ARMS   1.6 inches

CHEST  3 inches

WAIST  3.7 inches

HIPS 4 inches

THIGHS 4 inches.

I realized that I will actually be on Nutrisystem for one more month so that helps me complete my goal. By my birthday, I want to wear a crop top!!! I already have the outfit together. I can wear a crop top now (kinda) but I want it to look great. I’m not looking for “abs of steel” but I just want it as flat as possible. So that is my next goal.

So my new goal is to get to 165 and make sure I am toning and drop some more inches around the waist. I’m sure I can do that in a month! I have exactly one month until my birthday!

Oh yeah, and I lost 4 lbs this week!!

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Week 1 Starting weight: 202.8 lbs Ending weight: 199.7 lbs Lost 3 lbs

Week 2 Starting weight: 199.7 lbs Ending weight: 198. 2 lbs Lost 1.5 lbs

Week 3 Starting weight: 198.2 lbs Ending weight: 197.1 lbs Lost 1.1 lbs

Week 4 Starting weight: 197.1 Ending weight: 196.4 Lost .7 lbs

Week 5 Starting weight 196.4 Ending Weight 193.7 Lost 2.7 lbs

Week 6 Starting weight 193.7 Ending Weight 192.3 Lost 1.4 lbs

Week 7 Starting weight 192.3 Ending Weight 189.7 Lost 2.6lbs

Week 8 Starting weight 189.7 Ending Weight 190.3 Gained .6 lbs  :-(

Week 9 Starting weight: 190.3  Ending Weight 188.0  Lost 2.3 lbs

Week 10 Starting weight 188.0   Ending Weight 186.2   Lost 1.8 lbs

Week 11 Starting weight 186.2    Ending Weight 184.4    Lost 1.8 lbs

Week 12 Starting weight `184.4   Ending Weight 183.2   Lost 1.2 lbs

Week 13 Starting weight 183.2      Ending Weight 181.3    Lost 1,9 lbs

Week 14 Starting weight 181.3        Ending Weight 179.2   Lost  2.1 lbs

Week 15 Starting weight 179.2        Ending weight:  Unsure (no scale)

Week 16  Starting weight ??           Ending weight:  176.2

Week 17 Starting weight 176.2       Ending Weight: 172. 2     Lost 4 lbs

Total Weight Loss on NutriSystem: 30.6 lbs!

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Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog

Disclosure: Nutrisystem is providing me with a complimentary food and support over the next 4 months. There is no monetary compensation. All opinions are solely mine, are honest, and are based on my experiences.

Do  you want to protect your hairstyles so you can get your healthy on?

Have you ever wanted to meet one of the most beautiful couples in Hollywood?

If you are in ATL this weekend, stop by the Wal-Mart in Vine City (the new one across from my alma mater Clark Atlanta University) from 1-3pm. Meet  Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe  and find out more about their awesome products from their Save Your Do line!

Oh, did you know if you participate in my #CurlyAndFit challenge (post here)  that you are eligible to win one of three SaveYourDo Gymwraps?!?

I have to miss the event, but I hope you all do support! A percentage of the proceeds go to Sophie’s Voice Foundation.

If you aren’t in ATL, you can order your GymWrap HERE

I finally tried out the newest products added to the Motions line- Straight Finish (Motions® Hair Care can be purchased at Target, Walmart and www.drugstore.com) . This trio includes 3 products: Straight Finish Cleanser, the Straight Finish Leave-In Conditioner & the Straight Finish Sealer.

I’m pretty good at blowing and straightening my hair. Products can make it easier or harder. Motions…made my life easier.

I started with an old twist out so of course my hair was tangled. I used the Cleanser which to me is similar to a co-wash. While it cleansed, it was definitely moisturizing. I combed through with my fingers first and then used my trusty paddle brush to thoroughly get all the tangles out and to clump the curls. I did that process twice.

When I got out the shower, I put enough of the Leave In Conditioner to coat my hair and combed it through with a paddle brush- (hair still wet). This product wasn’t heavy at all. In fact, I thought I put too much on, but it really wasn’t. You are only supposed to use a small amount though. To me , the leave in is like a blow dry cream. It made it easier to blow out my hair using a blow dryer with a nozzle attachment and a paddle brush. I did it in about 6 sections.

Lastly,  it was time for the straightening process! My least favorite part lol. I used the Sealer to put on my hair in small sections and I straightened section by section. I did it in sections because I wanted to make  sure that the product was from root to tip on ALL of my hair. I straightened in very small sections using  410 degrees. I know it’s a lot , but it works on my  hair.  I only pass the iron through ONCE and don’t have to go back over it.

Voila! Straight, frizz free hair!

(Took me only 2 hours from wash to completely straight!)

And it lasted all week. (even after sweating in the gym). Check me out before the Rihanna concert: (This is Day 6 by the way)

…and during the concert:

Photo credit: Jessica of GlamazonsBlog.com

Just as expected, after washing my straight hair over a week later, my curls and coils bounced back! I had high expectations and Motions didn’t let me down. No heat damage at all and back to my beautiful curls.

So what did you think about my transformation of #Curly2Straight

This post was created in sponsorship with Motions® Hair Care, a product line by Unilever.

OMG and her extensions are the perfect summertime protective style! I can’t wait to put mine in that look similar. I need something that mimics my hair and that looks fab with little effort!

Gotta love her signature orange lipstick.

I absolutely love her style!

Sumita’s soft wax formula goes on smooth to create clean lines or can be smudged to smoky perfection, while a dose of hydrating glycerin guards against irritation. Plus, the long-lasting liner will hold up all day and night.

I got a chance to try out these eyeliners. Just to give you a back story about me and eye-liner…we don’t really get along. I have the hardest time creating a straight line but I am getting better. I have realized the key is all in the eye liner (and then of course a steady hand). The more the eyeliner glides, the easier it is!

I tried out 4 shades- Saletti, an eye-popping navy, Suman is a rich classic black; Jamun, a deep plum;  and Raina, a smoky grey.

(Don’t mind my horrible eyebrows. I was trying to grow them out to get the “perfect” brows)

Saletti, an eye-popping navy

Raina, a smoky grey

Jamun, a deep plum

Suman is a rich classic black

They were incredibly easy to use and they did glide VERY well. I am no bueno at putting on liner and these made it so easy for me  I definitely like. In addition to the ease, the color payoff was great too. After looking at the pics – I am usually a black eyeliner only type of girl, but I am really feeling the navy and plum now  Yay! Now I have some new liner colors to play around with!

Check out the mini set sold exclusively at BirchBox

Afro Hair & Beauty LIVE returns showcasing the latest season’s trends and hottest upcoming styles from across the pond. I have heard of this hair show for years and it always looks so fun!! Next time I go to Europe, I need to try to plan around this time! This is THE biggest hair show in Europe.

There will be hair & beauty brands, several seminars, and fabulous natural hair and beauty there for you to see!

Where: Islington Business Design Centre on 26^th & 27^th May

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Fashion Shows
• Hair Demonstrations
• Nail and Beauty Bar
• Lifestyle
• Natural Zone
• Live Salon: Award-Winning Stylists
• PAs

I am giving away one pair of tickets! All you have to do is comment on this post and tell me what you love most about the Afro Hair Live show. If you haven’t been before, tell me what you are looking forward to.

The winner will be selected at random with a program. ENDS Saturday 18 May

Yay! A couple of weeks I was asked to answer some questions for an article on natural hair bloggers that was coming up on HLNtv.com . I was ecstatic because I love these type of opportunities.

I love to discuss how I got into blogging, and the amazing things that have come from blogging and the state of blogs and natural hair. I can talk for days about all of those topics! I admire bloggers so much because I don’t think alot of people realize the amount of time put into having a blog –especially if you have a full-time job too like myself.

Please check out the article. It features myself and 5 other fab hair bloggers.

Party over hair: Bloggers let it flow, grow online

This weekend, I decided to try the new EDEN Body Works Coconut Shea line. I used to the Coconut Shea Leave In Conditioner and the Pudding Souffle.

I washed my hair that evening from straight hair and then put the Leave In Conditioner first. Making sure it was completely detangled, in sections I used the Coconut Shea Pudding Souffle and begin twisting. I did maybe 12 twists.

I sat under the dryer for about 35 minutes since I started my hair too late. I needed it to be dry by 9am! I slept on my Pillow Bonnet

Here are the twists taken apart (not separated yet) the next morning. They were shiny and defined.

I then took each one and separated even more doing it very gently to not make my hair frizzy!

At the end of the night, my hair was still defined (ignore the greasy face! This was at like midnight)

I loved the results!  My hair was soft and defined!! Yay for the Coconut Shea Pudding Souffle

I am so happy with my progress

Once I get to my range of 165-170 (which I haven’t been that size in like 4+ years) I definitely want to continue toning up.

For my last post wrapping up my NS, I will make sure to include all stats like how many inches total I have lost. I have lost several inches in my thighs!

Ohh and my size has definitely been going down. For workout clothes, I have been down to a medium on the bottoms. And my jean size went down almost 2 sizes!!! Because I still have a large bust, I still need to wear a tad bigger top to accomodate, but even in tops I can go down a size! This is so awesome. Now I need to get some new summer clothes to fit my new body!!!!

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Week 1 Starting weight: 202.8 lbs Ending weight: 199.7 lbs Lost 3 lbs

Week 2 Starting weight: 199.7 lbs Ending weight: 198. 2 lbs Lost 1.5 lbs

Week 3 Starting weight: 198.2 lbs Ending weight: 197.1 lbs Lost 1.1 lbs

Week 4 Starting weight: 197.1 Ending weight: 196.4 Lost .7 lbs

Week 5 Starting weight 196.4 Ending Weight 193.7 Lost 2.7 lbs

Week 6 Starting weight 193.7 Ending Weight 192.3 Lost 1.4 lbs

Week 7 Starting weight 192.3 Ending Weight 189.7 Lost 2.6lbs

Week 8 Starting weight 189.7 Ending Weight 190.3 Gained .6 lbs  :-(

Week 9 Starting weight: 190.3  Ending Weight 188.0  Lost 2.3 lbs

Week 10 Starting weight 188.0   Ending Weight 186.2   Lost 1.8 lbs

Week 11 Starting weight 186.2    Ending Weight 184.4    Lost 1.8 lbs

Week 12 Starting weight `184.4   Ending Weight 183.2   Lost 1.2 lbs

Week 13 Starting weight 183.2      Ending Weight 181.3    Lost 1,9 lbs

Week 14 Starting weight 181.3        Ending Weight 179.2   Lost  2.1 lbs

Week 15 Starting weight 179.2        Ending weight:  Unsure (no scale)

Weeky 16  Starting weight ??           Ending weight:  176.2

Total Weight Loss on NutriSystem: 26.6 lbs!

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Want to lose weight and get healthy on Nutrisystem? Join today by calling 1-888-853-4689 or by visiting http://www.nutrisystem.com/nsblog

Disclosure: Nutrisystem is providing me with a complimentary food and support over the next 4 months. There is no monetary compensation. All opinions are solely mine, are honest, and are based on my experiences.

They have a cool campaign going on right now! Odwalla is planting 100,000 trees through 2013 in cities and towns across the country. You can easily join the cause yourselves, have a tree planted in your name, and be entered into the giveaway.

Here is my tree:

Between March 20, 2013 and May 31, 2013, Odwalla will contribute $1 for each tree you create to The Nature Conservancy for the planting of trees– no less than $75,000 and up to $100,000.  The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the land and waters on which all life depends.  More information about the Conservancy is available by mail at 4245 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia 22203, by phone at (800) 628-6860 or at www.nature.org

“Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Odwalla via Glam Media.  The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Odwalla”