RAVE: Dr. Ian's Four Day Diet!

So what's different about this plan? It's only 4 days -- well, 4 days at a time.

Those 4-day modules are:

Induction (detox/cleansing)
Transition (to reintroduce all food groups)
Protein Stretch (to avoid plateaus)
Smooth (when you can have some formerly forbidden foods like pizza and French fries)
Push (the sprint just before the final stretch, back to a stricter eating plan)
Pace (a comfortable module for you to catch your breath)
Vigorous (the final module to lose those last few pounds)

So you work on specific tools to build a lasting weight loss. The diet is based on clean whole foods (no calorie counting) and getting your mind in the right place.

We started this diet this week. Induction has gone well. I don't feel as if I'm missing anything at all. I feel lighter and healthier. I'm sure all those laps at the track didn't hurt either :)

We currently do not own a scale (I often thought they were the devil), but I'm interested in getting one. I haven't felt this great in a long time!

And They're IN!!!!

So, things are definitely starting to come together. This week, I've received my bustier, card box, and best of all (insert drum roll here) - my SHOES in the mail!

These are the highlight (except for marrying Mr. Concious Bride) of the day!

Christian Louboutin "Very Noeud"

I've also ordered quite a few craft items to begin our centerpiece mock - ups. So, you can finally expect me to stop neglecting my blog - ha, ha...

Short Centerpieces, Anyone?

I found these over at www.diamondintheroughbridal.com...and fell in love! These are uber cute, chic and COST EFFECTIVE!



Can you guess what they are? I'll spill it - you never will. J-E-L-L-O!!!!! Even if this doesn't make the cut, it will definitely get a mock up :)

OOT Bags?

So I absolutely LOVE these gift bags. Only problem is, I'm not sure if they are exactly "OOT bag" appropriate.



Then there's the option to use solid colored gable boxes or gift bags and affix one of these beauties...



Decisions, decisions...

So...Ummmm...Yeah.

I would LOVE to post more here, but I CAN"T FIGURE OUT HOW TO POST PICS!!!!

It's so frustrating. I actually thought I was computer literate. If anyone has a spare moment to share the knowledge, it would be GREATLY appreciated!

Thanks!

Oh How I LOVE Him...

I hope everyone here in cyber land had an awesome Valentine's Day! I couldn't have asked for more. Mr. Conscious started the weekend with some deelish chocolate covered strawberries (I heart Edible Arrangements). I promise you that I think they put something a little special in that chocolate - it ALWAYS knocks me out for the count.

I woke up refreshed on Saturday morning and went downstairs to cook the Mr. his favorite breakfast. No sooner than I turn from the stairwell that I notice balloons and a bouquet of my favorite flowers: TULIPS! How did he pull that off?

After breakfast, we went to enjoy manicures together. I had originally scheduled an in-home couples massage, but the masseuse cancelled at the last minute. Phooey on him! I was completely bummed because I really wanted to do something special for Mr. C, but he was happy nonetheless.

Following the manicures, we were on to my next surprise. My only instructions were to, "Dress warmly." After arriving in the city, him trying to find our destination, and tons and tons of walking (in heels), he finally makes a phone call to get the exact address of someone's "services." In my head, I'm like, ummmm, whats really going on...but I go along with it. We arrive at the Hyatt...you know...that one that we passed about two blocks ago :) I see a sign that says "Trolley Stop" as we approach and again I'm wondering....what's going on. He goes inside to speak with the Concierge and I'm left sitting in the lobby to wonder.

Just then, the most gorgeous horse and carriage pulls up outside and my face LIGHTS UP! I have always wanted to do this, and had NO IDEA that he had arranged it! He can tell from the look on my face what has happened, and he walks away from the Concierge. We journey outside and he helps me into the carriage. As we're sitting there (me proclaiming how excited I am), the driver brings me a rose and a gift bag. I look inside, and there's a bottle of champagne and two glasses. We take our ride around the city and indulge in the libations. It was THE best experience for me.

Following our carriage ride, he took me to dinner at our favorite Thai restaurant - and we called it a night...

Happy (belated) Black Love Day!

So I recently found out that February 13th is Black Love Day. Of course, I have no proof - but I'll take any excuse to celebrate the love I have with Mr. Conscious. We enjoyed, so much so, that we've decided to select a random day at least four times and year to put EVERYTHING else aside.

I hope you enjoyed your day!