I conquered my auditions. Looking at some of the photos, I don’t look like a dancer.  I lost a few pounds for the big audition but I’ve got to get back into fitness dancer shape. I know it won’t happen overnight but if I give myself a deadline, I can make some changes before the season begins. My target date is May 27.

THE PLAN: Dance + fitness + diet.

DANCE: Dancing really detresses my mind because the focus is on me and developing technique, performance, and picking up choreography…all while getting in an amazing workout. Dance practice will replace studio classes but I will try to take a technique class on the weekend or use my Ballet DVD (see image)!!

FITNESS: I work 3 days a week so the other 4 days, I have no excuse.  I may even workout twice on those days, doing cardio in the morning and weights in the evening (or vice versa if I have practice or plan on going to a studio class). I don’t want to wear myself out on work days so I plan on doing 10-20 minutes of activity (pilates, yoga, plies/releves).  I will buy 10 minute solutions DVD so I can have a variety of workouts.

DIET: I am going to eat clean. It is easy for me to do this at home, but when I am at work in the ER, I drink diet cola, eat sour candy, crave fries or potato chips. I need to make sure I keep my fridge and cabinet full of healthy foods, and healthy snacks that will kill a craving (Crystal Light lemonade to quench my sour candy craving). I am bumping up my water intake, aiming for 3-4L a day. I noticed my skin cleared up by doing this. I will continue taking my vitamins, flax seed oil, and GNC Ultra Nourishair.

BEAUTY:  I have to focus on my skin (face and body), hair, teeth whitening, and nails (keeping it smple-clear polish with short, even nails).

SKIN:
Face-I need to do an at-home facial treatment once a week (exfoliate, steam, mask). I also love St Ives apricot scrub, I apply in the shower a couple times a week. I’ve been good about eye cream, moisturizing, and using my serums. I can’t decide if I want to use the Dermawand daily or less.

Body-I’ve been back on the Nivea cellulite gel for a few weeks, I use it on my thighs and abs. I got my Delfin cellulite shorts, so I plan on using those throughout April! I’ve been using Vaseline renewal lotion (contains collagen and pro-retinol) all over with hopes it will tighten up the skin. Smells nice and feels great on skin so it is a keeper.

TEETH: Crest white strips are awesome! I used them religously before audition, but I will finish the box and perhaps get more in May.

HAIR: DT 1-2x a week, wash and go, and no heat unless I straighten. I quit using the diffuser awhile ago, and my hair has less frizz.

Cheers!!