Discover the Benefits of Semaglutide: My Journey with the Revolutionary Weight Loss Shot

After struggling with my weight on and off for a lot of my adult life, I have finally found something that has worked for me. Semaglutide.

Semaglutide for weight loss has been a game-changer as far as I am concerened. Read about my personal journey with this groundbreaking shot and see why it's the solution for sustainable weight loss.

February 18. March 18. June 18.

4 months and just shy of 40 pounds lost. I have semaglutide to thank for this.

I am not killing myself at the gym, just a brisk walk a few times a week, and eating healthier because I have no cravings and I don't want to eat much. When I eat unhealthily, my body says no. I am only taking 1/2 of the recommended dose, too.

I firmly believe I was insulin resistant especially as I get older. Semaglutide is a GLP1 peptide. It is hard to explain how it works, but it works amazingly well.

If you have struggled with your weight, I highly recommend looking into this. Look for Wegovy or Ozempic (for weight loss). If your insurance won't cover it, it can be pricey.

If you are in Massachusetts or Connecticut, The Shot Shop Med Spa offers it. This is not sponsored, just sharing to help.

I am healthier and on my way to getting stronger. I am 3/4 of the way to my goal!

UPDATE: January 2024 - I stayed on Semaglutide for Weight Loss for about 18 months and lost 75 pounds. I never reached max dose, but took a dose of 60 units, once a week in my losing phase of about 9 months. I have since titrated down to a maintenance dose, which means I still take an injection, at the very lowest dose of 10 units, but just once per month versus once per week. I am happy to report that I have maintained my weight, am healthier than I have been in years and have more energy.

bareMinerals Tag Team for Dry Lips

Dry lips can be a real pain, especially in the wintertime. But there's no need to suffer when you have two powerful allies from bareMinerals on your side: Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Balm and Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Mask! These two products might seem redundant, but together they can provide long-lasting relief from dryness. Read on to learn how to use them for the best results.

Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Balm is your solution to not only long-lasting hydration, but this nourishing lip balm also helps to reduce fine lines and improve lip texture with its plant-based retinol-alternative complex. Made with hyaluronic acid and rosemary extract, this balm provides soothing hydration and antioxidant benefits. Softer, smoother lips are just a swipe away when used throughout the day.

Tag team the Lip Balm with Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Mask and be guaranteed soft and smoother lips round the clock.

Ageless Phyto-Retinol Lip Mask is a vegan lip mask that features a plant-based retinol alternative that gently renews lip appearance, while hydrating and significantly improving the look of fine lines. Enriched with moisture-replenishing Hyaluronic Acid and Papaya Enzymes, this leave-on lip mask is clinically shown to replenish essential moisture, smooth fine lines, and boost lip radiance over time. See and feel the difference.

I highly recommend using both products together (tag team!) to achieve maximum results and long-lasting relief from wintertime chapped lip woes. For best results, apply the Lip Balm as needed throughout the day, then follow with the Lip Mask as your last step before bed.

What do you use for dry lips in the winter? Share your product finds and tips in our comments section!

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Top Nude Lipsticks - Find Your Perfect Shade NOW!

When it comes to nude lipsticks, it seems that there are endless possibilities. You want a nude lipstick that will complement your skin tone and look natural, without being too boring. With so many different shades and formulas available, it can be hard to know which nude lipstick will be best for you. I start with my favorite type of lipstick formula and go from there.

Discover the must-have nude lipsticks and achieve a flawless, natural look. Shop our top picks and find your perfect shade today.

Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G. Lipstick in Nude Kate
This is a light-pinky nude lipstick in a satin, soft finish.

YSL Rouge Volupté Shine Lipstick Balm in Nude Transparent
This is a natural, nude beige shade that has a high-shine finish to it. It’s a very hydrating lipstick with a balm-like feel and texture to it.

Huda Beauty Power Bullet Matte Lipstick in Anniversary
This highly pigmented lipstick has a soft, matte finish. This shade is a nude golden beige with a warm pink undertone to it.

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MAC Matte Lipstick in Honey Love
This long-wearing matte lipstick is a very creamy, rich formula that features a high-color payoff, even with a nude shade. Honey Love is a light beige nude shade with a rose tone to it.

NARS Lipstick in Cruising
This moisturizing lipstick features an innovative formula that delivers instant color payoff as it conditions lips for a hydrated feel. Cruising is a sheer, nude pink shade.

Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Lipstick in Kim K. W
This is by far one of my favorite nude lipsticks and I have gone through multiple tubes. I love the long-wearing, pigment soft satin finish of this color and it is the perfect nude shade for many complexions. Kim K. W is a true nude shade.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Skyline Pink
This cult-classic lipstick features the perfect combination of high-impact lipcolor in a super-moisturizing formula. Skyline pink is a perfect pinky-nude shade.

Dior Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick in Nude Look Matte
This nude matte pink color is a long-wearing, nourishing lipstick that is refillable.

Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs Lip Color in Nude Lust
This lipstick is infused with share butter for a hydrating and creamy feel. It glides on smooth and lasts, with medium, buildable coverage. Nude Lust is a peachy-nude shade.

Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick in Oatmilk
This very pigmented, long-wearing lipstick has a super creamy formula as it’s infused with aloe vera and avocado oil. Lips are left feeling nourished and hydrated. Oatmilk is a light neutral nude shade with a satin finish.

Clinique Pop Lip Colour + Primer Lipstick in Nude Pop
This luxurious yet weightless lipstick features a formula that merges bold, saturated color with a smoothing primer. Nude Pop is a classic nude with a hint of peachy beige undertones.

MAC Cream Lipstick in Creme D’Nude
This pale muted peach beige shade is very pigmented and long-lasting. It has a soft-cushiony feel to it with a satin finish to it.

Flower Beauty Petal Pout Lip Color in Naked Blush
This lipstick delivers smooth, rich color payoff in a single swipe. It is hydrating and smooth with a cream finish. Naked Blush is a pink nude shade.

bareMinerals Mineralist Hydra-Smoothing Lipstick in Grace
This smoothing lipstick is filled with hydrating ingredients for a smooth, rich feel that hydrates as you wear it. Grace is a nude pink shade that offers a rich-color payoff.

NARS Lipstick in Belle de Jour
This moisturizing lipstick features an innovative formula that delivers instant color payoff as it conditions lips for a hydrated feel. Belle de Jour is a sheer, nude beige shade.

Bobbi Brown Crushed Lip Color in Blush
With the rich color of lipstick but the feel of a balm, I love the way this lipstick looks and feels on my lips. Blush is a pale pink nude shade with a cool blue undertone to it.

L’Oreal Paris Colour Riche Satin Lipstick in Fairest Nude
This lipstick features a satin finish with a nourishing formula. It leaves lips soft, smooth and hydrated. Fairest Nude is a true nude shade with a pink undertone.

Urban Decay Vice Hydrating Lipstick in June Gloom
This very pigmented, long-wearing lipstick has a super creamy formula as it’s infused with aloe vera and avocado oil. Lips are left feeling nourished and hydrated. June Gloom is a sheer neutral nude shade with a high shine finish.

Buxom Full Force Plumping Lipstick in Goddess
This plumping lipstick is full coverage, creamy lipstick that smooths and fills for visibly plumper, ultra-lush lips. You only need one stroke over the lips for beautiful color. Goddess is a nude beige shade.

Milani Color Statement Lipstick in Nude Creme
This lipstick has an ultra-comfortable wear and satin finish to it. The rich formula builds easily for medium to full coverage color, depending on how you want to wear it. Nude Creme is a pink nude shade.

For me, the perfect nude lipstick is one that feels comfortable on my lips and has just enough pigment to give my lips some color, but not so much as it looks like I'm wearing too much. It's also important for me to find a shade of nude lipstick that will look natural against my skin tone (I'm light-skinned). My favorite shades are usually pinky beige nudish colors or those with hints of peach tones because they bring out the brightness in my complexion without looking unnatural.

Do you love nude lipstick? Which one is your favorite?