#MotivationalMondays- Back, Bike, & Bosu

Posted on May 21, 2012 by choc3178

Who ate their weight this weekend? Don’t be shy…raise those hands high! There’s always room for improvement. Just because you fell off the healthy eating track, doesn’t mean all hope is lost.

View my “When Chocolate Met Diamonds” for proof. I let loose on weekends and make sure my pants zipper back up by Monday. (I know that’s very Fit In Your Jeans By Friday Kardashian-esque, but it’s true.) I usually take Friday night-all day Saturday to cheat. 

By cheating, I don’t mean heading to Olive Garden and ordering the All-You-Can Eat soup/salad/breadsticks. (I don’t even consider that real food anymore…sorry!) I usually will splurge on a nice carb-loaded dinner and a dessert.

A lot of people who splurge go “all out” for the entire day, but I honestly don’t have those urges. One meal is enough of a splurge for me…well, unless it’s sweets or chocolate, those are my kryptonite.

There are worse things in the world occurring than not being able to fit into your pants, but just know you have the power to remedy the situation for the better. (sorry to get all Tony Robbins on you- just preaching truth!)

In my bag of tricks this past weekend, I was able to squeeze in a workout. It was one of those “lost track of time” days and before I knew it I had been pushing almost 2 hours of gym time! (WAY TOO LONG if you ask me…)

I’m NOT endorsing a 2 hour workout by any means. Mine are max an hour most days. It’s not quantity, it’s quality. For real. You can aim for a 20 minute workout and work most of your body. But that’s for another post…

I have honestly NOT hopped on a bike in over 3 years, so I figured it was time. I warmed up for a good ten minutes and was already sore after getting off. I then proceeded to the weights area and whipped this baby up:

The “25″ Back & Bosu Routine:

25 deltoid flys

25 chest flys

25 rows

25 shoulder presses

25 shoulder raises

25 triceps push-ups (on bosu)

25 jump lunges (on bosu)

25 second side plank hold (on bosu) (both sides)

25 criss-cross crunches (on bosu)

If you aren’t familiar with bosu…get familiar. They look like this ^ (and yes- are usually stained with dirt) Bosu’s are a great way to improve balance and strength. This forces you to use muscles you wouldn’t normally if performing the same exercise on the solid floor. They are super bouncy and fun too! I usually use them during my HIIT/interval training days.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND! :)

P.S.-

Um…can you tell I’m favoring the #25 lately? I figured I might as well embrace my age…

 

I leave you with a few sources of pinspiration to keep you on track:

How do you get yourself back on track during hard times? What’s the longest you’ve ever spent at the gym? (willingly) And finally…who has made Jamie Eason’s protein bars? Thinking of trying them out!

P.P.S- Giant thank you’s and xo to Maria for showing me pixlr and Karina for inspiration behind this post!

Peace, love, and the right track!

~C.C.D.

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-Things To Try Thursdays- Reebok Real Flex & My FIRST Giveaway

Posted on May 17, 2012 by choc3178

As if my both of my posts regarding Fitness Magazine’s Meet & Tweet event last week weren’t enough…I’m continuing the awesome.

For the past few days, I’ve been giving the Reebok Real Flex sneakers we received as a part of our swag, a test run. PUN INTENDED.

At first, I was unsure of how these would go down, being that they require a little more balance than most sneakers. This is all due to their “Real Flex” technology. They claim to help align your feet and also come equipped with special “nodes” to enable your feet to move and flex. The heel and toe are formulated with extra nodes to ensure more stability. They also claim optimum support and cushioning on the inside of the shoe- that I can attest to! It was very much Cinderella’s foot pillow while wearing!

I can honestly say these are probably one of my best pairs of running shoes…LIKE EVER. You feel the difference when walking, running, or resistance training. I love the Real Flex technology as it also ensures your muscles are working properly. It’s a bit of adjusting at first, but once you get a few workouts in, you know how to work them.

I am recommending them to you. I especially approve of these for anyone with arch issues. I have a teensy bit of a higher arch than most and sometimes that proves difficult in finding sneakers. The cushioning inside actually molds to your foot, so it’s even better than most other brands out there.

Thanks again Reebok! :)

*Remember- I am not paid by companies to review any products on Thursdays. These are all my own natural thoughts and opinions.*

Now…onto the “weeeeee” part of this post. I figured I couldn’t be too selfish with all of the swag I received at last week’s event. So…I am offering it up to you guys. 

I posted a really obnoxiously long ramble on youtube regarding this a few days ago. View if you dare. (It’s 10 minutes of your life you’ll never get back!)

Here’s what’s involved:

Sun-Maid Raisins pack with 100th anniversary raisins small cookbook

Camelbak Water Bottle (The Eddy)

Sheets Energy Strips (1 pack of 4 strips)

VICHY Destock Stomach Cream

1 Grape Pure Protein Shot

I will choose two winners at random by Monday, May 21st. (The first winner will win: Sun Maid package, Camelbak, & Sheets energy strips. Second will win VICHY cream and Pure Protein Shot.)

Here are details to enter:

1) Comment below telling me which products you’d like to win and why

2) Follow me @cdean17 and the following sponsors on twitter: @camelbak, @pureproteinpro

3) Like my Facebook page: www.facebook.com/chocolatecovereddiamonds

Best of luck to you!

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#WIAW- Are You Gonna Finish That?

Posted on May 16, 2012 by choc3178

As a child, I disdained mouth breathers and cat hair. I can’t say I’ve ever grown out of those pet peeves, but I have added a shockingly new one to the list: plate pickers. And just as fast as I added it to the list, it seems as though, I’ve become one! (see more below)

As a child, I also was highly germaphobic. (So much so that I probably could’ve been cast as Jake Gyllenhaal’s “Bubble Girl”)

It all started when I was 4 months old (or so my mother says) and a relative tried feeding me off of the same spoon she had just saliva-ed up. A loud exclamation came from my mother as she dove in between spoon and my mouth to superwoman-ly save the day.

From then on, I suppose it was engrained in my nature to not share my kindergarten cookies, sip out of another’s sippy cup, or bite the same sandwich where another had just bitten.

In many ways, I still am that “bubble girl”, but the past week, I’ve turned into a carnivorous boar. The once goody two shoes, napkin blotting, classy girl is clearly on vacation. Why?

Well, because, this past week I think I’ve managed to ask 70% of the people I’ve dined with (a.k.a- my mother, boyfriend, sister, & one friend) if they were going to finish the rest of their meal. (I am a walking contradiction!)

I also believe at one point I wasn’t even asking- I was just doing. A little pasta steal, a giant bite of the same cookie, and even saliva swapping in regards to drinks. Could it be, at 25, I’ve started to become my own worst enemy?

The times they are a-changin’!

Something that will never change is my ability to snack. Most of my meals this past week have consisted of snacking (when I wasn’t boldly plate picking off some innocent soul).

First things first…I packed a homemade trail mix for fitblognyc last week. (which I never even ate until I got home any way) I threw in cocoa krispies, cheez-its, walnuts, flax seed, cinnamon, oats, and some peanuts. It satisfied my commuting palate after a 3 hour trek into the city and back. (That’s basically 1/4 of a day if you think about it…)

Let’s move onto my favorite new discovery of the week: Strawberries with The Luaghing Cow Cinnamon Cream Cheese. I’m actually thinking of smoothie-ing these ingredients up too, because it’s just too good to only exhaust as a snack.

I think this is the only meal I captured where the question, “Are you gonna finish that?” didn’t exit my mouth. How could it- when this ginorm thing is in your face?

Another thing I’m LOVING that I found is: Biscoff Spread. These have been raping the blog world forever and none of my local stores ever have it. I was lucky enough to score the last one on the shelf. Cha-CHING!

Drinks of the week: Sangria & Coffee (separate of course)

There wouldn’t be a little LOVE without a little HATE now and then, so I spotlight this brand of greek yogurt, Sophie. I’m sorry- but GROSS! These also list NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, yet they contain xylitol and sorbitol and sugar alcohols. THUMBS DOWN! Buyer beware.

I leave you with a sneak peak from my “Goodness of My Heart” this week: Chocolate Chip Oat Mini Muffins (Yes, mini’s again!)

Also- 1,000,000 dollars (or muffins) to whoever guesses what exact genus and species this is. (No peeking on my instagram!)

What’s your favorite foods to snack on? Have you been the victim of or committed the act of “plate picking”? 

Peace, love, and food hoarding!

~C.C.D.

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~Tantalizing Shoesdays~ Giuseppe Zanotti

Posted on May 15, 2012 by choc3178

I’ll take two. One to wear, one to oooogle over. 


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#MotivationalMondays- “You’ll Be Sore Tomorrow” Workout

Posted on May 14, 2012 by choc3178

When it comes to fitness, I’m well-seasoned in exercises and instructors. I have heard everything from “My bad, I can’t count” to “Drop and give me 20.”

I am just like most who reach that inevitable “fitness plateau” and then search for another precipice to fill that valley of void. I crave oxygen and water like most living things on this earth, but I also crave sweat.

I used to shun sweat like the red-headed step sister I never had. It was a curse to “get sweaty” at the gym because heaven forbid my frizzy hair had a matted layer of sweat over top. (OH the travesty!)

I realized slowly but surely that not sweating was my problem. Then, one sweaty-less day, I decided to take a workout class. It changed me. Instructors seemed unable to pass Kindergarten with the terminology used during class, but hey! I was actually sweating for once.

One of my very first dabbles into the workout class realm was with cardio kickboxing. (If you’re not sweating in this one- you were not born with sweat glands.) From them on, I made it my mission to sweat every workout. Sweat really shows your working, it’s kind of my personal “A+”.

I wanted to share with you all a workout that requires A LOT of deodorant and after- towel drying. It’s anything BUT pretty.

WARM-UP:

Interval training for 1 mile on treadmill for 10 minutes

-I alternated between 3.7 mph and 6.8 mph for the first 2 minutes. Then increased to 4.0 mph and 7.2 mph for the next 2. For the last 6 minutes my incline was at a 3.0 and my speed remained a solid 7.5 mph. (I suppose this is some sort of tabata.

—P.S.- I was already sweating. :D

THE NITTY GRITTY:

3 sets each:

-Seated row (25 lbs.)

-Leg Press (70 lbs.)

-Inner/Outer Thigh (30 lbs.)

-Shoulder Press (15 lbs.)

Free Weights/Bar/Kettlebell:

-20 KB Swings (3X) – I used a 15 lb. kettle bell

-Kettlebell criss cross abs (15 reps) (2X)- I used a 15 lb. kettle bell.

-12 alternating bicep/hammer curls (2X) – I used 8 & 10 lb. weights

-25 body bar squats (3X) – I used a 20 lb. bar

-10 tricep extensions (2X) – I used 10 lb. weights

-15 Dead Lifts (2X)- I used a 20 lb. bar

Abs:

-Heels to heaven (25 only)

-Whittle Your Middle Machine ( I honestly don’t know exactly what they call it…pictured below) (3 sets of 20)

-Ab X Machine- 2 sets of 25

P.S.- Can you tell this workout was brought to you by PRECOR?

Cardio/Cool Down:

I ended this workout with another mile alternating speeds. I honestly didn’t feel sweaty enough or accomplished enough. It’s safe to now say, “I’ll be sore tomorrow!”

Here’s a half-way through PROOF picture:

No wonder why people automatically think I’m a biotch- look at that mean mug I’m sporting!

I’ll leave you with a Monday smile! ;)

What is your favorite way to sweat? Do you wear a heart rate monitor or any other kind of device to let you know how much you’re burning?

Peace, love, and sore muscles!

~C.C.D.

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#FitblogNYC- Part 2: The SWAG

Posted on May 11, 2012 by choc3178

This may be my absolute favorite post ever. It’s almost as good as fresh soft baked chocolate chip cookies out of the oven. Cue the ooey, gooey, vicarious cyber living in 3, 2, 1…

Full List of Contents (drumroll please…)

-2 Camelbak water bottles (Groove & Eddy) styles

-Pure Protein shots/bars

-2 boxes Fiber One bars (Chocolate Chip/Chocolate Fudge Brownie)

-Oakley Overtone sunglasses

-Oakley notebook w/pen & flash drive

-Birkenstock sandals (LIME GREEN!)

-Reebok sneakers

-Schick Hydro Silk razors

-VICHY firming cream

-Laura Geller Spackle Under Eye Make-up

-NMS Yoga Mat w/carrier

-V8 Straws

-Lipton Tea & Honey Sample

-Sun-Maid Raisins + small cookbook

-Hand in Hand Orange Blossom Soap Bar

-Sweaty Bands

-Dogeared Necklace

-VMV SPF 70 Sunblock & Free Superskin Facial/Consultation

-Drop Dead Healthy (book) By: AJ Jacobs

-Element AM & PM Yoga (For beginners)

-Chip clip from Go With The Grain

-Nature Valley- Oats n Dark Chocolate Bars

-Sheets Energy Strips

-Pure Barre free week of classes (NYC), 20% off Laura Geller, $10 gift card to Abe’s Market, Yoga Works free week of yoga classes, Level Up $10 gift card

-It Cosmetics Undereye Anti-aging cream

-Oakley Elastics

-Blow Pro Dry Shampoo

-Mary’s Gone Crackers- Chipotle Tomato Pretzels

Here’s the gorgeous Sonia Kashuk bag everything came in: (big enough to tote a dog, small child, or my personal favorite- beach clothes!!!!!)

 

 

 

 

Here’s a pic with two of the lovely bloggers I met (Nicole & Karina)- Man am I short!

I found this action picture of our kick ass (literally) instructor- Reign Hudson- from KiwiSweat during the Tabura class she taught us:

I was thinking about a giveaway coming up within the next few days so you guys can experience the awesomeness as well!

What do you think? 

Peace, love, and swag!

~C.C.D.

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#FitBlogNYC: Nothing Short of AHHH-MAZING!

Posted on May 10, 2012 by choc3178

I don’t think there are enough exclamation points or screaming emoticons to describe my FitBlogNYC experience. I am thanking the fitness gods (and of course Fitness mag & sponsors) for allowing me to attend.

For those of you who diligently read my blog, you’ll know I’m fairly new. I don’t have the slightest clue about HTML, coding, or widgets. I used to obsess over page views in the first month (I’m an impatient Ida!) but now I do it all for me. I treat this like a journal or a formal job. Bottom line…I freakin’ LOVE it!

May 9th’s experience is one I’ll never forget. It truly reminds me why I don’t belong in PR sweating over every little thing my client may or may not say during a media interview. No thanks, I’ll stick to sweating in the gym ONLY. I was extremely sad when this event ended. Time really does fly when you’re having fun!

Things I’ve Learned: (Let’s begin with the morning— pre-event)

1) I hate waking up. Doesn’t matter if it’s 4 AM, 10 AM, or 2 PM. It’s embedded in my blood to absolutely despise it.

2) Coffee & Chobani makes everything better.

3) Read signs before walking into the wrong building. (Sometimes I am so Cher from Clueless.)

Event arrival:

 

Shoutouts to Karina & Nicole- loved meeting you girls!

Just a few of the sponsor tables: (Reebok, Oakley, Schick, & V8)

Honestly, every single sponsor was my favorite. All the staff at each table were so attentive and helpful.

Who says Birks are dead? (Tiffany from the Birkenstock table) -

Mia Hamm was right after this… No big deal, right?? (Ignore my drabby hair- it was pretty wild from all that NYC humidity.)

 

Lunch Time, Snack Swag + The Speaker:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The speaker, Dr. Pamela Peeke, @PamPeekeMD spoke to us about why eating less and moving more is “so last year.” She has a new book coming out- which I’m super interested in reading. (Mainly because I’m a sugar addict.) The Hunger Fix: The 3 Stage Detox and Recovery Plan for Overeating and Food Addiction. (Available in September!)

Afternoon Speakers:

Argy K. @argystyle with Fitness Magazine- Gym To Street Fashion Show (PS- Argy has lost 60 pounds over the past 10 years!) She told us not to wait and shop for when we’re at our ideal weight. It’s better to shop now, you can always alter later! Her shirt was a prime example as she bought it when she was heavier and now cinched the waist and it’s totally still wearable and in style!

 

 

 

 

Laura Geller @laurageller & Fitness Beauty Director- Eleanor Langston

Laura is hilarious. I’ve seen her on QVC before- so vivacious and relatable.

Most important make-up product to splurge on: a good foundation (lol this is japanese to me as usually I’m an eyes and lips kind of girl, but good for future reference)

Onto the speakers I was most anticipating: Founder of Fitfluential- Kelly Olexa @kellyolexa, Carla Birnberg @mizfitonline, Tina Haupert @carrotsncake, and @pbfingers – Julie Fagan

I loved that they constructed this information session backwards. Instead of rehashing what we already kn0w- (Kelly is the founder of Fitfluential and Carla, Julie, and Tina are all very well-known bloggers), they jumped straight into Q&A. The most important things said were be proactive, don’t get discouraged if you get “no” for an answer multiple times from a company you’d like to work for, have a plan before approaching said companies, and don’t worry about page views. BE YOURSELF!

I hope to one day soon become a part of this amazing and inspiring team of individuals. #teamFitFluential!!!

Obviously, all this meeting and tweeting had everyone’s smart phones in need of a charge. Towards the end of the event there were literally NO OUTLETS left. It had me in a social media panic.

I’ll just have to leave you with words (or maybe no words) for the KiwiSweat pop up tabura workout. If you’re not familiar- tabura is a combo of african dance and kickboxing moves. The instructor was amazing! I loved how interactive she was. I left there a sweaty mess! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

Seriously- if you’re in the NYC area- give their workouts a try! They have all different kinds. Visit their website for more info: http://www.kiwisweat.com/ 

All of the sponsors and speakers are on twitter- so follow them if you’re not already!

Lessons Learned After The Event:

1) KNOW your subways. When all else fails, hail a taxi!

2) I think we can put the word “swag” to rest.

3) Kelly Olexa has excellent taste in shoes.

4) I heart that I was in my comfort zone when taking pictures. Sometimes it’s a challenge when you’re in public and snap shots of your food and workouts. No judgments at this event as everyone was doing the same!

5) More outlets, more outlets, more outlets. (for those phone chargers of course)

I leave you with a few peaks of THE SWAG: (separate post to come)

Again- shoutouts to ALL sponsors and NMS Strategies for making this event superb! (Reebok, Birkenstock, Oakley, Sun Maid, KiwiSweat, Go With The Grain, Pure Protein, VICHY, Camelbak, Schick, Camelbak, V8)

Stay Tuned for a swagtacular post tomorrow!

What was everyone’s favorite part of Fit Blog? 

Peace, love, and awesome!

~C.C.D.

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~Tantalizing Shoesdays~ My Delicious Glow

Posted on May 8, 2012 by choc3178

I’d come up to Shaquille O’Neal’s elbow joint in these…Maybe.

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#MotivationalMondays- Change of Scenery Workout

Posted on May 7, 2012 by choc3178

Have you ever gone on vacation and thought, “Wow- I could totally pack up and move here?” (After a few mojitos and some nice sun kissed skin of course). Then, reality sets in after the sand is washed off and that snorkel trip becomes a permanent memory framed on your desk.

Sometimes a change of scenery is like changing your spot in exercise class. It gives you a fresh start- a whole new perspective. You now view your instructor in 3D and officially know how to perform warrior 2 properly- now that you’re not eclipsed by a the 6 foot tall man in spandex in front of you.

I experienced a change of scenery this past weekend. It came in the form of an exhilarating whisper, “You’re not really supposed to be here, as you have to be invited…but I guess we’ll let it slide this one time.”

I’ve always been a sucker to belong to a secret society, so I had to quiet my unyielding anticipation after that sentence was spoken. It’s all so exciting that I almost forgot to mention where this took place.

It’s called RWJ- Robert Wood Johnson in Scotch Plains, NJ. RWJ is actually a hospital in New Brunswick, but they built this gorgeous fitness/wellness facility as a complement. (and to make some extra vacation money, I am sure!) (I believe there’s also one in Mercerville.)

My boyfriend has been “secretly” sneaking in for the past couple of weeks. Making sure the staff is regularly rotated to ensure his workout missions would not be foiled.

I’ve been wanting to check this place out ever since it was built…3 years ago! How’s that for a build up to a climax?

Anyway- I walked in around 3 and didn’t walk out until around 5:15. This is an hour over what I’d normally spend on a workout- but come on- if you are a sucker for secrets and state of the art machines- you would do it too!

So why is it so exclusive? You have to be invited. Not in a “you’re so not popular if you’re not sweating it out here…as if” kind of way, but in more of a “I’m willing to have you drain my bank account because this is like going to the dollar store for the 99%.” kind of way. If that makes any sense…

The first question we were asked was…”Who referred you to us?” Followed by a long pause and a second, “Who referred you to us?”. This wasn’t an opt out of one of those online how did you hear about us surveys, so I wasn’t able to just hit submit and move on.

We were forced to tell the truth. “No one.” That’s when the line of my dreams was heard. (See above.)

I’d like to share my workout with you. Since I never am able to get a spot at the weight rack in my YMCA, I figured on an empty Saturday afternoon and at a place where no one knew my name, this was a recipe for success.

I began with a 2.14 mile run (my warm-up/cardio) and then headed to the weight section.

Here I was greeted with some of my favorite fitness brand names…Precor, Life Fitness, Nautilus…just to name a few.

This is the workout I did…

Targets: Back, Abs, Biceps, Chest, Inner/Outer Thigh, Glutes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here’s our PROOF:

I ended with some cardio and stretching afterwards. Oh…and this thing and I are absolutely in the beginning stages of romance. BTW. L-O-V-E!

What do you do to change or keep the spark going in your workouts?

Peace, love, and change!

~C.C.D.

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Goodness of My Heart- Three’s A Charm

Posted on May 4, 2012 by choc3178

Right now, I’m thankful for running water and soap. It seems I have been up to my eyelids in flour, which is great for Halloween, but not as an every day outfit.

Almost every day this week I have baked. Frazzled isn’t even the word. Some of the recipes I made required patience, overzealous stirring, ingredients I didn’t have the money for, and lots of precision. I found flour and other ingredients on my gym clothes, cell phone, and even in my car.

The end results were sweet (at least).

On this week’s menu for the church food pantry:

1) Lemon Blueberry Mini Muffins

Ingredients:
-1 cup flour
-1 tbsp. lemon extract (yes tablespoon)
-1 tsp. vanilla extract
-3/4 cup blueberries (either fresh or frozen/thawed)
-1 cup granulated sugar
-1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
-1/2 cup milk (to thicken)

I popped these in the oven for about 22 minutes. I recommend waiting 10 minutes before extracting from pan. (Yields 24 mini muffins, 12 reg size)

2) Bite sized Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:
-1/2 stick butter/margarine
-1 cup flour
-1/2 cup french vanilla cake mix
-1 cup semi sweet chocolate chip morsels (mini)
-1/2 cup milk
-1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
-1 cup light brown sugar
-1 tsp. baking powder
-1 egg
-1 egg white

Popped these in for about 12 minutes. Be sure to watch the time as they are bite size and don’t take as long to bake! (Yields 18)

3) Strawberry Baked Buttermilk Doughnuts (courtesy of Oprah Mag!)

Ingredients:

-3 small tubs of unsweetened applesauce (or 1 cup) (instead of using oil)

-6-9 strawberries or 3/4 cup (Chopped/divided)

-2 cups all-purpose flour

-1 cup granulated sugar (you can use cane sugar too)

-3/4 cup buttermilk

-1 tsp. distilled vinegar (I know…a little weird)

-1 tsp. baking soda

-1 tsp. vanilla extract

-1 tsp. salt

-1 cup powdered sugar (I only had granulated on hand)

-2 eggs

1. Preheat oven to 375. Mix flour, sugar, baking soda, & salt in one bowl. In separate bowl, mix oil (or applesauce), buttermilk, vanilla, and eggs. Add to dry ingredients slowly. Stir until combined. Add vinegar and mix again. Fold in 1/2 cup strawberries. Grease doughnut pan. Fill molds only 3/4 of the way full and bake until golden brown- 12 minutes.

2. To make glaze: Whisk remaining 1/4 cup strawberries, powdered sugar (granulated in my case) and 1 tbsp. water, adding more water if necessary. Place doughnuts on cooling rack set on a tray and spoon glaze on tops. Let sit 5 minutes before serving.

My pan yielded about 24 doughnuts. It was a standard doughnut size, but I suppose since it was baked and not fried- it allowed for more to be made? Idk. But yeah, in all these tasted fabulous! Perfect for a brunch! You could even add some protein powder in for a healthy breakfast!

Have you ever made your own doughnuts before? I personally am not a huge doughnut lover, because I don’t favor fried stuff, but these were just awesome! Thanks Oprah Mag! 

Peace, love, and FONUTS (an actual place in LA)!

~C.C.D.

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