Nobody likes funky eyes...

So I had an appointment to go to the gym this morning, however Jimmy canceled it for me because I was having trouble walking. I hardly did anything but boy did I do something. It's a little sad when you just can't walk. I have an appointment for Friday at 11, so I'm not that behind.

Since I don't have so much to talk about in the sense of fitness or health, I'm going to talk to you ladies about some beauty. Random, I know, but I'm actually a pretty big makeup person.

Here's the deal... when was the last time you cleaned your brushes? I know this isn't a very exciting topic but it's pretty important.

I never really cleaned my brushes til I received a sample bottle of cleaner in my Birchbox, which is a $10 monthly subscription of higher-end beauty products. The results are night-and-day to the point of seeing the color and excess makeup disappear. The water after soaking for a bit is disgusting. Once you see the change, you'll continue to do it monthly, if not more if you use your brushes frequently or if you like to experiment with color. Not only does this make it easier to keep your looks clean, it also keeps your eyes from getting any kinds of infections or bacterias or anything like that. Eye infections are NOT cute.

Here's a little proof:

1. Dirty Brushes :)

2. Clean tap water & cleaning solution

3. Soaking the brushes

4. Clean brushes, drying

5. Oh boy, look at the water.

So I'm a believer! How bout YOU ??

Get it together, Tagg.

It's clearly been almost a year since I've written anything. I guess life gets in the way, though i should be documenting life, instead of letting it take over.

There's been a lot of changes since I started this blog. None of which are weight related really. As most of you know, I'm planning a wedding, got a second job, lost the first job, moved, among other things.

This blog was initially made because I was taking a class on multimedia journalism. Now that I am no longer taking that class, I'd like to really focus on it being a health blog. One where i can see my progress and document it for all of you to see.

At one point, I was down about 30 pounds from my starting weight a year ago. That's not a lot for the time-frame, but taking my time and keeping it off is most important to me. Recently, I've gained some weight back, not a lot, but enough that I feel a difference.  It's astonishing to me that I'll spend $50 on hair products or skin care to make sure that they are in tip-top shape, but I can't pay well enough attention to what I put in my mouth. That's what's wrong with us. Makes no sense.

My goal is to start paying attention and doing a better job than I am doing currently. I've lost my motivation somewhere and have grown increasingly lazy. Lazy to the point that I don't even enjoy cooking as much anymore. That's a travesty to me, considering I was thinking of going to cooking school and doing it as a job.

We've paid for trainers and gym memberships and don't go nearly as much as we should, both Jimmy and I can stand to be more active. It's just a waste of money that could have been put toward planning our wedding. Instead, it goes to waste. It's almost depressing.

I need to hold myself accountable. And I need all of you to do that too. If you see me, making poor choices, remind me that I'm only hurting myself in the end.

My trainer and I have been in touch and I will go and see him Monday morning. My goal is to lose enough weight that my wedding dress needs to be taken in, just enough. I would also like to cut out carbs and bag sugars. I have a terrible sweet tooth and it's doing me ZERO good.

I'm not only mad at myself, but I'm totally disappointed that I've let it go. I need my motivation back ASAP.