Taking Weight loss to Another Level: With Results in 45 Minutes!

 

Hey Y’all!

I must say that this weight loss journey of mine has been a very off and on one, for me.

I was NEVER an overweight child,or teenager, I didn’t pick up this extra weight until after I had my daughter who is going to be 16 next month.

I can NO longer say its BABY WEIGHT, its just WEIGHT BABY!

It has been an off and on battle for me, for the last four years I must say.

I have had many triumphs but, they are very short lived.

I am finally understanding that I cannot do a quick fix.

I MUST change my lifestyle and get ACTIVE.

Sooooooo…

In comes this CRAZY WRAP THING!

I have recently become a distributor for It Works Global.

One of our BEST SELLERS are the body wraps.

The body wrap allows your body to detox itself internaly and you will also see immediate results with the wrap within 45 minutes!

Yes I said 45 minutes.

The wrap contains a botanical blend on one side, you apply the gel side of the wrap to your tummy or other areas like your thighs, arms, or buttocks or any other  fatty area.

Then you add saran wrap over the wrap to keep it in place, allow wrap to penetrate the skin by leaving in on for at least 45 minutes.

You can see more on the wraps and purchase them at: skinnywrapsbykina.myitworks.com

I recently wrapped myself and my daughter and OMG I have found something that REALLY works!

I started with my waist measuring 39 inches, after having the wrap on for two hours and measuring myself again, I was 37 inches.

WOW.

One thing I MUST say is this is NOT water weight!

And you also MUST drink HALF of your BODY WEIGHT of water in ounces each day three days after you wrap yourself.

The blend penetrates the skin and works 3 days after you wrap.

This will in return detox you, I have also noticed a change in my skin, hair, and energy level as well.

You will also find more product on my website and ALL  the 411 on the wraps.

Should you have any questions for me please email me at skinnywrapsbykina@gmail.com

Here’s to good health!

PS

I have pictures I will post VERY soon.

XOXO

Cha’Kina 

Back to the Basics: Natural Hair Regimen

Hey Y’all,

Its wash day, and because I’m often stopped in the mall and in  beauty supply stores.

I decided to give you an updated regimen for my natural coily, kinky, curls.

Shampoo:

 

 

I like these shampoos for a couple reasons.

1. Very inexspensive.
2. You can find them just about any where.
3. They actually work!

I usually shampoo once a month unless, I have a lot of build up during the week and then I will shampoo twice a month.

I wash using tepid water, it helps in the detangling keeps curls from tangling together.

While washing I concentrate on my scalp, massaging scalp lightly then smoothing the rest of the soap towards my ends, rinsing with cool water.

 

Conditioner

 

These are great conditioners as well..

1. They are inexpensive.
2. Can be found just about anywhere.
3. They are very conditioning, and smell great.

I usually cowash or condition my hair once a week, using cool water to seal in the condtioner.

Oils

 

 

These are the only oils that I use.

The castor oil is used to seal in my conditioner after I co-wash, while my hair is still wet.

I concentrate on any areas that are damaged or grow slowly which is the crown of my head.

I also concentrate on my edges and the ends, this helps with split ends and breakage.

Works great!

Olive oil I use when Im needing sheen or adding oil after a twist out.

Other Conditioners

 

This is a great conditioner for those times when my scalp is itchy, and I need a little extra conditioning.

Its very tingling to the scalp, feels wonderful, thick, creamy and you dont need much.

Leave In

 

This is my ONLY leave in conditoner is great for just about anything.

I use it for twist outs, a leave in, and sometimes on my wash and gos.

But for the most part I use a quarter sized amount to my hair right after my co-washes and shampoos, then after I add the Cantu Shea Butter leave in conditioner,I add a quarter sized amount of my castor oil to seal in the leave in.

Makes my hair feel great, sometimes I will stop there allow my hair to air dry and style into a puff or leave down.

Twist Outs and Wash n Go’s

                           

Softee Aloe Vera Activator Gel: 

Is my favorite to use on my wash n go’s.

It makes for soft curls, conditioning curls, doesn’t leave curls dry or brittle.

Lets Jam Custard 

I use when I need curls with a little more hold with lots of shine and definition.

Curl Care Strong Hold Gel by Dr Miracle

Is great for twist outs and wash n go’s with a strong hold although it really draws my hair up but I like the fact that it is a thick, rich and a conditioning gel.

Nice & Curly Curl Me Up

This is the only cream I use to do my twist outs, it leaves my curls so defined and elongated and most of all soft with an all day hold

Edge Control

 

This is also the only thing I use for edge control when I’m rocking my puffs and just needing a little control around my edges and nape.

I hope this helps any of you natural hair divas that are die hard products junkies like me but are trying to get it under control by having your own regimen.

XOXO

Cha’Kina 

 

And the Best Dressed Goes to: Charlize Theron

 

Hey Loves,

Who all caught the Oscars red carper show?

I took part in Wendy Williams Red Carpet timeline on twitter yesterday.

It was so exciting to take part in spilling the tea on the looks of the night.

But by far I personally think that Charlize Theron took the night, her dress was so fab, and her haircut was GORGEOUS! 

I love to see when a woman has the confidence to go short, and does the dog gone thang!

So I give Charlize the You Got It Girl Award for her fabulous look last night!

XOXO

Cha’Kina

Get Yourself Together: Do You Baby Boo!

                

 

Hey Loves,

I know today is the day for Love Notes but, I must say that there has been something that has been on my heart.

Earlier today I found myself doing one thing that I absolutely love to do.

I worked on my laptop while watching Vogues of 1938,its an old black and white movie that was centered around a model and a fashion designer.

It was awesome!

The clothes were freaking beautiful.

I remember being a young girl and drawing outfits, looking at fabric with my great aunt and saying to myself and others you betta take my autograph it will be worth something in the future.

And I meant that!

Watching the movie, I found that I love the fashion of the 1920s, 30s and 40s.

I also realized that I love fashion, hair, styling the whole nine.

I want to create more with my hands, and expand the limits of my mind.

 Today watching this movie I found out that I must get that fabulously fashionable person back.

So baby loves, I have promised myself that I will first learn to operate and sew, besides I have a sewing machine that I have had for years now.

I will start drawing and creating a line of clothing that is influenced by the early 20s, 30s and 40s.

I will live my life doing those things that fuel the little girl in me the dreamer, the creator and fashionable diva that I am.

I will not make any excuses and will NOT water down who I am FOR ANYONE.

So what I say to all of you is do you baby boo, do what challenges you, fuels you, inspires you, moves you, builds you up.

Put the opinions and feelings of others to the side and begin to live again.

Cause believe me when I say, they are NOT going to ask for your permission to do what makes them happy.

And you know it.

So bring out the wigs, weaves, sewing machine, fabric, make up, heels, jewelry, video camera etc etc.

Because the diva is back!

Im tweaking and changing EVERYTHING!

SO ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, READY, GO!

XOXO

Cha’Kina

 

 

Love Note: Office Bugabo

 

Hey Loves,

As promised I am here to give you the first Love Note, again if you are wanting some straight from the hip advice with no beating around the bush send your letters to: naturallyglammeddiva@gmail.com.

NGD,

I have been working at my dream job for about seven years.

The seven years I have been there I have been promoted many times and I am now lead of my department.

Now here is my dilemma, I have been friends with benefits basically with a close coworker for about two years.

But, lately this guy has been sending me love letters and putting them on my car, just a couple weeks ago he wrote me a song and showed up at my house with guitar in hand wanting to express his feelings in song to me.

OMG he is getting on my nerves!

I really want to cut him off but the sex is awesome, but I believe he wants to be in a real relationship.

Hes NOT what I call husband or relationship material, at all.

What should I do, I dont want to give up my side piece and I dont want to hurt his feelings, and the biggest thing is I have to see him a work.

Please help!

Sincerely,

Ms. Dazed & Confused 

Well, Ms Dazed & Confused I hope you are ready?

First of all, it is really dangerous to start an office romance.

I must admit, that I met my now husband at work and it was very crazy dealing with one another at work.

I eventually quit, it got THAT CRAZY!

But back to you, if you know that this guy isnt the kind of person you want to continue a “real” romantic relationship with then you must have this conversation with him.

But please understand that you must be ready with any backlash that comes with it.

Yes, he is a friend now but how will he react once you are honest with him.

You should have never added sex to the equation that adds a whole other level to the ordeal.

You must talk to him and be honest without being hurtful, keep in mind that you still have to work with this guy.

And in the future I say do not get in an office romance again you have too much to loose and you are putting your livelyhood in jeporady. 

And this is your dream job, girl get it together!

Get focused !

*NGD*

Now, what advice do you all have for Ms Dazed & Confused?

Sound off and let me know what you think, have you had an office romance and how did it end?

XOXO

Cha’Kina

New Things Coming to NGD Blog

 

 

Hey Loves,

Lately Ive been getting many letters via email asking for love advice.

So, I decided to add “Love Notes” to the NGD blog!

Every Thursday will be Love Notes Thursday.

I will have a new letter each Thursday.

So join me for the first letter this Thursday February 7th.

And if you are wanting some advice please send you letters via email to: naturallyglammeddiva@gmail.com.

Please type”Love Notes” on the subject line.

Make today an awesome day!

 

XOXO

Cha’Kina 

Its time to Evolve!

Hey Loves,

Naturally Glammed Diva Blog is getting a MUCH needed revamp.

Its long time overdue and now I have made a point to carve out the time to get it done.

I believe as you get older, and wiser you evolve.

Your style, your life and your outlook on life SHOULD change.

So, I believe it is time for NGD Blog to do a little EVOLVING.

Boys and girls our word for today is Evolve.

Which means to develop or achieve gradually.

LOL.

Stay tuned for the changes.

XOXO

Cha’Kina 

You Betta Work!

Look!  Honey relationships are just what they are WORK.

No matter what kind of relationship that you are building, restoring, or starting.

Whether friendship, husband, wife, mother, father, sister, daughter, brother or with our heavenly father.

You MUST do the WORK!

I have much respect for that person who sticks, stays and works that thang right on out.

Its so easy to jump ship, walk the plank or ignore and stuff your feelings as if nothing is going on.

But can we survive in our relationships with BLUE BLOCKERS on?

NO, I don’t think so!

Many times we learn how to adapt and create or to recreate the relationships that we saw growing up.

But, are the things we learned as a child meant to be carried into adulthood, especially if the relationships were DYSFUNCTIONAL.

Is there a relationship of yours that needs to be healed, or repaired?

Its NEVER to late to do the work that NEEDS to be DONE.

Try this….

1. A conversation must be had, I would suggest in a neutral place with no distractions.

With no time limit on the conversation, until a resolution is made.

2. You MUST LISTEN, you have to hear each other out.

Actively listen not just with your ears but with your heart and spirit, look outside of yourself.

Try to put yourself in the shoes of the other person.

3. Always approach the conversation without finger pointing, state the things that happened in the relationship and how they made you feel.

Never blame or finger point it doesn’t bring about anything but an argument.

4. Pray for the person, and ask for patience and how to handle this person and how to move with the relationship.

Sincerely pray without praying in anger.

You aren’t healed until you pray for that person as if they had never hurt you.

5. And finally its okay to be open, express your feelings without being afraid to be vulnerable.

Now this is one that is SO IMPORTANT if you cannot come to a resolution and the conversation goes left it is okay to bring in someone else a counselor, pastor or some sort of godly counsel.

Don’t bring Homeboy Such & Such or Little Miss Noisy Pants, keep them out of your business it will be all in the streets, and the internet.

Lets make it a point this week to nurture those relationships that we have taken for granted, those people in our lives that have been there for us but, some where along the way the relationship made a turn.

Make a point this week and start the process, be sensitive to the process and be in PRAYER.

As I will be in prayer with you.

XOXO 

Cha’Kina

 

2013: The year to MOVE NOW!

 

 

Hey Loves,

Tonight I took part in a global prayer call, it was a call to action.

This is the time NOW to pray and LIVE your PURPOSE & MOVE NOW!

I challenge each of you to commit some time daily and lift not just yourselves in prayer but others, your family, friends, neighbors and the nation.

And watch and see the difference your commitment makes.

And see Gods faithfulness toward you, and see that he moves on YOUR behalf.

MOVE NOW!

I am challenged to step up my prayer time, study time in the word and to offer my life and time to serve Him and do His will.

LIVE YOUR LIFE TODAY< NOW>

XOXO

Cha’Kina

Happy New Year!

 

 

Hey Loves,

The year 2012 was a wonderful year for me, I learned so much about myself and the importance of disconnecting myself from things that are toxic.

I am so looking forward to discovering more exciting and great things about myself.

I really believe that 2013 will bring with it new beginnings for me and my family.

Last year I was stretched beyond my comfort zone, but looking back one thing I can say is that I did it with God’s help I survived and I was productive last year.

My prayer for each of you is to leap towards your goals, dont stop MOVING.

Yes, it gets hard sometimes.

But, surround yourself with lots of love from good people who will be a help and not try to hinder your growth.

Depend on God,lean on HIM and HIM ONLY, he will be your strength and guide and lead you exactly where you need to be.

This year I commit to do MORE, and to STEP OUT in the unfamiliar because if I want to grow and go farther I cant do it in the same place.

I pray this year is a productive and prosperous year for you all!

P.S

Thanks to each of you for your readership and to all my friends who have lifted me in prayer and have been a helping hand or listening ear when I needed you.

XOXO

ChaKina