Weight Loss Wednesday: Week 4 Update

I gained 2.8 pounds. This is getting stupid. Not the weight loss journey, but the fact that Every other week is bad for me. First week good. Second week bad. Third week good. Fourth week bad. I'm sure this type of up-and-down can't be that good for me, right? I'll be surprised if I've lost any inches... let's check it out!

Well let me break my week down for you. Thursday was Briam's birthday. He wanted Chinese food for dinner. I had pork lo mein, pork fried rice, and an egg roll. Friday was Briam's birthday dinner with my parents. He wanted Cuban food. I had Lechon Asado and Papa Relllenas. Both fried. Oh, and flan. Saturday night his parents wanted to BBQ for him. So we had BBQ chicken wings, yellow rice, and red beans. Sunday I had carbonara tortellini. Twice. Monday night I had 2 orders of sushi. Oh and somewhere in there was some Hamburger Helper. And last night I had Orange Chicken and some ice cream. Like, what in God's name did I do to myself? I ate. I ate everything. 

Weight Goals:

Starting Weight: 244.6 pounds

Goal Weight: 130 pounds

Current Weight: 240.0 pounds (-4.6 pounds)

Pounds to Lose: 110.0 pounds

Measurements:

Left Forearm: 10.5 inches

Right Forearm: 11inches (-.25)

Left Bicep: 15.5 inches

Right Bicep: 16 inches

Chest: 41.5 inches

Waist: 38.5 inches (-.50)

Hips: 49.5 inches (-.50)

Left Thigh: 28 inches (-.50)

Right Thigh: 28.25 inches (-.75)

Left Calf: 15.25 inches

Right Calf: 15.25 inches

Total Inches Lost This Week: 2.5 inches

Total Inches Lost: 12.5 inches

It never ceases to amaze me how I can gain weight and then lose inches at the same time. I'm quite happy that my limbs are starting to even out. It was always weird having my right side be much bigger than my left.

As I say every week, maybe I'll get some exercise in... 

My Top 5: Chapsticks

One thing that annoys more than almost anything is dry, chapped lips. I can't stand it. I don't like it on myself, I don't like it on Briam, and I don't like it on other people. For some reason, it really freaks me out. Like who wants peeling, ashy lips that we constantly lick even though we know that only dries them out more? No one. That's why I'm a lover of chapstick. I even got Briam hooked on it. Which is funny because I have a "Top 5" of chapsticks because I constantly lose and find them all the time. He has one. He keeps it in his pocket. He doesn't lose it. He uses it until it's gone and buys another. How is it possible that he never loses it???

Where to Buy:

5. NIVEA A Kiss of Moisture 

CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Ulta

4. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment

Sephora, Fresh

3. Avon Moisture Therapy Intensive Treatment Lip Ointment

Avon

2. EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm 

Ulta, Target, Walgreens, EOS

1. Maybelline Baby Lips Lip Balm

Ulta, Walmart, Target, Walgreens 

Tutorial: Autumn Leaves

For this look, I was inspired by the changing leaves of Autumn. In South Florida, we don't really have changing leaves. We have green, then dead. When I was going to FSU I was always fond of the colors that would appear during this time of year. Make sure to watch the video below to see how I achieved the fall inspired look! 

Products Used:

Fashion Haul: VS PINK (Again?!?!?!?)

Yes, again. Listen, I work there. I buy a lot of stuff. I wear the stuff. I live in the stuff. Don't judge. I can't remember the last time I put jeans on. I've been living in leggings and sweatpants for the past 3 weeks. What a life. But anyways, check out the video below to see all the things I picked up from PINK this time! Below the video you'll find all the prices and links to the VS PINK website so you can rock these awesome fashions yourself! 

Items and Prices: 

1. Wear Everywhere Push-Up Bra in Floral Leopard - $29.50

2. Allover Lace Mini Cheekster in Floral Leopard - $9.50 

3. Fold Over Yoga Legging (Pair #1) - $34.50 

4. Fold Over Yoga Legging (Pair #2) - $34.50

5. Bling Yoga Crop Legging in Bling Mint Ice - $39.50

6. Bling Collegiate Pant in Black - $79.50 

7. Perfect Pullover Hoodie - $44.50

8. Lace Shoulder Raglan Tee in Black - 2/$40 

9. Lace Shoulder Raglan Tee in Lavender - 2/$40

10. Lace Shoulder Raglan Tee in Mint - 2/$40

11. Lace Shoulder Raglan Tee in Navy - 2/$40

12. Wild & Breezy Body Lotion - 2/$25

13. Wild & Breezy Body Mist - 2/$25

14. Wild & Breezy Travel-Size Body Mist - $8

Some colors and scents are not available online. I linked items that were very similar to what I got if I couldn't find the exact item! Make sure to check your local VS or PINK store to see if they have things in stock that may not be online! 

Weight Loss Wednesday: Week 3 Update

Week 3? What happened to week 2? Well I'll tell you what happened to week 2. Week 2 got busy and fell off the band wagon. Last Wednesday I worked 2 shifts, had school stuff that needed to be done, and had to take Briam to his doctor's appointment. Not that these are excuses, but that's why a video didn't go up, or a post. But the other truth to this is that week 2 had some hardships. I got very snacky and ate a ton of food. I ate hotdogs, pizza, cookies. A bunch of "shit" that I didn't need. So for the past week I've been trying very hard to keep my diet extremely healthy. So let's get to the results.

Weight Goals:

Starting Weight: 244.6 pounds

Goal Weight: 130 pounds

Current Weight: 237.2 pounds (-7.4 pounds)

Pounds to Lose: 107.2 pounds

Measurements:

Left Forearm: 10.5 inches (-.25)

Right Forearm: 11.25 inches

Left Bicep: 15.5 inches (-.50)

Right Bicep: 16 inches (-.25)

Chest: 41.5 inches (-1.5)

Waist: 39 inches (-1.0)

Hips: 50 inches (-1.0)

Left Thigh: 28.5 inches (-.50)

Right Thigh: 29 inches (-.25)

Left Calf: 15.25 inches

Right Calf: 15.25 inches (-.25)

Total Inches Lost This Week: 5.5 inches

Total Inches Lost: 10 inches

Get Ready With Me: Subtle Smokey Eye

Products Used:

Makeup Forever HD Primer

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Foundation in Light

Beauty Blender

Urban Decay De-Slick Makeup Setting Spray

Maybelline 24-hr Color Tattoo in Barely Branded

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Tease

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Busted

Urban Decay Naked Palette - Naked

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Chopper

Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - YDK

Ulta Extreme Wear Gel Liner in Primetime

Rimmel Exaggerate Waterproof Eye Definer in Noir

Garnier Skin Renew Anti-Dark Circle Roller

Korres Mineral Foundation in WRMF2 Light

NARS Blush in Super Orgasm

e.l.f Beach Beauty Palette

Sephora Le Waterproof Mascara

mark. Brow Factor Brow Gel

Ulta Lipstick in #239 Coming Up Roses

Review: Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain

I am legit obsessed with these. I know they've been out for a while but for some reason, I bought a couple, they ended up in the back of my makeup drawer and didn't emerge until now. And thank goodness they did! Love love love these! 

Where to buy and prices:

Ulta - $8.99

Walgreens - $8.99 (BOGO 50% Off)

CVS - $9.29

Walmart - $7.48

Target - $7.49

My Review Video