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Monat + Giveaway: One bottle of shampoo changed my life.

May 13, 2015 by Susan 23 Comments

Okay, so I exaggerate a lot. Like, “OMG my legs hurt so bad after leg-day at the gym, that I cannot even walk.” Really, Suz? You cannot walk? If I set a piece of gluten-free, magical, no-calorie brownie sundae here in front of you, you’re saying that you couldn’t walk over to it? Yeah… I thought so.

But here’s the thing. I’m not exaggerating when I say that a bottle of shampoo (and it’s friend Mr. Conditioner) changed my life. You have all heard me rant and rave about my hair problems. I was blessed with some sort of hormonal change in my late 20’s, giving me this completely wack-a-do ‘do. Straight, sleek and flat in the front. Party, craziness, white-girl-dreads and oodles of volume in the back. I have tried over 20 different products and NOTHING has helped. Until Monat.

One of my college friends recently asked to sample a new shampoo line. She swore up and down that I would love it because of what it would do to my hair. Then she threw in the fact that it was organically-based, not tested on animals and made right here in the good ole USA. While the results ended up speaking for themselves - the fact that it is a clean and organic product is what really sparked my interest. I mean, I never really thought about what kind of crap I was putting in my hair on a daily basis… until now.

So how about the results?

2 cats & chloe: Monat Results - before and after  //  natural hair care  // organic hair product 2 cats & chloe: Organic Monat Before and After Pictures!

Now, first of all, I really cannot believe that I was even going out in public with the back of my hair looking like the nappy mess that it was. Secondly, even my friends are experiencing amazing results!

2 cats & chloe: monat volumizing hair product resultsresults with monat //  katie's hair before and after

2 cats & chloe: monat hair product review - kim

So here’s the thing. I tried it. I forced my friends to try it (to prove that I wasn’t crazy, or some sort of fluke. I mean, no one wants to fall victim to a too-good-to-be-true fade right?) And I have yet to meet anyone that this product did not help. So… I decided that I didn’t have enough to do (you know, with running multiple businesses, blogging, moving and the impending wedding season…) so why not sell this miracle product as well?!

Monat Volumizing Results - Suz

A few questions may be zooming through your mind right now… like, how long does the volume last? Girls, I am going 2-3 days with lasting volume. These pictures were taking after a full day, plus sleeping on it, plus brunch:

Monat Day Two Results - Suz Monat Volume - Suz

Want in on this party?

Here’s what you need to do: Try the Volume System for volume (duh!), more shine, less frizz/fly-aways/breakage. Try the Balance System for sleek and smooth styles with more brilliance, strength, vitality and overall hair health. All products come with a 30 day money back guarantee, so you can order with confidence. Don’t like it after trying it for a couple of weeks? No problem! Send it on back!

On to the deets:

There are 3 ways to achieve gorgeous hair that looks and feels like you just stepped out of a high-end salon every. single. day.

1 // You can go to my site and make a retail purchase. Our systems cost $99, but you can also but the products individually.

2 // You can go to my site and sign up as a VIP customer for $19.99. You’ll save 15% all year long, get FREE Shipping and you’ll never have to worry about running out of product with autoship.

3 // You can join my team as a Market Partner. My team of amazing ladies is expanding to meet demand and we’re looking for highly motivated lady bosses, ready to save the world one gorgeous head of hair at a time. The start up cost is $99…. it will get you a product discount of 30% off FOREVER – (Y’all - with less than $100 you are in business AND you will have gorgeous hair. Honestly, this is the route I went because I figured if I didn’t sell a darn thing, at least I would be getting 30% off! Also this is such a huge opportunity for bloggers! Wanna learn how it can grow your blog income? Let’s chat!)

2 cats & chloe: Monat - volume - thick, long hair

So how about the giveaway?

I didn’t know where to begin so I decided to start with the amazing Monat Renew Balancing Shampoo as my first giveaway! I have given you a TON of ways to enter… so get to it!

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And don’t forget to join us for the Celebrate Southern Soiree tomorrow!

Filed Under: #whatsuziewears, Get Healthy, Giveaways, Happy Hair, Monat

Day 15: Seven Things to do Before The Whole30

January 16, 2015 by Susan 4 Comments

Guys! Today is day 16/60 for my whole60! In case you are new here, I promise I am not only a foodie blogger. I am just in the midst of a Whole30 x 2, so it is consuming my life. Since I have committed to sixty days, rather than the normal thirty, I’m realizing that each quarter of this marathon is an accomplishment in itself.

So how am I feeling now that I have given up wine (i.e. all booze), added sugar (processed as well as things like honey), grains of all sorts (I miss my rice), soy and legumes, and dairy? I’m feeling awesome. Here is my Day-15-Run-Down for ya:

My mind // Awesome! My mind seems clearer. I know it sounds crazy but my thoughts aren’t as jumbled. I’d say this definitely ups my game a bit in the sarcasm department.

My skin // Clear! Probably TMI, but I didn’t even break out when good ole Great Aunt Flo decided to visit last week!

My weight // Per the rules, you can’t weigh yourself for the entire 30 days. HOWEVER, my belly seems flatter and my pants seem looser. Huzzah!

My sleep // Most people have reported a change in their sleeping patterns, for the good. Personally, I’m still exhausted. It may just be because I’m working too many jobs though.

My cravings // While I’d love a glass of wine (because what’s The Bachelor without a bold glass of red?) I’m not really craving anything. After my 7 Days of Gluten a couple of months ago, I know that this is exactly the lifestyle I need to be living. This has been my easiest whole30 yet.

My struggles // I still want to snack in the evenings. Even when I’m not hungry. I just really, really want to snack! In this respect, I’m lucky my husband works nights. If he were sitting next to me on the couch eating popcorn, I’d probably pay him off for one measly kernel.

My loves // Hot tea, Sparkling Water, London Broil, Whole30 Compliant Hot Wings and Sweet Potato Hash. Oh and my amazing support group with the #2catsWhole30 folks! (Search that hashtag on Instagram to see what we’ve all been up to!)

What I’ve learned // I learned this way back during my first whole30, but it never ceases to amaze me. SUGAR IS EVERYWHERE. It’s like the termite of the food world: evil and up to no good, hiding in just about every single nook and cranny it can get in to.

Here is my whole30 day 15 check-in picture:

2 cats & chloe: Whole30 - Day 15 results, whole30 success, whole30 experienceSo many of you have said that you would love to give the Whole30 a shot. I highly encourage it and I want to be a resource for you if you need support, have any questions, or just simply do not know where to begin! If anyone is interested in joining me for the second half of my Whole60, just let me know! I have meal plans I can send you and we can help hold each other accountable!

For today’s Five Seven on Friday, I bring you my first official YouTube video!! In my opinion, here are the Seven things you need to do before you start your whole30:

Thank you for your love and support while I work to get healthy and change my life! Seriously, if you have any questions or if you are interested in joining me in this clean eating, whole30 adventure - hit me up!

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Today I’m linking up with Karli, Leslie, Rebecca, and Amanda!

Filed Under: Clean Eats, Get Healthy, Gluten Free, Good Eats, Videos, Whole30 Compliant

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