Being healthy radiates to the outside. It's no joke. You just have a glow about you. Your nails are clearer, your hair breaks off less and has less split ends and your complexion is amazing. I've gone from over 200 lbs, toxic and using tons of harmful beauty products daily to a fit size 8, healthy and use nothing but gentle (organic when possible) beauty products. I look at pictures and am amazed at the transformation to this day. Your skin absorbs the chemicals you put on ladies, whether it be hair dye, make up or nail polish. You can look your best and be good to your body too.
I've found some products that I have used for quite some time now that I swear by. No I'm not paid by any to advertise, I just thought you might like to try them. One is Tate's miracle shampoo and conditioner (I order online by the gallon) they have many different uses and they work wonderful. My hair has never looked so healthy or grown so well in my life. I don't dye it or bleach it anymore either. The make up I use is 100% pure. I buy mine at Lazy Acres but you can find them online too. I use the tinted moisturizer, pot rouge (for cheeks and eyes), mascara and gloss and I'm good to go anywhere. My skin and lashes feel great! As far as polish goes, I don't need any these days. My nails are so clear it looks like I have a french manicure all the time. When I want to make them look really great I buffer them. Sharing some beauty secrets I've found. Hope you will find ways to let go of the harmful chemicals you might still be using.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Self Love is So Important
As I looked in the mirror this morning as I do everyday, I found myself looking at the more defined muscles of my upper body instead of picking apart my lower half. Yes I have saggy skin, cellulite and stubborn fat to get rid of still from my weight loss journey, but today I am making a conscious effort to not solely focus on those areas when I am looking at my reflection. For me it has been a constant struggle to find self love. I am my own worse critic and I don't know if that will ever change but I am more gentle on myself each day. I have learned to appreciate my body for all of the terrible things I have put it through in the past, all the healing that it had to go through and all the hard work that it does for me now.
We only get one body in this life and what we do with it is our choice. For today and the rest of my life, I'm going to strive to do what is best for my body as well as my spirit. I want to live a long healthy life. In order to do that I must continue to learn ways to love myself and let my body know that I care. In the movie Hungry for Change, Dr Northrup suggested that we put a note in the places we look the most that says, "I totally and completely love and accept myself right now." I immediately did just that. I am starting to think it has helped me. What do you think? Do you love yourself as you are today?
We only get one body in this life and what we do with it is our choice. For today and the rest of my life, I'm going to strive to do what is best for my body as well as my spirit. I want to live a long healthy life. In order to do that I must continue to learn ways to love myself and let my body know that I care. In the movie Hungry for Change, Dr Northrup suggested that we put a note in the places we look the most that says, "I totally and completely love and accept myself right now." I immediately did just that. I am starting to think it has helped me. What do you think? Do you love yourself as you are today?
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Confidence in Sharing Your Story Part 2
Last month I talked about a couple of opportunities that had come my way to share my story with a wider audience on other peoples blogs. This month I was notified that they had been published! More than one emotion washed over me. Part of me was excited and proud and the other was apprehensive and had butterflies. Overall humbled to be able to share my story with others in hopes of helping even one other person out there achieve a healthier life.
I want to say thank you to Anna, who took the time to write me and ask if I would like to share on her blog. I so appreciate all of the fit community who take time out of their busy day to reach out to others. Her blog is amazing! Please go check out my story and the rest of her blog at http://www.rulesofdieting.com/kristies-weight-loss-success-story/. Thanks to her I was able to share my story with another blog as well. Thank you Lydia for agreeing to share my story as well. You can read the full edition of my story and check out Lydia's blog at http://divinehealthfromtheinsideout.com/2014/06/from-size-18-to-8-2/
I hope my blog readers will find all of what I shared on these blogs just as helpful as what I have posted on here. I have not had many comments as of yet and I do hope that you all feel free to share your thoughts and feelings with me.
I want to say thank you to Anna, who took the time to write me and ask if I would like to share on her blog. I so appreciate all of the fit community who take time out of their busy day to reach out to others. Her blog is amazing! Please go check out my story and the rest of her blog at http://www.rulesofdieting.com/kristies-weight-loss-success-story/. Thanks to her I was able to share my story with another blog as well. Thank you Lydia for agreeing to share my story as well. You can read the full edition of my story and check out Lydia's blog at http://divinehealthfromtheinsideout.com/2014/06/from-size-18-to-8-2/
I hope my blog readers will find all of what I shared on these blogs just as helpful as what I have posted on here. I have not had many comments as of yet and I do hope that you all feel free to share your thoughts and feelings with me.
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