Random: Kind of All Over the Place

My blog...well, lets be honest...
It is kind of all over the place, lol.

My family will tell you, I'm not the best cleaner.
And my blog is kind of under the same duress as my room right now, just filling up with stuff as I enter.
But if you bare with me, I promise to fine my focus and organize!
The way I see it, this messy part is just another step in the journey.

Until then...I will be basking in the the mess for now, lol.

Nicole Charnel

Flat Stomach: Week 7 Update

Yea, I know, I skipped an update.
But don't worry, you didn't miss anything.

Week 6 went by in kind of a blur. It was over as soon as it started, probably because of the holiday.
I exercised my normal, 5-6 days. And ate well (besides on Memorial Day, lol). Pretty basic week.

This week, week 7, I seem to be getting a bit more attention.
Sorry, that sounds a bit vain but what I mean is people are commenting on how my face looks more slender.
How they can really see my weight loss. And not just people that I don't see on the regular.

My only complaint is, I don't feel lighter. LoL, I mean, shouldn't I?
Oh well, moving on...

This coming week, I'm going take my healthy eating a step further and really limit myself.
I'm going to an amusement park this weekend and I want to be able to eat all the sweets and treats that will be available to me, lol.
This slight diet change will ensure I wont feel so guilty about eating that funnel cake I have been dreaming about. Hmmmm. Fried dough and powered sugar...

My dietary limits for this week will be:
Green smoothies only for breakfast
A salad for lunch or dinner meals
Mostly fish and veggies for remaining meals
Healthy snack choices
No junk food
No fast food
No sweet treats
Minimal salad dressing, lol.
Lots of water.
SN: I hate drinking so much water. Not because its water and not juice. But because I feel like I spend 50% of my day in the bathroom!  Just had to stop writing this blog to visit the ladies room, geesh.

Most of these rules I have implemented since I began my weight loss journey (healthy snacks, limited fast food, etc.) but I am not very strict with myself. Which results in me breaking my own rules...at least twice a week, lol.
This week: no slacking! I'm going to be discipline (right after I eat this Oreo) and stay the course.

As for my Insanity workout, for those who were wondering, I am still doing that.
However, I didn't go to the month 2 DVDs. Mostly because I don't have time to do them.
They are like 45 min to an hour and 15 min long! 'Aint nobody got time for that!' (hehehe)
But seriously, getting two children in the bed at night then working out...yea I wouldn't be finished working out until 12 am.
But I need my beauty rest...5 hours, not enough for me.

Nicole Charnel

P.S. Body measurements coming soon. I will be tracking my inches.

Does your diet change depending on your schedule?

Random: My love for SHOES!

I will fully admit I have a shoe addition...or fetish.
I love a cute part of shoes!
I will stop a stranger on the street to tell them how bad their shoes are and ask them where they purchased them from. I need to know!
Love a cute pair of heels.
Or some comfy looking flats.
Or a high wedge.
Hmm...I'm getting excited just blogging about them! LoL!

Anyway, because of my shoe addiction, I have to keep myself on a budget. One, maybe two (if there is a sale) pairs of shoes a month. I have to already have an outfit to wear with them, I don't like buying shoes and then having to find an outfit. I also limit the amount of money I spend on that said pair of shoes.
Yea, I have to make rules for myself. Sad.

So while pinning some of my favs to my "Love. Those. SHOES!" board on my pinterest, I thought why not make it easier to keep my rules and join JustFab?!
If you don't know, JustFab is a website that sells shoes as well as handbags, jeans, jewelry, and dresses.  However, to purchase you must be a member. When you first sign up, you fill in a questionnaire and their stylist (computer, lol) figures out your style. Each month your get a list of shoes that fit your style. Same with the handbags. And there are also deals and specials throughout the month.
Oh yea, sounds like I'm in!

WARNING: This may possibility be an excuse to buy shoes consistently and monthly...maybe.

I have already decided on my first pair of shoes...

These shoes...give me life...so serious. Ugh! Yup...I'm in.

Now what can I wear these with? Hmm...any suggestions?

Nicole Charnel

Natural Hair: Duh, Nicole.

I have been natural for 9 years, count 'em...9.
I should know what works for my natural hair by now right?
Negative.
I know what works for my natural hair when PRESSED.

2008 - 4 years natural

2010 - 6 years natural

But my natural hair is in its CURLY state...I am definitely far from expert.

Product Review: Palmer's Coconut Oil Protein Pack

Have you done a protein treatment lately?
Protein treatments are a great step to add to your monthly regimen.  They help repair your hair by adding protein to back to the hair strand. Although it is just a temporary repair, it still allows your hair to regain it's strength. And if done on a routine basis, it will continue to help your growth and help your length retention.
Check out the picture below...

http://thenaturalhavenbloom.com

This next product I am reviewing is a great protein treatment.

Palmer's Coconut Oil Deep Conditioning Protein Pack