It is so simple! Here is how I make the sweet potatoes…
Preheat oven to 425
I slice a sweet potato thinly
Sprinkle with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Spray a baking sheet with coconut oil
Bake at 425 until crispy for about 20-30 min flipping (and sampling) every 10 min.
I like mine to be extra crispy.
Another way to make them is to sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, it is so super delicious both ways!
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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What will you need?
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.
Warm-up
Sun salutation:
exhale-fold down touch the ground,
raise half way with a flat back and exhale,
jump back into a plank pose,
down into a chaturanga pose,
Flow into up dog, exhale
down dog,
bend the knees look up
jump up to standing
Repeat 3 times.
Circuit 1:
Cardio -1 minute-Mountain climbers -repeat circuit 1
Circuit 2:
Cardio -1 minute-High knees -repeat circuit 2
Circuit 3:
Cardio -1 minute-Cable Punches
Repeat Circuit 3 with the exception of the cardio bit
At this point Jillian says she wants you to be able to have sex with the lights on and when your son ask you what that means you quickly tell him you don’t know what she is talking about and ask him to leave the room until you are finished. Oh Jillian, thanks a lot!
Circuit 4:
Cardio -1 minute-Speed rope (like jump rope only a lot faster!)-repeat circuit 4
Cool Down/Stretches
I am not going to lie, I kind of hate this workout, but I got through it and am so glad that I don’t have to do it any more!
I have already completed these first two weeks of phase two and now I’ve moved on to the second half of phase 2-workouts 7 and 8. As usual, I was super sore from the workouts the first two days (oh my word so very sore!!!), but after that, not as bad.
I will write a detailed review of Cardio 2 and Workout 6 soon. (I have really enjoy doing Cardio 2!)
I hope this was helpful if you are trying to decide if Jillian Michaels Body Revolution is right for you!
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Here is another one of my favorite Jillian Michaels quotes that I tell myself all the time when I feel like I want to quit, phone it in, or take an easier modification:
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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! 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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I had a wonderful day filled with indulgence in lots of delicious foods that I haven’t allowed myself to eat in a while. Look at that Stuffed French Toast!!!
When I was younger I used to think that being “old” must be terrible. I was totally wrong!
A lot of that appreciation has come with natural maturity as well as lessons that can only be learned through living life.
These are some of the lessons that stick out in my mind. I am sure that there are lots and lots more, but I will save those for another post. I’m so glad that every day is an opportunity to start over and learn new lessons!
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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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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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Seriously though, how beautiful is this blood orange that I had for breakfast this morning?!
If you know me, you know that I love Target! They take all of my paper and mobile coupons, plus they have cartwheel.
Back in October, I bought all of these things at Target and posted a Target Mini Makeup Haul. Since then, I have had time to use some of the products for a while now, and I am ready to give a review on them.
Once again I am going to use the simple “Good Buy” or “Goodbye” rating 😉
Here is what I got:
Ultimate 10 BB Creme Conditioner and Nature Fusion Moisturizing Shampoo with Melon Essence. I love Pantene! It is my all time favorite shampoo/conditioner brand! Even when I have used other higher end brands of hair care I always end up coming back to Pantene. I am sad to say though that neither of these specific two worked out for me. I have very straight fine some what oily hair. The BB conditioner left my hair feeling weigh down and the moisturizing shampoo was just too moisturizing and not cleaning enough. Pantene is a good buy, but neither of these two were. So it will be goodbye to both.
I have been enjoying the Maybelline Fit Me Foundation and wanted to try out theFit Me Concealer. Nope, can not figure out what all the hype is about?! I don’t like this concealer at all. Maybe I got a bad tube but it does nothing for me! I don’t really even have dark circles under my eyes, but I still like to try to brighten up my under eye area. I may as well be putting nothing on my face because that is what it looks like. Goodbye!
I love the YES to Grapefruit Daily Facial Scrub, I was hoping these facial wipes would be good as well. I like the way they smell and feel, but unfortunately they stung my face and gave me a bit of a red raised rash. Obviously anything that irritates my skin and causes me pain is a Goodbye!
I say it all the time, I love Maybelline mascaras. I have heard so many great things about the Lash Sensational Mascara but I have never tried it. I figured I would give it a try to see if it lives up to the recommendations. I have to be honest, I have so many other mascaras that I still need to use up before they go bad, that I haven’t even opened this one yet. So…good buy/goodbye? I still don’t know.
I gave the EOS Visibly Soft Vanilla Mint Lip Balm a try. Let’s face it, the EOS lip balm packaging is super cute, but overall that is where it ends! I have tried the Strawberry one, and was less than impressed by it. I was told that the vanilla mint one is different and better than the others. It is definitely better than the strawberry one, but I don’t overly love it. I have used better lip balms that have cost a lot less. Also, I feel like so much of the product gets wasted because of the egg shaped design. After wearing this lip balm my lips don’t feel any more moisturized. At $3 each they are just ok, I have to say this is a Goodbye.
The Soothing Remover Cleansing Towelettes for Sensitive Skin wipes were just ok. They get my face makeup off pretty well. I can get some of my waterproof mascara off, but not much of it at all. If I really want to try to get my mascara off, I end up having to really work at it. The wipes start to dry out before I can get it all off. If I use the wipes too much around my eye area they end up burning my eyes like crazy, so yeah, I’m not into that at all! I have to say Goodbye to these wipes.
I had a coupon for the Herbal Essences Happy Go Lather Body Wash and decided to give it a try. It smells delightful. Nothing overly special about it. It was a good price and it gets me clean without drying out my skin, so I guess it is a good buy.
If you are interested in seeing some other things I have recently purchased and have been trying out, check out my recent mini drugstore haul by clicking HERE. Check out my recent haul reviews by clicking HERE.
Have you tried any of these products? Did something that didn’t work for me work out awesome for you or vise versa? Let me know!
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