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Fabulous Over 50!

Thu, 29 Jan 2009 18:55:42 GMT

Here's a great story I wanted to share about French fashion model Ines de la Fressange. As I am fast appproaching 50, (48) I was more than inspired by Ines and her return to the runway. If you've read my articles, the first one I wrote was Max Colchester ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

PH.D. Resolutions- Assertiveness and Boundaries

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:09:03 GMT

Assertiveness and Boundaries This article is from the January 2009 posting of Best Ever You.com. In case you missed it there, you can read it here. Best Ever You is dedicated to helping real women cope effectively in their real lives. I'm the on line Pastoral Counseling expert. If you'd like me to listen to you or discuss challenges you are facing feel free to contact me at besteveryou.co... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

"Going Through" During the Holidays

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:32:17 GMT

going through. I'm happy to hear from you with your struggles, hopes, and conundrums. To receive a confidential response from the on line Counseling Expert, go to: besteveryou.com Have a Merry Christmas and Joyous New Year! ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

"Going Through" During the Holidays

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:32:09 GMT

Positive Changes

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 03:18:49 GMT

I am going through a transition right now. I filed for divorce. I just moved to Columbia Maryland on Sunday evening. Believe it or not, I am the happiest I've ever been. God is blessing me in a major way with a new life. I plan to apply for the doctoral program at Johns Hopkins Universtity and continue with my mission to lead women into recovery. I have a new goal too and that is to Please keep... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #13- Weight Loss Update!

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 01:04:08 GMT

Happy to announce I'm just 6 pounds away from my goal weight of 150 lbs! Just think, this time last year I weighed 205 lbs. On my 2nd year recovery anniversary I attempted to get dressed and found that nothing fit. I seemed to have gained some weight. What a wierd feeling to be so successful in one area and a washout in another. It was at that point on September 18, 2008, I decided to get my mojo... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

BestEverYou.com

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:56:00 GMT

I'm excited to announce that I'm the new on line counseling expert at besteveryou.com! Best Ever You .com was founded by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino, a former pageant queen. Elizabeth's vision is to have a forum for discussion of real issues that affect real women in their real lives. On the website you woill find opportunities to network with oteher women both professional and non-professional. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Crazy? Like a Fox!

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:36:57 GMT

Okay, now here's a riddle. See if you can answer. Who do you know who insists on working out on the hottest day of the year, outside? Who do you know who loves the Spinning class so much she'll take the hour long class even when the gym's air conditioner is broken? Give up yet? But you know the answer. Me, right? I just got back from a take-no-prisoners, thigh, glute, and ab busting workout. My w... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Crazy? Like a Fox!

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:31:19 GMT

Trendsetting Italian Vogue

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:21:24 GMT

In Italy, At Least, Black is Beautiful By Veronica Chambers | TheRoot.com An interview with legendary modeling agent Bethann Hardison. Liya Kebede, Iman, Bethann Hardison and Naomi Campbell Type Size ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Over Forty, Fit, Fabulous, and Fine!

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:44:38 GMT

I love working out! This morning was incredible. I went to the Powerflex class after also doing the class last night. Energy makes energy, so I have a lot to spare. Powerflex is a great class. It's all free weightlifting at a non-stop pace. It is awesome to be in the class with all ages of people sweating and grunting and getting their fitness on! I call myself a role model. I work hard to be one... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #12

Sun, 06 Jul 2008 04:52:21 GMT

Okay, have you ever seen something on television and bought it only to be woefully disappointed? Well not to worry. I just purchased and bathroom laboratory tested this great little answer to a really smooth foot. You may have seen the product on the infomercial. It's the PedEgg. The neat little pedicure skin scraper. In the commercial they show how incredibly easy it is to remove an entire ton ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Beauty Queen Beauty Routine

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 02:20:33 GMT

Beauty Queen Beauty Routine Current mood: animated Lot's of people don't understand the difference between how a beauty queen takes care of herself and how the average woman takes care of herself. I'm bringing this up because it takes a lot of hard work and care to be at your best mu... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Perspective is a Dose of Reality

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:21:02 GMT

Perspective is a Dose of Reality Got a big thump on the head from God yesterday afternoon. After returning home from what must have been my gazallioneth heavy workout. I picked up a Glamour magazine to read while relaxing at home. I've been on a diet plateau and doing a lot of commiserating about my weight loss strategies and my weight loss goal that continues to elude me. At 5'10 here, they usua... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

"Use It or Lose It in 2008!" +Beauty Secrets

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:36:44 GMT

I just turned 47. For my birthday I decided to give me myself back with a 50 pound weight loss. So far I' ve lost 30 lbs. I remember that to this day. My birthday was last Wednesday. I just turned 47 and I think Oleda Baker would be proud! ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health Beauty Alert #11- Cellulite Attack Revisited

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 21:02:22 GMT

In my ongoing war against the dreaded is different from regular fat, you have to break it up to reduce the appearance. So with advice in hand, I purchased Curves Thigh Trimmers which are just like the sweat bands you wear around the waist only smaller. (They also sell full shorts, which are better for staying up!) I began to wear these for at least 30 minutes a day while I exercised. At night ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Born in the USA and Proud!

Mon, 26 May 2008 07:08:17 GMT

At the pageant I was asked by the judges how I felt about the way national holidays such as Memorial Day and Labor Day are celebrated. My answer was that I think that these holidays, which were intended to honor the proud men and women who've served our country, have been grossly distorted. I said I think these holidays have become so commercialized that they have lost a lot of their original int... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Superwoman, Not!

Fri, 23 May 2008 06:11:30 GMT

Not Superwoman Current mood: content Women are under tremendous pressure these days. Pressure not only to be productive citizens, mothers and wives. But also to be business executives, CEOs of fortune 500 companies, airline pilots and brain surgeons. Oh, don't let me forget rocket scientists. Women are under so much pressure to compete with and out do men that I think we have sometimes forgotten ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Do Not Quit!

Wed, 21 May 2008 02:48:12 GMT

to say at the pageant. I live the program and have been doing so for three years. Put all of these traits together and you get a Ph.D. I thank God for fasting. I thank Him that he hears my prayers even when I don't verbalize them. I am happy to have a place to talk and vent my feelings. I'm hopeful that someone out there who is struggling with drug dependence will read my heartfelt words an... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Pageant Preparation Part I

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:40:05 GMT

In lieu of talent, these days: one must demonstrate commitment to a cause which she will champion throughout the year of her reign if selected as queen. She must be able to describe the importance of her platform, who it will benefit and why. The platform must be sufficiently relevant and have broad appeal. Delegate's demonstrate many qualities when selecting a platform: diversity, creativity, ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Pageant Preparation Part II

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:49:27 GMT

club, Southfield Michigan.

Pageant Preparation Part II

Fri, 09 May 2008 05:43:10 GMT

club, Southfield Michigan.

Vote for Christallin!

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 03:03:26 GMT

Dear Friends, This e-mail was sent to me regarding the Internet Choice Award for the Mrs. Michigan United States pageant. If you would like to support me and my platform, PLEASE take the time to go online and vote for me! The directions are below. Voting will begin on May 9, 2008 until May 15, 2008. Please thoughtfully consider the mission I have expressed about leading women into recovery fr... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Rockin' It Toward the Goal!

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 04:52:50 GMT

I just received an e-mail giving me the heads up that the Mrs. Michigan pageant is just 60 days away. I am 60 days closer to my goal to become Mrs. Michigan United States 2008. Today I'm feeling hopeful, positive, and grateful to God for His wondrous works in me. I got on the dreaded scale today and found I have lost a total of 41 pounds! I have just 14 pounds to go to reach my goal weight. Whew!... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Spring Teen Fashion Show

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 07:56:30 GMT

On Saturday April 5, I had the supreme honor of being the emcee for the first annual Spring Teen Fashion Show. The show, held at Gilda's Club in Royal Oak MI, was hosted by the

EyeLash Mania

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 17:39:37 GMT

I must confess, I love false eyelashes! I love all kinds of false lashes. From tiny or fat, long individual flairs, to tiny demi strip lashes, to starry, fluttery, stylized lashes. Long as they're black, I love 'em! My love of lashes started over 35 years ago. As an impressionable young girl I had this uber glamourous older cousin Judy who lived with us. Judy was so beautiful, she was a model an... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Beauty/ Health Alert #10- Wet 'N Wild!

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:28:56 GMT

Alright now, calm down everybody! This is a PG rated website so I'll just let you know up front I'm talking about eyeliner! Have you tried H20 Proof Liquid Eyeliner by Wet'NWild yet? This stuff is the bomb! Believe you me, they don't call it H20 proof for nothing. This eyeliner can be worn through any kind of session (heh, heh) that includes water or moisture.You can swim in it or wear it wh... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Recovering and Proud

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 22:06:43 GMT

I am a person in recovery. This may be a little different than what you'd expect to hear from a You see I had to return to who I really am in order to see how God is using me for His purposes. I had to get out of the haze of drug use. I had to get myself back. Me, with all my gifts and talents. Me, who always wanted to help others fulfill their potential and achieve their dreams. Me, who strugg... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Not Your Grandmother's Olay Anymore

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 04:49:03 GMT

If you've never used Olay skin care products before, now is the time to take a closer look. What used to be Oil of Olay is now Olay products and they've changed a whole lot from the watery pink lotion your grandmother used to use. Olay recently launched 4 new and complete lines of beauty products to meet everyone's skin care needs. The lines are: Definity - ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #8- Cellulite Attack!

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:18:19 GMT

I recently lost 35 pounds.( Sept. 18- Jan. 1) My goal is to lose a total of 50 lbs. by May 1, 2008. I' m working hard to get down to my fighting weight for the pageant. Everyone says I look fabulous right now. I agree. However, I am a competitor in a competition. In order for me to feel confident that I am competitive, I need to get these last 25 pounds off. When I strut my... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

The Beauty of Hope

Tue, 18 Mar 2008 21:14:59 GMT

Last week was a great one for me! I had the opportunity to speak to the women at CAPA, (Christian Association for Prisoner Aftercare), and at the Young Women's Conference in Southfield Michigan. Though these groups are fundamentally different, the topic of my messages was similar: in order to succeed in life you must find your creative dreams and develop the attitude of a queen. Women who have b... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #9- Personal Trainer Extraordinaire!

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 23:27:01 GMT

Did I tell you all that I won two one year memberships to Bally' s Total fitness? Remember how I went there on a two week guest pass? Well, I liked the classes so much that I entered a contest in Vital magazine. Last week I was pleasantly surprised to learn that I won! Wow, what a blessing. God truly does give you the desires of your heart.
Along with the memberships comes a free person... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #7- Ultimate Holistic Experience!

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 21:00:39 GMT

Attention, attention all you Health/Beauty alert devotees. There is a very extra special place that you must visit! The AgeLess Oasis Inc. Medical and Mobile Spa in Farmington Hills Michigan has just what you need and more!
The spa is owned IV and oral detoxification, ionic foot baths, IV vitamin, mineral and amino acid infusions. And just in case you' re a basic so... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #6

Fri, 01 Feb 2008 02:00:27 GMT

The opening number at the Mrs. Michigan United States pageant is called the Red Dress number. I dutifully went shopping today for my red dress. I found the absolutely perfect, princess-looking red dress! Alas, the back laces up and therefore an ordinary bra is out of the question. The dress was on sale and so I had to have it, yet I knew that finding a bra that holds you up in the front and dips ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Extreme Makeover or Twilight Zone?

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:42:05 GMT

I just watched a couple episodes of the popular television show The show was interesting and featured two kinds of make over candidate. One kind of candidate was a pretty average looking person with average, but not unattractive features. The other kind of candidate had some obvious physical problems that impaired their mobility and quality of life. One candidate was a gentleman who had lost ab... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

"The Attitude of a Queen"

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 23:39:33 GMT

Last Tuesday I was interviewed for a magazine article about happiness as it pertains to families. I was fortunate enough to have the writer notify me before hand so I could put together some thoughts on the subject. One thought that kept popping up again and again in my mind was the
My premise is that the reason why many Americans are unhappy is because they 1) have unrealistic expectations,... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #5

Tue, 22 Jan 2008 03:49:30 GMT

because Glenn is ready for you!
Glenn S. Lott i s a PowerFlex certified personal trainer. You can take his class at B ally Total Fitness, 16000 Northland Drive, Southfield Michigan, 48075. (248) 557-4700. Class days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 10:00-11:00 A.M.
You can read more about Glenn S. Lott www.myspace.com/MindAndTheMuscle. ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #4!

Tue, 15 Jan 2008 02:23:13 GMT

Oops, they did it again! The Detroit Wholistic Center and their staff of friendly and eager therapists were at Bally's again tonight. On my way to shower after a blitzkrieg-like session in the Spinning class, I was delightfully accosted by Roy. Roy is a massage therapist at the Detroit Wholistic Center. He insisted on giving me a FREE chair massage. As you all have gathered I love FREE things... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

New Mrs. Southeastern Michigan 2008!

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 03:49:39 GMT

I'm happy and proud to announce that I am the new Mrs. Southeastern Michigan, 2008!

Beauty Alert #3- Allure Nails, Southfield Michigan

Sun, 13 Jan 2008 00:59:49 GMT

which included a french manicure and cut down. They are doing a full set of acrylic nails for $17.00, that's right, $17.00. They're also doing a spa pedicure, you know the one with the big whirlpool bath built in the chair, also for $17.00! Everything is unbelievably inexpensive. The shop is brand new, extremely clean and sanitary. I watched the owner sanitize the footbaths way before she got a... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Health/Beauty Alert #2!

Thu, 10 Jan 2008 03:20:17 GMT

Wow, I' m glad I got that guest pass to Bally' s! I tried something new tonight called the Aqua-Chi Footbath.
As usual after my spinning class, I was rushing to take a shower and get home. Thank God for the erstwhile practitioners from the Detroit Wholistic Center. They urged me to slow down and partake of their relaxing holistic therapy. Believe me, after reading Yuli' s ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Beauty Alert!

Wed, 09 Jan 2008 02:33:27 GMT

Hello all you bargain shoppers out there. I consider myself the queen of finding discounts. My latest find is at CVS Pharmacy. Look for Andrea line Face Spa, Foot Spa, and Body Spa packs. They are small 0.5 oz packs on sale for the bargain basement price of .09 cent a pack. Thats right girls, .09 cents ! The Face Spa packs contain different types of mask for different skin types i.e. anti-aging ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]

Spin, Spin, Spin!

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 03:04:33 GMT

Have you tried Spinning yet? O mi gosh, I just came back from a two hour session that was absolutely THE BOMB! I first tried Spinning in late September after seeing a class on television. It looked fun, like something different that I' d like. My neighbor across the street swears by cycling. He always claimed that if you want to burn a lot of calories fast, get on the bike and ride. Well, ... [Original Post on MyItThings.com]