I own way too many lipsticks! Almost every time I visit Walgreens, out comes my card and there goes my money. I seriously need to start saving! So, I am starting Project Pan! I will be basing my project off of deavalence's blog: http://deavalence.blogspot.com/2015/03/my-project-pan-rules.html So, all credit to them! Feel free to start your own project pan.
1. Makeup I Own!
p.s. eye-shadow palettes will be counted per pan
Face Powder: 3
Foundation: 2
Face Primer : 3
Eye Primer/ Base : 4
Concealers : 4
Blushes: 6
Bronzer/ Highlight: 5
Lip Liners: 5
Lip Gloss: 3
Lip (stick, stain, liquid etc): Over 30!
Mascaras: 2
Eyeliners: 9
Eyeshadows: 65
Glitters/ Shimmer: 5
2. Products I Want to Finish!
-2 lip products
-1 concealer
-1 blush
-1/2 bronzer
-4 eye-shadows OR 1 complete palette/quad/trio
-1 liquid eyeliner
-1 pencil eyeliner
-1 face powder
I will not let myself buy any products until I finish this list!!! To be honest, the only products I constantly buy are lip and face products. I love eye-shadow, but I don't buy them anymore!
I will be tracking my progress with photos and updates. If anyone else does this, let me know!
Love,
H
Hey guys! I rediscovered Nitrotype.com and I've been playing it every day ever since! It's an awesome free, typing game where you race with other users. My wpm is usually 95, but I'm striving for an average of 100! I usually play on MWF 9-12 and 3:30-5 if you ever want to race me! Add me as a friend, my user name is leighhbeee, or you can click here.
Don't have an account? Join here at: https://www.nitrotype.com/join/leighhbeee if you complete 20 races, we both get NitroType cash!
I'm currently saving up NitroType money to start my own team! I'm currently in the PONY team. I only have around $3 million, but I need $5 million to start a team!
Anyways, I am having a contest! The winner will receive a Gold Membership on NitroType, from me! All you have to do is add me as a friend, and comment below you did! The user who has raced the most from now until March 1 will win a NitroType Gold membership from yours truly!
Happy typing!
EDIT: Remember that NitroType only lets a person upgrade to Gold if they are level 20+ ! So if you win the contest and are at level 19 or lower, I will not be able to grant you a membership.
P.S. when I start my own team (might be a month from now) I will have contests like this often! So watch out for that.
So you want to eat plant based? Whether it's for ethics or for your health, veganism is a beautiful lifestyle. With thousands of YouTube videos, articles, and books, there is endless information and recipes for the vegan lifestyle. I hope this article helps you out on your vegan journey.
Disclaimer: I have only eaten a plant based diet for a little over a year. While I am taking courses on nutrition, I am not a professional. Please ask your local nutritionist if you need further help with a meal plan etc.Tip 1: Start Off Small
Start by switching your dairy products. Soy milk is the healthiest choice out of the plant alternatives, but feel free to try any.Click here for a comparison chart of different milks
Along with milk alternatives, there are also options for ice creams, cream cheese, cheeses, and even sour cream. Here is a list of my favorites:
- So Delicious has delicious yogurts, ice cream, and coffee creamer
- Tofuitti has great cream cheese and decent sour cream
- I personally do not like the vegan cheeses I have tried, but some swear by Daiya's cheeses.
Along with dairy products, there are also alternatives to meat products. I try not to use these too often because I prefer whole foods. Try using these products in place of your regular meals.
- Boca chicken patties are delicious. My mother swears they taste like real chicken.
- Gardein has everything from meatballs to chicken
- Beyond Meat has 'ground beef.' Goes great on tostadas.
- Morning Star has plenty of breakfast foods, but keep in mind they are not vegan. But they are great for beginner vegetarians or vegans.
Tip 2: Know How to Plan
If you ever have taken a nutrition course, you will notice the main concern of instructors is that vegans do not get enough vitamins/minerals. If you eat a variety of foods, it is no problem to get all of these nutrients. My advice is to make a meal plan, or menu, every week. No, you don't have to count every gram of protein, but it can help in the beginning.
Here is a common list of 'worry' nutrients and where to get them
Protein
When people find out you are vegan, the first thing they will ask is "where do you get your protein?" Don't be worried, getting adequate protein is extremely easy. "There is no reason to be concerned about protein, since even on vegan diets there is little risk of deficiency. Plant foods such as grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds are all high in protein" (Stepaniak 211).
The average person needs around 45-55 grams of protein a day. To find your specific needs, you can find it at https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/.
Even though every plant food has protein, here are some with high amounts:
- 1 oz hemp seeds = 10 g protein (great in smoothies)
- 1 oz almonds = 6 oz protein
- 1/2 cup kidney beans = 7 g protein
- 1/2 cup lima beans = 7.5 g protein
Tip: try adding hemp seeds, flax seeds, or chia seeds into a smoothie for added protein.
p.s. A common misconception is that you have to eat 'whole' proteins (animals) to get all the 8 essential amino acids. This has been proven false, you do not have to consume all the amino acids in one 'food'. Eat a diet with a variety of different foods and you will easily obtain all 8 essential amino acids. If you're still worried, feel free to check out this website for a chart of the 8 essential amino acids and where to get them: http://www.nomeatathlete.com/vegetarian-protein/
Calcium
The average adult needs around 1000 mg of calcium. To see your specific needs, click on https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines/ or search 'calcium calculator.'Here are some foods with high calcium:
- dark, leafy vegetables
- kale, collard, mustard, turnip greens
- tofu
- calcium-fortified soymilk
- calcium-fortified orange juice
- broccoli
If you are still concerned with your calcium intake, consider a supplement or a multivitamin.
Vitamin B12
"For many vegans, vitamin B12 is the dietary issue. More controversy exists over this nutrient than any other" (Stepaniak 216).This alone could be a separate blog post, but in short: take a multivitamin or a supplement for B12. Some fortified foods have B12, be sure to check the labels.
Feel free to read this article for further information:
https://www.vegansociety.com/resources/nutrition-and-health/vitamins-minerals-and-nutrients/vitamin-b12-your-key-facts/what-every-vegan-should-know-about-vitamin-b12
Iron
Even though most vegan diets are high in iron, here are some examples of high-iron foods:- beans
- dark, leafy greens
- dried fruit
- peas
- iron fortified cereals
Tip: vitamin C boosts iron absorption. Try eating a source of vitamin C with your source of iron at a meal.
Those are a couple of vitamins/minerals to watch out for, but it never hurts to keep researching. Learning about nutrition is a key element in a successful vegan diet.
Tip 3: Try New Things
If I never had looked at vegan recipe books, I would be eating rice and beans every night. Yuck! Instead of buying vegan cookbooks, go online or rent a book at your local library. Here are some of my favorite books/ channels.
HotForFood.
Known for: cauliflower wings and impressive meals (you may need a food processor)
https://www.youtube.com/user/hotforfoodblog
http://www.hotforfoodblog.com/
Liv's Healthy Life
Known for: quick, easy meals (budget friendly)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtuwIdM0Zx7xCiZSa_clRzw/videos?sort=p&flow=grid&view=0
Cheap Lazy Vegan
Known for: cheap meals, meal prep
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEjkioV3LO_OIUaSWRxFZ3A
Spicy Vegan Cookbook, Adams Media
I use this cookbook every single week. If you love onions, cayenne, and chili powder, you'll love this cookbook.
https://www.amazon.com/Spicy-Vegan-Cookbook-Snacks-Lifestyle/dp/1440573239
Those are just a few! Here are some meal ideas that I commonly make
Chickpea Tacos
-cooked chickpeas (garbonzo beans) cooked with cayenne, chili powder, tony's, onions and topped with lime juice, avocado, and onion served on corn tortillas. YUM!
Black Bean Burger
This is an 'everything but the kitchen sink' kind-of recipe.
-black beans, cornmeal, bread crumbs, onion, peppers, spices (duh!), olive oil mashed all together and cooked on the stove served with anything you want.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OMunBJ8egE
Tostadas
-fried corn tortillas with refried beans, 'ground beef,' Tofuitti sour cream, lettuce, tomatoes......
Seitan Spaghetti
-cooked seitan (very easy to handle. all you do is put it on a pan), marinara sauce, noodles, Tony's, and onions
Wraps
-tortilla with 'chicken', spinach, avocado, onion (yum)
For breakfast, there are tons of options. I have a blog post on this
http://healthyhana.blogspot.com/2016/12/breakfast.html
I hope this little guide helps!
Sources:
The Vegan Sourcebook by Joanna Stepaniak, M.S. ED
Gary Yourofsky http://adaptt.org/shopping.html