Couch to 5K - Week 1, Workout 3

Week 1, Workout 3 - Sunday August 19, 2012

I'm going to be honest, tonights workout was a struggle for me. Sunday's are my boyfriend and my lazy day where we just lounge around and spend some quality time together. So going from that relaxed state all day to kicking my butt in gear at night took some motivation. But I knew I would regret not going tonight, especially because I did have a couple days off. So I went through with it and I'm really glad I did. I always feel so accomplished and good after a workout, I just need to remember that when I'm trying to think up excuses why I shouldn't go! Tonights workout was the same as the two previous ones. It was probably the toughest of the three so far. But I'm nervous for the next one, where I need to run for 90 seconds! Ahh I'm already counting down the last 30 seconds of my 60 second run. But that challenge is what is going to get me results! 

Happy Living!

Couch to 5K - Week 1, Workout 2

Week 1, Workout 2 - Thursday August 16, 2012

This is the second workout to the running plan and it went relatively the same as the first one. I was still a little sore from the last workout, definitely the most in my inner thighs! Which is good, I love to feel the burn makes me think something is working! I found the time went by much faster this time around, after 25 minutes I actually found myself thinking "that's it?!" This workout was the same as the first workout, again it's all about building myself up slowly. My workout playlist definitely kept me motivated throughout! I definitely feels good to be sticking to a plan though, having the routine helps a lot for me. So far so good, and I'm looking forward to continuing!

Happy Living!

Couch to 5K - Week 1, Workout 1

Week 1, Workout 1 - Tuesday August 14, 2012

I started the Couch to 5K Running Plan today because I knew if I put it off I would just keep thinking up excuses not to start it. I generally go to the gym at night around 8 or 9, just how I've always done my workouts. Plus we usually have the gym downstairs to ourselves, which is never a bad thing! I say 'we' since my boyfriend Chris and I always workout together. It's good because we motivate each other to get up and get going. It's usually him motivating me to go but i'm sure we all have those days! To start off I did just a few easy stretches to wake up my muscles. Then I did a 5 minute warm up walk, which was easy, I had my workout playlist going which was great! Then I moved onto starting 20 minutes of alternating between a 60 second run and a 90 second walk. It was smooth sailing at the beginning, I was definitely enjoying the walking but the running after about 5 minutes was definitely straining for me. But I kept motivated and pushed through to the 25 minute mark! Then I added in a 5 minute walk at the end to cool down and get my heart rate down. Finally I finished off with some stretching. I felt great after, just knowing that it was challenging and I pushed through and finished it! I'll let myself recover for a day or two from running, but I'll still be doing weight training tomorrow night, and then on to workout 2! I'm really excited that I have made the first step in the plan and can't wait to get further!

Happy Living!

Couch to 5K

As you can tell by the title of this post this isn't one of my usual beauty reviews/hauls, but rather it is my journey to becoming more fit and healthy! I'll be one of the first people to stand up and say that I loathe running. So much so that I used to do everything in my power to avoid the running tests in high school. However when I moved out to London and saw that our apartment was fitted with a gym downstairs, I made it my goal to start exercising more. After trying everything but running, from the eliptical to walking to incline walking and not really getting the results I was looking for, I realized maybe running could be the answer. I decided in order to get the results I wanted to see I needed to actually challenge myself, rather than just playing around in my comfort zone. I knew I would really have to ease myself into it, which is why I found The Couch to 5K Running Plan to be the perfect thing. It has you working out 3 times a week for 9 weeks. I plan on adding a couple workouts in between just with weight training and toning exercises as well. The first workout begins by warming up with a 5 minute walk for  and then alternating jogging for 60 seconds and walking for 90 seconds for a total of 20 minutes. Now by no means am I planning at this stage on running a 5K or any kind of marathon in the future, I still hate running, but never say never right? I plan on keeping a log on this blog concerning my progress and if this is something you also would want to give a try leave me a comment below! It's nice to know people are going through the same thing as you!

Happy Living!

Beauty Blogger Get to Know Me Tag - Makeup and Living

I recently was reading through some blogs I follow and stumbled upon Beauty Make Up Addict's blog post and thought this would be a fun way for you guys to get to know more about me! Hope you enjoy! 

1. Is your hair naturally curly or straight?

   My hair is naturally straight

2. What is your natural hair colour?

    Dark blonde

3. Do you dye it yourself or go to a salon?

   I always go to a salon to get my hair colored, don't trust myself!

4. How often do you wash your hair?

    Every 2 days.

5. Do you wear the same style every day or change it?

Depends what I'm doing that day, but normally the same. I keep it pretty casual.

6. Do you do your own mani/pedi or go to a salon?

    I always do my own mani/pedi unless I go with a friend for a day out!

7. How often do you change your nail polish?

   I change my nail polish about once a week! It always chips on me pretty quickly!

8. Do you polish your toes in the winter or just in the summer?

    All year round, I hate having my toe nails naked!

9.  How long does it take you to put on your makeup?

I takes me 15 minutes most if I'm just doing an everyday look, but about 25 if it's for a night out!

10. What do you do first, face or eyes?

I always do my eyes first!

11. Do you "collect" makeup or just buy what you  need when you need it?

      I buy what I need when I need it. No use spending more money on stuff I don't need!

12. How often do you wear false eyelashes?

    Literally never. I've only worn them twice.

13. Do you do a full face of makeup everyday?

      Not really. If i'm going out then yes. But if i'm just around the house or running errands I just do the basics!

14. Do you wear makeup when you are home alone, or with family?

      Sometimes, depends how lazy I am that day!

 15. Will you leave the house without makeup?

       Yes!

 16. How many high end products do you have?

       Almost all my makeup is high end. I just never liked not being able to ask professional opinions at the drugstore. The only drugstore makeup I've tried have been mascaras, but I now use high end instead!

 17. How often do you wash your makeup brushes?

     Not as good as I should be. I do it at least once a month.

18. Do you plan your OOTD every night or decide when you are getting dressed?

I just decide when i'm getting dressed, but I usually have somewhat of a vision in my head when I start!

19. How often do you change your handbag?

I have my one main handbag I use everyday. But I'll use a clutch or a smaller bag if we're going downtown!

20. What time do you get up and go to sleep?

At the moment I have it pretty easy, I go to sleep around 12-1 and and up around 10. But I'm up multiple times in the night no matter what!

21. How often or when do you work out?

 I try to go at least 3 times a week, but I aim for 4, but sometimes life gets in the way! And it's always at night around 830-9, since my boyfriend and I go together!

22. Left-handed or right-handed?

      Right-handed.

23. How tall are you?

    I'm 5'1.5! always need to include that half inch, especially when you're short!

24. Do you speak a foreign language?

     I used to speak spanish and some french, but after not using it in so long, I would have to say, sadly, no.

25. How many pets do you have?

I have one dog, Lucky. But he lives with my mom.

 26. How often are you on blogger?

Every day! I love to see new posts by blogs I follow and I usually will work on multiple posts at once as drafts!

27. Do you read the comments posted on blogs?

Most of the time! If there are lots on other's blogs, I usually just skim!

 28. Do you keep a list of products to try as you see other posts?

Yup definitely! Don't want to forget anything

 29.  How did you come up with your blog name?

Just combined two things that I suspected I would blog about, nothing too creative!

 30. What kind of camera do you use for photographs?

I use a Panasonic DMC-TZ3, it's my step-dads old one that he was kind enough to give me! My own camera was getting a bit dingy!

 31. How often do you clean your house?

       I do a full clean once a week, but I tidy everything up every day! The clutter and mess will drive me crazy if not!

32. What is your favourite colour?

  I don't really have a favorite color to be honest. Most of the stuff I own are pink,  so that's the closest I have!

33. Do you swear?

I try my best not to, but sometimes I slip up.

35. What are you doing with the rest of your day?
      It's getting kinda late so I'll I have left to do is go to bed!

I tag everyone who wants to do this! And if you do leave a comment below and post your blog, I'd love to read it!

Happy Living!

Grand Bend Beach!

This post today isn't beauty related, but I love being able to incorporate little snippets about my life and what I am up to. So hopefully you guys can get to know a little more about me, besides my thoughts on beauty products! My boyfriend surprised me on Tuesday with an impromptu small road trip to Grand Bend! It's about 45 minutes to an hour drive from where we live in London. It's a small beach town right on Lake Huron and it's beautiful! It wasn't the warmest day and my boyfriend had some work to do in the area so we just enjoyed the scenery and took in the beautiful beaches and stopped for a nice lunch and dinner at the Works later on! I took a few pictures that I'd love to share them with you guys! 

View of Lake Huron from the road

Grand Bend Beach

BLT and Potato and Leek Soup at Sunbaked Cafe and Bakehouse

Cracked Canoe and Moosehead Beer at the Works 

Happy Living!

Sorry I've been MIA!

Hello! So I feel the need to explain my absence from blogging for the past weekend! My boyfriend and I headed back to Ottawa for the weekend. I haven't said it on here before, but a month ago we moved from Ottawa, Ontario to London, Ontario and got our own apartment together! So we headed back to spend time with friends and family and it was so good to see everyone! We won't be back there for a little while so we had to make use of the time we had! Hence no new blog posts! We're back home now and I've got a few posts in mind so look forward to seeing those soon! 

Happy Living! 

About me

Well hello to whoever has stumbled across my blog! 
My name is Jessica Bouchard and I'm 19 years old and living in Canada! I've set out to start a blog dedicated to my experiences with makeup and my thoughts about life. I've always loved reading other's opinions and experiences and I wanted to share my own! I hope you enjoy my blog and that you find it helpful!

Happy Living!

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