Polar Monday

No, the title isn't for the arctic, icy weather we seem to have in Memphis today, although it could be. It's actually for the very first day I got to break out my Polar FT4 heart rate monitor and watch (maybe the best alternative to candy as an early Valentine's gift from JT) for my workouts. And I must say, it's fabulous, fun, and pink. I am in love. And I also felt totally official in the gym with it on, so that doesn't hurt. 

{not bad considering I've been out of the gym for nearly 2 weeks}

Something about new workout gear, extras (i.e. water bottles, hand weights), or a new routine that make things so much more fun. Variety is the spice of life, and Lord knows I continually need motivation to keep my butt in the gym. As I was still riding my endorphin-high from this morning, I stumbled upon this article. 

I'm very familiar with Tracy and her Method since I'm a big Gwyneth Paltrow fan (in the way someone can be obsessed when they've never actually tried it), and I'm well aware she swears by it. And I don't know if you've seen GP lately, but I think if she swore by drinking mud, I'd consider it, too.

All that to say, I think that once my bank account gets fuller (thanks to Nerium and extra freelancing I have lined up) I might just take the plunge and incorporate one of these DVDs into my routine. 

Because summer bodies are made in the winter, and homegirl has not one, but two bridesmaids dresses to rock in a few months. 

It's Friday, Friday

No matter if you participated in "Thirsty Thursday" last night (and are subsequently a walking zombie at work now), missed a deadline, or have no weekend plans to look forward to... just remember..

it could always be worse...

 

{click here for the story on Amanda's extension in the looney bin}

But then again... 

I guess it could be better, too...

"I am who I am. I can't pretend to be somebody 

who makes $25,000 a year."

-Gwyneth Paltrow to Elle UK

Juice: Jewel or Junk?

In an attempt to be uber healthy in 2013, I've been going to Adventure Boot Camp, running, ellipticizing, and trying to eat the good ole 80/20 rule (supposedly followed by Selena Gomez and the like), and now I've stumbled upon juice cleanses (specifically Suja Cleanses).

Ever the fad chaser, I've fallen prey to an instagram from Jef Holm (of Emily's season [see yesterday's post] of the Bachelorette), in which he says he's done the 3-day cleanse and is going to try the 5-day cleanse. After reading the website, I'm sufficiently intrigued and want to try either a one or three-day cleanse in the near future (if and when I do I'll be sure to let you know the results).

I'm curious to see firsthand what all of the hype is about, but I'm tempted to think "good enough for Gwyneth and Kate Hudson; good enough for me." 

 Anyone ever tried it?

If life were a Movie

...or a television show. 

If I've said it once, I've said it a hundred times, 

I, Anna Cox, am a celebaholic.

I'm addicted to any and everything celeb related (including pretending I'm famous/have a successful blog etc).

SOoooOO0oO0o..

If I could piece together everything in my life simply from my fav celebs... this is what it'd look like:

{Giuliana Rancic: her career, work ethic, and survival instinct}

{Rachel Zoe: her closet, vocabulary and celeb friends are major}

{Nicole Ritchie: street style, rocker husband, uniquely-named children}

{Desperate Housewives: neighbors that are your best friends}

{Leighton Meester: voice, tattoos, and view toward men ^-- oh wait, I already believe that}

{Sara Evans: long dark locks, singing voice, and house in Crestline Village}

{Katy Perry: kooky, adventurous, spunky, fearless personality--bet her wardrobe isn't half bad either}

{Emma Stone: physical and verbal humor, mega-watt smile, red hair}

{Kristen Wiig: writing chops, humor, ability to let it all go for the sake of good comedic moments}

{Kate Hudson: easy-going, laid back personality}

{Reese Witherspoon: aside from her name and Tenn. roots, her soft-spoken voice and acting chops}

{Gwyneth Paltrow: London life, acting chops, cooking talent, work ethic, singing voice}

But, honestly, what's stopping me? These fearless ladies no doubt had a tough road to get to where they re now; so, who's to say I can't be one of 'em. 

That settles that.