"TAYLOR MADE"

So since I last posted, my six year anniversary and 34th birthday came and went. Both events in my life were incredible and I will admit that I was completely spoiled. I thank anyone and everyone that came out with my husband and I to celebrate love and my 34 years of existence. In addition to those festivities, last Wednesday I attended an event called "Dance Now Think Later." I and other daring dance buffs took part in a dance revolution at Inhale Miami that began at 6am. I honestly was not sure how the turnout would be and if I myself would make it being that I was under the weather but I began to feel highly motivated as I pulled up and noticed a great amount of energetic individuals ready to take the dance floor with full enthusiasm. Prior to commencing, my good friend and student who had invited me out, Liza Pitsirilos, had us loosen up to soothing meditation music. At first I was a bit shy but after realizing how carefree everyone else became, I quickly joined in on the fun. Aside from being able to let go at this amazing morning dance party, I was even more driven by the fact that all proceeds went out to benefit children of Miami and South Africa. Special thanks to Liza for the great challenge, the incredible vendors and to all my dancing peers who without knowing motivated me to rise n shine n DANCE!

Now onto discuss who really had me going this morning at the gym... TEYANA TAYLOR! Many of you may not have been familiar with who she was until her appearance last night in Kanye West's latest music video for his song "Fade" but I myself have been acquainted with her since she appeared in MTV's "My Super Sweet 16" approximately 9 years ago.

 

She is not only an impeccable singer/dancer/all-around performer but I have always been captured by her incredibly defined and fit form in particularly when she graced Vibe Vixen magazine with a Janet Jackson inspired look.

 

With abs of steel that could basically break knuckles if a punch at them was attempted, Ms. Taylor has always and forever had my full attention. Although I knew what she was working with, I was still shocked when I saw her at full throttle giving us All Those Abs and such an electrifying Flashdance moment in the "Fade" video. For years I have been waiting for people to recognize her talent and I think Kanye providing us with a "Sit n Wait For It" moment was done oh so right in EVERY single way. Oh and did I mention that she gave birth less than a year ago?!!!

 

 

Shout out to her boo thang NBA player, Iman Shumpert

All in all, if this does not motivate you to get in HIGH gear and work your bums off, I do not know what will. As for me, I'm staying consistent with my workouts, eating well and back on my zero alcohol phase so I can be "Taylor Made." What's the reward at the end of the finish line? Oh just, well, THIS...

 

 

To life, to health, to fitness, to the NEW You,

Steph A.K.A. Mzs. Stiletto

 

JUDGEMENT DAY!!!

If you have been staying on top of my previous posts for the past couple of weeks, you'll know that I had a wedding to attend and prepare for. As part of my preparation, I gave myself a 42 Day No Drinking Challenge which would come to an end on the wedding date of August 4th. One of the primary reasons was so that I would be able to get into a beautiful electric blue dress being made by my seamstress. Aside from that, I wanted to know how this hardcore drinker could get through what she knew would be a difficult challenge. How'd I do? FANTASTIC!

The first couple of days were a little bit intimidating, especially on the week I had friends from out of town paying us a visit. However, as time went on, as my clothing became loose, and as I noticed an immense increase in my strength during workouts, the easier it was to say ‘No to Drinks.' I truly thought that I would not have been able to get through this challenge but you know what? I survived and with zero problems. There was no greater feeling than the one I had each and every time I met with my seamstress for fittings and she would have to continue taking the dress in. Finally, the day of my final, she gave me the end results and advised that I had come down a total of 6 INCHES!!! My start was 35 inches at the waist and my end, 30. Aside from that, I dropped 5% of Body Fat. Incredible.

Special thanks to Rosa for my incredible dress.

I will not sit here and type away lies that the non-drinking was the only reason I had come down. I must give credit to my exceptional training, clean eating and, of course, determination. It was not only the smile on my face as I fit into my dress with no problem that has now driven and motivated me to go even further, but much rather that of my proud husband’s as I walked through the wedding garden while he waited by his favorite place, the bar. I am thankful not for having completed the mission, but for having been able to recognize that alcohol shall no longer consume my life. It’s funny because after I had my first drink I was not even jumping for joy, I was more like “no big deal.” Life is just that way, when you do not have something for so long, you kinda stop missing it altogether. But still, you know that first sip brought a tingly feeling to my lips and smirk at the face...

FIRST DRINKY DRINK...CHEERS!!

All in all, my weekend was great. Not only did we celebrate love with the wedding, our 6^th year wedding anniversary (really on the 13^th but we skipped town early to Naples), but I celebrated the reward of great health and winning a challenge. I know I normally post pictures in between paragraphs but not today. Today I give you a straight story book with descriptions back to back of last week’s events, pictures of Mr. & Mrs. Garb, my dashing hubby, surprises he gave me for our anniversary and more…

Back off ladies. He's allllll mine! Thanks to Mens Warehouse for makin' him shine!

Hair color and application by Annie from Styles of Beauty.
www.styleseat.com/stylesofbeauty (Tell them I sent you.)

Wedding day styling by Vanity by Vanessa
@vanitybyvanessa13

THE GORGEOUS BRIDE & HANDSOME GROOM!!! Thanks for having us guys!!

A heartfelt thank you for making our 6th year wedding anniversary so incredible. Words cannot express how surprised I was.

To see him smile is to make my heart race a hundred miles per second...

Oysters!!!

Just because you're on a staycation, doesn't mean you give up...

Want to challenge yourself? Go ahead. Might be the best test you’ll ever take. Beat yourself at your own game, the rewards will be grand. I promise. And who knows, you might get treated to a spa day like I did for the hard work...

Thanks to Jennifer from Naples Grand Beach Resort for the incredible Swedish massage...

To life, to health, to fitness, to the NEW You,

Steph A.K.A. Mzs. Stiletto