Hey Natural Ladies,

I recently bought some wheybolic protein shake from GNC. I won't say the specific type just because every protein is made different and depending on your body and your diet, will determine which you should take. Consult with the GNC reps and a personal trainer on whats best for you. I have been working out 5-6 times per week with 40-50 minutes of cardio every work out.

Protein shakes are recommended after workouts because it helps reduce your recovery time and helps with muscle repair. Your body can absorb just about anything right after a workout, so this includes vitamins. Protein shakes are important just so that your workout actually has an affect and the desired affect.

It is recommended that you mix your shake with milk, over water. Following a tip I found on MoptopMaven's website, she recommended the Horizon Nonfat Milk. She uses it in place of protein shakes. I intend to use some of the milk and mix it with the shake but take a half dose of my shake so the powder lasts longer. Be sure to only drink the shake AFTER a workout, directly after!

Now on to Echinacea. This herb helps your immune system fight off sickness but it also helps with inflammation during your work out if you have asthma and mucus production during workouts. So this is a little trick I use to help, since I can't find my asthma pump to save my life.

Additionally, Omega 3's help with joint protection for those of you former track jumpers and hurdlers, I know your knees took a hit from those days. Make sure to check the mg of the EPA/DHA on the back, mine has 950mg in the triple strength version. It is important to also get the purified fish oils because the lower quality cheaper ones have some toxins and pollutants in it from the fish. RESEARCH ladies, its important.



That is all my loves!!!

ttys

So I'm writing to talk about Miss Jessie's and their products' ingredient lists.

Though they have said on their Facebook fan page that there has been no change in the ingredients for the Target version of MJ's products, there has. Additionally, other vendors are receiving some of both versions. Read the ingredients, if Mineral Oil is like the 2-4th ingredient or even present period, it is the new watered down version. I spoke with an African Shop owner in Greensboro, NC, who also carries the product line along with various other natural products such as shea butter and she said that all the product lines that are present in mass market stores end up having to water down their line in order to stay ahead.

Even Jane Carter (JC) and Curls had to do the same thing, however, JC and Curls are honest about it. The Curls products in Target are marketed as Curls For Target, specifically. In order to get the original Curls Products you must read the design on the front of the bottle. It is in plain sight as long as you know to read for it and what it means.

Another piece of information I learned from here was that MJ and JC will only be in Target if they meet a certain sales quota in the first quarter of their release or so. So I guess if you want it to stay there you must buy it, however it will continue to be the same watered down version. I have pictures of the ingredient list from Curly Meringue which I will post so you can see the difference first hand.

Just be aware of these facts as you all go out to find the products you wish to try!

love, love,

My loves!

I recently got a nice new shipment of products I wanted to try out. I had a 'gift card' that was given to me as a gift, so I used that to purchase these various products. I ordered the smaller tub of KCCC (kinky curly curling custard), Shine and Define by Oyin Handmade, Blended Beauty Down and Out Styles tub, and finally Oyin Handmade Juices and Berries spritz. I sprayed the Juices and Berries just to see how it smelled and yeah, can we just say.... A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!!

I also tried out the KCCC!! It is amazing! It gave me definition that I cant get even when my hair is all wet! I will do a review on it in the next few days for you ladies!!!


love, love,