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Celsius + Empowering Workouts !

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Heyyyyy! So many of you have seen me post this new drink called Celsius on my instagram page before my workouts. I love this drink so much and I wanted to share it with everyone so you can get familiar with this product. I get asked a lot of questions so here goes all the answers. Before I do my own review, I want to share some brief details on it. 

"Celsius uses green tea and other natural ingredients to boost your metabolism by up to 12%* and speed up fat oxidation, that is, the process of converting fat into energy. This produces thermogenesis, making calorie burning more effective when you exercise. Best of all, Celsius is also a negative calorie beverage, so you get to put that little minus symbol on your calorie counting records. It’s perfect for those on weight loss programs as it helps break the barrier of the weight loss plateau. Even if you aren’t looking to lose weight, you’ll gain the energy you need to maintain the momentum in your healthy lifestyle" - Celsius

Now with all that good stuff being said, lets jump into my weight lose journey. Once I had the baby, I looked down and said " how am I going to lose this 60 lbs. that I gained!?" I was so  nervous but instead of hiding out, I started working out with my friends and they encouraged me to do it! I would do weekly workouts such as; Soul Cycle , Modo Yoga, Hot 8 Yoga, Hiking, Gym, circuit training and my latest obsession is running using my Nike App. (The nike app is really fun because you're keeping track of your run and always trying to beat your last record.) Ok so I lost 50lbs. but that last 10 was the hardest to get off! Thats when I started drinking celsius. I was meeting up to workout with my girlfriend Caroline and she asked me "have you tried this drink?" I saw it before but I didn't have the chance to pick one up yet. I follow Russell Simmons on instagram and I figured " well, we have similar lifestyles, I should give it a try" from then I fell in love lol. I lost my last 10lbs. of weight recently and I do think it has a lot to do with my eating lifestyle which is vegan as well as celsius, the balance of all these things put together. I have a lot more energy when working out and the 100 calories you burn from just drinking it before your workout is such a perk! I literally power through my workouts and I don't want to stop lol! Its funny actually lol! 

My girlfriends and I get together 1-2 times a week to workout, we drink our celsius and catch up before working out. I think having friends to encourage you and workout with you on a weight lose journey is such a blessing! My friend Mariah is a yoga instructor and runs, than Caroline is a beast with the workout classes and is an amazing actress. We always get together and make one another feel powerful with planting seeds of encouragement while staying fit and healthy. We keep one another on our toes in every area and work through the hard and celebrate the good. Always keeping Mind, Body, and spirit in alignment!! We will be doing " Empowerment workouts" for women soon so keep your eyes peeled :) I think everyone women should experience the bond we have when working towards greatness with women who have your back! 

We all enjoy wearing nike women clothing while working out. For moms, trying to lose their baby weight, I recommend using their high waisted pants because your workout will be a lot more comfortable. It will hold in your baby gut which takes time to disappear!!!

I hope this post encourages someone to get healthy and have fun doing so! Give Celsius a try and let me know what you think :) Also, tag @Celsiusoffical on instagram and help them recognize our post !!!! Here is a quick video on what my girls and I do when working out enjoy :) 

All video & Photography By: Chris Paul Thompson

 

Xo - Fee

M.I.N.D OFF, Ice Cream ON !

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Owwweeee I'm vibin while writing this post right now. Eryaku badu " Window Seat" causing my cranium to bob back and fourth. Her music does something to my soul. Oldie but goodie ( inserts prayer hands ) 

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Ok so I thought it would be appropriate to always start my entries with what I am going through followed by what Peace and I did for the day. I mean, I am still Fee but I am also a mom... Even though we were at the ice cream shop doesn't mean that I wasn't having my own personal thoughts as a human being. Moms have their lives too lol . People tend to forget that, especially the mamas that have independence burning at their core.

One thing about being a young"er" mom is that you are kind of forced to figure yourself out. Well not necessarily forced but if willing and open to change the shit comes super fast! Right when I thought I had it all figured out, I swear I found out I knew nothing lol. The journey of life has many emotions attached to it. Many trials, blessings, a mix of things. Having a child  forces me to look in the mirror and mold myself and my life how I would want it to be. What truly makes me happy? What are some things I can get rid of? What should I practice for balance? What are some childhood problems  I may still need to face now that I have my own child? Its all a journey and I am constantly reminded that. One thing I am learning is to be patient on this damn thing lol. Just being in the moment as much as possible. Doing lots of cool artsy stuff and just trying to get out of my own way! Lets do this together :) 

 

On this day Peace Bear and I went to one of my favorite ice cream spots! Sweet Rose Creamery While I was pregnant I ate here very often. Maybe too often lol. Shit, 60lbs later I started to roll my eyes at this place whenever I drove by lmbo. The evolution of a human is hard to wrap my mind around. One day Im feeding my baby ice cream through an umbilical cord, than 11 months later, I am feeding her the same ice cream from a spoon. Im a deep thinker if you haven't been able to tell ha!

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 Peace loved this place! So much to were her little butt got a brain freeze as you can see lol! The flavors are amazing! We had coconut flavor, so creamy and fresh! They make their own ice cream which is really cool. The setting is super cute, they are family friendly so it was nice to see Peace scream at the other kids trying to get their attention. So friendly lol! Great way to cool down being that LA has been insanely hot lately! Park across the street if you even want to just stroll after. Try as many samples as you want ( vegan options too ;)) Sometimes when Im in my mind too much getting away to get ice cream eases me. Pay attention to things that lower your stress levels and do more of that. Thank for swinging by :))

Xoxo - Fee

Photography : Chris Paul Thompson

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Vegan Beer & Food Festival 2015

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Vegan Beer and Food Festival 2015 was a hit! As you all know I am a newly vegan and I love the community. It naturally brings in healthy fun people with big smiles ready to drink unlimited beer. All of my friends bought the $80 VIP ticket and by the time I went to purchase mine they sold out BUT it was ok. My ticket was $50 which comes with unlimited pours of beer as the VIP does. The only difference literally was VIP has private restrooms. I saved $30 and still did everything with them. There are a big amount of food vendors as wells beer vendors. Oh and the grass at the Rose Bowl is GORGEOUS so bringing a blanket to sit and vibe out to the music was one of my favorite parts! I snagged a few pics before we stuffed our faces and I'll @ each of the places we received the food from and what the item is below! Enjoy!!!!

 Bling Bling dumplings @blingdumplings Had these yummy veggie dumplings served on a bed of spinach, SO GOOD!!!

 Bling Bling dumplings @blingdumplings Had these yummy veggie dumplings served on a bed of spinach, SO GOOD!!!

I Love brussel sprouts and these hit the spot! Fried Brussel Sprouts with a very light pesto sauce drizzled on top! Yumm ! @Therabbitholeoffical Rabbit Hole Cafe 

I Love brussel sprouts and these hit the spot! Fried Brussel Sprouts with a very light pesto sauce drizzled on top! Yumm ! @Therabbitholeoffical Rabbit Hole Cafe 

When I became vegan the #1 thing I missed were chicken wings in buffalo sauce! Welp that was quickly taken care of when I realized that vegan places offer buffalo cauliflower. It helps satisfy that craving.. ahhh my mouth is watering just typing thi…

When I became vegan the #1 thing I missed were chicken wings in buffalo sauce! Welp that was quickly taken care of when I realized that vegan places offer buffalo cauliflower. It helps satisfy that craving.. ahhh my mouth is watering just typing this. These were so good! Mohawk Bend @MohawkLA  

This little fella was a "burger" from Real Food Daily @officalRFD . It was pretty good, made out of Beets, lentil, and mushrooms. It had a sauce on it which I think needed to be added a little more being that the bread is thick it needed more m…

This little fella was a "burger" from Real Food Daily @officalRFD . It was pretty good, made out of Beets, lentil, and mushrooms. It had a sauce on it which I think needed to be added a little more being that the bread is thick it needed more moisture. Oh and it was topped with arugala & caramelized onions! 

This one was probably my friends favorite! Mac & Cheese  Grilled cheese! Yum and the tater tots on the side were such a good touch to balance out the cheese! This was from The Grilled Cheese Truck @grlldcheesetruk 

This one was probably my friends favorite! Mac & Cheese  Grilled cheese! Yum and the tater tots on the side were such a good touch to balance out the cheese! This was from The Grilled Cheese Truck @grlldcheesetruk 

The inside of the sandwich!!! 

The inside of the sandwich!!! 

Ice Cream lovers!!!!! This was a coconut vegan ice cream its is VERY CREAMY so if you love creamy ice cream than this is right up your alley! Kind Kreme @KindKreme

Ice Cream lovers!!!!! This was a coconut vegan ice cream its is VERY CREAMY so if you love creamy ice cream than this is right up your alley! Kind Kreme @KindKreme

VEGAN CRONUT!!! Now this little thing was SINFUL lol !!! SOOOOOOO good ! perfect texture and perfect amount of sweetness!!!! I recommend everyone getting one of these little ones on the way out ! Organic Vegan Bakery 

VEGAN CRONUT!!! Now this little thing was SINFUL lol !!! SOOOOOOO good ! perfect texture and perfect amount of sweetness!!!! I recommend everyone getting one of these little ones on the way out ! Organic Vegan Bakery 

I hope this guide  is helpful! I wasn't too big on reviewing the beer because at one point they all tasted the same lol Oopps! Can't wait to go back next year!

Xoxo - Fee 

Perseverance ... In ALL You Do !

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Well well well, 

This is a topic that I have been working with in my own life and I realize its a necessity to reach the goals you want out of life. Perseverance in my relationships, being a mother, the best one I can be at that. Perseverance in getting back into shape and eating healthy, perseverance in yoga and fighting though the poses. Perseverance means to keep going, through whatever it is you're fighting through, keep fighting and win the battle of your mind. Everything you're going through is temporary and once you realize that in your mind, it makes it a bit easier to hang on tight through the ride. Life gets hard for us all but how are you perceiving it? Do things that make you happy to get you through a rough season and thank the creator in advance for getting you through tough times. 

 

Peace & Blessings

Xo- Fee ....

Vitamins everyday keep the doctor away -

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A daily vitamin for women is so necessary !! Some of us don't get enough nutrients in our diet to keep up with our health . Our bodies need several different things for our hair , skin and nails to grow & glow  . Keep in mind that if the inside of your body is in good shape , the outside will be fantastic ! You can't fix the outside without fixing the inside. This is something to keep in mind with everything in life ! Just like you can't create a positive environment with a negative mind set . Work on the inside and the outside will come together ! These are the vitamins that I take daily . I began to take this after noticing my diet was lacking in certain departments. This helps me stay on point with my necessary nutrition intake and I feel good when I keep up with it . I have way more energy and I feel pretty :) who doesn't want to feel pretty lol !!! .

Enjoy and let me know what you think !!

Peace & Blessings 

Xoxo- Fee La Tour

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