LOOK FABULOUS: My Ankara inspired skirt

I created an inspired Ankara Skirt using 2 yards of fabric. I've realized that I am in love with anything African!
I will revamp my wardrobe with these handmade designs.

I created an inspired Ankara Skirt using 2 yards of fabric. I've realized that I am in love with anything African!
I will revamp my wardrobe with these handmade designs.

30 by 30: Meal 1

 

Veggie  Soup with beef. and carrots for snack.

1cup of Swanson all natural broth

1 bag of publix veggie soup mix (frozen)

1 pack of publix beef for stew

Seasoned  all ingredients to taste

 

Veggie  Soup with beef. and carrots for snack.

1cup of Swanson all natural broth

1 bag of publix veggie soup mix (frozen)

1 pack of publix beef for stew

Seasoned  all ingredients to taste

Let's Go!

My current weight as of 10/06/13: 188.4Lbs.
Goal Weight:  158Lbs

 After the birth of my son, I reached 220Lbs. Although I dropped majority of the post-pregnancy weight, I was still left with a few lingering pounds. For some, the extra baby weight and change in body would have been a problem. But, The extra weight did not bother me. I was confident in my skin regardless of what the scale said. I was still food cautious and prepared healthy meals but physical activities were limited due to work and mommy duties.
 To my surprise,I didn't realize how my comfort in my skin would change. As I scrolled through blogs, I stumbled across  Caroline Jhingory (http://www.carolinejhingory.com/). Her amazing weight-loss transformation rekindled the fitness drive in me. See, before my pregnancy, I was very active; Almost excessively active.  I maintained my weight through a strict vegetarian diet paired with a two hour workout regiment.  I was very energetic and looked forward to working-out. It was my lifestyle and I loved it
 Lately,just  the thought of working out seems so overwhelming and I found every excuse to avoid it.
  This morning, I made the choice to start working out again. I already knew that I would eventually start up my old routine, but I made the choice to start today for the long haul. at 7 a.m., I jumped on my elliptical and hated the first 10 minutes of it. I was tired, annoyed, and the thought of 25 more minutes on this machine seemed like torture. But as soon as it was over, and I got some water in me, I felt amazing and remembered exactly why I loved it before.

                                                                                                         Love Naturally,

                                                                                                                           JoJo

My current weight as of 10/06/13: 188.4Lbs.
Goal Weight:  158Lbs

 After the birth of my son, I reached 220Lbs. Although I dropped majority of the post-pregnancy weight, I was still left with a few lingering pounds. For some, the extra baby weight and change in body would have been a problem. But, The extra weight did not bother me. I was confident in my skin regardless of what the scale said. I was still food cautious and prepared healthy meals but physical activities were limited due to work and mommy duties.
 To my surprise,I didn't realize how my comfort in my skin would change. As I scrolled through blogs, I stumbled across  Caroline Jhingory (http://www.carolinejhingory.com/). Her amazing weight-loss transformation rekindled the fitness drive in me. See, before my pregnancy, I was very active; Almost excessively active.  I maintained my weight through a strict vegetarian diet paired with a two hour workout regiment.  I was very energetic and looked forward to working-out. It was my lifestyle and I loved it
 Lately,just  the thought of working out seems so overwhelming and I found every excuse to avoid it.
  This morning, I made the choice to start working out again. I already knew that I would eventually start up my old routine, but I made the choice to start today for the long haul. at 7 a.m., I jumped on my elliptical and hated the first 10 minutes of it. I was tired, annoyed, and the thought of 25 more minutes on this machine seemed like torture. But as soon as it was over, and I got some water in me, I felt amazing and remembered exactly why I loved it before.

                                                                                                         Love Naturally,

                                                                                                                           JoJo

30lbs by 30: Day 1

A quiet woman

"A quiet woman is often mistaken as one who is weak, feeble, and easily influenced. In reality, she is one who understands her feelings, thoughts, and ideas can be conveyed just as effectively with softly-spoken words and recognizes a loud-mouthed individual with nothing of validity to say is oftentimes viewed by others as repugnant, repulsive, unappealing, and unattractive. She does not actively seek attention. Rather, she allows her presence alone to draw others, as a true lady is aware and quite confident that those who surround her will take notice."
By: Positivity Inspires

"A quiet woman is often mistaken as one who is weak, feeble, and easily influenced. In reality, she is one who understands her feelings, thoughts, and ideas can be conveyed just as effectively with softly-spoken words and recognizes a loud-mouthed individual with nothing of validity to say is oftentimes viewed by others as repugnant, repulsive, unappealing, and unattractive. She does not actively seek attention. Rather, she allows her presence alone to draw others, as a true lady is aware and quite confident that those who surround her will take notice."
By: Positivity Inspires

Awesome Chunky Twist

1. Use a water based moisturizer along with a heavy cream for hold. You can use any that you prefer there is no magic product out there, you just have to use what works best for you. lightly spritzed my hair with a mixture of water +conditioner+oil and then I used an ample amount of  Shea Moisture’s Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque.
2. For a chunky full look twist into bigger section and get your roots good by doing a two strand flat twist. This helps to make the hair look more defined and helps to get those trouble spots where you typically have matting and minimal definition.
3. If you feel like your ends have a tendency towards looking stringy flexi rods will help to give your ends a good curl. What I love the most about them is they are super comfortable to sleep on as well.
4. When you take out your twists carefully separate them without dividing the twist into more than 2 or three sections to avoid frizz.

1. Use a water based moisturizer along with a heavy cream for hold. You can use any that you prefer there is no magic product out there, you just have to use what works best for you. lightly spritzed my hair with a mixture of water +conditioner+oil and then I used an ample amount of  Shea Moisture’s Shea Butter Deep Treatment Masque.
2. For a chunky full look twist into bigger section and get your roots good by doing a two strand flat twist. This helps to make the hair look more defined and helps to get those trouble spots where you typically have matting and minimal definition.
3. If you feel like your ends have a tendency towards looking stringy flexi rods will help to give your ends a good curl. What I love the most about them is they are super comfortable to sleep on as well.
4. When you take out your twists carefully separate them without dividing the twist into more than 2 or three sections to avoid frizz.

LOOK FABULOUS: B'Joux Rouge Online Clothing Store

B'Joux Rouge Online Clothing Store

Love Love Love it! This Dress Provides a great fit and shows just enough.

B'Joux Rouge Online Clothing Store

Love Love Love it! This Dress Provides a great fit and shows just enough.

Bring your best lips forward! Join us online with our PINK LIPS for the cure movement! October 1st-31st, Submit your GLAM PINK face to be featured on our website.

Email your pictures to theladies.org@Gmail.com

Bring your best lips forward! Join us online with our PINK LIPS for the cure movement! October 1st-31st, Submit your GLAM PINK face to be featured on our website.

Email your pictures to theladies.org@Gmail.com