Have You Ever Seen a Turkey With a Twist-Out/Afro?

Hey all!
I know Thanksgiving has come and gone, but I wanted to share this video with you all.  Have you ever seen a turkey with a twist-out/afro?  If not, tune in to the video below.
Enjoy!

Take care and have a wonderful day!
Indulgenceiskey

Work It Out Wednesday: Breathing

In the past I have always focused on my breathing during a cardio session.  But did you know that you should also focus on your breathing while lifting weights?  Your breathing can either help or hinder your progress.  Have you ever been lifting weights only to find yourself holding your breath?  This isn’t good for you.  You don’t want to walk around with blood shot red eyes and veins dilating in your forehead at the gym; so don’t hold your breath.  You could possibly experience an increase in blood pressure, dizziness, or a headache during and after you finish your exercise. 

Don’t risk becoming injured just because you want to hold your breath during that last rep.  It isn’t worth it.  At times, you hold your breath unknowingly.  While at other times you know better, but you think that holding your breath during the last rep will help you complete the execution……WRONG. 

You should always exhale when you are contracting the muscle that you are working out. Another way to remember when you should exhale is to exhale when the weight you are lifting is going against gravity.  Exhale through your mouth and inhale through your nose.  Remember to keep a steady supply of oxygen to your brain and muscles.

Happy Breathing!

Indulgenceiskey

Earrings I Won!

Hello all!
I wanted to share my recent WIN with you all.  I entered a contest on Youtube and I won some unique and very pretty earrings.  These earrings were given away by Deana D. Payton  of http://www.deanasjewelryandthings.weebly.com/.  Her username on Youtube is DPayton30.  So feel free to go and check her out.



Until Next Time,
Indulgenceiskey

Today's Word with Joel and Victoria: Power in Perspective

Power in Perspective TODAY’S SCRIPTURE “I will bless the Lord at all times. His praise shall continually be in my mouth” (Psalm 34:1, NKJV) TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria It’s easy to get focused on what’s wrong in life, what we don’t have, and how big our obstacles are. If we’re not careful, we’ll lose sight of all the good things God has done. We’ll take for granted our family, friends, health and the opportunities God has blessed us with. We’ll get so busy and stressed out that we won’t appreciate the gift of today. What’s happened? Our perspective has gotten off. Perspective is all about how we see a situation. There’s power in your perspective because you will draw into your life what you constantly meditate on. Business may be slow. The economy may be down. The wrong perspective is, “I’ll never make it. It’s just too much.” The right perspective is, “God is supplying all of my needs. He said He would prosper me even in a desert.” Today, I encourage you to evaluate your perspective. Choose to lift your eyes to God the Father no matter what is happening in your circumstances. Remember, as you set your perspective in the right direction, your life will follow. When you keep an attitude of faith and expectancy, you open the door for His blessing in every area of your life! A PRAYER FOR TODAY Heavenly Father, I choose to bless You at all times. I declare that You are faithful! I lift my eyes to You because You are the source of my help, strength and joy forevermore. Thank You for leading and guiding me for Your glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen. — Joel & Victoria Osteen

Be encouraged Indulgenceiskey

Mane Chic Krenda

According to Merriam Webster’s definition, mane is long and heavy hair on a person’s head.  Me personally, I don’t think it has to be long and heavy.  If you have hair growing from your head, then I consider this to be your mane.  Chic (pronounced sheek) is defined as smart elegance and sophistication.  With that being said,

Meet Mane Chic Krenda!

Braid-out

 

How long have you been natural?

7 months

What is your goal for your natural hair?

I want my hair to be healthy, strong, and exactly the way God intended it!

How does your natural hair make you feel about yourself?

S-E-X-Y!!! I have never felt this sexy in my life and I felt the most beautiful right after the BC.

My BC Aka Big Chop

If you were to go on a hair product diet for 6 months (summer through fall) by not using more than 5 products on your hair, what products would be in your stash?

1.     Water 2. Eco Styler Gel (Olive oil) 3.Shea Butter Mix 4. Coconut oil 5.Giovanni Leave-In  

What is your staple style?  Give a quick tutorial on your staple style.  If you have a picture your staple style, include it as well.

My staple style is the twist-outs! I section my hair in 4 sections, and spray with my spray bottle full of H2O (lol). Then, I take a little bit of my shea butter mix and apply it to each smaller section before I twist them. I continue to twist until my whole head is twisted (I always start with the 2 back sections first, then the front). Finally, I put on my satin bonnet and go to sleep. In the morning, I unravel them and go!  

 

Twist-out

What tips/advice do you have to share about natural hair?

1. Have FUN with it! 2. DON'T become a product junkie! and 3. Don't compare or wish your hair was like someone else's. LOVE THE HAIR GOD GAVE YOU!

Yarn Braids Aka Genie Locs

If you had to choose one word to describe your mane, what would it be and why?

Nappylicious!!! I made up this word for my hair because I love the state that my hair is in right now; it might be "nappy" but it looks delicious <3

Thanks Krenda for sharing your Mane Chicness with us!

Have a wonderful weekend!!

Indulgenceiskey