TEXANS WIN! 36Smile!

36Smile! Day 7

It's pretty safe to say that most of you who know me, know what I'm going to write about today:

The HOUSTON TEXANS WIN THEIR FIRST PLAYOFF GAME IN FRANCHISE HISTORY!!

It was such a cool feeling to watch this game with my husband. He is by far the biggest Texans fan I know, alongside my father, son and sister's fiance... oh and about half the people I know! And it's also safe to say, that Kenny is smiling down on us while we root on his Texans too!

Not to mention, my husband me and our dog Mac were decked out in Texan's gear :)

They go on to compete against the Ravens in Baltimore next week. Can't wait!

Something else that made me smile today was talking—rather texting— with my sister about them registering for their wedding finally, her asking me advice about it and me planning her bachelorette party and bridal shower. I L-O-V-E planning events like these. Another reason why I am trying to get a job in that field! Because I know I'm good at it and it makes me happy to do it.

Hope your Saturday was as happy as mine.

What made you smile today?

36Smile! Day 6

This by far made my day today and the reason I love my husband. I get this text from him today:

Just wanted you to know I love you more and more everyday.... and that's A LOT.

Among the many reasons why I love him, this tops the list. He is always so generous, caring and wanting me to know how much he loves me.

It doesn't take a lot people. A text message, an email, or how about this: pick up the phone and re connect with someone.

I am so lucky to have Chris in my life. He has changed me in more ways than one and in more ways than he will ever know. I can't begin to tell him how much he means to me and having him in my life. He lights up my life every day. He is the reason why I moved to Maui, he is the reason why I am here in Seattle. We have a future together. We trust each other. We want the same things in life. We continue to learn and grow living our married life together. We love each other.

Here is to you Chris. For making me smile today, and always. I love you more than you will ever know.

36Smile! Day 5

It was actually sunny yesterday, almost all day! You can imagine my delight as I was lacing up my Nike shoes and donning my running gear.

I turned on my Britney Spears Pandora radio station and what comes on: none other that her infamous "Oops, I Did It Again"

A big smile comes on my face as I start my 3-4 mile run in the sunshine.

This songs definitely brings me back to my college days hanging out in the sorority house and blasting Britney almost every day with my roommate back then.

I love how certain songs bring back particular smells and elaborate memories to the point that you close your eyes and you almost feel like you are there.

And not to mention, the sun shinning ALL DAY was making me smile like crazy. You definitely have to take advantage of it here.

Beside running, you will always find me cooking up something in the kitchen. Yesterday was not an exception. I am very into the Nate Berkus show—simple recipes, easy DIY projects which I've already made and actually gave one to my sis and her fiance as a Christmas gift and design tips—and I found a Spicy Cheeseburger Soup recipe yesterday. So what did I do? I tried my own, low cal and sodium version of it! It was DELISH! Chris even said it taste great with some broccoli.

Wait. Wait. Wait.

Did my husband really just ask me to put veggies in his soup?! I'm doing something right :) Recipe coming soon on my Healthy Food Healthy You website.

I would love to hear what songs brings back a particular feeling or memory for you and what recipe have you put your own healthy spin on. Share here please!

36Smile!

Day 4

I have been bummed, read it B-U-M-M-E-D all day because it's been raining non stop. I woke up craving a run. I put on my go to capri leggings, Nike sports bra(a running essential), my new Champion running fleece and my go to Nike running shoes.

I'm ready to go right?

Wrong.

I take Mac on his normal morning walk with Chris and take him to the bus stop. On our way back it starts sprinkling..... and hasn't stop since.

So I pulled out my TurboJam DVD and start working out to the Cardio Party. I have to admit Chalene is actually kind of annoying! But you definitely feel great while doing it. During the workout and even after I found myself smiling! A great workout will make you feel unbelievably good! Try it out! You can find the TurboJam DVD's here. It's a pretty simple workout for whatever your fitness level is. You don't have to buy all the DVD's I have the Cardio Party and Ab Jam, which is totally worth it.

If working out, losing weight, eating better was part of your new years resolution then why are you waiting?! Get off that couch and of the "But" — but I had a long day at work, but the kids need dinner, but the dog needs to go for a walk, but I'll do it tomorrow.

Why put off what you can do today?

And you'll get a great smile out of it!