Makeup is so much fun and it is such a personal thing. There is no right or wrong way to do it. I’ve created this “Make Me Up Tag” for a fun way to share what you do. So, that being said, I’m wondering do you…and why?
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What will you need?
Just like workout 1, workout 3 is focused on the front of the body. It incorporates some yoga moves as well as strength training. Right away you will notice that the workout is more intense than 1+2, but you will also notice how much stronger you already are.
Where can you expect to be sore the next day?
The workout is broken down into 4 circuits; each of which are repeated once with one minute of cardio in between the circuit repetition. Some of these things are harder to name/explain.
Warm-up
Cardio -1 minute Rock Star Jumps-repeat circuit 1
Cardio -1 minute Plyo jump with knee grab-repeat circuit 2
Cardio -1 minute-Running Man-repeat circuit 3
Cardio -1 minute- ZigZag Jumps-repeat circuit 4
Cool Down/Stretches
As usual I was super sore from the workouts the first two days, (Once again, I woke up in the middle of the night in pain because I rolled over and my muscles were so sore from the workout!) but thankfully, after that not much at all. I knew I was going to be sore, so I took motrin before going to bed. 🙂
I will write a detailed review of Cardio 2 soon. (I LOVE Cardio 2).
If you are interested in my review of Workouts 1-5 and Cardio 1 click HERE.
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I hope this was helpful if you are trying to decide if Jillian Michaels Body Revolution is right for you!
Here is one of my very favorite Jillian Micheals quotes:
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Initially, I found Jillian Michaels’ approach to exercise and dieting highly motivational. Her intense workouts and strict dietary guidelines pushed me to achieve remarkable physical results, which fueled my motivation and determination. I embraced her no-nonsense attitude and believed that pushing my body to its limits was the only way to achieve success. However, as time went on, I began to realize that this approach was taking a toll on my mental health. The relentless pursuit of physical perfection and the constant pressure I placed on myself led to feelings of anxiety, guilt, and a distorted body image. It was then that I decided to change my perspective and adopt a more balanced and loving approach to my body. By prioritizing self-compassion, listening to my body’s needs, and embracing acceptance, I discovered a newfound sense of mental well-being. This shift in thinking allowed me to find joy in movement, cultivate a positive relationship with my body, and ultimately, achieve a healthier and more sustainable approach to overall well-being.
Here is another workout you can do whenever and where ever you want! All you need is a sturdy chair and a small amount of space! This workout is only 15 minutes, you can spare 15 minutes! 🙂 No excuses, just do it!
I love that this video has a count down clock so that you know how much time is left.
Make sure you use proper form! Warm up and stretch after! Now go do it! 🙂
Class Fitsugar has a lot of great quick workouts. They also make a lot of workouts for beginners, so if you don’t have a lot of time and you are new to working out, these are perfect for you!
You can check out there website by clicking HERE!
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Here is another workout you can do whenever and where ever you want! This one is an abdominal specific workout. You can get this one done in less than 15 minutes! All you need is a small amount of space and a stability ball if you already have one! Do 5-10 reps of each and repeat 2-3 times depending on how much time you have. No excuses, just do it!
Remain on all fours and tighten your abdominal muscles, keeping your spine and neck in a neutral position; you should be looking at the floor. Slowly extend your left leg behind you while reaching your right arm forward. Keep your hips and shoulders square and make sure your lower back doesn’t arch. Hold for five seconds. Slowly return to the starting position and do the move on the opposite side. Complete 5 to 10 repetitions on each side.
Strengthen your abs and obliques by sitting on a large ball with your feet flat on the floor. Walk your feet forward, letting your entire back rest on the ball and keeping your thighs parallel to the floor. Cross your arms over your chest and slightly tuck in your chin. Contract your abs and exhale as you raise your torso about 45 degrees. Pause, then lower, inhaling as you go. If you feel unstable, move your feet farther apart. Repeat 5-10 times. If you don’t have a stability ball, just do this move on the floor as a regular crunch/sit up.
Lie on your stomach with arms bent, palms and forearms on the ground, fingers pointed forward, legs extended, and toes tucked under. Work your back and abs by contracting your core muscles and slowly lifting your entire torso off the floor, keeping palms, forearms, and toes on the ground. Avoid arching your lower back, hiking your hips upward, or shrugging your shoulders. Hold for 10 to 30 seconds, gradually building up to one minute.
Lie on your back with fingertips behind ears, legs in the air, and knees pulled toward chest. Target your sides and entire ab area by contracting as you lift your shoulder blades off the ground. Straighten your right leg at a 45-degree angle and rotate your upper body to the left, bringing the right elbow toward the left knee. Switch sides by straightening your left leg, bending your right leg, and bringing the left elbow to the right knee. Alternate sides in a pedaling motion. Complete 5-10 full reps.
Turn onto your right side with your legs extended and your feet and hips resting on the ground and stacked on top of each other (top illustration). Place your right elbow directly under your shoulder to prop up your torso, and align your head with your spine. Gently contract your core and lift your hips and knees off the floor; this strengthens your sides and deep ab muscles (bottom illustration). Hold for 10 to 30 seconds, gradually working up to a minute, and return to the starting position. Roll onto the other side and repeat.
To strengthen the entire ab area, lie on your back and extend your arms out to the side, or keep your hands behind your head if that’s more comfortable (top illustration). Raise your knees and feet so they create a 90-degree angle. Contract your abdominals and exhale as you lift your hips off the floor with control; your knees will move toward your head (bottom illustration). Try to keep your knees at a right angle. Inhale and slowly lower. Repeat 5-10 times.
Lie on your stomach with your hands underneath your shoulders and your fingers pointing forward (top illustration). Keep your neck long. Gently exhale and lift your chest and torso upward to stretch your abdominals (bottom illustration). Press your hips into the ground. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds, breathing evenly, then slowly lower back to the floor.
Don’t forget to keep good form and warm up before and stretch out after you exercise!
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My muscles have been so tight and sore lately that I actually thought that I had injured myself! Sometimes you just need a good stretch! This Short and Sweet Stretch from Jessica Smith only takes 15 minutes and it is perfect for stretching out those tired tight muscles!
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What will you need? exercise mat and free weights (3, 5 or 8 lbs depending on your strength level)
While this phase is still meant to be low impact you will still be sore when you first start out.
Where can you expect to be sore the next day?
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Here is another workout you can do whenever and where ever you want! All you need is a sturdy chair and a small amount of space! Do 10 reps of each and repeat 2-3 times depending on how much time you have. No excuses, just do it!
Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!
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Ladies! I don’t know about you, but Winter Is Killing My Skin!
Gone are the days of dealing with an oily face, hello red irritation and dry patches! Hmmm, I’m not sure which of the two is worse…
I have been drinking a lot of water, using moisturizing masks. I even tried applying a thicker moisturizer at night. That was a no go! It made my skin breakout like crazy! Yes, I now have younger looking skin, but it is only younger looking because I look like a teenager with acne! Talk about adding insult to injury right?!
Just another reason to hate the cold and snow of the winter. This too shall pass…just not soon enough!
While, I don’t recommend clogging your pours by over moisturizing at night, I do recommend the Hada Labo Tokyo Ultimate Anti Aging Facial Mask. They are sold at Target. You get 4 in a pack for $14.99. (that comes to about $3.75 each.) They recommend using the mask 1-3 times a week. My skin does feel more moisturized after I use one of the masks. Added bonus you look super cute while wearing it too 😉
I received the Lather Honey Moisture Mask with Propolis Extract in an ipsy bag. I love this mask and have been using it quite often since I got it last month. It is marketed specifically as relieving skin that is “stressed by nature’s harsh elements.” You can find it on Amazon for $22 for a 4 ounce tub. A little goes a long way, but is still very moisturizing. It has a delightful honey scent.
Do you have any tips or tricks to help with winter skin? I’d love to hear what you are doing!
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As you may recall, I have been on a journey from Flab to Fab, and part of this journey has lead me to desperately needing new jeans!
I don’t know quite what it is about jean shopping specifically, but it is exhausting!
I have been wearing the same jeans that I fit into almost 20 pounds ago. I recently decided that enough is enough and I just needed to suck it up and keep trying until I find the right pair!
You may be thinking, but you have lost a lot of weight, all of your problems have magically been solved! Nope!
Unfortunately, even though my jeans size has changed, my genes haven’t changed. I have a small waist, thicker thighs and fat knees. You may remember me talking about that in my post about Working Out For Beginners. (I seriously HATE my fat knees!)
Don’t worry, these wonderful genes have also given me a lot of great traits as well.
This means that due to my overall body shape, I am always in between sizes. Seriously, so annoying! If the waist fits, the thighs and knees are too tight. If the thighs and knees are comfortable the waist is way too big. If it seems like a great fit overall they are too short…
Well, I would rather have circulation to my legs, so I decided to just resign myself to the fact that I will always have to wear a belt. I finally found a pair that I like and that are comfortable as well!
On the bright side, no matter what size jeans you are in, you can always wear an amazing pair of earrings! I got these a while ago and had totally forgotten about them until just the other day. The best thing about these earrings is that even though they are long and dangly and absolutely beautiful, they only weigh 2 grams.
I hate it when my earrings pull on my earlobes giving me a major headache. Of course, if I really like the earrings I totally still wear them. We all know about suffering for beauty! #thestruggleisreal I mean, let’s face it, stiletto heels are not comfortable to walk in in any way at all, but come on, they make you feel so beautiful! No pain no gain, am I right?!
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