Get it together girl!

On Saturday I attended the Jump into Summer with the DC Lady Bloggers event at Puro Cafe in Georgetown. The premise of the event was to bring together bloggers in the DMV area and have them network and get more exposure for their blogs. The atmosphere and vibes were great!   Everyone there was really nice and the food and drinks were awesome.

Attending the event made me realize I need to put more time and afford into my own blog.  When I was asked if I blogged, my response was somewhat.  It shouldn't have been somewhat considering I usually have a lot to say so I should be using this blog as my outlet.  The reason for starting this blog was to share my opinion on all things beauty related.  Those who know me, know I am generally all over the place and if you follow this blog you will see what I mean.  However, I think a lot of people will be able to relate to my posts. So from now on I will make sure I give this blog (my 4th baby) the time that she needs to flourish.  

Shoutout to Franky J and friends for putting together the Jump Into Summer event.  I can't wait to attend more of your functions.

Thank you all for reading!

A New 30 Day Challenge

On Wednesday, May 1st I will start a new 30 day challenge.  This one is a cardio workout challenge sponsored by Rahman Grayson aka Mr. Shut Up and Train.  I'm not sure what it will all consist of but I am ready.  I read that you will need to have dumbbells and a medicine ball, which I already have.

If you are interested in signing up for the cardio challenge or to get more information check out his site  http://www.mrshutupandtrain.com/30daycc/

You can also follow him on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram: @mrshutupandtrain

I am still drinking my smoothies!  Simple Green Smoothies did another 30 day challenge which is coming to an end tomorrow.  They will have another one on July 1st. www.simplegreensmoothies.com for more info.

Conditioner

If you are looking for a good conditioner that does not break the bank, try Aussie Moist. I use it and let it's my hair soft and well hydrated. You can get the 13.5fl oz bottle at Walmart for a little over $2

End of the green smoothie challenge

Yay! I not only stuck with it but I finished the 30-day green smoothie challenge!!!  Some of the changes I have noticed are: my face looks slimmer, my stomach is getting smaller and I am actually craving raw vegetables.  Last week I went on a sugar binge.  I made and ate chocolate cake, rice krispie treats and biscoff cookies with nutella.  I noticed after 3 days of eating all that sugar, I started to feel real sluggish again and I had this pain in my stomach.  I also gained 1.6 pounds :(

Now I know I really have to pay special attention to what and how much I eat.  I can still have sugar but not to the excess.  I'm still drinking my green smoothies daily and eating more vegetables and fish.  I have really changed my water intake.  I still drink a lot of water.

I am not going to post the smoothies online anymore but I will post my progress.  Here are the last of my smoothies from the challenge:





Day 23 - Spinach, mango, banana, kiwi, strawberries, pineapple juice and agave nectar

Day 24 - spinach, avocado, pineapple, mango, banana, green tea and flaxseeds

Day 25 - Spinach, flaxseeds, peaches, mixed berries, apples, banana, ginger and green tea

Day 26 - Spinach, apple, mango, mixed berries, coconut oil, green tea and almond milk

Day 27 (my husband made this one) - Spinach, kale, mint, strawberries, kiwi, pineapple, mango and almond milk

Day 28 - Kale, spinach, coconut oil, coconut water, flaxseeds, strawberries, mango, banana and pineapple

Day 29  (on the go) - Spinach, kale, strawberries, apples, pineapple, mango, banana, cherries, avocado, flaxseeds, coconut oil, coconut water and orange juice

Day 30 - Spinach, baby kale, peaches, plum, cherries, pineapple, mango, banana, avocado, flaxseeds, coconut water and coconut oil.

Black dress sexiness

Another box of chocolate!

I received another box of Ferrero Rocher chocolate from Influester last week.  Because of the green smoothie challenge I've been doing, I haven't eaten one.  But my sister-in-law and son have truly enjoyed this great gift.  I had to hide the last 4 just so I can make sure I can enjoy them after my challenge is over.

 

Thank you again Influenster!!!!!

Green Smoothie Challenge - Week 3

I've completed week 3 of the 30 day green smoothie challenge!  I was supposed to add chai seeds, cacao powder, and chard to my smoothies this  week.  As you can tell from below, I didn't.  I went to purchase these ingredients and was shocked by how expensive they were.  I found the chai seeds at Trader Joe's for $4.99, I should have gotten them then but I though I could find them cheaper somewhere else.  WRONG!!!  I didn't see the cacao powder at Trader Joe's but MOMs and Wegmans had it for $15.99.  I've never had it before so I did not want to spend that type of money and then find out I didn't like it.  As far as the chard, I left it off my restock list and completely forgot about it.

This week (week 4) I plan on experimenting more with my smoothies. 

Day 15 - Spinach, kale, pineapple, mango, banana, strawberries, flaxseeds, coconut oil and almond milk

Day 16 - Spinach, coconut water, kiwi, strawberries, mango, banana, avocado and agave nectar

                Lunch - Spinach, coconut milk, 1/2 orange, pineapple, blueberries and bananas

Day 17 - (no picture) Spinach, kale, avocado, pineapple, orange, mango, banana, coconut water and coconut oil

            Lunch - Spinach, almond butter, peaches, strawberries, mango, pineapple, banana and almond milk.

 

Day 18 - Spinach, mixed berries, green apple, peaches, banana, flaxseeds and pomegranate juice

         Dinner - Spinach, pineapple, mango, peaches, kale, avocado, banana, coconut oil and coconut milk

Day 19 - Kale, kiwi, mango, pineapple, coconut water and coconut oil

Day 20 - Spinach, kale, 1/2 orange, pineapple, green apple, mixed berries, strawberries, flaxseeds, coconut oil and orange juice.  Don't let the color of this smoothie fool you, it has a great taste.