Just a quick post to tell you that after the 6 week challenge, I am ready for round TWO!!! Revolt chapter 2 is going to be VERY different. I just hope my stupidity/confession helps someone else. I didn't get my login info till late in the detox week (6 weeks ago) so once I got it I just went to town and tried to make up for lost time. Didn't read the start up guide (BIG mistake!!!), didn't drink my gallons of water till maybe the third week, didn't use the weights I was supposed to (wimpy 3s...I know, I know), didn't add an extra circuit like I was supposed to, didn't measure and use calipers (sigh)...BUT had I done it then I might not have had the same motivation as now! I have lost 11 lbs, gone down 2 sizes and am SO ready for this next chapter!!! I have upped the weights signIFICANTLY and have felt SO good during the last few days' workouts. SO sore and I love it!!! I know this works, I know I can do this and I KNOW that these next 6 weeks are going to be amazing!!!!! Wanna "revolt" against YOUR before pictures? Go GET it!!!!!! =)
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Sunday, 14 April 2013
Clean Mind, Heart and Body and a Revamp of the Blog!!!
I am, for the most part, a very happy person. I love (in no particular order) life, my family, God, my friends, a good party, a good treat and all things pretty, attention to detail, singing, dancing, laughing, quiet moments with a book and a blanket, hot cocoa on a wintery day and BIG windows for a lightning storm just over the lake. There is so much in this life that is worth loving and learning about. I cannot TELL you how many emails I received after asking you if you would mind me sharing other aspects of life on here with you. Thank you! Thank you for being so supportive, kind and for responding =). As one of you pointed out, it's basically all girly anyway (the topics I wanted to share) and I quite agree! My hubby is already working hard on a revamp for the look of the blog and I couldn't be more pleased and excited! In keeping with the theme of a multi themed blog I wanted to share some triumphs with you =). I officially hit 126 lbs today!!!!!!! This may seem like not that much if you have been following the weight loss but it IS when connecting it to the fact that I have been trying to lose inches and body fat rather than lbs. I was just so tickled to see a lower number since I hadn't in a while {giggle}. I was SUCH a silly girl and didn't measure myself at the VERY beginning of this journey (6 weeks ago) and only started (better late than never) 2 weeks ago. Within that time frame of 2 weeks, I have lost 2 inches from my thighs & waist and an inch from my J-Lo, which is saying something! I have also taken my body fat down considerable and have been feeling a HUGE difference in my clothing. I feel...the best way to put it is "clean".
I feel light and clean on the inside as I have taken out a lot of the toxins and unnecessary things we have in our foods. I like buying fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, natural applesauce and peanut butter, brown rice (cooked with coconut oil is to DIE for!) and wheat pasta. My kids love it, I love it and I cheat like there is NO tomorrow on Saturdays LOL. This really is a win win and I have been SO impressed with the community on Facebook for Revolt. They are all there to encourage, advise, and uplift. Nichole Huntsman has been such a positive influence in making me want to be stronger & healthier {look for an interview with Nichole herself here on the blog soon!}. If you have been looking for a change, a way to start being more healthy then this really is the program for you! It was very easy for me to slip into it since I felt someone was "holding my hand"as I started the diet & the workouts. It was clear & easy to start. It for sure took willpower on my part but I. Was. Ready!!!!! I think that I pushed myself to really follow clean eating but I think I can push myself in the workouts a little more. This was the last week for the 6 week challenge but I am going to keep going! I am on my way & am NOT going to stop now!!! If you want to start at the beginning & come on this journey with me, then Revolt Fitness' site {here}. Right now they are doing a FREE 3 day preview & you can see why I love it so much! What are your goals to be healthy a little bit every day? What inspires you & makes you happy? What is your "why" for wanting to either change or maintain your lifestyle? I would love to know more about YOU!!! Leave some comments to get us all thinking =). Love you guys!!!
I feel light and clean on the inside as I have taken out a lot of the toxins and unnecessary things we have in our foods. I like buying fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, natural applesauce and peanut butter, brown rice (cooked with coconut oil is to DIE for!) and wheat pasta. My kids love it, I love it and I cheat like there is NO tomorrow on Saturdays LOL. This really is a win win and I have been SO impressed with the community on Facebook for Revolt. They are all there to encourage, advise, and uplift. Nichole Huntsman has been such a positive influence in making me want to be stronger & healthier {look for an interview with Nichole herself here on the blog soon!}. If you have been looking for a change, a way to start being more healthy then this really is the program for you! It was very easy for me to slip into it since I felt someone was "holding my hand"as I started the diet & the workouts. It was clear & easy to start. It for sure took willpower on my part but I. Was. Ready!!!!! I think that I pushed myself to really follow clean eating but I think I can push myself in the workouts a little more. This was the last week for the 6 week challenge but I am going to keep going! I am on my way & am NOT going to stop now!!! If you want to start at the beginning & come on this journey with me, then Revolt Fitness' site {here}. Right now they are doing a FREE 3 day preview & you can see why I love it so much! What are your goals to be healthy a little bit every day? What inspires you & makes you happy? What is your "why" for wanting to either change or maintain your lifestyle? I would love to know more about YOU!!! Leave some comments to get us all thinking =). Love you guys!!!
Saturday, 13 April 2013
My Glamour Girl POTW: Grasshopper by Darling Girl Cosmetics
So you might remember I recently became a Darling Girl Cosmetics Glamour Girl; each week, one of us GG's gets to choose a product to feature for 20% off in the Darling Girl store! This is known as the Pick of the Week, or POTW for short ;)
My POTW is Grasshopper, a bright and fun green shade I think is perfect for Spring!
Here's my look using Grasshopper:
Products:
-Lime Crime Eyeshadow Helper
-Darling Girl Primped and Primed primer (lid and lower lashline)
-DG Grasshopper (lime green shade)
-DG Bed Boogie (matte teal on outer lid)
-DG Tempting Tryst (matte taupe in crease)
-DG Canary (shimmery white/yellow duochrome as highlight)
-NYX Slide On Pencil in Tropical Green
-MAC Blacktrack Fluidline (tightline only)
-Cover Girl Lash Perfection mascara
-Urban Decay Naked Basics palette (crease, browbone, and brow)
-Cover Girl clear mascara (brow)
-Hard Candy Glamoflauge in Light
-mark. *Powder Buff* in Nude (discontinued shade)
If you're interested in Grasshopper, you can get it here for 20% off! You can also shop here for the rest of these shades, all of which are awesome :)
Click here to see swatches of Grasshopper and lots of other colors too.
Click here to see swatches of Grasshopper and lots of other colors too.
Thanks for reading!
*Some or all images were lightly edited using Aperture and/or Photoshop; for details, please read the photo editing disclosure widget at the bottom of my right-side bar.
**All products were purchased by me. I don't get anything if you click the links, they're for convenience purposes only. All opinions are my own.
Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Teal & Caramel Random Tutorial
After opening up my Ipsy bag for the month of March I had this urge to use the colors in there from Yabby Cosmetics. They so PERfectly matched my outfit and so I decided to do a very last second tutorial. Somehow it turned into "deep thinking" and reflections...hope you don't mind ; ). I have just been thinking a lot about life lately, friends, family and creative outlets. This is definitely an outlet for me and I am super appreciative of you guys for watching, commenting and learning with me. I feel like I am branching out in all areas of my life and was wondering how you guys would feel about me posting about them from time to time. I throw parties for people, I would love to share what I do and the ideas I've come up with. I'm on this whole weight loss kick and would love to share recipes. I adORE decorating (love me some Pinterest) and am actually in the process of doing two homes in the area and would love to share crafty crafty things along with decor. What do you guys think? Let me know in the comments and if we want to keep to strictly makeup I can create other blogs no problem and keep this one free of those things =). Thanks for all of your feedback! Love you guys!!!
Monday, 8 April 2013
Ipsy Beauty Bag For March
Got my bag from Ipsy{dot}com for the month of March and just got around to videoing the opening of said bag. I am SUPER in love with the bag this month since I am a fan of all things Nautical ; ). Not a ton in this bag but it's the first time that I was stoked about 90% of it! The eyeshadow pictured is a touch different than the colors I received. Mine was a fanTAStic teal and a caramel color. I am excited to put the hydrating mist in my kit (and to maybe use on myself) and the mirror is super cute and pink (which believe it or not, I am not always a fan of). Have you signed up for Ipsy or another beauty of the month club? What did YOU get this month? What are you excited to try?
Sunday, 7 April 2013
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