Where I'm At Now...

I started working out Sunday afternoon. I said I was going to get back to shredding "Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred", but I've had a change of heart with that work out DVD right now. I'm still working out with Jillian, but I'm now working out to her Banish Fat Boost Metabolism work out DVD. It says you could "Lose up to 5 pounds a week", of course if you're working out to it often!

Although where I work I do a lot of walking, I find cardio helps me lose weight  & it's more fun for me, so this DVD will come in handy. I like doing aerobics, so on my LAZY days I plan on doing my own personal dance aerobics for 10+ minutes. I tend to be too tired to want to work out on the days I work Mon-Fri. So on the weekends I plan on working out with Jillian twice a day IF possible.

The DVD is 57mins long & has 8-7 circuits. As you can tell above, I purchased it for $5 at Big Lots...Each circuit is 5-6mins long. So it really gives you the option to stop & pick back up from the circuit you left on. Love it! As I stated before I plan on doing this DVD only on the weekends/or certain weekdays that I feel I can do this, otherwise I'll be working out/stretching 10+ minutes a day. I need to get something in each day.

Spiritually, Emotionally, & Physically Unbalanced...Time To Cleanse!

Good afternoon everyone!


I didn't plan on blogging over this way today, but I needed to vent/blog about this. I've decided to go on Spiritual Cleanse which will rebuild me emotionally & physically. What this cleanse consist of is...

1. Stepping away from Twitter. More so my personal twitter page
2. Jump starting my work out again (That I started & fell off many times)
3. Meditating- Reading the word, and writing more (I always seem to find my way back in situations where I'm just feeling "blah")


I'm starting the Spiritual Cleanse today and the weekend "detox" this weekend (1/21). I believe in myself, but I'm not brave enough to do both at the same time. Also, I need to stock up on fresh fruits & veggies for the detox. I need to invest in a great juicer as well....ANYONE know of a decent priced juicers you've used or heard about? 


For more information *& where I'm getting my info from* on the
Spiritual Cleanse, check that out HERE
Homemade Detox (Body cleansing) HERE

Hopefully this week will get me back on track with the many tasks I need to complete, and feeling healthier all around. At the end of the day, it's HIM...God that will get me through it all :)

Product Review: Bigen Hair Color

Product: Bigen Permanent Hair Color

Purchased from: Sally Beauty Supply
Price: $6.49 plus tax
Size: 0.21 Oz.

Color: #59 in Oriental Black

About the  product: It's Ammonia free, no Hydrogen Peroxide required! Awesome right? It's a permanent powder hair color. 

What it comes with: 

This small bottle is what the hair color powder comes in.

I have thick hair, 2 bottles would have worked for my hair.

But since, I don't wear ALL of my hair out (Just the front) it was fine.

I did apply it all over my head as much as I could, but focused on the front part.

The clear plastic container is used as a measuring system

Mixing process: You need to use a non-metallic bowl to mix the Bigen Powder & "room temperature TAP WATER" together in. 1)Pour the powder in bowl first, then the tap water, & mix.

RATING: 5/5

Views/opinions: I don't think I'll use any other brand for awhile when it comes to permanent hair color. When it's time for a touch up, I'll be using a rinse out just because it wont be as harsh & no need to apply permanent hair color to my hair AGAIN (More info & reason why in another post). I did notice Walmart has this hair color as well for $4 something. But they didn't have the popular color "Oriental black" nor a big variety when I saw it. I never knew they carried it.

Overall I love this hair color, it got the job done. My hair was super black (how I wanted it). I would recommend this to anyone looking for a product that's going to do what it's suppose to do!

Favorite Posts of The Week Are...

Peach Cobbler

LongLazySunday: The Linky Party 1

Failed (Makeup Look)

How To: Lip Tattoo

This was so random, & these are the few bloggers I thought I should share this weekend... The title/link of their post will take you directly to the post that is 1 of my faves from them

Check them out :)

HI....BYE!

Yup, this will be quick. I'm doing more than one thing at once right now, plus I need to prepare for a conference call. But any who

 HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

We made it another year. If anything, I'm thankful for that.

I'll be starting a clear skin challenge on my beauty blog

Working out again... 30 day Shred

And I was thinking about doing another hair challenge as well. I think that'll be too much right now though.

I may just wait till summer time when I'll need the most TLC for my natural hair.

I do plan on going on a fast. I did this the beginning mid-2011

I feel so cluttered & a bit overwhelmed about up coming projects & decisions.

All in all, I'll be praying about it.

Speaking of prayer, I need to buy a new journal.

I usually use it to write down my thoughts of course, prayers, and things of that nature.

I'm going to try my best to get back to blogging over here. 

With work & trying to maintain a somewhat healthy life, it gets hard.

No Settling In 2012!!!!

I don't know what it is...I mean I do.
I'm an Aquarius, I'm too kind & extremely sweet!
I give chances, but NOT chances after CHANCES.

When I love...yes as cliche as it may sound...I love HARD
Love in a relationship didn't tap me on the shoulder until I was 21...a great age if I say so myself.
Late bloomer? Yeah maybe so...
Unlike most...I date or get into relationships with a guy that I see a potential future with.
Are we always right? Nope!
But I'm not that girl that dates because it's convenient, because I'm lonely, or because I want someone to cater to me. No!

I do love feeling appreciated.
Loved...
Wanted...

I'm tired of giving something so precious.
My feelings, which comes from the heart.
I feel like round 2 of what was love is on its way once it hits 2012
I refuse to go for a 3rd round.

9/10 when you believe you deserve more, you're right!
It's your conscious or that "little person" speaking to you.
I listen to it majority of the time, but I'm not perfect.
So, if you know you deserve much more than what you're getting now...
That's when change needs start happening.
Nothing can CHANGE without work=action
So yes...as I start to reflect on 2011 & it comes to an end, I'm putting my foot down & taking action NOW. Not later...

Later is when you think or hope things will get better. 
My theory is if it didn't happen or occur the first time around, it wasn't meant to be. Forcing something that isn't there is like trying to fit a circle puzzle piece into a square.
You CAN'T!

Woo0o0o0o-sah ::rubs ears::
[photo from: Rah xephon]

In Need of Wrapping Paper: GREAT CAUSE

As some of you may know, I started my mentoring program for girls early this year.

My board members & I have decided to host our very 1st Annual Holiday Clothes Drive in my community this weekend...

We will be giving away women,men, & kids clothing...shoes etc.

Each item will be wrapped with love & care :)

As we are NOT a non profit organization yet, receiving grants is out the question.

If you would like to make a small donation for wrapping paper, please check out the link for more information on our official site:

http://www.mentoringyounggirls.com

or you can click the button

 

Your donation is appreciated!

Thank you....

Reminising...Christmas Gifts

Two years ago I presented someone dear to me with a personalized chain for Christmas

Till this day he sports that chain...

I'm glad my gift is still being used/worn till this day..

Means a lot to me.

Something small can mean so much :)

Check out the site Things Remebered

For Christmas gifts (for everyone) for anytime throughout the year

YES, I'm Still Working On My Fitness...Thanks Jillian

The beginning of November I purchased a DVD that was very popular when I was apart of this fitness group back in January. It's called the 30 Day Shred by Jillian Michaels. Although I haven't been on the message board in 3-4 months, I still keep in touch with a few of the ladies that are/were apart of the group. One chica I follow encouraged me to start the 30 Day Shred, and I've been contemplating for awhile. one reason being is, when the ladies would work out at a set time (from stat-to-state) they would mention how sore they were, and how difficult some of the work outs were. So that made me shine it away. Not a good reason...I know.


I said what the heck let me get it. I'm not able to hit the gym like I want to (4-5 days a week). I must say this was a great idea/purchase. I thanked her for having my back & encouraging to go ahead & purchase this DVD.  It has three different levels of work outs. They're approx. 2-25 minutes each. You need weights & a mat (if you choose). I don't use a mat, nor weights. I use water bottles, or you can use canned goods.

[Photo: I'm starting to see a difference in my waist, super happy about that]

I'll also be starting another work out DVD after I'm done with the 30 Day Shred. I'm on Day 9. I had stopped working out the week of Thanksgiving because I was doing a lot of running around & working (retail) & I didn't want to be sore & annoyed as I'm trying to get work done. But other than that, I haven't missed any days. But trust me, there are days where I'm like "I'm too tired & sleepy", or "I'll just skip this day"...My support system is strong & I thank them for that :)


Question: What are you doing to stay in shape? Don't allow the holidays to be your crutches on why you're not doing what's right for you.