Flat Stomach Update: My 21 Day Challenge

If you have been reading my blog for the past few months, you know that I have been trying to lose weight and gain a flat stomach. I started my weight loss journey in March and it has been a bit of a roller coaster but I have stayed on the tracks...for the most part.
Click here to read the beginning of my weight loss journey.

So I am not quite to my flat stomach but I am super close. And you know weight trainers say it always the last 10 pounds that take the longest and are the hardest to lose.Ugh.
To jump start my motivation, I decided to challenge myself to a workout plan that is kind of scary and intimidating.

A 21 Day challenge. 21 days straight of working out.
Yea, its real cray-cray. But I really do enjoy pushing myself to the limits. It helps me figure out what I can accomplish and what I can achieve if I put my mind to it 100%.

My rules for myself are simple:

• At least 30 min workout
• Cardio 6 days a week
• Stretch & light cardio on 7th day
• Abs & Butt exercises everyday
• 21 days straight (Nov. 1st to Nov. 21st)

Staying on track is always a huge issue for me. But I have a couple of 'pots of gold' waiting for me at the end of the rainbow. And completing this challenge will make them even sweeter.
[Hint: End date is my birthday weekend...]
Also keeping my diet healthy has become easier. Just need to add more protein and less carbs so my body will be working with me, not against me.

All in all, I'm ready!
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthen me." Philippians 4:13

I think I'm going to do a video as well...tracking my progress and my feelings about this insanity I am currently experiencing, LOL!

As always, thanks for reading!

Nicole

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October Ipsy Bag & Makeup Look [VIDEO]

Have you heard of Ipsy Glam Bag?
It is a beauty subscription where you sign up for $10 a month and you get a makeup bag with 4-5 sample beauty products.
It is a great way to try out new brands and product lines without spending a lot of money.

This month I decided to show you what I received in my glam bag.
[Each bag is slightly different, catered to your beauty & style preferences]

I also put together a quick makeup look using some of the items.

I hope you enjoyed these videos and this makeup look.
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As always, thanks for reading and watching!

Nicole

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REVIEW: Eden Body Works Coconut Shea Curl Defining Creme

Originally posted on Natural Brownies

Looking for a product that can define your curls and hold your twist-outs?
Well this product one right here is just for you.

Eden Body Works Coconut Curl Defining Creme. Watch my review on how I feel about this product:

LINK TO VIDEO HERE

INGREDIENTS: Water (Aqua), Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil , Vegetable Oil, Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Butryospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Esters, Glyceryl Dilaurate, Steareth-20, Polyquaternium-7, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Milk, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba (Meadowfoam) Seed Oil, Lactobacillus/Tomato Fruit Ferment Extract, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract, Keratin Amino Acids, Acyl Coenzyme A Desaturase, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Hydrolyzed Silk, Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride, Fragrance (Parfum), Dehydroacetic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol
[taken for their website,  http://eden-bodyworks.myshopify.com/pages/products ]

Hope you enjoyed this video & review.

Comment below and let us know if you will be giving this product a try!

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Nicole

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Eden Body Works has searched the globe to find the most effective and affordable natural ingredients for their products. Because they believe in overall wellness, they have incorporated a beauty strategy based upon eliminating harsh and damaging chemicals from our products. their development team will always be environmentally conscious in our product decisions, ingredients, and components.
[taken for their website,  http://eden-bodyworks.myshopify.com/pages/products ]

Fall Makeup Look: Neutral Eye & Bold Lip

Fall Neutral Eye & Bold Lip [MAKEUP LOOK TUTORIAL] Featuring Ipsy Glam Bag

This is my first makeup tutorial! My twist on the fall trend of the bold, vampy lip.
Hope you enjoy!
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Products used are listed in the description box on YouTube.
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Nicole

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Lunch & Shopping Vlog

Thursday I did some light beauty shopping at Walgreens.
Check out what I purchased.

All items are linked in the description box.
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Nicole

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