Indulge in YOU is a blog about indulging in yourself from the inside out. You only get one YOU so you have to love and take care of yourself. I will be talking about natural hair in all aspects, fitness, skin care, and more. Everything that I will post is either by experience or acknowledged quotes and readings from other sources. By no means am I a professional hair stylist, personal trainer or dermatologist. Enjoy yourself and free your mind!
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Your Words are Powerful
Your words are powerful beyond measure. Your thoughts are your words' vision. Be mindful of what you say and think. If you REALLY believe what you speak, it has no choice but to come to pass. There can't be any doubt whatsoever in the back of your mind because doubt hinders the outcome. I truly believe that God gives us the power to create things that can easily blow your mind or other's minds. Have you ever really digested the Bible Verse Ephesians 3:20? Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, 21 to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen.
If you, your family member, or a friend is facing an illness please believe that healing can take place. You have to believe WITHOUT a grain of doubt. The person that is ill has to believe WITHOUT a grain of doubt as well, no matter how hard it might seem. Speak the healing and visualize that person walking, talking, eating on their own, or doing what it is that they want to do.
You know, God is a repeat performer. By this I mean, think of something that He has done for you in the past. Now think about what you are facing at this moment. He brought you out of a dark place before. He brought your dreams to pass before. He provided for you when you thought there was no more time left for it to be done. If He did it for you once before, He is well able to do it again.
Begin to declare what you want. Don't say "I wish I could go back to school". Instead say "I am going back to school in the fall" or whenever you want it to come to pass. The key here is that you MUST believe that it can happen. You MUST declare it. You MUST prepare for what is about to happen. Go on and buy your backpack. Go on and research the internet about what it is that you will be studying. Make yourself a class schedule and post it up in places where you can see it and be reminded of what it is that you will accomplish.
YOUR words are powerful when they align with your thoughts and emotions. You are responsible for your own happiness. Sometimes you have to take time to experience the quietness. Get into a place where you will not be bothered (your closet, your bathroom, your garage, etc.) Begin to focus on what it is that you want out of life. Picture yourself being in that position or place. Keep that vision at the forefront of your mind and claim it.
Please take the time and focus on yourself every now and then. This doesn't mean that you are being selfish, but you have to be fulfilled. You want to feel good. There's is nothing like feeling GOOD.
Have you ever just had a moment where you were sooo happy and you didn't know why? Things could be chaotic all around you but you still feel good. That is the good feeling that I am talking about. There is nothing like it.
Create your next hour. Create your tomorrow. Create your future. You have the power to do so. God gave it to each and every one of us.
Be blessed,
Indulgenceiskey
YouTube
Online Store
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Work It Out Wednesday: Sleep Your Body Can Use
Hello Lovelies!! What a great day this has been! This week's topic deals with getting yourself somewhere and going to SLEEP! Lol! Anyway, sleep is VERY important when it comes to your health period, but let's take a subsection of your health and deal with fitness.
In order for your body to recover from your workout, run, fitness routine, etc you need sleep. Your body uses this time to repair itself. Your body is getting all of your cells, atoms, molecules, etc in order and in the correct alignment so that you can be prepared for the next day's events. On average, the amount of sleep that you should be getting each night is anywhere between 7 to 9 hours. I know many of you are saying "What? Only in a perfect world"! Many factors play a role in allowing you to get the proper amount of rest that you need. I have heard of people being able to function properly on 5 to 6 hours of sleep. Everyone's needs differ, but you should take into consideration the complexity of your bodily system and allow it to get at least 6 or 7 hours of sleep. This is mainly my own opinion. I can function quite well on 6 hours but anything over 7 hours, I still feel a little tired when I wake up. This is mainly due to the stage of the sleep cycle I am in when I awaken. Read more about the stages of the sleep cycle here and here.
In order to be your best at being productive you need to get some rest. You will see progress towards your fitness goals a little faster if you allow your body to Rest and Recover.
Don't forget to check me out on
Youtube
Nature's Indulgence by Dionne
Have a Lovely Day!
Indulgenceiskey
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Does Your Hair Like Wax?
Good Afternoon Lovelies!!
The answer to the title of this blog post for me is yes. I know some people run from beeswax like they run from mineral oil. But like with any other product or ingredient, what works for one person might not work for the next person. I don't have any problems with beeswax as long as it is used in moderation. Continuously using beeswax or a product with beeswax in it in between washes can and will create buildup. I perfer products that contain beeswax for holding my hair in place for certain styles. If I am prepping my hair for a braid out, I wash my hair, condition, moisturize and seal it with a beeswax based product. This keeps my resuls from frizzing as much and it holds the definition of the braid out longer. I can wear a braidout for about 5 days before bunning it if I use a product that contains beeswax.
What are your thoughts about using products with beeswax? Have you had any success with using products that contain beeswax?
I want to hear what you have to say so speak up! ;o)
Don't forget to check me out on
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/indulgenceiskey
Website: http://www.naturesindulgence.net/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/indulgenceiskey
Facebook: Indulgenceiskey
Take Care!
Indulgenceiskey
The answer to the title of this blog post for me is yes. I know some people run from beeswax like they run from mineral oil. But like with any other product or ingredient, what works for one person might not work for the next person. I don't have any problems with beeswax as long as it is used in moderation. Continuously using beeswax or a product with beeswax in it in between washes can and will create buildup. I perfer products that contain beeswax for holding my hair in place for certain styles. If I am prepping my hair for a braid out, I wash my hair, condition, moisturize and seal it with a beeswax based product. This keeps my resuls from frizzing as much and it holds the definition of the braid out longer. I can wear a braidout for about 5 days before bunning it if I use a product that contains beeswax.
What are your thoughts about using products with beeswax? Have you had any success with using products that contain beeswax?
I want to hear what you have to say so speak up! ;o)
Don't forget to check me out on
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/indulgenceiskey
Website: http://www.naturesindulgence.net/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/indulgenceiskey
Facebook: Indulgenceiskey
Take Care!
Indulgenceiskey
Friday, March 4, 2011
Puffs and Buns
Happy Friday Lovelies!!
Puffs and Buns can be simple yet chic. That's why I love them so much! When all else fails, my go to hairstyle is the puff and/or the bun. When I am stuck in a hair rut the puff and bun come to my rescue. Today I wanted to share different varieties of the puff and the bun. If you have a picture of your puff and/or bun, feel free to share.
Pictures of Muah!
Have a wonderful and blessed weekend!!
Don't forget to check me out on
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/indulgenceiskey
Website: http://www.naturesindulgence.net/
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/indulgenceiskey
Facebook: Indulgenceiskey
Take Care!
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
Palate Tastings: Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs
Hello Lovelies! This week's meal prep consisted of some Honey Chipotle Chicken Thighs which were DELISH ! I coupled them with Basm...

-
Hello Lovelies! After having my baby, I felt the need to organize my at home workout space to minimize slips, trips, and falls. ...
-
Happy first full day of fall! You all know that along with the new season comes new hair regimens, wardrobes, goals, etc. Take a look ...