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Shea butter and Turmeric possess anti-inflammatory properties to soothe dry, itchy skin. Most of my massage clients who suffer from eczema have experienced relief from using this lotion consistently. Now, as requested by clients this lotion is water based, so there are emulsifiers and preservatives used to create this creamy lotion. Anything water based requires preservatives (And no, Vitamin E Oil, Grapefruit Extract, Citrus Acid are not Preservatives!!)</div>
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Ingredients: Raw Unrefined Shea Butter, Turmeric Root Extract, Turmeric Powder, Grapeseed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Purified Water, Mineral Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Glycerin, Beeswax, Preservatives</div>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-87776305125734198902018-10-30T13:48:00.000-07:002018-10-30T15:14:47.460-07:00Black Dymond Naturals ~ ProductsHello there, as you can tell I haven't been blogging at all. I can't believe I've forgotten about my blog. Anyway, my talents lie elsewhere. ; 0<br />
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I've been selling organic bath and body products offline to my massage therapy and personal training clients and building my brand online. For now I have a small site to sell everything while I'm working on my larger eCommerce site. Working on packaging, branding, etc. All products contain raw organic butters, Unrefined Oils, etc. Butters and Lotions have been good to my clients, helping some with eczema and acne problems.<br />
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This Lemon Scented Charcoal Scrub can be found here at <a href="https://blackdymondnaturals.bigcartel.com/product/black-charcoal-salt-scrub-2-oz"><span style="color: blue;">https://blackdymondnaturals.bigcartel.com/product/black-charcoal-salt-scrub-2-oz</span></a><br />
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I have a website, <span style="color: blue;"><a href="http://blackdymondnaturals.com/"><span style="color: blue;">blackdymondnaturals.com</span></a> </span>and you can purchase items there, but it is more for show than anything. Plus, I've found I didn't care to upgrade my plan with GoDaddy.<br />
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Blessings, and thanks for stopping by!!<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-38303314256842132012017-06-23T06:15:00.000-07:002017-06-23T06:15:59.401-07:00Good morning, happy Friday!! Summer is in full swing now! Today I actually have some downtime. Vi is absolutely flourishing! I still Henna twice a month and Mudwash every other week. <br />
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Massage therapy and working in the e-publishing field wasn't like work to me. It was something I enjoyed doing and is lucrative. I'm also a Silpada representative. Yes, that's similar to Mary Kay and is fun, having friends host me in their homes while selling jewelry. I'm also a freelance writer. Hey, Jill of all Trades, that's me.<br />
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I'm a Sagittarius and we are pretty much free spirits. I didn't mind working for other folks, but if I wasn't fairly compensated or acknowledged for my achievements, that simply brings my morale down. I'm the type of person that puts 110% of themselves into whatever it is I do. If I feel I'm doing it in vain, then I don't want to do it. I had worked as an Office Manager/Admin assistant for a long time. In 2006 I started web design/virtual assistant/cover art/ & publishing on the side. It's always important to have a good side gig in addition to your regular job. There's nothing like having your own business. I wasn't very appreciated and I began to loathe that job because when I first started as a temp I was promised the moon. Once I became full time, things swiftly went downhill. I hated getting those Sunday night jitters and having my stomach twisting in knots and I dreamed of the day I could give my notice and venture out on my own and not have to answer to anyone.<br />
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Seriously, my grandfather passed in 2008, yet my boss asked if I would be coming in later in the day. Really?! I did feel obligated but no, I didn't go to work. I needed time to mourn, and sometimes with some companies, they really don't care what happens to you. (At least with my experience)<br />
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It's been four years and I've made a nice income on and offline. I went to Baltimore School of Massage therapy for my certifications and I've just recently passed my personal trainer's certification and when I achieve that I became a Beachbody coach. It's a challenge for me. I plan on taking other courses to further my education in my field. I don't mind working 7 days per week because my schedule is mine and I get to manage my time the way I want.<br />
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So, this is why I do what I do. I've suggested to many family members they should start a business for themselves because I see so much talent. I also seem them complaining so much about their jobs. If a person is so miserable, why do they not change what they do and start something on the side?<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-9447443422853661802016-02-06T03:53:00.000-08:002016-02-06T06:52:58.433-08:00Fitness Journey, Beachbody Coach & Personal Trainer CertificationGood morning all you beautiful people out there! It's been a while since I've posted, but I've been very busy. For those of you in my circles, you've seen me in my Fitness & hair groups.<br />
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I passed my personal training certification program! Yay!!! I'm now a certified personal trainer and<br />
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Interested carving out that summer body now? Check out my page <a href="http://www.beachbodycoach.com/esuite/home/fitnesswithveronica">here</a>. On my Beachbody page, you can choose a challenge pack and we can get started immediately. For my personal training services in your area, email me <a href="mailto:chrmed88@gmail.com">here</a>. <br />
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Now, a little about my fitness journey. Middle age spread hasn't got me down yet, no sir. And for that, I'm thankful. I turned 45 in December, October I joined a gym and started lifting weights again. I've also been doing my Insanity workouts a few times per week. I'm no stranger to the gym and weight training. My goal is to pack on as much muscle as I possible can by incorporating squats, deadlifts, and bench pressing and other weight training workouts into my schedule. I've been trading fat for muscle and I'm loving it!<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHrvcaZeFK4/VrXbwXUCJ4I/AAAAAAAAC2I/Ek0yovDo0NY/s1600/IMG_20160203_070011670.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="180" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHrvcaZeFK4/VrXbwXUCJ4I/AAAAAAAAC2I/Ek0yovDo0NY/s320/IMG_20160203_070011670.jpg" width="320" /></a><br />
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I'm putting together a challenge group and if you're struggling with motivation to lose weight, or build muscle, contact me. I know the struggle is real, especially after losing the weight. I've been on a fitness/diet roller coaster all my life until last year. There is a balance to everything and once you find it, you won't believe how easy it is.<br />
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<a href="http://curlygalwigs.yolasite.com/">curlygalwigs.yolasite.com</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-17724527331617741082015-05-28T15:07:00.000-07:002015-05-28T15:07:39.121-07:00My Havana Twists InstallationWell, I hope you had a wonderful holiday weekend. We went to my Uncle's cookout Saturday and Monday just stayed inside. Monday was the perfect day for me to install my Havana Twists. <br />
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I purchased 7 packs of hair a few weeks ago. The Janet collection Havana Spirit is really cool. It's not rough at all. I think I finished around 3 or 4 a.m., Mind you I took a few breaks. Below is the finished product.</div>
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Now, I have to pat myself on the back because I had it going on with the way I twisted these things, unfortunately I wasn't too happy with my parts. Also, my hair is not coarse and dense so in some areas, there wasn't a lot of hair to attach the twist hair too. You would think I have a full head of hair just by looking at me, but sadly I do not. It was because of that aspect that I uninstalled these twists in under 45 minutes. LOL I never went to bed Monday night and that was fine with me. </div>
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The hair was entirely too heavy for my tastes even though In the past I've had Nubian Twist extensions twice. It was uncomfortable and annoying and I missed seeing my fro. This was supposed to have been a style to help me fight the shrinkage and give Vi a break from the normal wear and tear, but you know what? I think I'll do wash and go's and updos for the rest of the summer. </div>
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I purchased 7 packs of hair, used only 3 and I've got four packs left so I'm selling those on my site, <a href="http://blackdymondnaturals.bigcartel.com/product/janet-collection-synthetic-hair-noir-havana-spirit-twist-braid">Black Dymond Naturals. </a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-43408306706270374492015-05-18T10:07:00.000-07:002015-05-18T10:11:27.880-07:00Finally Mastered My Wash & GoOkay, so I wrote a post about my modified wash and go a few days ago. You can see this post <span style="color: cyan;"><a href="http://curlsense.blogspot.com/2015/05/my-modified-wash-go.html">here.</a> </span>Now there are two more times I've tried a wash and go. (not counting my faux wash and go's). Once was about two years ago when I was pressed for time. I had just finished washing my hair and had lost time. Back then my wash routine was about 4 hours. So I had to hurry, apply my leave in conditioner, moisturizer and some gel. I did a high puff and was out the door. Now that's a wash and go! LOL<br />
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Last summer for date night with hubby I did a wash and go but it came out crunchy, and I didn't stretch it so there was some shrinkage. But you see, this was a few months after I had my mom cut my hair to about chin length.<br />
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Well, over the weekend I did a twist and curl. Saturday night I took my hair down and it was fluffy and curly. Due to the humidity (it rained before we left the house) my hair swelled but it was nice & fluffy. Halfway through dinner it shrank a bit but it was so full and still fluffy. The texture was off the chain! I absolutely loved it. By the time we came home, it was still nice and so full of moisture and I slept on it. LOL The next morning I didn't suffer from tangles because my hair was full of moisture. I used ouchless bands to stretch the hair and twisted before leaving the house around 2 p.m.<br />
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Well, as you know, it was very humid yesterday and Vi shrank. LOL So, I'm telling ya, I'm too through with twist outs (for now). I'm sure if I used some grease or some type of anti humidity product I could rock my twists outs, but I feel the need to experiment more with wash and go's for the next week or so.<br />
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Last night I tested another wash and go on my damp hair. Applying products to sopping wet hair isn't for me. I did the usual method of sectioning the hair. I applied my leave in, then my oil mix. After that I apply moisturizer and then saved my Eco-Styler gel for last. I piled my hair on top of my head and secured it with a few large scrunchies. Also, this made for a great workout hairdo. This is the way I slept.<br />
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I'm digging this look. I absolute had no problems with the take down this morning. I spread some oil mixture on my fingers and arranged my hair the way I wanted it, that's it. I didn't mist the hair with water because my hair will shrink to my ears.<br />
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I love more volume with my Wash and go's. I had some shrinkage, but not a lot. My hair brushes against my shoulders a little. Today was supposed to be wash day, but I'm going to experiment with maintaining this wash and go tonight. Instead of pineappling, I'm going to mini pineapple in sections to see how much volume I can obtain on the top and sides of the hair.<br />
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It's 1 p.m., I've been out in the humidity today but I still have my length and volume and movement. Now for those of you who think us 4c curlies can't do wash and go's, I urge you to take the time and experiment a little. Perhaps it's the products you're using, or maybe you think a leave in and gel is key. I made that mistake last year and I did experience some tangling and SSK's.<br />
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Although I slept on my hair Saturday night(morn) I didn't have any tangles or SSK's. Even now I don't have those worries. My hair remains soft (no gel cast) and I'm really glad I didn't give up on the wash and go. <br />
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Peace!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-47192273476362729222015-05-17T15:14:00.001-07:002015-05-18T09:06:28.626-07:005 Things You Can Do When You Are Beyond Frustrated With Your Hair<span style="background-color: black; color: white; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 20px;">We love our natural tresses and nurture them the best we can. Itās a no-brainer that sleeping in a scarf or bonnet helps to maintain moisture in our tresses. But sometimes, we need a little change.</span><br />
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My favorite piece out of this collection is the necklace below. I think I had a Native vibe going on there with this one. Feathers are hand painted gold. All items can be purchased <a href="http://blackdymondnaturals.bigcartel.com/products"><span style="color: blue;">here. </span></a><br />
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I co-washed last night and deep conditioned with coconut milk, honey, and olive oil. This is how my hair looked earlier today. So, by the time I picked "The Teen" up from the bus stop, went to the grocery store and made a stop at the postal office, came home and unloaded the groceries, Vi was shrunken. I had no more hang time. She was still moist, but since last night was wash night, I needed to supply her with more. <br />
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So, I figured maybe dampen the hair, add some of my moisturizer then my gel. I was playing around with just leaving it alone at first. Just look at that. Nice and fluffy. Now see I don't mind the pic below. I <i>wish </i>my wash and go's would just stay like this. I swear for cheese n crackers I think I need to grow hair to my a@@ to keep it looking like the pic below.<br />
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Now here's a pic of me with hair that is fully dry. Um, No Bueno! Maybe I'm just not used to totally shrunken hair. I do prefer my length. I've embraced shrinkage very well, but there's only so much shrinkage I can take. I've never liked the way I look with short hair. Heck, I'm having flashbacks from the 80's when mom cut the relaxer out of my hair so I could get that Jheri Curl I so desperately wanted. My hair was short back then and I felt it necessary to wear earrings bigger than my head just to let people know I was a girl. *smdh* I've got to find some of those old pics, scan them and post them for you guys. </div>
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Anyway, I've used the diffuser and concentration nozzle in the past for my wash and go's but they don't help any. I like nice, fluffy WnG's. I mean, pinned up on the sides I can do, but I've got to have the fullness. </div>
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Anyhoo, I proceeded to part my hair in 6 sections, loosely twisted and added small perm rods. </div>
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I know, I know. This isn't a true WnG, but it is <i>my</i> modified version of one. It's a shame because I love the look of a wash and go but I need lots of stretching. LOL Check out my bangs. I love how they look here. Since I have several different textures, I don't get this look all over my head. But, that's okay! I'll post some pics of the outcome tomorrow morning. So for now, Adios peeps!<br />
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Okay, here is how my hair turned out this morning! Yay!!! <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-19114770377755702312015-05-11T19:45:00.002-07:002015-05-11T19:48:25.601-07:00Great Hair DaysHey curlies! Happy Belated Mother's Day to you. I'm showcasing a few pics from the past couple of days.<br />
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The pictures above are from Saturday. I co-washed my hair Thursday night. <br />
I was digging the results on Friday, Note the nice definition. By the time hubby and I got home it was 1 a.m., the hair shrank a little, but not too much.<br />
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Sunday, Mother's Day was a very busy day. I managed to get myself roped into dancing in front of the church. * sigh * I could have used a little more rehearsal time, but that's okay. Mothers and daughters danced together, it will be a most memorable moment.<br />
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This pic is Sunday evening after a nap. * Yawn * Yes, I definitely needed a nap after all the commotion. We went to my Gram's house and ate.<br />
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And the picture above is from today. Not bad for only twisting in large chunky twists over the weekend. My moisture retention is on point because I experienced no tangling or knotting when Vi shrank.<br />
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Soooo, if you notice in the pic, my hair was a little fuzzier so I decided to wash it tonight. Vi seems to prefer being washed every 4-5 days. You've got to remember that when sealing moisture into the hair with oils and butters, you may not be able to go a week or two in between washes. I've done it before but my hair gets so dull and becomes a bit hard. Putting layers of moisturizers/gels over already sealed hair can be a recipe for disaster.<br />
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Til next time....oh, and if you haven't already, check out my homemade deep conditioner post over at <a href="http://www.curlynikki.com/2015/05/the-coconut-milk-treatment-for-soft.html">Curly Nikki's. </a> Feel free to comment.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-68681705007398154532015-05-06T15:50:00.000-07:002015-05-06T15:50:30.584-07:00My Recovering EdgesI'm amazed at how well my edges are filling in. Sure it's taken some time but it's totally worth the wait. I know when I had my perm, I resembled Count Chocula with those two little peaks along the headline. But not now.<div>
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Good Lord, I know I'm looking a little <i>rufff,</i> but it's wind down time for me. ; P I'm just ecstatic over the growth I'm experiencing here so I wanted to do a quick post. If you're familiar with my blog, you know I don't utilize every oil under the sun. Starting out, I was thinking about it but you know, that's just too much time involved. Bad enough I'm a recovering PJ. LOL</div>
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<span style="background-color: black;"><span style="color: white;">I like adding a tablespoon of honey (a natural humectant), 1 tablespoon of olive oil and a few drops of Rosemary essential oil to half a mason jar of coconut milk. I prefer using Thai brand of coconut milk. This can be used as a pre-poo while detangling hair. You really can't go wrong. Either way, you'll have nice, pliable soft hair. Just remember to add honey/and or oil. Coconut milk is protein and can be drying to the hair, this is why I use honey and olive oil. </span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-58964097947093788662015-04-30T14:53:00.001-07:002015-04-30T14:53:50.419-07:00Black Dymond Naturals MoisturizerIs in the testing phase. You know I've made a mango butter sealant for natural hair and now I've found something that will keep natural hair moisturized. I wanted to create something creamy that doesn't require refrigeration. Please know curlies, Vitamin E is not a preservative. Some of the ingredients in the mix below is coconut milk, Vitamin E, honey, and Optiphen I used this mix beneath my leave in conditioner and Violet is still full of moisture and has held definition in the heat we had today. I'm curious to see how it will hold up in 90 degree weather.<br />
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I purchased them yesterday from Shopper's Food Warehouse. Can't believed I overlooked them all this time. They can be purchased via the website or Walmart, but I'm telling you, this line seems to be rare. The Micro-Oil Technology helps to infuse the hair with moisture. I love that it has Coconut Olive, Avocado and Jojoba oils. I didn't suffer from tangling or breakage, either. You see, since my hair is fine, I have to wash in large twists. It's just easier that way. </div>
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* Update * I no longer use this line as of August 2015. I don't use shampoo at all, simply Henna and Moroccan red clay. </div>
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I left the conditioner on my hair for 20 minutes or so and then rinsed. There is no need to condition over night, etc because your hair can only absorb so much. I like to keep my wash day as simple as possible. Detangling was a snap, and yes I do use a comb a few times a week. </div>
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After rinsing out the conditioner, I let my hair dry completely before applying leave in conditioner mixed with Olive, Sunflower, and Castor oils. Then I applied my creamy moisturizer before twisting the hair and using small perm rods on the ends and below are the results. </div>
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I'm loving the versatility of my natural hair. This week I'm enjoying curlier hair. Some of my neighbors swear I've had a haircut. * grins * Yeah, one minute I'm rocking my length by stretching the hair with perm rods, and If I want a shorter style, I simply add water or use small perm rods. I opted for twisting in smaller sections for more definition and a tighter curl. For a more stretched look I create chunkier twists and larger perm rods...but that is another post. ; )<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qUNk9SmbLdc/VUJDPVtSypI/AAAAAAAABpo/frRO1d8dPSo/s1600/TwistNCurl4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qUNk9SmbLdc/VUJDPVtSypI/AAAAAAAABpo/frRO1d8dPSo/s1600/TwistNCurl4.jpg" width="180" /></a></div>
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Now for those of you who know me, you know I love my fruit snacks.<br />
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It can be the Scooby Doo Snacks, Dora The Explora, Fineas & Ferb, etc. Fruit snacks are my Kryptonite, my downfall. Why? Because of the sugar they contain! I've eaten a pack of day sometimes and there have been other instances where I'll eat 3 or 4 bags. Yes, anything Gummy. Gummy Lifesavers, Gummi Bears. Hell, Starburst had the nerve to put out those gummy gusher chews.<br />
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But you see. I've been down this road before. When I set my mind to it I can turn down temptation. My goal this time is to create muscle. I've been doing Insanity and the Butt Bible, but I need to join a gym. I've been twice this week so far on a 7 day guest pass but I'm not really enjoying the atmosphere of this particular setting. Okay, going off base here.<br />
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When I do Butt Bible I use the heavier weights, like 15 pounds for my squats, lunges, and even the upper body workout. However, I've noticed my left arm is weaker than my right. I need to do Preacher Curls, Military Press, and the Leg Press. Those were awesome, haven't used those machines in years.<br />
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Now, I know what some ladies may be thinking right now. Weights will make you hulk up. Nope, that's a myth. Our bodies aren't designed to bulk up like that, unless you're taking steroids or if you continue to eat foods that are unhealthy while you're pumping iron. Then you'll be a toned bull dozer. I've always had some definition going on, but I would like to be a little more cut. So, I'm eating clean.<br />
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Tonight's dinner consisted of black beans, Quinoa, chicken breast and half a sweet potato. I'm full, mind you; but dude I really could go for some fruit snacks! LOL<br />
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And this one is half an hour ago when my teenager ate fruit snacks in front of me. Ah, temptation. But I can hang! Not giving up because I've got my eyes on the prize!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-67449395092749724122015-04-16T06:07:00.003-07:002015-04-16T06:15:39.493-07:00Butt Bible UpdateHey there luvs. I'm on my fourth week of my butt bible. Last week I only did level 1 three times so this week I'm mixing it up with a combo of level 1 & 2 to make up for last week.<br />
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This is longer (33 minutes) and a little more intense. Yes, my quads are sore and I'll be honest. I'm struggling. This is one year where I'm really not into working out but I have to do it. If not, It'll be months before I work out again and I'm trying my best to break that cycle. I wanted to do Insanity again but I'm just not there. I'm not in my beast mode. LOL Last year and the year before I was a total maniac. Oh well.<br />
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My diet has been the same, cutting out sugars from time to time in my coffee and sweets. I eat in moderation and eat foods to stimulate my metabolism. I gave up cakes, cookies, and pies for Lent, but still had some ice cream here and there. The foods I currently eat are below:<br />
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I do this workout because it does reshape the muscles. I've exercised throughout my life off and on and having a toned defined body definitely has it's perks. I've had definition but would like to see my muscles ripped, cut. I've had a four pack abs, but never a six pack. LOL Hey, it's never too late. Always keep that in mind. It's one of my future goals.<br />
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Now I'm seeing some progress in my muscles and I know I'll see a LOT more progress if I cut the carbs completely like I did last year. Well, I tried that the first few days and I swear I got a serious case of the grumpys. My body protested. It didn't do that last year! LOL<br />
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So I eat carbs but keep them to a minimum. I'm 44 and I refuse to say that because I'm getting older, my body can't handle workouts. Bullshit. I'm lazy and I know it. Sorry, but Pauline is wrong that this workout isn't for lazy people. LOL I push myself continuously because I refuse to let laziness make me unshapely. I have to kick myself in the rear from time to time or I know I'll regret it. If any of you are struggling with exercise, don't cut it out completely, try to do something each day whether it's 10 or 20 minutes. Trust me, you'll benefit from it in the long run.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6107494392847931510.post-43743199577060219302015-04-16T05:53:00.003-07:002015-04-16T05:56:16.411-07:00HennaHiya. It's been a week since I've used Henna and I'm loving the effects. I've known about Henna forever, but I've always been reluctant to try it. Why? Well, just because it's natural doesn't mean it's necessarily good for you. It's plant based and there's always a possibility of allergic reactions occurring, which is why you should do a strand test, and test your wrist and the inner arm area.<br />
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Last Wednesday, this is what I looked like while I waited for the Henna to dye my grey strands. Yes, my grey. Lordy, I was sick and tired of looking at those strands...seriously.<br />
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The process is messy, and I stained my hands. I hate wearing gloves...never wore them when I used the creamy crack. But the stain goes away after several days. Now when you use Henna, be sure to add an oil (I used Olive Oil) when you mix it up. Some folks use coconut milk. I'm going to try that next time. This keeps the Henna from drying out your hair.<br />
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I used the Reshma Henna from <a href="http://www.sallybeauty.com/reshman-henna/SBS-846313,default,pd.html">Sally's. </a> Now, I used the natural highlights because Henna is the only ingredient. You'll see they offer different colors, but those have other ingredients and they aren't listed on the website. Be sure to read the box! I had bad experiences with commercial dyes in the past and I wasn't gambling this time.<br />
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Anyway, I only used half a jar and I froze the rest since I don't plan to use it anymore until my grey roots make their appearance. When I mixed Henna and hot water together, I could immediately see a change from a spinach green to a rusty red color. I liked the scent, it was kind of earthy, grassy, with a hint of spinach and at first it did look like green mud.<br />
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Loosens curl pattern ~ Some people may not like that, but my coils were very tight in my crown area and for the longest time I thought I was suffering from thinning hair.<br />
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Strengthens hair by filling in gaps and stops breakage, moisture retention. ~ My hair feels thicker and fuller than usual. My hair also retains more moisture. A simple leave in, oil, and my hair butter are all I need and my hair is softer than it's been, even during the end of the day.<br />
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Dyes grey hair ~ If you want to take a break from the grey, Henna is perfect but please note, that it will not dye the rest of your hair. It lightens blonde and grey, but if you have black hair, it will not turn it red or coppery. This is what natural Henna does. Now the other colors will do that but they aren't all natural.<br />
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Scalp ~ Henna is great if you suffer from dandruff or an itchy scalp. I suggested this to my aunt who has had dandruff off and on her entire life, but she's not up for trying it. Now, you don't necessarily have to dye your hair. Indigo can be used with Henna to stop the color change. Oh and be sure to deep condition after your Henna treatment. My hair wasn't hard when I rinsed out the Henna because I used a lot of Olive Oil, but deep conditioning is a plus.<br />
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I really wanted to show my Henna mixture, but I had already put the stuff in my hair and it's a messy application. I let it set for a few hours, but I was occupied with some business. Perhaps next time I'll have my daughter or hubby film me throughout the process.<br />
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So far I'm loving the Henna experience. Some people Henna once a week, some every 2 to 4 weeks, and some maybe once a month. I'm thinking once a month or whenever the grey roots decide to show themselves again. These rich coppery tones are similar to the wig I made a few months back.<br />
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Today it rained and then the sun came out, and it was humid. Earlier this morning I took my hair down from a braid and curl and Vi shrank in a matter of hours.<br />
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She's healthy, moisturized, and growing. I love how I can enjoy my length with twist outs and braid outs, or even ponytails. I've been bunning off and on for the past two weeks to give her a break.<br />
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Anyway, I love my natural hair. I wish I went natural years ago when I used to write for The Coil Review. Yardley Messereaux suggested it and I guess I wasn't quite ready. I'll never go back, and that's a fact. I've kicked the creamy crack! Ha, ha, haaa! I'm a poet and don't even know it. ; )Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0