Gaining and Maintaining Weight -- I eat a variety of Things

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Better then me telling anyone what to eat.  I think it is best to just eat what you like.  Just eat a good amount of what you like.  Eat big meals, and drink nutritional supplements.  Water is great for the skin, hair, and nails.  Drinks sodas and juices, whatever is best for you.  And take a multivitamin.  If you like snacks, cookies, chips, icecream, and milk, eat that too.  I am not a big snack person and I am lactose intolerant so I do not eat much of that stuff.  I hate giving unhealthy tips, I just give tips on what worked for me.  Contrary to popular belief I am quite healthy.  Most people who gain weight as fast as I did would be at high risk for hypertension and high cholesterol but I have been to the doctor for check ups plenty of times since then and my doctor always says I am perfectly healthy.  I am not even on the verge of having any of those diseases, no where close.  I don't know whether I am just lucky, blessed, or maybe just not eating that unhealthy after all.  I can't say that everyone who tries my tips will have the same results health wise but I know that I am doing great.  My parents even have an at home blood pressure and heart rate machine and even that says that my numbers are perfect :)

Well just check out what I have been eating lately, just in case you may want some ideas.......



Jamaican Jerk Chicken, rice n peas, and salad




Grilled Cheese



Fettucini Alfredo and French Bread



The only cookies I like




Trini Chicken Pilau - Rice, peas, carrots, chicken



Deep Fried Shrimp and White Rice

French Toast Waffles --- OMG INLOVE

-Keke

Best Concealer ever for Acne Scaring and Discoloration -- Black Radiance Perfect Blend Concealor Review

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My Shade: 8914 Darkest Walnut
Price: $8-11 @ drug store

Product Claims:

Pigmented to enable layering and mixing; allowing you to blend the perfect shade and coverage.  The pigment balancing formula permits variable coverage for where you need a little or a lot; light coverage for minor blemishes and medium coverage to conceal scars, birthmarks and dark under eye circles.
- Color balancing formula
- Light & Medium coverage
- Water resistant
Easily conceals any facial imperfections such as:
uneven skin tone, scarring, under eye circles, age spots, burn scars, spots, birthmarks, freckles

My Review:

Although it claims to have light to medium coverage I would say its more like medium to full coverage.  This concealer covers every scar and hyper-pigmentation spot I have completely, fully, and perfectly.  Since it is not a liquid concealor and is in a pot, it is a very thick consistancy, yet feels super light on the face.  It is not caky and is completely weightless, it literally feels like I have nothing on my face.  It comes with 2 shades that makes for a perfect match.  It comes in many different shades for African American skin.  People almost never know how much discoloration I have on my face unless they see me without makeup.  Because with this makes my face look flawless.  I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PRODUCT AND DONT THINK MY FACE WOULD LOOK THE SAME WITHOUT IT.  ITS A MUST HAVE IF YOU HAVE FACE DISCOLORATION AND WANT TO HIDE IT COMPLETELY!!!!!

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How to Gain Weight -- How I ensure I take in more then 2400 calories a day

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Sephora Mini Haul -- Makeup Forever High Definition Powder and Mist & Fix Review

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TRAVEL/TRIAL SIZE SEPHORA MINI HAUL
Over the weekend I went to Sephora with intent to purchase the Makeup Forever High Definition Powder (full size) and a NARS blush but I ended up leaving with a bag full or travel/trial size goodies.  I only spent $36.04 on 4 items which is great for Sephora.  Travel sizes are awesome for trying out a product for a quarter of the price, yet you still get a decent amount.  I LOVE THE TRAVEL SIZED SECTION AT SEPHORA.

Combating Oilyness and Fresh Makeup All Day
Travel Size Makeup Forever HD Powder ($15.00)
Travel Size Mist and Fix ($8.00)

So I have very oily skin that progressively gets more and more oily as the day goes along. I can't even begin to describe how great these products are both seperately and together.  OMG moment when I looked in the mirror hours later after applying my makeup and realized I literally had no oil on my face LITERALLY.  I have searched and searched for matte foundation powders and finishing powders to do what these 2 products do.  And let me tell you there is no DRUG STORE products out there that do what these products do.  These products finally made me realize why high end products are priced the way they are.  Once I am done applying my makeup I apply Makeup Forever HD powder with a brush and then spray 2 sprays of the Mist & Fix on each side of my face about 8 inches away from my face. 
Only 1 Problem :( When I first apply the High Definition powder it gives a white cast over my face which I hate, I know it is somthin I am doing wrong during application so I am trying to work with it and fix that problem with trying different brushes, application methods, and using a smaller amount of product.  The white cast wears off after about an hour but I still hate that effect.  I might need to purchase a high definition brush, perhaps????

The temperary white cast from Makeup Forever HD Powder

The temperary white cast from Makeup Forever HD Powder

After a full day, no greasyness other then around my eyebrows only because I had just went and got them arched at a nail salon

 So I will be trying to figure out how to fix this, I still am sure this product is fantastic.  I know the problem has to do with my application :(

I also got my very first Smashbox eyeshadow n Liner Trio in Hot Date ($5.00) and Daily Brush Cleanser ($6.00).  But I haven't tried these yet.  Hope they are good. 

- Keke

Want to see My Natural Nails????? -- Sally Hansen Beyond Perfect Protien Nail Color

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So my nails are always natural.  They are real and all mines, no acrylic or gel, all I use is nail polish.  But today I decided to go with a natural/neutral color.  No designs and no bright colors, and I like it.  I never go without wearing any nail polish at all, because nail polishes keep my nails healthy, nourished, protected, and strong, and lastly I think they look way better polished.  The 2 polishes I used today are the very best polishes ever for promoting long, healthy, strong nails.  The Sally Hansen Brand I believe is the best brand to choose if you are looking for polishes that are enriched with things that promote nail Health.  I always use this brand as a base coat because I know this brand has done wonders for my nails every since I started using them over a year ago.  My nails may break every once and a while but they grow back within a week or 2 with the use of this brand.

Polishes Used:
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Hard as Wraps (sheer pink)
Sally Hansen Beyond Perfect Protein Nail Color (sheer white tea)

- Keke

Why I do not use my real name on FB or any other social networking site!!!

Even though I share alot about myself and my life I am still a very secretive person.  For that reason I create alias' on every social networking site I am on, thats the way I keep my privacy.  This insures that the only people that know my real name are the people who actually know me and have met me in real life.  My facebook is not a public page, nor do I add people or accept requests from people who I do not know.  I used to do that, but I have found that to be one of the most pointless and annoying things to do.  When I have time I delete people who I do not know and never have talked to, especially the ones I find to be annoying, ie pple that make status' about drugs, curse too much, or just seem to be unproductive, negative ect.  I also associate every social networking site with a different email address and password that way I am protected against hackers. I also do not use/connect the email I use for school/work with any social networking site.  I must've gotten my computer/internet smarts from my dad. If one email address get hacked, my whole social networking life and REAL LIFE doesnt get hacked or messed up because they are not all connect.  Im smart huh :)  I use alias' so that potential employers, stalkers, or just plain nosey people can not search my name on google and find every picture, status, phone number, email, or any other information that I have ever posted because even though you set privacy setting on FB best believe that ISH is not private.  Search your name in SPOKEO.COM and if you are one to post your life on the internet along with your real name you will find every bit of your information on that website along with many others.  Best believe FB sells your info to third parties.  So yea your phone number, email, and even the value of your house along with your name, age, and marital status can be found there if you post that sort of thing.  Its crazy so check it out. 

Anyways I thought I would share these pics with you guys since I am an open book yet still under an alias.



-Keke (yes this is my real nickname, thats as real as it gets)

Q:A -- HOW TO GAIN WEIGHT MOST ASKED QUESTIONS

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I tried my best to answer questions to the best of my ability. If you have any more questions that you would like answered or want any clarifications to anything please either post them below as a comment or do so on the youtube on the actual video.

-- Keke

Sensational HZ-A040 Wig : Totally Instant Weave

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This wig was originally purchased for my mom, and she only tried it on once and claims she does not like it.  I plan on making her up, and styling the wig on her and hopefully she will fall inlove with it.  I think it is a nice mature wig for someone of an older age.  Just not for me :)
This totally instant weave has a total cap, secure fit with combs, elastic band for comfort, and contoured ear tabs.  The on I purchased is in a 1B and it is 100% synthetic hair.
In a future post I will feature my mom with this wig on, and let yall know her final thoughts about this wig.

-Keke

Materialistic Goal of 2011-2012 -- Louis Vuitton Speedy 35

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I just thought to myself how can I have a fashion/beauty blog and have not one materialistic goal for the year?  So I made one, but this is a very pricey goal so I stretched it into a 2 year goal.  I have NEVER spent this amount of money on anything for myself or had this much money spent on me other then my engagement ring, laptop, car, and stuff like that.  But never on a bag!!!!!!  So this is a far reaching goal that I may never achieve, at least not for a good while.  But I can at least try.  Saving money is something that I find very hard to do because I have a serious shopping addiction so maybe with this goal I can actually try to save.  I could buy this bag with in a period of a month or 2 if I learned to save but of course since I am terrible at that concept it might take a year or 2, SADLY :(  Plus I have insane amount of student loans that I am paying off so when I told my parents about this goal they thought I was mad crazy and would probably scream my ass off if they find out I might actually spend this type of money on a bag when I need to be paying off my loans.

BUT I WANT TO PURCHASE MYSELF AN AUTHENTIC LOUIS VUITTON BAG PREFERABLY A SPEEDY 35 BUT I WOULD BE COMPLETELY CONTENT WITH A SPEEDY 25 OR 30!!!!!

The only difference between these three bags is its size/ demensions and of course price.

Speedy 25 -- (L*H*D) 9.8"*7.5"*5.9"  --  $665.00
Speedy 30 -- (L*H*D) 11.8"*8.3"*6.7"  --  $690.00
Speedy 35 -- (L*H*D)  13.8"*9"*7.1"  --  $715.00

So I will def be sure to let you and the world know when I achieve this goal, and I will be sure to make an entire youtube video about it too :)

Much Love --- Keke

Black and Yellow (Gold) by Wiz Khalifa Inspired Nails :)

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FYI I always do my nails myself, all designs are created by me.  I get asked that alot, and my nails are real too :)

Polishes used:
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Hard as Wraps - Sheer Pink
L.A. Colors Color Craze (no name) gold tone
L.A. Colors Color Craze (no name) black tone
KleanColor Nail Lacquer - Twinkly Love
Kiss Brush-On Nail Art Paint - Black
L.A. Colors Art Deco - Gold Glitter

-Keke

UPDATE Karla -- MODEL MODEL Wig

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Karla Brushed Out
I stated in my youtube review not to brush out the waves and that it would like get too big.  But I finally decided to brush them out and im liking the wig that much more.  I went out tonight for dinner and got compliments on both my hair and eye makeup which was interesting to me because I felt like I was bumming it.  Meaning just chill and low key.  Yet this girl was straight starring at me, then finally she spoke up and said she liked my look :)  I much rather a female say how she feels whether bad or good, then just stare the ish outta me.  Its just kinda awkward.  So check out the pics of Karla brush out. 

-Keke

My 2011 Goals -- This is My Year

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People seem to claim every year as their year, but I have never done that.  The only years I claim are the years I expect to accomplish MAJOR GOALS, such as this year.  2008 I claimed as my year because that is the year I graduated with a Bachelors in Public Health and emotionally got myself to a wonderful place.  Possibly one of my happiest years thus far.  And 2011 is yet another year that I can claim because this will be the year I graduate with my Masters in Healthcare Admin., GOD willing of course.  I wanted to make record of my goals so that at the end of this year I can look back on how successful I was. So these are my goals, 1 of which I accomplished within the first month of this year woooohoooo! IF I ACCOMPLISH EVEN HALF OF THESE GOALS I WILL CONSIDER MYSELF SUCCESSFUL, BUT GRADUATING IS ONTOP IN IMPORTANCE TO ME. These will be in random order, and not in order of importance :)

1. Become Youtube Partner (accomplished)
2. Graduate with my Masters
3. Find the 'ONE' and start a family (ive been close a couple of times, but I have learned never to SETTLE.  It is my body and my life so I deserve all the qualities that I am looking for!!!!!)
4. Move out of my parents house
5. Learn to trust more in the man above, and worry less
6. Praise him when things are great, and not just pray for his grace when things are not going my way
7. Get my skin clear enough to go out without any makeup and still feel just as confident
8. Grow my hair to bra strap length
9. Be more organized
10. DO WHAT I LOVE whether that be career in Health or being a Stay at Home Wife and Mother

-- Keke

How I got to 141 lbs -- Weight Update

Hey Dolls,

I know in a previous post I stated that during my 1 month break from school I would focus on gaining more weight and getting to 146 lbs but after about a week I gave up.  I notice the more you focus on it, is the more it just doesn't happen.  Before and during most of my break I was between a range of 136-138 lbs.  But this past week I have been 138-142 lbs.  Kinda crazy because I thought I had not been eating more then usual.  I sat down thought long and hard about what could possibly be the difference that has allowed me to gain.  And I realized its the massage amount of cookies I have been eating.  Every night I sit down with an entire pack of cookies and my water and eat the ENTIRE thing.  I usually can't do that with any type of cookies.  Most cookies are just too sweet, or too rich in flavor to eat a ton.  But these OVALTINE cookies I have been consuming lately have just the right amount of sweetness and a great taste, so before I know it I eat an entire pack and look back at the wrappers and think DAMN!!!! LOL

 

Within each package of cookies is 4 packs of cookies wrapped in clear plastic.  In each pack there is 5 cookies. Hard to explain.  Ever 5 cookies you eat is 180 calories.  So if you eat the entire package of cookies like I have been doing you get 720 calories.  720 calories is alot, thats like 1 meal.  Crazy huh????  That's clearly why I have been gaining weight lately.  I am pretty sure that soon I will get tired of these cookies since I eat so many every night.  But for now they are doing wonders for my weight gain.  And of course I still drink my weight gain drinks so yeah I am getting in alot of calories right before bed. Yay me!!!
They only cost $1.29.

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--Keke

Palmer's Skin Success Eventone Acne Mark Fade Cream Review

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15 ML/ .5 FL OZ

This product came from the Palmer's Skin Success Eventone Acne Rescue Kit.  I have previously done a review on just the acne products and I was not impressed.  They did not work for my moderate to severe acne.  So I discontinue use after 2 months.  BUT I never really reviewed the fade cream because I was more focused on getting rid of the acne and not fading the scars.  I wanted to get rid of the acne before I tried this product because its useless to try to fade scars when another pimple and scar will pop up within a day or 2.  Now that I have finally gotten my acne under control and for the most part rarely get pimples anymore I have began using the Acne Mark Fade Cream along with a couple of other great fade products.

I have to say THIS IS WORKING VERY WELL.  It does have a bit of a greasy feel which at first bothered me because I was worried it would clog my pores.  But it has not done that.  The greasy feeling I think provides a great amount of moisture while the fading properties have done great at fading my acne marks/ scars. 

THE ONLY PRODUCT I WOULD RECOMMEND FROM THIS ACNE KIT IS THE ACNE MARK FADE CREAM ALONE.  This is the only part of the system that seems to work.  Be aware my acne was terrible.  I had moderate to severe acne with large cystic pimples that hurt really bad and would form below the skin.  So the actual acne system was not strong enough for the type of acne I had.

-- Keke

Olay Regenerist Filling + Sealing Wrinkle Treatment Preview -- Beauty Trial

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1.0 FL OZ

1.0 FL OZ



PRODUCT CLAIMS:

Fills -- penetrates into the wrinkle surface to immediately reduce the appearance of wrinkle depth and length
Seals -- at the surface, it creates a micro-bonding network that seals in moisturizer to regenerate skin's appearance, and diminish the look of fine lines & wrinkles all day. 
This treatment is great for -- eyes, lips, forehead, neck, decolletage
Directions -- Cleanse the area, then moisturize with your daily moisturizer and allow it to absorb into you skin before applying this product.  Dot a small amount of the product onto  wrinkle-prone areas.  Then smooth the dots into a fine layer, spreading excess onto other areas with surface imperfections.
Purchased from -- Rite Aid for $21-25

Why did I Buy this Product:

I am sure you are wondering why I am about to try this product, and wondering why someone as young as I am is interested in this.  Since I was born, literally, I have had wrinkles on my neck, they kind of look like fat rolls, except I am not fat and have never been fat but still have these creases in my neck for as long as I can remember.  They have never really bothered me before, but as I get older and the more I take pics and do youtube videos I am noticing them more now then ever.  And now they bother me.  I remember when I took my professional graduation pictures for undergrad I had to tell the photographer to touch-up the wrinkles on my neck.  Now as I get older I am worried that the creases on my neck will make me look older.  I know KIMORA LEE SIMMONS has similar looking wrinkles on her neck for as long as I have seen her on tv, and of course she gets them touched up in pics, but I always wonder why she doesn't get them fixed since she is sooooo rich.  I know I would.  It makes her always look chubbier because of the creases in her neck.  So last week I showed my mom and told her they bothered me, and 2 days later she brought this product home for me to try and said she researched and read good reviews on it.  So I figure IT IS WORTH A TRY!!!!!! :)

So this will be another journey you can follow me on.  I will be updating with pics and letting you know if I noticed any improvements with this product.  So as I always say, click follow on my blog so you can follow me on my many beauty journeys.

-Keke

Karla -- MODEL MODEL Wig (1B/30) Review

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I have already recorded a youtube video review of this wig but I have not edited it yet, so I will edit and post soon.  Until then take a look at these pics. 

- Keke