A Graduation to Remember

Yesterday's graduation was one I will remember for a LIFETIME!  My gorgeous STUNNING, talented and now MEGA educated mother graduated from the HCC Nursing program!  I can honestly say I have NEVER felt so proud of someone my ENTIRE life. 

This graduation definitely required a much needed celebration for her accomplishment with great company!  So obviously I had to go all out on my makeup! 

I captured a subtle winged eye liner with my Perfect Eye Liner Pen by LimeLight.  This pen doesn't smudge and lasted beautifully through MANY tears!  As my mother is a breast cancer survivor I couldn't help but remember just how precious this moment was as she is HERE with us!  Not everyone is able to survive through the fight but she was.  Not to mention that my grandmother passed away nearly a year ago and was not sitting in the audience to watch my mom walk across the stage receiving her pin.  With that said the tears were MANY and this eyeliner did not let me down!  On my eyes, I've got only TWO coats of the Perfect Mascara which made as an amazing companion to this smudge proof eye liner.  Again, this mascara stayed perfectly in place!  This mascara is sure to please and mega easy to apply; there are fibers baked right into this mascara to provide volume AND length with one easy application.  Skipping that 1, 2, 3 process and avoiding fibers from falling into my eyes.  

What's LimeLight by Alcone?

I will admit in the past I NEVER really gave much thought about what I put on my skin.  In the past I had actually no care or concern about what I had put inside my body either.  But, as I am approaching my last year in my twenties (insert sad face) I have been taking both of these things more seriously. 

Aside from not looking 90 when I am 60, I want to FEEL amazing inside and out.  Sound familiar? 

What we put on our skin is JUST as important as what we put into our body, our skin makes up our LARGEST organ!  Your skin accounts for about 16% of your body weight on average.  What you put ON your body goes IN your body! 

Insert Lime Light by Alcone!  The products are professional grade, paraben free, chemical free, all natural, most are vegan (foundation is made of bees wax) and all are bouncing bunny approved which means they are CRUELTY free!  And, let's not forget the PIGMENTATION!  

I originally fell head over heels for their foundation which applied SO SMOOTHLY like BUTTER on my face and didn't make my oily skin EXTRA oily.  After a few months of using the foundation, concealer, blush, setting powder and bronzer I decided I loved this stuff SO MUCH I was going to start talking about it.

My kit arrived with a skincare line and honestly I was just planning to give it away.  But, something inside me told me to give it a try.  So I did and HOLY COW!  My skin is no longer covered in oil, I don't have to blot my face with a tissue AND my breakouts are GONE.  My makeup lasts an ENTIRE day and even through a workout (I don't advise working out in make up but hey it happens).  

I can honestly say I will never go back to any other cleanser, moisturizer, serum and mask combo again! 

If you're interested in checking out some of the products or hosting your own virtual party (free products hey hey heeeeey) check out the link below and don't forget to connect with me on Facebook! 

https://www.limelightbyalcone.com/brittanyjamrog/products 

Makeup & Martini's

It's that time of year!  A little gift for them and a little something for you!  Whether you're curious about contouring or trying out a different look join me 12/06 - 12/15 for some fun!  This virtual party will feature fun, flirty cocktail recipes, trendy makeup tips, tricks and application techniques.  

Don't forget to invite your friends and family for some fabulous VIRTUAL fun!  

RSVP HERE before this PAR-TAY ends! 

5 Steps to Overcoming Public Humiliation

It's been nearly 3 months since my "break up" from my best friend and the public shaming that went along with it.  I've taken some time to process all that transpired and the ultimate decline of what I thought was a life long friendship.

I know I am not the only one who has experienced one of those tacky, unnecessary, hurtful "Dear Ex-Best Friend" letters, as it seems that publicly humiliating someone you once cared for is a new trend.  They're alllll over the internet so I know there are MANY of us who sit in silence recovering from this humiliation on our own.

But, we don't have to.  If you're going through this whole debacle like I did check out the 5 things you can do to overcome and unleash your inner badass! 

The HARD Truth About Being the Skinny Girl

I have been tiny my ENTIRE life.  I never realized I was technically smaller than everyone else until after hitting puberty when all of my other girl friends were growing massive breasts and their asses were increasing by the second.

Measurements & Progress Photos

Measuring & tracking your fitness progress is just as important as getting those workouts in and following your meal plans.  Results don't happen unless you put in the work; but what happens when the scale isn't telling you the truthful story or your pants fit loosely even though the scale says you've gained 5 pounds rather than lost.

Vision Board 101

Vision boards!  Maybe you've heard of them, maybe you haven't!  But if you're thinking this creative way to display your life's goals, ambitions and desires is a cheesy joke then the joke just might be on you!  

"The law of attraction is forming your entire life experience and it is doing that through your thoughts.  When you are VISUALIZING, you are emitting a POWERFUL frequency out into the Universe" according to the very popular book The Secret.  

Top 10 Tips for Eating Clean

I've written about this once before but it's not something I can speak to enough.  Eating "clean" or eating a "well balanced diet" truly takes TIME and education on your part.  It's not rocket science but it is going to take some EFFORTS on your end to truly find your balance in "eating clean."

Is a Menstrual Cup Right for You?

So I started my menstrual cup journey roughly three months ago.  The first month was by far the weirdest oddest period of my life but it was also LIFE CHANGING.  My periods are SO MUCH easier to manage and way less stressful!

So here I am going to share with you what a menstrual cup is, how it works and the top reasons to give one a try! 

Put the Skinny BACK in Skinny Jeans

It's fall y'all!  Which means bust out the skinny jeans, leggings, boots and sweaters!  Those large sweaters may help you hide some of the extra fluff from the tasty snacks and cocktails we've splurged on during our warm summer but those skinny jeans & leggings don't lie! 

Friday Favorites - Makeup Edition

I have always struggled to keep up with the Jones' so to speak.  Every time I watch a "favorites" video by everyday people they're sharing their favorite products which tend to be STEEEEP in price!

I've always been known for being a thrifty shopper and REFUSE to pay full price for products and goods! I'm the DISCOUNT QUEEN! 

Healthy Eating is NOT Boring!

Healthy eating SERIOUSLY doesn't have to be BORING!  Now, between the FIXATE cookbook AND the FIXATE cooking show available exclusively via Beachbody On Demand you don't have to be a fancy chef or dazzle up that healthy eating plan! 

Autumn Calabrese the creator of the 21 Day Fix and 21 Day Fix Extreme and her brother Bobby Calabrese who is an international chef have teamed up together to show us in our homes how to create delicious HEALTHY meals that can help us shred unhealthy weight and keep it off! 

Some recipes available right now via this streaming service include: 

Meal Planning & Prepping 101

Meal planning & prepping can really be an overwhelming and daunting task.  Understandably so as nutrition is 80% of your weight loss journey.

Calculating your calories, figuring out recipes, the manual labor of prepping and not to mention planning around picky eaters in the family.

Don't let this deter you from setting aside special time to get this task accomplished.  Meal planning & prepping can truly save you time during the week; allowing you to focus on your workouts and weekly tasks.

Follow these next few steps to maximize your time and become efficient at meal planning & prepping!

Simple Steps to Start Losing Weight

It's time we MAKEOVER our kitchen! Today I want to share some simple tips and tricks to CLEAN out your kitchen, pantry and fridge so being successful during your health and fitness journey is EASIER!

My Journey Overcoming Life's Challenges

I’ve been meaning to write this post but have been putting it off for two weeks.  2015 left me emotionally and physically DRAINED!  I had put my business on the back burner, received a promotion at work and lost my grandmother to aggressive lung cancer.

The loss of my grandmother SHOOK my WORLD.  I thought watching the loss of previous grandparents would prepare me for witnessing the loss of my mother’s mother.  What I didn’t realize is that this time it was different.  I was an adult.  There were more memories and as an adult our minds tend to run wild and our emotions wreak havoc.

Fall For You February Fitness Challenge

The holidays have faded and the New Year has begun.  I've been thinking LONG and HARD about how I'm feeling as I am working towards my new goals for the 2016 year.

I feel like I could use a little EXTRA accountability and motivation from some friends!  February 1st, I'll be starting my Fall for You February Fitness Challenge!  

The focus of this group will be surrounded by the usual motivation, accountability and support you receive from my traditional challenge groups, however, we will be focusing on positive thinking and falling IN LOVE with ourselves.

LIVE-Meal Prep 01/10/2016

So I have been meal prepping LONG before becoming a Beachbody Coach.  I would sit down each weekend and thinking about what I wanted to consume for the next week.  

Doing this EACH weekend has not only helped me in making healthier meal choices it's also helped me in spending LESS money going out to eat!  I've taken some extra steps to save money and time since; check out 5 Easy Tips to Eating Healthy on a Budget to learn more about those extra money saving tips.