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Archive for September, 2011

UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Re-Vamping

Hey Beauties,

My blog is under construction. I am re-vamping the whole thing so it can be more user-friendly and interactive. I can’t wait for you all to see the  new product and all the new content that will be featured.

God is truly allowing me to do bigger and better and that is in all area’s of my life!!!! So just bare with me, trust you won’t be disappointed. Might even have a launch Party for the new site just stayed tuned……

Love,

FaithisBeauty

GOD IS ALL I NEED RIGHT NOW!!

Hey Beauties,

The title in this post speaks volumes. GOD is all I need right now!!!

I am faced with multiple decisions right now, and I am soooo overwhelmed. Part of me wants to say just continue doing what you are doing, but the reality of that is what I am currently doing is not getting me to where I need to actually be going. (did you catch that).

And the other part of me which I know is nothing but God telling me to get out of your comfort zone NOW!!!! and this situation that I am faced with at the moment is actually forcing me to get out of  my comfort zone. I don’t like it at all.  I have been in this place for so long that I knew things and opportunities were passing me by, but I just wasn’t motivated enough to do anything about it.

I always said I never want to get to a point where God will allow a situation to happen in order to really get my attention, and like, Job, the thing I worried about the most has happened. So now in my current situation how will I act, how will I handle the pressure? Will I crack, or will I work the process.

My choice, I’m gonna work this process like never before, and to know I have God in my corner will make this a walk in the park (by my fatih, LOL). Yes, there are practical things that I need to do but I must remember that Philippians 4:19 reads “”but my God supply all your needs according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus” KJV.

Victory is mine!

So knowing that and standing on that word I know that God has me covered. I can’t be moved by what I am seeing or being faced with right now, because as stated in Hebrews 12:2 “Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the JOY that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” KJV.

It’s Joy that is set before me, So it’s my Joy that will help me get through this situation. I can see the promise I can see the Victory so I will fight this battle with faith and with Joy and with a Praise in my heart. Giving God all of the Glory, and Praise due to him, because it’s in your Praise your will get the Victory your Joy helps you in your Praise cause you can see the end results.

This fight is fixed, I already have the Victory!!!! All I need is God and the Wisdom of God and I can move any mountain set before me.

Had to vent, and encourage myself, stir myself up in the Lord, remember those promises that he made and know that they will come to pass they have to come to pass. God’s word does not come back to him void. Once he speaks his word it must accomplish the purpose of which it was sent out to do.

So if any of you are in a place and need some encouragement or need the wisdom of God, call out to him and ask pray James 1:5 ” If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth him.6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.” KJV

God want’s you more than we want him, and we should desire God as much as he desires us.

Love,

FaithisBeauty

DAY 1: of the 14 Day Raw Food Cleanse

Hey Beauties,

In my research I came across some interesting pros and cons of this cleanse. The cons I can live with. Check it out below.

*For starters this is not a diet, it is a cleanse please let’s keep that in mind.

*There are different length’s of this cleanse:

3-Day Energy Boost Cleanse

Shelton suggests that everyone begins with the 3-day cleanse because this gives you the opportunity to discover how your body responds to the cleansing process. Some people experience detoxification symptoms such as headaches, nausea, and fatigue while others report none at all.

This Raw Food Cleanse is based on raw juices, green smoothies, salads and low-glycemic fruits.

7-Day Rejuvenation Cleanse

This longer Raw Food Cleanse is recommended if you are recovering from a lifetime of poor diet and lifestyle choices, or toxic environmental exposures. It gives your body systems a chance to rest, restore and rejuvenate.

This is very similar to the 3-day cleanse but with a little more variety for food choices.

14-Day Deep Detox Raw Food Cleanse

This cleanse is appropriate when you have a bit more weight to lose and if you have already been successful with a shorter cleanse. It promotes a deeper detox, renewed energy and increased fat loss.

The first seven days are liquids only and the remainder of Raw Food Cleanse is a diet with a very high proportion of raw foods.

28-Day Total Body Reset Cleanse

The longest Raw Food Cleanse is advised for those with more serious health issues and the most weight to lose.

You will follow a liquid diet for the first 10-14 days consisting of fresh juices, smoothies and raw soups. This is followed by a diet based on a variety of raw foods.

Pros

  • Can help to cleanse and detoxify the body.
  • Emphasizes the benefits of breathing, yoga and exercise for reducing stress.
  • Highlights the importance of adequate sleep.
  • Provides meal plans and a large selection of raw food recipes.
  • Includes suggestions for maintenance.
  • Includes inspirational stories of those who have achieved good results with the Raw Food Cleanse.

Cons

  • Requires a significant overhaul in eating habits for most individuals.
  • Most people will experience some degree of detox symptoms including headaches, nausea and fatigue.
  • May be difficult to do the longer cleanses while maintaining normal daily routines.
  • A large proportion of the Raw Food Cleanse is devoted to testimonials.

As I do more research I will be sharing more info.

Love,

FaithisBeauty

 

 

RAW FOOD CLEANSE

Hey Beauties,

I went to HOPS in Va. on Monday and ordered ribs, Yes, I know, I know, I know it was too heavy for me. My back was hurting my stomach was crazy tight just the worst miserable feeling in the world. On top of that I was still eating food which just made it even worse.

Well, I went to the gym yesterday though I was SUPER tired. I actually sat on the bench in the locker room for 15  minutes thinking should I risk the chance of getting a rash on my face by laying down on the bench that’s how tired I was, but thank God for our instructors in the gym at my job.  They will encourage you even when you don’t feel like being encouraged lolol.

So, I asked one of the instructors if she knew of any good cleanses and she told me that another instructor is actually doing a 3-day raw food cleanse. So I asked the instructor about this raw food cleanse, and she told me that she is doing it for 3 days just fruit and veggies and that it will bring out all the toxins in your body and cleanse your kidneys, liver, your intistines.

Now, me that sounds like a fast lolol one I am not prepared for lolol, but she told me to google RAW FOOD Cleanse and so I did, and was pretty excited about the benefits of this cleanse. For one it’s all natural so your body will be cleansing itself naturally without the harsh chemicals that in some of these powdering cleansers. Two, you are eating healthy food that promots efficent digestion. Three, more energy. Four, of course the weight loss factor of this whole cleanse, but that is not my focus. My focus is to just rid my body of all toxins kind of like a clean start to a whole new begining.

I went to whole foods yesterday spent 80 dollars on nothing but a nice variety of fruit and vegetables. I am doing this cleanse for 14 days, and afterwards slowly began to add fish and chicken, turkey and on occasion lamb, I want to begin to live this lifestyle of eating right. I have been feeding my body the wrong stuff for 26 years it’s time for a change, and I’m glad it has come soon rather than later.

Love,

FaithisBeauty

I love Vintage!

Hey Beauties,

I took one pic of me in black and white and it reminded me of old hollywood glamor, and then took the same pic and gave it an 80’s vintage look. I Love them both. I’m inspired to do a photoshoot for both era’s.

Love,

FaithisBeauty

The Mommy Wig, Ummmm I need another I love this Wig

Hey Beauties,

I seen this beautiful girl on YouTube who had this wig and I just had to get it. It is called the mommy wig.

I love this wig. I had it for about 3 months now. I provided the link below on where I purchased mines from. It was a bout $35.00 with shipping and handling.

It is so convenient and it’s my staple hair piece in between my hair appointment.

Order your’s here —–>MommyWig

One the Best weekends EVER!!!!!!

Hey Beauties,

As promised I’m back. I had the best weekend ever like really the best weekend ever!!!! Okay maybe not ever but it was an amazing weekend.

Let’s begin with Friday, My lil cuzin just turned 23 yayayyy!! feels like she has been 23 forever and we went to the Public house on the National Harbor. My opinion on the Public House, not all that I will probably never go again. It’s whack.

This is what I wore below:

Wal-mart romper, Forever 21 Blazer, JC Penny shoes and accessories (SN: Doesnt' have to expensive to be cute & stylish)

 Me and Jonya

The Birthday Girl So Beautiful!!!!

Then Saturday I started my Day at 6:45am. I had a 7;30 hair appointment, with my fab hair stylist Ms. Butler. Before and after pics are further down.

My hair blown out

 
I later went to a Bridal shower held at my church VCMI for Ms. Tracy she is the bomb.com I love her so much ( I don’t have a pic of her *tear*) 
 
After the Bridal Shower me, and my best friend Kirk, Amanda, and Al got together and headed downtown to visit the MLK memorial. 
 
Then we headed down to Busboy and Poets for a late dinner. I love laughing and having a great time with friends. 
 
Sunday I went to church and then hit the Warner Theatre for a Rooftop Party. I had a blast. 

I heart this Chick

Goofin around before we actually head to the Top

 

I ended the night at 3:30am got home about 4:45am, Only to get up on Monday and go chill with my brothers. We went to HOPS in Va. OMG!! Only the best biscuits around we had a debate about who has the best biscuits, HOPS or Red Lobsters and HOPS won in my opinion. LOLOL they chose Red Lobsters even the waiter chose Red Lobsters sellout lol.

Here are me and one of my brothers acting silly. I heart him such an awesome Man of GOD!!

He's teaching me how to sing, He's a singer, He's gonna be BIG!!!!! in the Gospel community!!We are goofy, My face is Ugggg in this pic lol

 

We are goofy, My face is Ugggg in this pic lol

That pretty much wraps up my weekend. Just being with the people I love the most is what really made the difference.

Love,

FaithisBeauty