Beauty Tip Thursday - Your Guide to Silky, Soft Feet

Your Guide to Silky, Soft Feet

Your feet do a lot for you; make sure you show them proper care by pampering them with the moisture and protection they need. Feet are notorious for being rough and dry, especially around the heels. With a little exfoliation, plenty of moisture, and cuticle care, your feet can look and feel their best with anti-aging SeneGence products that really work!

When it comes to caring for your feet, the first place to start is with exfoliation. Cracks and callouses can quickly appear making them rough to the touch and prone to skin breakage. Smooth out your skin and eliminate dry, dead skin by exfoliating your feet with Facial Resurfacer. Although this product was created to exfoliate the skin on your face, it also makes a great exfoliator for other parts of the body. Large grains of Vanuatu volcanic ash and walnut shell help smooth and soften skin, while Nangai oil delivers much needed moisture. Start by soaking feet in warm water to help soften the skin, then rub Facial Resurfacer onto the feet focusing on the heels and other dry areas.

After exfoliating, rinse off the product and dry feet. Apply Shea Butter Body Cream to your feet and around your ankles for deeply moisturize your skin. This rich formula provides dry skin relief and helps diminish visible signs of aging thanks to the addition of SenePlex®+. For additional moisture and hydration, you can add a couple drops of Nangai Oil to Shea Butter Body Cream before applying to your skin. Full of essential fatty acids to help enhance skin’s ability to retain moisture, this formula provides skin with anti-inflammatory and deeply hydrating benefits.

Once your feet are moisturized, keep your toenails healthy and strong by applying NailExtend to your cuticles. This strengthening formula promotes keratin production, nail growth, and contains vitamin B5 to keep nails moisturized. Weakened nails are prone to cracking and splitting, so be sure to include this step in your regimen to prevent unsightly damage.

What a Week! So blessed!

What a week!

While on my walk today I took the time to reflect on this week and just how amazing it was.

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I am so grateful to have the job I have. Not only am I doing a passion that I thought I lost but I get to do it right from home.

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Teaching is amazing but doing it from home is even more amazing.

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And this week has been the best so far! 

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Why? Because I have the BEST students ever!!! This week they had me in tears more than once but both good tears.

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They made my hurt burst Monday with their huge hearts and how they cheered each other on when getting answers right. And today tears of laughter because kids seriously say the darnedest things!

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Find the joy in the littlest things and you will find joy in everything! 

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Thank you Reach Cyber Charter School for giving me this amazing opportunity and filling my heart so that it burst with so much joy!!

Keto Up What?!?!

Keto Up what?!?!

Honestly when I heard we were creating a premade Ketone Drink that was going to bring you FIERCE FOCUS, natural energy, and get you into ketosis in 10 minutes, I doubted it.

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Well let’s just say I am 100% Officially convinced.  

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Every teacher, mom, or working warrior is need of this amazing can of focus! 

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Especially if you are heading into IEP / TESTING season!

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One can of this and I was a IEP writing machine today!! 

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Fierce FOCUS is no joke!! 

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Who hear of my teacher friends needs a case of Keto Up for the 4th quarter.   

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Mood: 1,000% elevated! ⬆️⬆️⬆️

Energy:  Abundance activated.  

Focus: Fierce and on point

#teacherlife #keto #ketoaf #ketosislife #ketoup #teacherhacks #workingwarriors #EveryMomNeedsThis

Monday Motivation - Trials will come

Trials will come, it is just the truth. God doesn’t want us to run from them; he wants us to embrace them when they come, because there are good things hidden in the trials of life. 

Darkness causes you to desire his comfort and peace. The peace of God is a treasure that becomes more valuable in the darkness. That piece makes it possible to say, I will fear no evil, because he is with me. It is soothing, like a soft and fuzzy blanket wrapped around your weary shoulders.

I think God put them there, those little twinkle angels called stars, to remind us that whenever the lights in our lives seem to go dim or even go out all together, we need not fear because treasures are there for us to find. Beautiful secrets oh wait that will only be found in the dark times of our lives.

Health and Fitness Tip #222 - 10 Nighttime Habits That Will Transform Your Tomorrows

10 Nighttime Habits That Will Transform Your Tomorrows

A highly productive person probably doesn't bolt out of bed in a panic after a short night’s sleep or hit the snooze button several times — they more likely have nighttime habits the evening before which help set them up for success the next day. As a yoga instructor, I know the importance of both sleep and peace of mind. So if you’re looking to wake up well-rested, bright-eyed and actually excited about your day, here are 10 nighttime rituals to help you on your way!

1. Unplug to Recharge

Even your beloved smartphones can’t go nonstop without being recharged, and your mind is no different. At least 30 minutes before going to bed, turn off all your devices to allow your mind time to relax and unwind. You may notice the inevitable side effect of feeling more present to enjoy the final moments of your day.

2. “Un-wined”

Put down that glass of vino! “Rose all day” on weekends if you want to, but if you want to wake up alert, focused and productive, avoid alcohol before bed. It can lead to frequent sleep interruptions in the later half of the night as blood sugar levels spike. And those disruptions to your REM sleep can cause next-day drowsiness. Try some herbal tea to wind down instead!

3. Stretch It Out

Take some time to give your muscles and joints a little love! They work hard for you all day and deserve a little TLC each night. Try a few overhead stretches, heart openers and hamstring lengtheners. And don’t forget to open the hips! Preventing physical tension in the body helps keep mental tension at bay as well.

4. Prepare for Tomorrow

Take some time the night before to choose and lay out your wardrobe for the next day. Pack your bag or briefcase too, and don’t forget a healthy lunch! Being prepared the night before makes mornings less hectic and gives you time to consciously ease into your day.

5. List Your “Big Three”

Take just a few quick moments to write out the three main things you want to accomplish tomorrow. Make sure they are achievable tasks that help you elevate your productivity. Think “practice patience” rather than “meet and marry Brad Pitt.” This will give you a sense of accomplishment and help you feel successful the next day.

6. Set Aside “You Time”

Budget at least 20 minutes of intentional decompression time before bed. Whether it’s a candlelit shower or reading a feel-good book, give yourself some personal time to celebrate a successful day!

7. Have a Pajama Party

Put on those PJs! Experts say that a conscious transition into “bedtime” mode actually helps your body and mind begin to prepare for sleep. Choose something loose-fitting, cool and comfy for optimal relaxation.

8. Practice Gratitude

Avoid the habitual trap of replaying negative events or encounters from your day over and over again at night. When you’re tired, your brain tends to find things to worry about simply based on your conditioning. Reprogram your mind by taking five minutes to meditate on things you’re thankful for. You’ll find yourself going to sleep feeling content and abundant, which makes for better dreams.

9. Forgive and Forget

Keep a journal by your bed and take a few minutes each night to pour into it anything from your day that you want to get out of your brain. This can be a fantastic mental release as you practice forgiving those who have challenged you during the day. It’s also essential to your well-being that you forgive yourself for any mistakes or mishaps so you can start fresh the next day feeling great about yourself. Get it all out into your diary pages and go to sleep free from swirling negative thoughts.

10. Stick to Your Bedtime

Set an earlier, non-negotiable bedtime for optimal sleep. Getting a full night’s rest (seven to nine hours is the optimal range) gives your body time to replenish. It can help regulate your hormones, recharge your body on a cellular level and refresh your mind as well. A good night’s sleep is one of the best and most scientifically proven ways to enhance our mood, energy and productivity.

Beauty Tip Thursday - Tips for Wearing Green Eyeshadow

Tips for Wearing Green Eyeshadow

In 2019, beauty enthusiasts are departing from neutral shades in search of color. This season, try sprucing up your look with a touch of green! With shades from our limited edition Clover Collection and other ShadowSense® favorites, you can make your eyes stand out with smudge-proof, budge-proof color. Whether you want to go bright and bold, sweet and subtle, or sultry and smoky, these tips will help you achieve the perfect look!

Mystify in Moss

Put a colorful spin on your classic smoky eye with limited edition Mystic Moss ShadowSense. This dark, earthy green looks beautiful on the lid! Not too bold and not too deep, this shade is perfect for adding drama to the eyes! To recreate this look, apply Mystic Moss ShadowSense to the lid, extending outward to create a cat eye shape. Apply the same shade to the lower lash line and brighten the inner corner of the eye with limited edition Sandstone Pearl Glitter ShadowSense. Finish the look with UnderSense® 3-in-1 Maximizing Lash Primer and your choice of LashSense® Mascara. 

Sassy in Seafoam

For a bold burst of color try limited edition Seafoam Shimmer ShadowSense, a light-turquoise hue with champagne shimmer that leaves lids glistening in green! Apply this shade to the lower half of the lid diffusing the color at the crease. Line the lower lash line with the same shade for a gaze that grabs attention! Apply UnderSense and your choice of LashSense® Mascara to frame your eyes and complete the look!

Graphic in Green

For a subtle glint of green, try creating a winged eyeliner look using Turquoise ShadowSense. Using a liner brush, apply this deep, earthy blue-green shade starting from the inner corner of the eye extending outward to create a wing. Complete your eye look by applying UnderSense to your upper and lower lashes followed by your choice of LashSense Mascara over, building fullness and length as desired.

Motivational Wednesday

Don’t let the circumstances of the world around you cause you to act like or be something you shouldn’t. 

There are no circumstances you face or people you come in contact with that have the power to dictate your attitude or your actions.

New Business Launching April!

“ I feel so fat today” 

“ I look terrible” 

“ I can’t ever stick to a diet”

“ I don’t have time to workout “

“ I have no energy” 

SOUND FAMILIAR? 

Has your inner narrative spoken these words this week? 

Truth is, I am guilty of this too! 

And have to raise my hand on this one this week. 

Thankfully, this isn’t a norm for me anymore. 

But it sure use to be. 

I would wake up and look in the mirror and say to myself “you aren’t good enough, you’re fat, you’re failing, you have to work harder, stick to the actual diet!  Stop messing up!  What is wrong with you!” 

I woke up every morning by looking in the mirror, totally defeated. 

The crazy thing is, when I spoke these words, I was at the skinniest point of my life and collectively One of the darkest places of my life. 

Thankfully, I am no longer there! 

God has walked me through that valley and out into the other side.  

I definitely have moments where  I can get sucked back in and that downward thought process will try to take momentum. 

However, I am equip with the tools today to STOP the momentum in its tracks! 

Out of this dark season came the devotional,  HIS TEMPLE. 

In the His Temple Devotional, i take you through a journey of worth, and understanding on how to eat and exercise out of a place of love and self worth, instead of looks. 

I have paired it with my meal plan, an amazing workout program for total mind, body and soul benefits.  

I am so excited to be launching my new business venture in April! I have paired up with a Personal Trainer to bring you a simplified wellness! 

We will be doing an online biweekly zoom to discuss your desires, progress, and answer any and all questions about exercise and nutrition! 

I am so excited to walk this journey with you into TOTALY, mind, body and spiritual health! 

Message me at jgerity83@gmail.com to learn more! 

Bring a friend to do the program with you and receive an additional FREE gift from me!

What I didn't know Until It wasn't any more!

I didn’t know my brain was ‘fogged’....until it wasn’t anymore. 

I thought ‘good sleep’ was waking up sideways across the bed, rolled up in all the blankets & looking around like ‘wtf happened’....until I actually fell asleep, without taking some form of sleep inducer, AND then woke up in that  e x a c t  same position! 

I thought my ‘squirrel brain’ was just normal....until I experienced my mind clear & focused AF! 

I thought energy without pre-workout was a myth & that 2pm ‘crashes’ were just a normal thing....until I didn’t  n e e d  MULTIPLE doses of pre-workout to function anymore! ⚡️

I thought I felt ‘good’....until I felt  B E T T E R! 

I thought I was happy....until I couldn’t wipe the smile off my face and I wasn’t snapping at Rich every chance I got! 

Truth is, I was walking around going through the motions everyday thinking it was totally ‘normal’ and I didn’t even realize it.....UNTIL I WASN’T ANYMORE!! ♥️

Call me crazy, say it’s bullshit, or say whatever you want that helps you sleep at night.....BUT now that I know what it’s like to TRULY LIVE, you best BELIEVE I’m gonna share that with the world!! 

Sooooo, I’m not sayin, I’m just sayin..... I F  you think that the restless nights, squirrel brain, pre-workout addicted, bogged down, zombie walking life is NORMAL, you’re mistaken & missing out on the amazing life that is happening around you! 

Me, I’ll just be over here leaning alllllll the way into ketosis & how my body was meant to function.......you ready yet?!?