Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward. -MLK jr
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You don’t need a bunch of gym equipment to get yourself into shape. You don’t even need hand weights, all you need is your own body weight. I love to use my own body weight for strength training! I can tell you from personal experience that these 8 moves will help to build your strength!
Michele Olson, Ph.D., professor of exercise science at Auburn University Montgomery designed this simple 8 move program. She suggests that if it is done 4 times a week for 6 weeks, you will see an increase in your overall strength. If you would like, you can check out the original article for yourself at http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/body-weight-exercises
Be sure to use good form when performing these moves! Besides the lunges, I love all of these moves! I HATE lunges!
Keep moving, with these simple 8 moves there are no excuses!
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For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
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Just because someone has a different point of view, perspective, or culture does not give us the right to disregard, look down on, or ignore their presence.
Just because we disagree with what someone else believes doesn’t mean we have a right to treat them insensitively or with anything other than love and kindness.
There’s so much anxiety, unrest, and strife in our world! We have made things all about which side we’re on, you against me, us against them. I’m right, so you are automatically wrong.
When it comes right down to it, we are all people, we are all imperfectly flawed. We all make mistakes.
We are all different. These differences are what make us special. These differences are not what makes us weaker or less than.
It often seems hopeless, as if bad people are getting rewarded, and it seems that hate will win. In the end, doing the right thing is still the best thing to do and being kind is still worthwhile.
So while I cannot change a lot of things about the world, I can be kind to those I interact with. I can smile at, and acknowledge those around me. I don’t want to stand by and do nothing!
What can we all do?
Be a friend.
Smile.
Be kind.
Get over your self, get out of your own way!
Choose happiness, choose joy!
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Today’s tip is about how to apply your bronzer to get the best results.
I am so pale, therefore, I NEED bronzer! Along with blush and mascara, it is one of those magical makeup products that can be applied quickly and simply, yet will instantly add life to your face.
Here are my tips on how to get the best results from your bronzer application.
For shimmery formulas, only apply to the higher points of the face, similar to how you would apply highlighter.
Keep in mind that even if you are using the world’s best makeup, if you don’t use the correct technique it’s not going to look good on you.
Three of my current favorite bronzers are:
Be sure to come back for next week’s Tip Tuesday about the correct technique for blush application. The following Tip Tuesdays we’ll be discussing highlighter application.
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We’re into the second week of the new year…how’s that resolution going to work out and eat healthier? I hope that these weekly workouts help to encourage you along your healthier lifestyle journey.
Remember to keep proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!
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Today’s tip is about the difference between contour and bronzer
While both bronzer and contour products are usually a shade of brown, and they both go on the face, they are actually quite different.
Bronzers are generally warm-toned with orange or red undertones. It is used to add warmth and life to the face in the areas that the sun would naturally hit your skin: the top of your forehead, nose, and cheeks.
Contour products are usually cool toned. The areas where the contour product is applied are the temples across the forehead at the hairline under the cheekbones and jawline, around the nose and under the lips.
While matte bronzers can be used for contour it is not ideal since contour is designed to mimic shadows on the face and not to warm up the completion.
Two of my current favorite contour products are:
Three of my current favorite bronzers are:
Be sure to come back for next week’s Tip Tuesday about the correct technique for bronzer application as well as the following Tip Tuesdays we’ll be discussing blush and highlighter application.
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Happy New Year, 2018!
I am more of a resolve to make a change when it is needed whether it is January 1st, April 18th, or November 24th. That being said, this year I am going to try something a little different. This is something that has been on my mind for a few weeks now…
I have been thinking about claiming a word for the year.
I feel as if claiming a word has a much more positive spin to it than a new years resolution. Most New Year’s Resolutions are tossed aside or forgotten by the end of February… Whereas, a word of the year is something that can be focused on, and meditated on, in little spurts rather than an everyday task or one big thing.
Here are a few of my potential words:
One of the words in the top running for this year is actually something that I have already been trying to focus on: Gratitude!
Gratitude: warmly or deeply appreciative of kindness or benefits received; thankful
During the month of November, I blogged daily about what I am thankful for. I really enjoyed intentionally focusing on being grateful. After taking the time every day to list out all the things I have to be thankful for I realized just how true it is that gratitude turns what we have into enough!
What about you? Do you make resolutions or do you claim a word to focus on for the year? I’d love to hear what you are looking forward to in 2018!
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What a great way to start out the new year with a great stretching workout!
You may not realize it, but flexibility is just as important for you as strength and cardio! Sometimes I am so sore from a previous intense workout that I need to focus for a few days on flexibility and stretching. This is a quick 10-minute flexibility workout by (my favorite) Jessica Smith!
Remember to keep proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!
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I cannot believe that 2017 is already practically over! Time really does fly! I remember saying to one of my patients in May that it would be 4th of July in no time, and here it is already almost New Year’s Eve! Where did the year go?!
Despite the time flying, I have fallen in love with some great products this past year. Here is a list of my favorite 17 things or 2017. I have included both beauty and non-beauty related items with links to make shopping easier 🙂
What can I say, I really like eyeshadow!
What about you? What have you been loving during 2017? I would love to hear all about it in the comment section!
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