The Secret To Avoiding Stretch Marks During Pregnancy!

A friend of mine from high school who has had three kids has had some problems with stretch marks in the past with her pregnancies. Her most recent pregnancy (which she just gave birth earlier this week, congrats!) used Bio Oil every single day and swears by it that she did not get any stretch marks this time around. I am making a mental note with a direct link to buy this stuff for the day (down the line) we decide to have kids. I do not want any stretch marks and this sounds like an awesome tip! Thought I would share it all with you too!

Bio-Oil Skincare Oil

Say GoodBye to stretch marks!

WANT: Pomsky. Mix between a Husky and a Pomeranian.

Liz Dean= Lindsay Lohan Look-A-Like, Doppleganger.

Who is your doppleganger? I often get Kate Bosworth, Marcia Cross and before Lindsay Lohan became a train wreck and aged 40 years, Lindsay Lohan. You know, I used to be proud of looking like Lindsay Lohan. Think Mean Girls time, when she was cute, fun and still sort of innocent. Before the botox, the collagen injections and whatever other plastic surgery procedures she's had. Also not to mention the drug use wearing on her body and looks. But now I am not sure of how proud I am about it...

Interesting fact about me- I was chosen in 2005 as the official Lindsay Lohan look-a-like. I was flown to Los Angeles, pampered, hair dyed like hers (she had dark brown/blondish hair back then) and make-up done like hers plus some special affect on my nose to make it look skinnier and more like hers.

Then I was put in front of a camera and shot for a whole day in a hotel room with a whole crew. I was to become the look-a-like for productions companies who needed a Lindsay Lohan look-a-like. This is the same company that represents Michael Jackson's look-a-like (in Scary Movie 3 and 4) and the Paris Hilton look-a-like (from The Simple Life) etc. I had signed on for a 3 year contract. The images would be used as promotional material and if someone wanted a Lindsay Lohan look-a-like, I would have likely been casted. But this was during Lindsay's downward spiral, and NO ONE wanted Lindsay Lohan for movies, let alone were they prepared to use a look-a-like for anything. So in those 3 years, I did not once get casted.

But hey, it was fun while it lasted! And here is the pic that landed me this gig. I don't think I really look anything like her here. But if you see my last post, I really think that image #2 really looks like her.

Fun random fact: I have a cowlick in the same exact spot as Lindsay Lohan.

2014 Patriot Cheerleading Tryout Headshots

Friends and family, please help me pick a headshot to use for the cheerleading tryouts! These photos were taken by my friend Kendal Kelly and by Kim Bokeh. Special thanks to them! Please vote below. Thank you!

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Headshot 1

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Headshot 3

2013-2014 Patriot Cheerleading Tryouts Personal Prep Schedule

I've been working on building up my stamina and fitness regimen in order to prepare for the grueling tryouts for the 2013-2014 Patriot Cheerleading squad. While doing my research and reading an interview article about the tryouts with Tracy Sormanti, Patriots Cheerleading Director, I've learned the running, push-ups, stretching, and loads of high kicks are involved with the tryouts. I'm pretty sure the running part won't phase me, but I definitely need to work on the push-ups and splits/high kicks. First I need to nail down those splits. This is by far the biggest hurdle for me and I am focusing the most on it.

In order to get into tip top shape and to prepare for the tryouts, my fitness plans have been outlined (by myself, not a professional) and I am working towards these goals. As time goes on, I'll add more depending on how my body is reacting and how quickly things progress.

September

• Monday- Gym- run 5k+ and work on weights. Come home and stretch it out.
• Tuesday- zumba (half class) at home on the Kinect. Stretch it out.
• Wednesday- Gym- run 5k+ and yoga class offered at the gym. 
• Thursday- zumba (half class) at home on the Kinect. Stretch it out.
• Friday- Tentative Gym/Zumba- run 5k+ and work on weights. Come home and stretch it out. Depends on Friday night plans.
• Weekend- get out and do something active outdoors- hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc

October

• Monday- Gym- run 4 miles+ and work on weights. Come home and stretch it out.
• Tuesday- Salsa Dancing Lessons. What?! (gives dirty look at you because I know what you're thinking! However, all types of dance are incorporated into cheerleading dance, so I want to broaden my dance skills)
• Wednesday- Gym- run 5k+ and yoga class offered at the gym. 
• Thursday- Laps at the pool
• Friday- Tentative Gym/Zumba- run 5k+ and work on weights. Come home and stretch it out. Depends on Friday night plans.
• Weekend- get out and do something active outdoors- hiking, biking, rock climbing, etc. Start working on high kicks and cheerleading jumps (did I mention I was often a candidate for the UCA jump offs at camp (two girls from each squad were entered into the competition) each year? I can't recall if I ever placed- I'll have to go through all my ribbons/medals and check, but the fact that I was chosen to represent year after year makes me think I should be able to "jump" right back into the high kicks and jumps required!

November

• Monday-  zumba (full class) at home on the Kinect. Stretch it out.
• Tuesday- laps at the pool/high kicks and jumps
• Wednesday- Gym- run 5k and yoga class offered at the gym. 
• Thursday- Gravity Pilates
• Friday- Tentative Gym/Zumba- run 5k+ and work on weights. Come home and stretch it out. Depends on Friday night plans.
• Weekend- It'll be too cold to get outdoors so an hour at the gym doing weights/running and work on jumps/high kicks

December

• Monday- Modern Dance Class (hip hop, etc)
• Tuesday- laps at the pool/high kicks and jumps
• Wednesday- Gym- run 5k+ and yoga class offered at the gym. 
• Thursday- Gravity Pilates
• Friday- Tentative Gym/Zumba- run 5k+ and work on weights. Come home and stretch it out. Depends on Friday night plans
• Weekend- Skiing!!!

January

• Monday-  zumba (full class) at home on the Kinect. Stretch it out and work on high kicks and jumps.
• Tuesday- TBD Dance Class
• Wednesday- Gym- run 5k+ and yoga class offered at the gym. 
• Thursday- Gravity Pilates
• Friday- Tentative Gym/Zumba- run 5k+ and work on weights. Come home and stretch it out. Depends on Friday night plans.
• Weekend- Skiing!!!

So far for September I've been on track, except for today as I am traveling to Kansas to visit family. I have, however, packed my gym clothes and plan on a run or maybe sneaking in on a yoga class... I will try to get some sort of physical activity in over the next 4 days. It's so hard to keep up with fitness goals while traveling, as well as keeping a healthy diet! Oye Vey! More on that to come soon!

Split Progress! 2 weeks of "stretching"...

Split progress for the 2014 Patriot Cheerleading tryouts! Have a long ways to go!

Right Leg

Middle

Left Leg

I will admit, I only spend one time a day working on splits and not for very long. Stretching hurts!!! My middle and left leg splits hurt so bad. I need to focus on those more as I have barely made any progress in two weeks. Ugh. My friend suggested gravity pilates. I may check into that!

Wedding Day Song List

I know I have kept you all in suspense for so long about which songs we decided to use for our wedding events. Well the wait is over! I started off the day with a Wedding Morning Playlist. Essentially, this was on repeat since 7 a.m. while getting ready with my gorgeous girlfriends. I will admit, at one point I started to get sick of it being on repeat. But it did set the mood for sure. And for the list:

You can listen to this fabulous playlist on Spotify here:

 

Now, for the important part regarding sound. Our day could not have been made any better without having hired Seismic Sound to get the party going! They were professional, easy to work with and they executed our music vision with perfection and confidence! We even had the ceremony pretty far from the reception area and Mike managed to set-up the sound so it was heard and executed perfectly. We couldn't have been happier with our choice and highly recommend them!

 Here are the choices in songs that set the mood for our perfect wedding:

Pre-Processional (for seating of the parents)- Bach - Cello Suite No.1 i-Prelude

Wedding Party Processional - City and Colour- The Girl

Bride Processional - A hand played piece by my brother Stephen on the piano and it was absolutely beautiful!

Recessional - Queen - You're My Best Friend

First Dance Song - These are the days~Van Morrison - Reason Why See Post HERE



Bouquet Toss Song: Cyndi Lauper - Girls Just Want To Have Fun (This brings me back to my cheerleading with Brigid Touey)


Garter Toss Song - Midi, Maxi & Efti - Bad Bad Boys



Last Dance Song - We can't recall! We had picked it out but pardon us- there was so much going on we don't remember!