Fab to Flab…

April 12, 2016April 12, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Today has not been a good nutrition day for me. To be honest, recently I have not been eating as healthy as I should be. I let the holiday candies get me very time! Easter candy is especially a major weakness for me! I have also let afternoon snacking sneak back in, and that has always been a major downfall for me!

While I am no longer actively trying to lose weight, I still need to eat the right way not only in order to keep all the weight off, but also, more importantly, in order to be healthy! Since I have been on maintenance I have not gained any weight, but I easily could if I continue to eat poorly and allow myself to snack.

I have not been as strict about keeping a food journal. I have to admit, journaling really keeps me accountable for what I eat which keeps me on track! So, I have decided that I am going to have to have to start food journaling again. It is tedious and time consuming, but it is so effective!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #14

April 11, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

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 good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Walmart Beauty Box Spring 2016

April 6, 2016April 3, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Did you know that Walmart has it’s own a subscription beauty box? Yup, they do! It is a quarterly box and only costs $5 a season. Walmart technically calls it a “sample box” and says that the box itself is free and the $5 is a flat rate for shipping and handling. Either way the box costs $5 each season.

Generally the box will have around 5 samples, with 1 or 2 of them being full sized products. Also in your Walmart Beauty Box, they send 2 or 3 smaller sample beauty products and coupons.

How does it work?

You sign up at https://beautybox.walmart.com/
Create and account
Add your payment and shipping info
Wait for you confirmation email
Enjoy your beauty box when it arrives

If you are first time subscribers: Your subscription will be processed when you sign up and your credit card will be charged $5 and you will receive the current season’s box. Once you are subscribed, you won’t have to resign up, you will receive a shipping confirmation email and then your box will arrive. You’ll only be charged when your Beauty Box is shipped.

The Walmart beauty box website says “Each seasonal Beauty Box is a “limited edition” and may sell out. Note: Beauty products vary by box. Only one beauty box per email address.”

Here in the picture below is what I got in this seasons box.

Spoiler alert: I had already been working on a post about the Optic White Colgate toothpaste. I’m not going to tell you what I think, you’ll just have to wait and see.

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This Neutrogena Moisture Smooth Color Stick is quite nice! The color is great, the consistency is great. It has a bit of a sweet scent to it, but overall it doesn’t bother me and I am very sensitive to scents. I have been enjoying using the Curel Rough Skin Rescue lotion. It is thick but not too greasy. I don’t really like the scent of the Dove body wash, which is too bad because I really like Dove body wash. I may have to pass this one along to someone else. I also love the concept of the Jergens wet skin moisturizer, but the floral scent is just too strong for me. I think that I am going to pass it along as well.

Over all I think that this was a great box! For $5 I find that this Walmart beauty box is generally a great deal! How about you, do you get the Walmart Beauty box? Did you get the same samples in you box? What do you think?

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Beauty Subscription · Make up

Target April Beauty Box ($26 Value)

April 4, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood9 Comments

As I posted the other day Target has been offering their own version of a beauty box. These boxes are usually awesome! This one has 8 items in it and costs $7. The box is now available! They always sell out quickly, so you have to order it fast! I just ordered mine. If you want one too click HERE. Shipping is free and if you use your RedCard you can also get the usual 5% discount.

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Freshen up your look for spring with the Target Beauty Box. A $26 value for just $7, this handpicked collection of beauty products includes a few of our latest beauty faves. Test them out and tell us what you think. If you love them as much as we do, find the full-size versions at Target.com/beautybox.

CeraVe Healing Ointment
This healing ointment combines ceramides with a gentle, lanolin-free formula and a lightweight, non-greasy feel to protect and soothe dry, cracked and chafed skin.

Maybelline Dream Velvet Foundation – Ivory
New from Maybelline NY, Dream Velvet foundation is the first gel-whipped foundation formula, delivering a flawless 100% velvet-smooth finish.

Laneige Water Bank Soothing Mask
Infused with hydro-ionized mineral water, this unique hydrogel sheet mask provides intense moisture to soothe and cool your skin instantly.

CoverGirl Colorlicous Lipstick
This luxuriously rich lipstick is infused with shea butter for lasting color.

Marlowe. No 022 Body Butter
This ultra-rich body butter is made with a highly moisturizing formula of antioxidants and extracts that nourish, smooth and revitalize skin.

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes
Perfect for when you’re on the go, these facial wipes remove makeup, even waterproof mascara, and cleanse your skin.

Pantene AIRspray Hairspray (Level 2 Flexible Hold)
This non-sticky and ultra-lightweight hairspray delivers a smooth finish that leaves your hair feeling moisturized and silky soft for healthy body and bounce.

Hawaiian Tropic SPF 30 Island Sport Lotion
This water- and sweat-resistant sunscreen offers fast-absorbing moisture to replenish the skin, a light tropical scent and an oil-free, ultra-lightweight formula to keep skin looking and feeling beautiful.

Number of Pieces: 8″

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #13

April 4, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood3 Comments

You may remember me complaining about my chubby knees in my post about Jeans and Genes (If you would like to read more about it you can check it out by clicking HERE.) Well, this workout isn’t necessarily for chubby knees but it’ll still give you a quick 5 minute leg workout that’ll have you going from flab to fab in no time!

Bye-Bye Cottage-Cheese Thighs: 5-Minute Leg-Toning Workout

I love that this video has a count down clock on it. I don’t know about you, but it makes a big difference for me to be able to see the time ticking down!

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Remember to keep good form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise! No excuses, just do it!

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Beauty Subscription · Lifestyle

Coming Soon! Target Beauty Box April 2016!

April 3, 2016April 3, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood3 Comments

Target has just posted the items for their upcoming April 2016 Beauty Box!

The new boxes are NOT on sale yet, so this page currently says “Sold Out.” Don’t worry, you haven’t missed it yet!

The launch date of this beauty box hasn’t been announced yet, but I have a feeling that it will probably be on Monday, since that seems to be when they usually go live.

Here are the items that will be featured in the new Target Beauty Box:

What do you think of the products in this months box? Will you be trying to get this moths box? I haven’t gotten the last few Target Boxes, but I think that this one looks pretty good! I love Pantene and CeraVe and Laneige. Surprisingly, I don’t own any CoverGirl lipsticks, so hopefully it is a good color.

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Make up

Drugstore Dupes for Highend Products!

March 31, 2016March 29, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood11 Comments

What is better than finding an awesome makeup product? A great product for a great deal! I love finding drugstore dupes for highend products! I think that these products are a great list of dupes. I’ll list them in the order that I would apply…

Too Faced Born This Way Foundation $39 and
L’Oreal True Match Foundation $9
When it comes to high end foundation, it is usually the long lasting stayability where the drugstore is lacking. I feel like the True Match Foundation is very comparable when it comes to wear time. True Match is not as immediately full coverage as the Born This Way, but it can easily be built up. With 21 shades in cool, warm, and neutral, to choose from, the True Match Foundation makes it easier to find a true match to your skin’s shade. (see what I did there ;-))

tarte HD Setting Powder $33 and
NYX HD Setting Powder $10
While the tarte powder is slightly more finely milled, they both provide the same finish and lasting power. The biggest difference is the $23 you’ll be saving!

UD Naked Palette $54 and
Wet n’ Wild Comfort Zone Palette $6
You have heard me sing the praises of both Urban Decay and Wet N’ Wild eyeshadows. Now this is not an exact dupe since the UD has 12 shades and the WnW only has 8, but for the almost $50 savings you can definitely make an exception. I love both the Naked Palette and the Comfort Zone Palette, but sometimes I find myself reaching for my WnW shadows over the UD ones.

Benefit They’re Real Mascara $24 and
Jordana Best Lash Extreme Volumizing Mascara $4
While my favorite of all mascaras is still the Maybelline Collosal Volum Express, this Jordana mascara is great as well. I don’t ever see the point in paying a lot for any mascara because it expires and dries up so quickly. These two have a very similar fomula and very similar brushes. I actually find that the Jordana mascara is a bit liter so it doesn’t weigh down my already super straight sad lashes.

tarte Lip Surgence Lip Creme $24 and
NYX Simply Nude Lip Cream Sticks $6.50
I feel like this is one of those products that the drugstore version is actually better than the higher priced one. The tarte Lip Surgence tends to be a bit dryer and I find that the NYX Lip Cream has better pigmentation.

UD 24/7 Lip Liners $20 and
NYX Retractable Lip Liners $4.50
I am going to be honest, I don’t often line my lips, so I cannot justify spending $20 on a lipliner! But $4.50, that is totally doable! The NYX Retractable Lip Liners have a wonderful color selection, 19 shades, as well as all day wearability and staying power.

UD Revolution Glosses $22 and
NYX Intense Butter Glosses $6
Don’t get me wrong, the UD Revolution Glosses are awesome! I love the high pigmentation with the shine and glossiness (available in 14 shades). That being said, I almost feel like the NYX Intense Butter Glosses are just as pigmented and just as glossy all for a third of the price.

Do you have any of these high end or drugstore dupes? Or maybe you have both! What do you think? Which do you like better high end or the drugstore product? I would love to hear what you think!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #12

March 28, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments

I love to workout with weights! One thing I have learned from all my working out with Jillian (remember we are best friends, she just doesn’t know it) is that compound movements are much more effective than just isolating one muscle group. This series of dumbbell exercises will give you several effective compound movements. I like to use 8lb weights, but 3lbs or 5 lbs is great as well! You can always push the up button by increasing the weight.

Start with one set of each move. As you get stronger,try to do the a circuit three or four times. After six weeks you can expect to see improvements in strength, muscle tone, and endurance. You will be shocked at just how strong you are! As always…No excuses! Just do it!

Remember to keep good proper form and warm up and stretch before and after your workout!

You can check out the original article from Real Simple written by Jessica Cassity by clicking HERE.

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Delicious Recipes

Cadbury Mini Eggs candies Cheesecake Dip

March 27, 2016March 22, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments

If you know me in person, you know that I am in LOVE with Cadbury Mini Eggs. They are my all time favorite candy in the history of forever! I cannot resist their sweet perfect yummy goodness! Easter is my favorite season for candy! One of my friends recently shared this delicious looking recipe with me, and I wanted to share it with all of you.

You can find the original recipe at http://apumpkinandaprincess.com

Cadbury Mini Eggs candies Cheesecake Dip | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com — This picture is from A Pumpkin & A Princess website.

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup confectioner’s sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup Cadbury Mini Eggs candies, crushed

Instructions

In a stand mixer or medium bowl beat cream cheese and butter together.
Add brown sugar, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla until well combined.
Stir in Cadbury Mini Eggs candies with a spatula.
Serve with graham crackers or cookies of your choice.

If you aren’t a fan of Cabdury Mini Eggs (maybe you should go get checked out by your doctor because there may be something wrong with you!) you can substitute any of your favorite Easter candy for the mini eggs. I bet Reese’s pieces eggs or Reese’s peanut butter cup eggs would be wonderful as well, or even M&M’s! The candy combinations are pretty much endless!

Happy Easter!

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Fab to Flab…

No Gym? No Problem! #14

Happiness Is Like A Butterfly

Walmart Beauty Box Spring 2016

Target April Beauty Box ($26 Value)

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No Gym? No Problem! #13

Bye-Bye Cottage-Cheese Thighs: 5-Minute Leg-Toning Workout

Coming Soon! Target Beauty Box April 2016!

Drugstore Dupes for Highend Products!

No Gym? No Problem! #12

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