Products I've Used Up December 2014

The trash can under my makeup vanity is getting pretty full of beauty trash....which can only mean one thing. It's time for another blog post for products I've used up. It's a little weird to save your empties instead of throwing them away. This is probably my favorite blog post to do!! I love sharing what I've tried and if I like what I've tried.

First up is an Olay bodywash. This I didn't like and I wont be repurchasing. The smell was pretty good but it didn't give me that really great clean feeling.

Next up I've already done a blog post on. I love this Alterna mask and I will defiently be repurchasing. It leaves your hair feeling very soft and smooth, it's great for color treated hair and wont fade your color.

I gave a drugstore night cream a try and I didn't enjoy it. This is the Neutrogena Light night cream, it wasn't very moisturizing and I felt like the product just sat on the top of your skin instead of soaking in.

This is a holy grail product. This is the Estee Lauder day wear moisturizer. I used this for my day and night cream, I've already repurchaser another one and I've already half way through.

The Loreal serum is a dud and I didn't even finish the bottle. This was very oily and I found it was pretty drying. I can't make it through this bottle so it's just going in the trash.

Another Estee Lauder and another product that is my holy grail. This is the night eye cream and it's amazing! I haven't repurchased it yet but it's on my list of things to get.

Another eye night cream and this one isn't my favorite. This eye cream is from Neutrogena and it's not as great as the Estee Lauder one so i'll pass on buying it again.

Next up is a product that is hard to find. This is the Arbonne makeup primer, this is my most favorite primer. It's not oily and dosen't clog any pores. It's velvety smooth on your skin and keeps your makeup in place.

I purchased this mascara on a recommendation and it's okay but not my favorite. This is the physicians formula organic wear. I'm undecided if i'll repurchase or not. The forumula isn't great and it dosen't flake, however, I don't like the wand. It's a jumbo wand and I find it hard to apply as i have small eyes.

Last up is another Neutrogena product. This is another serum, I found it very oily and it sat on top of my skin. Not something I would repurchase.

Thanks for joining me for makeup Monday!!! What are some of your favorite products you would repurchase??

P90X Update Week 6

Happy boxing day!!! I hope everyone had a great Christmas and hopefully everyone is having a relaxing boxing day.

Week 6 marks the half way point! This week I followed the same schedule at week 5. It's been difficult following all the workouts during Christmas as I've been very busy with family gatherings. I haven't noticed any changes this week. My weights that I've been lifting have stayed the same and my weight has also not changed.

Sorry there were no pictures this week, I haven't had a lot of spare time to set up the camera while working out. If you have any questions about the program please feel free to ask in the comments.

Thanks for joining me for fitness Friday. Check back next Friday for my week 7 update.

Planning a Successful New Years Resolution

Merry Christmas Eve!!! With New years coming in one week it's time to start thinking about a setting some New Years resolutions. But lets do it different this year. Lets set some goals and stick to them! Here are some tips to set yourself up for success!!

1) Write them down - get out a pick of paper, put them in your phone, jot them down in your day planner. Whatever works for you. Write down what your resolutions are in detail

2) Plan ahead - you need an action plan. Write down how you plan on obtaining your goals, make an action plan and stick to it

3) Pick a start date - it's great to make a plan but decide when you plan on starting it. Write in in your day planner or kitchen calendar.

4) Keep them realistic - keep your goals realistic, make sure they are obtainable

5) Stay accountable - keep a journal or track your goals. Keep yourself on track throughout the year. You are more likely to keep to stick to your goals if you are tracking them

6) Reward yourself - make sure you reward yourself for completing or sticking with your goals

Rimmel Wonder Lash Mascara

Recently I picked up the Rimmel Wonder Lash mascara, I was very interested in trying this out because I saw that it had argan oil. 

The tube is a little interesting. It's twisted so you have to make sure you click the tube closed. The formulation isn't super wet or dry. 

 I like the brush but it's very flexible which I don't really like. I like stiff wands so that I get really get into the lash.

The results gives you a very natural look. You'll notice on the left I have one coat of the Rimmel mascara on, the right has nothing.

I don't have too many complaints about this mascara. It's advertised to be clump free and I can say that it defiantly is. I've been using it for less than a week so I can't really say that I notice the argan oil but I'm hoping that over time I'll notice that the mascara conditions the lashes. 

The mascara definitely lengthens but I don't notice any thickening.

All and all I would say that this is my new favorite mascaras. I don't typically gravitate towards drug store mascaras but I will be keeping this one into the mix.

P90X Update Week 5

Another week of P90X has come and gone. It was a tough week and not necessary successful.

I'll start out by saying that the Christmas season is not a great time to workout. I have been so busy doing other things to get ready for the holidays. Out of the 7 days I was supposed to workout I think I did about 3...yikes!!! Not great. Trust me I've beaten myself up about it as this has been a huge disappointment. But hey what can I do?

This week there were some new workouts thrown into the mix that I haven't done yet. I really enjoyed mixing it up after doing the same workouts for almost a month. I did my best at trying to take some photos (credit goes to my trusty tripod). Sorry they aren't the best I'll try to take some more in week 6 that will hopefully turn out better.

This workout consisted of chest, shoulder and triceps. Lots of lifting weights and man were my arms sore the next day.


Of course P90X wouldn't be complete if I didn't do push ups every workout!

And doing some variations of push ups....they make you stronger so keep doing them...even though I don't like them.

I have noticed one thing this week, I have been able to lift heavier weights this week which means that I must be getting stronger!

When I first started P90X back in October I know that for this specific exercise above I was lifting two pounds less.

It's important to count the little victories from week to week. It's sometimes hard to notice changes when you are the one doing the workout and going through the experience. I've found that taking pictures and documenting the process I've been able to pick up on small changes that I've made throughout this journey. It's important to reward yourself for making these small accomplishments, I like to use it for fuel for me next week.

I will say that this program isn't easy to get through and I've already found myself getting discouraged. The main thing is doing beat yourself up too badly. If there is one move in the DVD that you struggle just do your best. Each move does get easier from week to week but when you are in the moment trying to struggle through it's defiantly more of a mind game than anything else.

Remember to stay stronger and keep going!! If you need any motivation or if you are struggling and need some support leave me a comment.

If you have any questions about the program or my progress so far that I haven't included please feel free to leave a comment.

Check back next week for my week 6 update!