Relaunch, Renew, Restore Just Malanb

Hello all my JMB Mavens. I am back for the brand new relaunch of Just Malanb. Just Malanb is a full somewhat intense look at my weight loss  journey, my life with depression, anxiety, and PTSD, and other personal events in my life. So lets start at the beginning. Why did I start Just Malanb?

For a long time and many therapy sessions, I was told to journal my thoughts, so why not do it online and get a look on how I am moving towards my goals in my personal life and hopefully help others dealing with these problems too. I am going to talk about my goal to reach 145 pound, living with PTSD and depression, and a look at my real life. I will have photos of just about everything, my food, my life out with the hubby, fitness and nutition, and more! 

Stay Tuned!

Until Next Time

Just Be You

Malanb

When you're sick it is not easy being healthy?!

So I am sick again! Sadly this is not a surprise considering that I usually get sick everytime the season changes. So take this as a sign that spring is almos here. Pollen and all! lol I am a living weather report. So while I am on my nebulizer and cough medicine, how do I keep my on my diet? I am not having finding healthy option but about actually eating. When I am sick, I do not want to eat and that is not good. In order for the body to work properly, a person has to eat at least 1,200 calories a day to survive. Right now according to Myfitnesspal app my calorie goal is 1560 a day. When I add my exercise my calories go up. I think I have to figure out why I am sick so often thoughout the year and how to change that through my diet. 

When you are sick, it is not easy being healthy

10 pounds down...The Bet continues

I am so happy to announce that I lost 10 pounds so far :) I lose 2 pound the first week, 3 pounds the second week, and 5 pounds this week! Yes I hit the double digits in 3 weeks. So far watching my calories and allowing only 1 cheat meal every 2 week is really working. I am keeping my calorie intake under 1600 but not lower than 1250.  The only compliment I have is that healthier food is quite expensive. Luckily, I am surrounded by tons of great grocery stores where I can shop around. Yes bargain shopping is always the best shopping especially when it comes to food.

All in all I am doing pretty good with tracking my food and eating tons of veggies (mostly spinach!) I do need to expand my recipe book for making healthier meals. Recently, I downloaded a healthy cooking app called Eating Well. Next week I will be going through my Eat well app and seeing what healthy cooking situations I can get myself into. 

M.I.A on Just MalanB (Sorry!)

Hey guys I am so sorry for being MIA on Just Malanb. I recently moved to back to my hometown in a new house, Yay! My macbook is sick! Macbook + apple store repairs = ton of $$$! While I working on my tech issues, head over to my Music and Street fashion blog Milan Malan Word on the Street. I am having a great giveaway from Anything Goes UK apparel company! I am giving away a wonderful graphic tee! 

Check my latest giveaway athttp://milanmalan.blogspot.com/2012/07/milan-malan-word-on-street-fashion.html

Photo courtesy of Anything Goes UK apparel

Don't Worry, Just MalanB will be back before you know it with some great reviews, event coverage, interviews, and videos! Make sure you check out My Twitter account @malanb for the latest updates! 

Eat, Live, Love, Grow 

Malanb

Just Malanb at the Best 2012 Morris/Essex Health & Life Magazine Party & Expo

Hello everyone! I am so excited to give you all a look at the Best 2012 Morris/Essex Health & Life Magazine Party & Expo at the Sheraton Hotel in Parsippany, NJ.Morris/Essex Health & Life Magazine showcase some of the best that Morris and Essex county has to offer. I had a ball enjoying all of the great clothes and fabulous food. So with out further ado, here is a look at  Morris/Essex Health & Life Magazine Party & Expo. 

Fashion

If you would like to build your dream closet in your house, than California closet is for you. Check them out at http://www.californiaclosets.com/ 

The Fur Salon of Saks Fifth Avenue was also at the expo. You can check out more about The Fur  Salon at Saks Fifth Avenue in Short Hills New Jersey. 

The Crowd

The Meadowlands Racetrack in East Rutherford, New Jersey has tons of events including Girls Night out at the Derby, Summer Beerfest, and Stride for the Cure 5K/Ladies Night event. Check out all that NJ Meadowlands has to offer at http://www.thebigm.com/

Food

You can not go wrong with Mara's red velvet cupcakes. So yummy! Check out Mara's at http://www.marascafe.com/

Texas Smoke Barbecue showcased their brisket and tasty BBQ sauce at the expo. 

Hot Rod's Real Pit BBQ was so good. I  do not eat baked beans but I will eat Hot Rod's  baked beans! They were delicious. 

I did not know that New Jersey is a home of some great breweries. I really enjoyed the East Coast Lager from Cricket Hill Brewery. Very good!   

You can not go wrong with a good cannoli! Viking Bakery reminds me of the classic neighborhood bakery from my childhood. Very Tasty!  

The Sheraton Parsippany made some delightful dishes including these scallops. Great food and a wonderful venue. 

Check out this great new energy drink called Bai. I had the Bai Peach, which is full of antioxidants and flavor. 

You can not go wrong with Malt Ball gelato from Ciao Bella

I would like to thank the Hip Event for the Invitation. 
I had a wonderful time 

Hoboken Eats!

While in Hoboken working on a new project with some great fellow bloggers in New Jersey (Details hopefully will be developing soon). I grabbed a bit to eat at Hoboken Bar & Grill. I ordered a turkey burger with cheese. lettuce,tomatoes, avocado,  a side of fries, and a delish bowl of Clam Chowder.  It was really good. I almost forgot I ordered a Candy Cherry Martini. Usually I don't drink candy/sweet drinks (except for an amaretto sour) but this was pretty good cocktail.    

Until Next time,

JustMalanb

Just Malanb at Times Square Food Tasting

I was suppose to meet up with a few people but the crowd was so big that I never got to see them. Maybe Next Time ladies. So my husband and I went into the Food Tasting.

Tons of people, food, and some great music. 

SO Cute! 

The Crowds was crazy!! 

This Business man was in love with the Mariachi Band. He knew every song! Very entertaining :)

There was a free Drum Class! SO much fun! My hands hurt afterword.

My husband is chowing down on some BBQ Ribs from Virgil's Barbecue in NYC! 

I had a great time at the Times Square Food Tasting. There was so many people at the Food Fest in New York. You can not go wrong with great food and free music! So when make sure you check out Time Square Food Tasting ...It is worth it.