My trainer had me do a new workout with the hip belt, chains and kettle bell (last 3 pics). I called it the “Ghost of Christmas Past” workout. 😂 Not everyone will get that reference. My 23yo trainer didn’t. 🤦🏻♀️ Anyways… Been at it for a while as some of you know. Seeing micro progress. 😮💨 The difference is more noticeable after I’ve been better at taking my protein shakes more consistently daily. 🤔
SoftlyZero™ Plush High Waisted Drawstring Pocket Plain Full Length Joggers
Grey Blue / XS (petite)
Okay, my good people. 😌 The last time I posted about these same pants in the silver bullet color, I said I liked them but the only thing was I felt like the fabric didn’t shape my derrier as much as I’d like. 🍑🙈 Well!! 🙊 I don’t know if it’s the color or maybe just better angles but these exact same pants in this grey blue color looked really good IMO! 😁 They hugged all the right curves and were great for my one-hour personal trainer workout session. 🏋🏻♀️💪🏻 No complaints! And this same outfit could easily be worn out for daily wear. 🙌🏻 Yes. Thumbs way up! 👍🏻
It’s so nice to have my homemade frozen pho that I can thaw out for a quick craving fix. I may not have all the herbs but it is still delicious. It be life sometimes. 🙌🏻 ya know? 😄😋 No matter how many bowls I’ve posted, every time I make a good looking bowl of pho, I feel so proud. 🥲
So I finally tried one of these easy dim sum shrimp rolls recipes on IG. 🥟🦐 It really was pretty quick and easy. Good too. 👩🏻🍳👌🏻
Credit to recipe OP:
Dim sum shrimp rolls
The wine was wining last night as I finished my TV show series. Don’t mind me. 😅 Happy Monday all! 🩵
The beauty of cooking a large pot of pork bone broth with veggies is the broth is versatile and I can do a few different options for my meal: mi (egg noodles), hu tieu (rice noodles), or mix them both. You can even do dry version of each meal and use the broth as a side. I had 3 meals already with this pot: mi with pork & shrimp, hu tieu Nam Vang with pork and heart, and mi with bo vien. Excuse the newspaper tablecloth, I had crabs before that. 😂
View from my Prince Waikīkī Hotel room. I love this dress. Only wore it to dinner and came right back to go to sleep. 😂 🤷🏻♀️
High Waisted Tie Back Shirred Tiered Mini Casual Skirt 1 Azure White Stripe/XS (regular)
When I saw this skirt on the Halara website, I knew I had to have it. I initially got a size S but it looked big on me so I had to get XS. I am a size S in all of the gym shorts and leggings so this skirt might run a bit big in sizing; just FYI. It is very cute in person and comfortable. I walked around for half a day in this and it was very breathable. Every wind, every breeze was felt. 😆 Crinkly fabric and durable material. It will be in my closet for many years to come. 🩵
I’ve seen like 10 recipe reels of the hack of making this dish - cooking chicken thighs in the rice cooker with the rice. Finally tried one. Turned out well. I boiled additional chicken thighs separately to get more meat and used that broth to make Napa cabbage soup. The brown sauce is soy sauce, sesame oil, bit of sugar, and some of the chicken broth soup. Yummy! 😋👌🏻
Aloha friends 🌺 Just got back from Hawaii so I’m still feeling the island vibes. 🏝️🌸☺️
When I had a good hair day. Sorry, just hair flexing a bit. 💁🏻♀️ Good hair days are hard to come by. 😅 Seriously though, how do hair salon stylists work that large round brush and a hair dryer at the same time so fluidly? When I try it at home, I just end up getting my hair tangled in the brush and then it falls out. 🙈
Aloha 🌺 everyone. I’ve been busy navigating Hawaii 🌸🌺🌝 amidst a crazy bumpy trip and Hurricane Lala. 🌀 💨 I made it back to NoCal, for a few days. Just did a morning stretch when I took these and thought I should check in with you all. ☺️🤗🩵
Love this set by Yuri. I found some nail inspo online and together, we came up with this set. ✨ 💅
It was so crispy 🤤 and it’s a great way to eat a lot of lettuce 🥬
This post is very special to me. It’s a reverse timeline of my fitness journey - gym (now), yoga & BJJ. Growing up, I never played sports, not athletic at all, afraid of flying balls 🏈 🏀 ⚽️ (emojis for the gutter minds 😛), and physically quite girly. About 5 years ago, I decided to step wayyy out of my comfort zone and learned Brazilian jiu jitsu for 2 years. Nothing crazy, mostly fundamental stuff but it was certainly an experience. It was for physical exercise but also to learn some self-defense skills. I learned a lot about myself during that time - that I could get physical (have people be in my personal space), be ok with it, and I was also swift and agile on the mat. At one point, I found myself lying on the mat with a 200lbs dude sitting on my chest, sweat dripping on me and I questioned my life choices. I also had bruises all the time. 🫠 So I stopped BJJ and did hot yoga for a year. It was good but it didn’t give me the abs or butt I wanted. My studio closed down so I was forced to find something else. I’ve always had a negative stigma of the gym but decided to do a trial. It was uncomfortable at first but I am glad I stuck with it. It suits me and I’m very happy my time at the gym has paid dividends and finally gave me the physique I always wanted. I was the most princess type girly girl there ever was. And I’ve made it here. I hope this honest reflection of my journey gives someone out there some motivation and hope. If it’s something you’ve been thinking about but still hesitating, just do it. The worst thing that can happen is you don’t like it and find something else. Whatever works for you, it’s out there. Let’s f… go! 🏃🏻♀️💪🏻
Halara SoftlyZero™ QuickDry High Waisted Tummy Control Ruched Running Biker Shorts 2.5’’ in Dawn Purple (size S). Cute, pretty short (lol) but stretchy and durable for the gym. These shorts are growing on me. 🥰
I do like this Scoop Neck Crisscross Back Crossover Hem Built-in Bra Yoga Cami Top. It may be just a tad big on me in the front but overall it’s comfortable. The fabric is cotton and durable, strong quality. I like the cut in the back. It’s cute. I’ve come to realize I have a thing for V cut. 😆
Size S
Got a haircut yesterday and asked for this Rachel cut. It didn’t look as much like hers last night but when I woke up this morning, it had more volume and somehow, looks closer to hers. 😃😁
Trying on a new dress yesterday with my long hair still. And me today. Last picture is the haircut I was going for. 😅 I like having longer hair but it does shed more, especially after washing. So, I decided to take off 7 inches yesterday. 😬 It feels so much lighter. A change but a welcomed change. 🤷🏻♀️ Happy Thursday everyone!! 🌺🫶🏻