No Gym? No Problem! #25

June 27, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood3 Comments

This is a great diagram of different ab exercises you can do. I like that it shows the different muscle groups of your abs that each move is working! Either do them in this order or mix things up to create your own circuit. Try doing 3 set of 15 reps of each exercise.

(The names on the picture are in French, but I will write the English names below.)

Scissor Crunches:
Lie on a fitness mat, put your hands under your buttocks and lift the upper back. Stretch your legs and start crossing them one over the other.

Cross Crunch:
While lying on your fitness mat, place your right foot on your left knee, lift your back and touch your right knee with your left elbow. Reverse the position of your legs and elbows and repeat.

Crunch:
While lying flat on your back on your fitness mat, put your hands on your temples, bend your knees and start lifting your upper back.

Leg Beats:
While lying flat on your back on a fitness mat with your legs straight in front of you. Start alternately lift your legs up and down.

Heel Touches
Lying on a fitness mat, bend your knees, lift your head and your back, place your arms at your sides and begin to touch your feet with your fingers ( left hand to left heel, right hand to right heel).

Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Health/ Fitness

I Like To Move It Move It!

June 24, 2016June 14, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

If you know me in real life, most likely you already know that my “bowl health” is very important to me! While yes, it might be a really gross thing to talk about, it is so important! You can tell so much about what is going on inside your body by your bowl patterns.

What is considered to be a normal bowel routine? While everyones bowel patterns are different, it is considered normal to have a bowel movement at most one to three times a day, or at the least three times a week. You should never let yourself go more than 3 days without a bowel movement.

So now you are thinking I know what is normal, how can I get a better bowel patter?

First of all make sure you are drinking plenty of water! Fluids are absorbed in the large intestine (also know as the colon). The more fluids readily available to your colon, the less it needs to work to absorb them. Do you see where I am going here…the harder the colon has to work to draw out the necessary fluids your body needs, the harder you’ll have to work to get the waste it produces out. (Gross, I know, but so true.)

After Fluid comes and other F…Fiber!

Fiber helps to keep everything moving down and out. Most people should aim for 25–35 grams of fiber a day. An added bonus to fiber is that it keeps you fuller longer as well as slowing down the absorption of sugar and the release of those sugars into your bloodstream.

Here is a list of food that are great for your gut and bowels.

Avocados

Apples

Sweet Potatoes (click HERE for a great roasted sweet potato recipe!)

Raspberries and Black berries

Chia seeds

Melons
watermelon
musk melon (cantaloupe)
honey dew

Edamame

Pears

Lentils

Beans:
Garbanzo Beans
Navy Beans
Black Beans
White Beans
Kidney Beans

Broccoli

Prunes

Grapefruit

Oranges

Coffee-while it doesn’t have any fiber and actually acts as a diuretic which means it takes fluid away and doesn’t add any. Coffee actually helps with peristalsis which helps to get the bowels moving.

Dark Leafy Greens

Add these things to your shopping list and you will be moving it too in no time!

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No Gym No Problem

No Gym? No Problem! #24

June 20, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood4 Comments

Here is another great arm workout! Try to challenge yourself by doing 3 sets of 15 reps and increasing your weight as you feel you can. Tone your arms in 7 days. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

As always… No Excuses! Just Do IT!

Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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Love and Life

“It’s A Nurse…”

June 19, 2016June 12, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood13 Comments

There are some days when it feels like no one notices all of the sacrifices we nurses make. We get attached to our patients. We don’t do it for the glory or accolades. We do it because we really care about our patients. We cry in the break room or bathroom or the med room. Sometimes it is so draining. Then someone writes a letter like this, and it makes it all worth it!

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Fashion/Style · Make up · Tips and Tricks

June 18, 2016June 19, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood1 Comment

I love Pinterest!

How in the world did I plan my entire wedding with out a “Wedding Planning Board”?

Pinterest is such a great way to get awesome ideas. I love to search for pins and find new sites. I would love for you to follow me and all my boards. As well, I would love to follow your boards, so leave a comment below with your username!

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Health/ Fitness

Fitness Isn’t A Punishment

June 17, 2016June 14, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood5 Comments

Every Monday I post a “No Gym? No problem!” workout, and every week I say:

“Take 15-30 minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it!”

I really believe that! I believe that your health and wellness are worth the time and effort it takes to eat healthy and exercise. Fitness is not a punishment! Skinny is not always “healthy” Healthy for some might be being thinner, while others look a different way.

No matter what your healthy looks like it is worth fighting for!

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No Gym? No Problem! #23

June 13, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I just recently found this site called SPOTEBI. I have really been enjoying it! It is exactly what I love: a ton of at home workouts for women!

Here is a great at home “Flat Stomach Workout”

This site has an interval timer and a playlist to go along with the workout. It really is an awesome site for at home workouts!

Flat Stomach Routine No Gym? No Problem! | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com — While this is just a screen shot, if you want to try it out with the real thing you can by going over to the SPOTEBI site.

Check out the full workout by clicking HERE.

Take 15-30 minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before, and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym? NoProblem! #22

June 6, 2016January 7, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

The number one excuse that people give for not being able to workout is that they don’t have enough time! Here is a quick 15 minute workout that doesn’t take up a lot of time or need a lot of space. I love Jessica Smith, she is so encouraging! You will definitely feel the burn after doing this quick workout!

Take 15 minutes and improve your day, your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form and warm up before and stretch after you exercise!

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No Gym? No Problem! #21

May 30, 2016January 8, 2017 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

I love to workout with weights! 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 two or three 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!

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Click HERE if you would like to have a printable version of this workout.

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Flab to FAB · Health/ Fitness · Jillian Michaels Body Revolution

Where Is the Body Revolution Review?!

May 28, 2016June 3, 2023 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood1 Comment

**Please see below for an update.

Ok, so you might remember that for a while I was doing a weekly Jillian Michaels Body Revolution Review. I reviewed up through week 6 and Cardio 2, then the reviews suddenly stopped… I completed workouts for weeks 7 and 8, although I didn’t review them, and I started Cardio 3 and weeks 9-10. One night after doing workout 9 or 10, I rolled over and woke up from a dead sleep, my muscles were so sore and in pain that the simple movement woke me up. It was then that thought to myself, “Why am I doing this to myself?!”

My love for Jillian has not waned, but at this point in my life things are just so busy that I cannot be losing sleep or hobbling around due to muscles that are so stiff and sore from my workouts. I hate to give up on something that I have started, but I cannot complete the body revolution at this point.

I am going to be honest, the moves in Cardio 3 are insane! I did not enjoy the workout at all. I found myself dreading it. I love to exercise, I look forward to it everyday, and don’t want it to become a chore due to the type of workouts I am doing. I love to challenge myself with my workouts, but I cannot risk injury while doing it.

So for now, my “Body Revolution” is on hold…

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**Update:

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.

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No Gym? No Problem! #25

I Like To Move It Move It!

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No Gym? No Problem! #24

“It’s A Nurse…”

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Fitness Isn’t A Punishment

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