've got some tips for you to make you forget about not having a man to kiss on New Years Eve! \(*.*)/ <--- (she's celebrating!)

Survival Kit for Boo Season 2011

1. A Big Ass Blanket

This is by far one of the most essential articles that you will need during this season. Think of it! Who needs a strong strapping young lad when you've got a big, cozy blanket?

2. Do NOT contact your homegirls that have boos

Hey! I know what you're thinking. You shouldn't get mad at me I'm trying to help you out. I'm trying to keep you from setting yourself up for disappointment. Those girls aren't going have time for your lonely ass. They are going to be too busy getting it in, and if you do talk to them they'll just make you mad because all they are gonna do is talk about their boo. Think about it.

3. A Body Pillow

Another great invention! This is the answer to your "I hate sleeping alone" problem. This might be even better than a man laying next to you. It's NEVER gonna move.

Now of course, I could've mentioned sex toys, joining a dating website, or even reaching out to a past boo. You can do all of this too.

Let's raise a glass to Boo Season. May it go as quickly as possible for each of you.