Soul searcher: the skinny

So I've been thinking, I want a divorce from sugar. I know it ain't healthy for me & yet I still eat it and feel awful afterwards! I have found myself in a rhythm of eating it. It has to stop! I'm divorcing sugar! I have to get it out of my life for good. 

I know that if I get it out of my eating plan, it will in turn help me to lose weight.

I'm tired of looking in the mirror and groaning. I know it may take some time to convince myself I don't want it. (Hopefully not!) Because I'm a girl who likes a scoop of ice cream or a donut on occasion. Once in awhile is "ok", but not on a regular basis. I don't want to have a donut around my waist. It's not attractive. And it's harder to style.

 I want to be fit, healthy, strong, beautiful, confident, lean, toned & thin. I would like to buy woven clothes & size medium or large size things in j.crew, Madewell & Anthropologie without garments that pull at the seams. Yeah, I want to totally revamp my eating habits. And have a goal & accomplish it, ya know?!

I also want to get back into the exercise scene. I'm done with not exercising! No more making excuses that I don't have time. If I have time to watch my favorite shows the nights that they're on, then I have enough time to get up and stay active. 

I'm always a confident person with my self esteem & self image, but I need to step up my game in the confidence department! I am totally graced to lose weight, to break the strong hold of sugar over my life. Enough is enough. Time to get crackin'! Lets see the results!

If you're in the same boat or a similar boat...or if you've cut sugar out of your lifestyle, or know any awesome exercises that you love, let me know of any tips in the comment section below, please & thank you! 

Love y'all! -Ryn

Beauty find: Pacifica Eyeshadow Palette

So if you follow me on Instagram, Facebook, or twitter, then you saw my post about the Pacifica eyeshadow palette I had just bought. I told you I would post about it! 

I've been eyeing these palette for the past few months, and it just so happened to be 25% off beauty & vitamins at the place I was shopping, so I bought the two palettes. Their names are mystical & enlighten. 

(Wearing enlighten here) (btw, had to get a shot in with my niece-y!)

These eyeshadows are wonderful! I get excited every time I am about to use them! They go on so smoothly. They blend well on your eyelid. I still use my NYX lid base primer. And it plays nicely with it!

Just looked up on their website, www.pacificaparfume.com and they have more palettes to choose from! Yay!

And they are reasonably priced too! The regular price of these palettes with out the discount it $14.00ea. Not bad for 4 eyeshadows!  

And I really like the palette idea because, it's compact- so when traveling you don't need to bring so many eyeshadows with you. Your not searching for multiple colors when getting ready and it's easy to choose a color! 

Pacifica totally nailed it with these! 

Oh and did I mention that:

100% vegan, cruelty-free, formulated without FD&C color, phthalates, talc, parabens or petroleum? I didn't think so! 

And it's made in USA. Bonus! 

Trish McEvoy did a great thing when creating palettes! 

So I give this product two thumbs up! Totally worth your money! : )

Enjoy- Ryn

P.S. Lots to share with you soon! Love you all so much! 

P.S.S So I forgot to mention on my blog yesterday that my most favorite thing about those make up palettes, was when you open up the palette, you read "you are so pretty" what great packaging! A boost of confidence for ya right there! But always remember you are pretty, but lets not stop there, you are beautiful, lovely, gorgeous & stunning! Forget the whole average or above average thing. Be the best you you can be. And stay confident in knowing you are pretty, lovely, beautiful, gorgeous & stunning! 

DIY Friday: Fatty Coffee

First things first: I hate the name of this coffee, but I'm not really sure what to call it! So if you think of another name for it, comment below please!!! 👇👇👇

So my mom and I were watching a YouTube video from one of her bloggers she follows: Abel James. Well, he did this video on fatty coffee.. And it looked amazing! Yes there is a ton of "good" fat in it, so if you watch your caloric intake, this coffee isn't for you! But if you like coffee and you want something that satiates you in the morning for hours, this coffee is indeed, for you! I've made my own version for myself for about 4 days inconsistently. And each time, I feel full and ready to conquer the world! (I usually eat cottage cheese and banana with it...and sometimes protein.) But its the perfect pick me up! To tell ya the truth, it sounded a little weird to put a pat of butter in my coffee, but I was willing to try it. And It's pretty darn good, I must say! 

 Although, I haven't come up with a solution to travel with it or go to coffee shops and enjoy it there... that's still in the works...

 

Disclaimer: this only works with Hot coffee! Or a blended coffee drink. Believe me, I made the mistake of putting it in an iced coffee. I don't recommend it... Unless you dig chewy coffee... I just know I don't! Haha!

What you'll need: 

Hot Coffee

1 Tablespoon Coconut oil

1 Tablespoon Butter
Heavy whipping cream

Stevia (or sugar substitute of your choice) 

Mug

Do the same thing you usually do with making coffee. Water, coffee grounds & coffee pot, Keurig or French press, etc! (You can use your toddy coffee, you'll just have to heat it up on the stove or in the microwave)

I used this coffee ^^^ from Trader Joe's, but you are more than welcome to use your favorite coffee!

Turn your coffee pot on. (Big step right here!)

Gather you ingredients together:

Cream, butter & coconut oil.

And stevia....

Also grab your mug! 

Coffees READY! 😃

 

Pour coffee in your cup and get ready to put some odd but great things into your coffee! 

Add Butter.

Next, add coconut oil.
 

Then add yo cream! (I for one, like my coffee the same tone as Shakira)
 

And presto! Enjoy the satiated feeling you'll receive when enjoying this fantastic coffee! And all of the healthy benefits too!

Thanks for reading Ya'll, Ryn : )
P.s Let me know it goes, down below!!!