Gallon water challenge

My friend ET & I did a gallon water challenge a month or so ago.  I've read a lot about all the benefits of drinking water. Better skin, helps with weight loss, and its just overall better for you.

I love water. We actually don't keep juice or soda in our household and I'm not bothered by that. When I was younger I was addicted to Diet Coke. I'm pretty sure I was downing anywhere from 5-7 in a weekday. I had a friend who's boss passed away from aspartame overload. So I kicked the habit.

We downloaded the 1 Gallon A Day app on our iPhone. This app is pretty bomb. Every hour it alerts you when you need to drink. Just make sure you enable your notifications. The sound that it makes(pouring water) , makes me giggle every time.

We were both successful in our two week challenge and it actually helped ET push passed a weight plateau. ( GET IT) As for me I really think it made a difference in clearing up my skin. (WIN)

Try it out guys!

I lost 15 lbs!

Guys don't be mad I have posts sitting in the queue waiting for me to finish them.. This is one of them.
On Sept 23 I went to see a nutritionist. I figured out that what I eat isn't good and no matter what kind of diet I get on it isn't going to change the fact that I'm fat.
I called my insurance company, Cigna, to see who I had in my network and of course there was no one in network.
According to the rep I could just pay it upfront and let them reimbursement.
Then I went to good old google to see who there was in my area. I ran across someone that I had actually heard of before call Andi Holyfield. I went to her website (which is now a lot more fancier than what it was in Sept.) I sent her my information to contact me and she contacted me within 24 hours.
So as I'm losing wait I am thinking about a list of things I want . So every 15 lbs I lose I wanted to get myself a gift.
1st- 15 ( woot woot) was foundation.



 Can you guys tell a difference? I most certainly can.
I left out of Ulta with Hello Flawless Benefit liquid foundation. (nutmeg) Let me tell you how good my face feels and looks with this foundation on... AMAHAZING... I cant even fell it on my face and it blends in so well with my skin color. Now I have combination skin. So some of its dry and some of it is oily. This foundation did not irritate my face not one bit. After the first day I wore it I went to amazon and bought the powder foundation too. ( I was looking for a deal $22 later..)
I got all types of compliments for how nice my skin looked.

The 1st pic is au natural 2nd primer its NYX 3rd hello flawless 4th the whole shebang!
I did ask the MUA for a cheaper brand of foundation and she recommended NYX .

You're welcome

Happy 2015!!

Happy New Years Guys!

Let me start off by thanking you guys for spending time with me a couple times a week. When I get emails or text messages from people saying they've read my blog it really makes my day .

One of my most popular post last year was Generic New Years Post . But let me tell you how depressing it is to see that you did not accomplish half the things you set out to accomplish. I'm telling you - you are your worst enemy. I am going to show you what I got done and set some more realistic goals for 2015.

Goals Goals Goals Goals Goals Goals Goals ( to the rhythm of "Shots" Lil John)
1. Lose 75lbs . I lost 17 then gained back 5. Reese's kept calling my name.
2. Run 4 5Ks.  Haha.. But I will say that I ran for 22 minutes several times in one week last year. Then Hannah encouraged me to run outside and I got discouraged.
3. Finish T25  lasted a week
4. Beat Jasmine in our fitness bet. I actually lost 10 lbs for that bet but I never told Jasmine because I didn't want to pay her if she lost more than me. hehe
5. Get on every ride at Disney World without the worry of not being able to fit. BOOM
6. Stop cussing. I had 2 slip ups one because I almost got killed by an idiot driving and another time in conversation with Cathy. (side eye)
7. Gain a relationship with my brother. ... yeah about that
8. Write letters to everyone I feel that has "wronged" me. Its currently 12.29.14 10:48 pm so I have some time.
9. Be less judgmental.  I am not sure how I'm suppose to judge this.
10. Retake my GRE DONE
11. Apply and get accepted into another graduate school. DONE
12. Go to class! Class hasn't started yet.
13. Pass the Praxis. I changed my mind about teaching again... anyone need a Praxis study book?
14. Cut my hair short. Done.. & its real cute too
15. Take boudoir photos.  I am planning on doing these in January.
16. Make a successful side business. I really just enjoy taking pictures of friends.
17.Work on life !  Currently turning my life around !

I didn't get everything done but I did make some progress. And as long as I have some progress how could I complain.

So for 2015 I really plan on making realistic goals.

1. Counseling Program acceptance.
2. Workout at least 4x a week 30 min each.
3. Run 2 5ks
4. Work on my relationship with parents.
5. Show more appreciation & affection.
6. Watch my spending.
7. Only purchase clothes on 3 occasions with$55.
8. Read at least 6 books this year.
9. Blog a couple times a week.
10. No sweets for 6 months.
11. Lose 50 lbs.
12. Cook at least 2x a week.
13. Volunteer for the needy at least 6x.
14. Get baptized.
15. Take foster parent classes.
16. delete IG account.


I am liking these goals!
I hope you guys have the best year ever !