Top Her Couture

In my early to mid-20s, I developed problem skin.  I never had this issue even in my teens.  I tried some of the cheaper brands first: Noxema, Clean & Clear, Cetaphil, etc.  These products either made it worse or did nothing but dry my skin out with constant break outs.  The next step was trying the more expensive products like Dermalogica, Sanitas, IS Clinical, etc.  I had the same results as with the cheaper brands.  I did find that Yes To and Simple products helped a little more without overly drying my skin out as well as the occasional facial.  I felt hopeless until. . . Fast forward a decade-I was introduced to Melaleuca by a woman whom worked with another high level supplement company.  I was skeptical because, let's face it, there are hundreds of MLMs out there claiming some sort of miracle, niche, or fad that is usually short lived.  It also drives people to get you signed up just for an extra buck or two. I don't like that pre...

Ingredients : Makes 1 pancake - 2 scoops Melaleuca FiberWise: Orange 1 scoop Melaleuca Vitality Protein: Vanilla 1 scoop Allmax Glutamine powder 1 tsp NOW Lysine powder 1.5 tsp cinnamon 2 egg whites 1 tb Unsweetened Almond Milk: Vanilla PAM Spray Coat pan with PAM on medium heat. Mix all dry ingredients together. Add in egg whites & almond milk. Mix thoroughly until smooth. Pour into coated pan.   It will not bubble like a traditional pancake and will brown a little darker so watch carefully. Add optional Vanilla Extract or berries.  Top with Melaleuca Omega Creme. Nutritional Facts Calories  197 Fat              2 Carbs        28 Protein      31 Sodium    231 Sugar          7

The works suits average $1000-$1200 Basic suits start at about $135-$175 Want to compete?  You have heard that it can be pricey but might be a little blindsided by exactly what details will cost to get you looking your best on stage. C heaper is NOT better :  Many people look for a bargain when it comes to getting ready for the stage.  Cutting costs on any part of getting stage ready can leave you wasting money.  I have seen my fair share of make-up gone wrong, suits not fitting correctly, awkward posing, and tans too light. Do your research :  Look through their portfolio.  Do not hesitate to contact them and ask a ton of questions.  Find someone who fits your style.  Not all designers, MUAs, trainers, etc will see your vision nor are all of them well versed in what belongs on stage. Registration Fees :   $75-$300 - depending on what show you are doing, local or national, the fee for each class is required. NPC C...

Gym Date: Quickie by tophercouture   I love going to the gym!  It is not a job I do just to compete.  It is a lifestyle I live.  There are moments where I do not need to tote four plus meals, posing shoes & suit, extra this that and the other thing.  I love my custom  Fox Bowler  complete with rhinestones [discontinued on main site] from 6 Pack Bags instead of my Renee Tote for the quick gym trips. This two meal system is perfect size!  I carry the essentials: [clockwise]- Harbinger work-out gloves Blender Bottle Pro Stack Melaleuca Amino Blast for intra & post work-out Melaleuca Elevate Protein Low Carb, Low fat, No sugar for post work-out Melaleuca Peak Performance Pack for Women- convenient AM/PM packs means less pill organizers Optimum Nutrition Amino Energy as my pre work-out EOS Lip Balm Harbinger Weight Belt Melaleuca ReNew Lotion travel size A good alternative option for the Fox is the M...

Cease & Desist by tophercouture With the nation wide shelf pull of herbal/vitamin supplements from 4 major retailers, it brings up more questions than answers.  These proclaimed 'lab tested' products raise whether many of their supplements still on the shelves contain anything their label says.  In fact, if you try to Google to find any clinical studies on any of these products, you will come up empty handed.  If you are taking any of the listed products, please stop!  They could be causing more harm than good. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL CEASE & DESIST LETTER When taking supplements, educate yourself. Do your own research!  5 Tips To Pick The Right Supplement For You : Multi-vitamins are meant to provide nutrients our diets might be lacking. We want them to mimic food as closely as possible. Certain nutrients, like vitamins C and the B’s, only last in the body about 4 hours. Thus, we need to keep the body topped up throughout the...

Cupcake Tray Food Processor Crust: 1/4 cup walnuts 3 dates deglet 1 tsp water Filling: 1/2 medium avocado 2 Tb Melaleuca Creme Lime Sorbet 1 Scoop Melaleuca Amino Boost 1-2 key limes juiced [start with one then add to taste preference] 1. In a food processor, put in walnuts. dates, and water. Pulse for a few minutes until chunky & sticky 2. Take mixture and press into the bottom of 3 of the cup cake tins 3. In a food processor, mix avocado, Omega Creme, Amino Boost, and key lime juice until creamy 4. Spoon mixture on top of crust. 5. Place in freezer for 30-1 hour. 6. Enjoy!! ** I like a tart Key Lime. To make it more sweet use less Key Lime Juice and add a little more avocado.  Add optional sweetener of your choice. Nutrition/serving - makes 3 : 184 Calories   16g Carbs   14g Fat    2g Protein    2g Sodium   6g Sugar

Getting enough fiber is something not many of us think about.  If you are a small percentage of the population that does think about it, chances are you are not getting enough. Adults typically require anywhere from 20-35 grams of fiber a day.  Sadly, the average intake is between 14-15 grams.  About half of what people should be taking to maintain a healthy diet. [ WebMD ]  So why is fiber so important? Fiber is a full body benefit provider.  It helps large & small intestine digestion, protect the heart, regulate blood sugar, maintain weight, and has a powerful immune booster.  It also has been linked to being a natural fatigue and cancer fighter.  Wow!  Fiber helps Diverticulosis, Cancer[multiple forms], Diabetes, Constipation, Syndrome X, and more!  So we know we need fiber.  We know how much, but what gets us our daily serving? It would take almost 10 large apples to reach the daily intake; or 6 sweet potatoes; or 6 cup...