Tag Archives: summer

Got Frizz??

29 Jul

Oh summertime, how I love thee. Minus the frizz that attacks my hair. Thankfully this summer I was able to try Fekkai’s Brilliant Glossing Cream, given to me by Glamour as a Glambassador Challenge. I couldn’t have received this product at a better time. July is always a very hot and humid month and we all know what our hair looks like in that glorious weather.

I washed my hair as normal and continued to use my favorite products: It’s a Ten, Thermafuse HeatSmart Serum, and now I added a pea size of Fekkai’s Brilliant Glossing Cream. Once I had all of the product mixed into my damp hair I used the blow dryer as normal.

For my bun, I used all of my products prior to blow drying my hair as normal, and then used a very small amount on my hair once it was up in my bun to give it a nice shine.

I have never found a product that literally worked as well as it says it does. I am also very picky with texture, smell and how well my hair drys with it in it. On this day, I swear to you, it is exactly what it says it is. It renews shine to your hair and fights frizz all day long.

With one month of summer left, ladies, you need to help your hair and put an end to the frizz. This is one product I will continue to use even after the hot and humid days have left us.

Fekkai's glossing cream

 

You can find this fabulous product at Ulta or any establishment that sells Fekkai’s products.

 

Happy Anti-Frizz!

xo

*Disclosure: I was provided the bottle of Fekkai’s Briliant Glossing Cream and all opinions in this review are my own.

Going Greek

1 Jul

athenos feta cheese

For my most recent Glambassador Challenge, thanks to Glamour, I had to use Athenos Feta Cheese in any delicious way I wanted to. I decided since it’s summer and so many of us are still trying to watch what we eat, I made a healthy wrap with some left over chicken breast that I had. This is really easy for anyone to make and it’s light and healthy!

Ingredients:

~Chicken Breast (not deli meat)

~Lettuce

~Kalamata olives

~Athenos Feta Cheese

~any Greek Dressing of your choice

~Whole Grain, Wheat or Multi-Grain wrap (whichever you prefer)

~banana peppers

feta wrap

Enjoy!!!!

xo

Becoming the best me

21 May

get fit

Why hello there! I know I’ve been missing for a little over a month, but boy have I been busy. I have turned my energy into positive energy. My health and fitness physique have become my main focus. On April 14, I attended my first Beachbody instructor training, I wrote about it in a previous post~ it’s a must read. I joined Beachbody as a coach back in November/December, right after I ran my first 5k. The fitness bug had officially bit me.

For the past month, I have dedicated my spare time, to planking, working out, completing the instructor training and eating healthy. And I have to say, it has been life changing. I feel great, lost some weight and an inch so far around my waist. I will admit that during this challenge it was tough, but with the support of the 30 day May challenge group members, it’s been helpful. Following Michi’s ladder (a Beachbody clean, healthy eating way of life) has changed the way I cook my food and choose the food I put into my body. It’s crazy how food literally makes you feel a certain way.

Not only have I had a positive result in my eating habits and weight loss, I have increased my muscles in my core. By planking at least 5 times a week, I have strengthened my muscles and increased my time every.single.time; even if it is for a few seconds or even minutes. I encourage people to try it and I have had friends of mine join in with me. It’s very contagious and once you start it, it becomes a contest against yourself and the clock. You never want to let yourself down and it feels like a huge accomplishment every time you are done. If you would like to join or see what it’s about, follow me on Instagram: Ecal831 or leave a comment below. I honestly cannot wait to make planking, Beachbody products and programs contagious and everyone gets involved.

Now that I have my certification to teach Hip Hop Hustle, the world better watch out!

Summer is coming and not only do you want to look your best but feel your best!!! That my friends, is the most important!

plank collage

I increased my time by one full minute in only a week’s time!!! It is possible!!!

 

woohoo! i did it

Woohoo!!! My certification!!

Get planking and hustling!

xo

Day 29~ Summer, summer, summer, summer time

29 Mar

*sigh* I think I’ve finally caught up. Being on vacation and trying to keep up is harder than I thought but I finally got some down time to sit and blog (while watching Fashion Star).

So day 29′s challenge is for us to tell our favorite time of the year and why. This is a no brainer. Summer. For as long as I can remember, probably going back 27 years or so, the summer time has been my favorite time of the year. I look forward to days and nights at the beach, cookouts, being tanned, traveling, concerts, late nights and being a teacher I kind of have no work (I still tutor and teach summer school but it’s better than 5x a week 8 hours a day).

My birthday is at the end of the summer but I still look forward to it. It usually marks the summer being over but on August 1, I begin my month-long celebration. This summer I will traveling to California and Vegas, attending Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z’s concert, and Country Music Festival. Throw in a week-long fashion week and the start of school and that’s only part of my summer.

I can’t wait to see what this summer brings!!!

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What’s your favorite time of year?

xo

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