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My New Year’s Resolution 2016

Day 1

 

It’s that time of year again. You know, the beginning. The first of January. The day of many New Year’s resolutions. I wish I could be unique and less susceptible to all the advertising telling me that everyone else is resolving to be better and that I should be doing something too! But I thought to myself, why not? Why not resolve to make myself better? Why not try, try, try again? This blog can be a great place to talk about my journey, vent and can provide me with accountability.

I saw this post on MyFitnessPal, and thought to myself, why yes, I would like to lose weight next month! Thanks, MFP! You know, even considering my review on their premium service, sometimes their advice is pretty good! Although, this advice is part of their freemium platform, so I have yet to find any value, personally, from their premium platform.

Two years ago, I made a resolution to pay better attention to my skin care regime. I have been keeping it and even started getting Skin Medica Vitalize Peels! I just had my second one, and I am writing a review post on them, which I will post once I complete the series sometime in March. Overall, my skin is MUCH better than it was when I first moved South and I’m no longer experiencing the types of issues I had been.

This year, I’d like to resolve to lose the weight I gained after I got married. My specific goal will be to lose 15 pounds. I will reassess how I feel then- IF I get there. I really can’t expect any miracles. Losing weight is very hard work- but I’m going to give it a shot! I would also really like to get in the habit of drinking more water. Does anyone else just not like the taste?

That’s all for this first post, I’ll keep records and let you know how my progress is going a week from now.

Look at this fun meme I made:

Meme Effie May the Odds

Are YOU resolving to get in shape this year? I would really love to follow other bloggers who are trying to better their health. Do you follow someone who is? Can you leave a link to their blog below? I look forward to hearing from all of you about what your resolutions are- if you have any. 🙂 

Thanks, as always, for being here!

New Year’s Resolution #1 Better Skin

I know, it’s fluffy. I don’t want to save the whales or feed the homeless. I recently relocated & the air here is a lot more humid than what I’m used to & my skin has suffered the consequences. That said, I’d really like to start controlling my humongous pores & new “face friends,” (pimples) with a skin care routine. I know a lot of people already have this stuff down pat, but I’ve never had so much acne in my life & I think I need some serious intervention. Clean & Clear is just not hacking it anymore. So this year, I would like to develop an effective, inexpensive (or at least as cheap as possible) skin care routine that will combat acne, wrinkles & the humidity of my new city.

I have some ideas.

1. Clarisonic. I recently purchased a Clarisonic Mia 2. You can find them here. I think I’m using it correctly, I’ve been spending about 3 minutes a day with mine, usually in the shower. I love it because it makes my skin feel clean & it’s waterproof, so no leaning over the sink hoping water doesn’t drip down your arms.

2. I also recently gave in to the “Glam Glow” hype & bought a jar of my very own. I’ve tried it twice & I’m still not sure what I think. It’s good because my skin feels nice after I use it, but I don’t know if it’s an effective acne treatment. I’ve put a few tips in my next post.

3. Stronger Salicylic Acid treatment. I currently use a 2.0% Clean & Clear treatment, I am going to search for something stronger.

4. I’m very satisfied with my current cleansers. I use Philosophy “Total Matteness” with my Clarisonic in the shower, but if I have already done a Glam Glow or other drying mask, I use Philosophy “Purity.” As for “other masks,” I have also used The Body Shop’s Tea Tree Face Mask. It doesn’t “dry” on your face like most masks do, but I definitely think it works. It’s not a moisturizing mask, -it’s more of a acne treatment/ prevention type of mask which works for me because I think I need something a little more abrasive than most.

5. YouTube videos: Some of my favorite YouTubers are beauty video girls. They review makeup products and share their hauls and unboxings (opening BirchBox or other beauty subscription service box) on YouTube. I plan to watch some of their videos for new ideas on what my routine should be & which new products I might want to try.

Once I develop a new routine, I’ll write a new post with all the details.

What do you do in your skin care routine? Do you have a “routine,” or do you ‘wing’ it, like I do? What are some of your favorite skin care products? Link them below! Thanks for reading!