I recently started doing something that I have been interested in doing for a while now… I have been teaching a weekly exercise class at my church. I was both nervous and excited about getting started.
The classes have gone really well and it has been a lot of fun! I have enjoyed planning the workouts as well as figuring out how to make it work for a group of people with different levels of fitness.
Since we are all at different levels of health and fitness, I included a lower intensity option as well as a higher intensity one.
Here is the workout that we did together the first week:
5 min warm up of a slower smaller versions of the exercises to be done during the circuit workout.
2 sets of 9 Circuits:
45 sec on with 15 sec “active rest”
1. March
2. Hot feet/wide march
3. Kick backs
4. High knees/Knee lifts
5. Punches/reaches with side steps
6. Jogging 4 in place 4 forward 4 back
7. Mummy kicks/heel digs
8. Skater/back cross kick
9. Boxer shuffle with squat and reach
2 min cool down with 5 min stretches.
30 min total
Take 15-30 minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it!
Let me know if you try out the workout and what you think!
Remember to keep good proper form! Chest up, shoulders down, knees behind the toes, above the ankles. Warm up before, and stretch after you exercise! Soreness equals success!
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It was recently my birthday, (Happy birthday to me!) and since it was my birthday, I ate a lot of junk! Like, a lot of junk…!
Due to eating more sugar, candy, and junk than usual, my skin has been a mess! When my breakouts are typically along my jawline when they are sugar related. I hate having skin issues from sugar!
Anyway, long story short, I used this Clean and Clear Deep Action 60 second shower mask every day for about a week and my skin started looking awesome again in no time!
I have normal to combo skin, and I can use this mask in the shower every day without any issues or irritation.
When first applied it feels great! There is a wonderful tingling sensation. It’s probably all in my head, but because of the sensation, I can feel it working deep down in my pores!
Only a small amount of the mask is needed. Less than a dime size is more than enough to apply over my entire face. After applying the mask all over my face I let it sit on my face while I wash my hair and body. I love that I can to more than one thing at a time and not waste time waiting for the mask to work. After I finish washing up, I gently massage my face with the exfoliating beads and then rinse it all off. My face feels soft and smooth and cool from the menthol.
When I first started using this I thought that one thing I would change would be that it had more exfoliating beads in it. Although, since it is for daily use, it is probably better that it has fewer and is a gentler exfoliator.
Just to warn you, this product has alpha hydroxy acid in it which can increase sensitivity to the sun. If you are fair skinned like me and burn in the sun, you will want to be extra careful! Personally, I have found that sunscreen doesn’t even help when I have used a product with AHA in it. If I know that I am going to be spending time in the sun in the future, I will usually stop using a product with AHA in it two weeks in advance.
The 1 oz tube samples lasted me about 2 weeks, and a 5 oz bottle lasts me about 2 months of everyday use.
A 5 oz bottle of this Clean and Clear Deep Action 60 second shower mask costs around $5. (worth every penny in my opinion.)
I have used two 1 oz samples and an entire full sized bottle. I have also already purchased a second full-size bottle, so obviously, I really like this stuff!
What does the Clean and Clear Website have to say about it?
“What’s great about it
CLEAN & CLEAR® Deep Action 60 Second Shower Face Mask is designed to work with the steam of your shower to deeply, but gently exfoliate away traces of dirt, oil and dead skin that can clog pores. You’ll be able to feel the deep clean as the tingling sensation builds, and in just 60 seconds, your skin will look brighter, healthy, and feel refreshed!
Recommended for
Everyday Face Cleansing
Directions
Wet your face then squeeze out a quarter-sized amount of the mask onto your palms.
Apply to mask evenly all over your face.
Now the important part: Let the mask sit on your face for 60 seconds… feel free to multi-task during this time.
After the quick 60 seconds is up, gently massage your whole face as you rinse thoroughly off.
If you get some in your eyes, no need to panic, just rinse your peepers with water.
Use 2-3 times per week alone or right after your favorite cleanser
We’ve all heard the saying, “You are what you eat.” and while that is so true, let’s take it one more step…
“You are what you think!”
Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.
Mental health is one of the most important parts of weight loss and living a healthy lifestyle.
While losing weight and living a healthy life is a physical thing, it is not really all about the physical challenge that we make it out to be. It is totally a mental thing.
You have to constantly keep your thoughts focused. Here are some things to keep in mind when trying to exchange your bad habits with good healthier ones:
1. Make your goals realistic!
You will be more likely to succeed if your goals are actually attainable. Set mini goals with a larger end goal in mind.
Instead of a blanket statement of “I need to lose 45 pounds” set a goal of “I will be more active and make healthy food choices for today.”
One healthy choice at a time, one day at a time is a lot easier to achieve than an overwhelming goal of 45 pounds. Once you reach that goal set a new one.
2 Chronicles 15:7 Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.
2. Stay positive!
Focus on the positive aspects of your body, instead of all the things that you dislike about it.
Maybe you have love handles, a muffin top, or chubby thighs… but you might also have long legs, strong arms, beautiful hair, a friendly smile, or pretty eyes.
Remember we were made in the image of God. And God has called that creation “good.”
Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
3. Change the way you think about food and exercise!
Don’t tell yourself “I CAN”T”
“I can’t eat that because I want to lose weight.”
“I can’t eat any of the foods that I love because I am eating healthy now.”
“I can’t wake up early to exercise!”
“I can’t find the time to eat right and exercise because I am way too busy!”
Instead, think “I can!”
“I can enjoy all these delicious foods that are good for me.”
“I can feel good about the food I am putting into my body.”
“I can say no to the unhealthy foods that are going to prevent me from reaching my goals.”
“I can make time for the things that are important to me.”
“I can do one more lap..rep..minute..interval”
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.
4. Pray and ask God to help you!
Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.
Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.
Aren’t you glad that we don’t have to rely just on our own willpower!
Psalm 107:9 For He has satisfied the thirsty soul, And the hungry soul He has filled with what is good.
I hope that you found this to be helpful!
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The most beautiful things in life are not just things. They’re people and places, memories, and pictures. They’re feelings and moments and smiles and laughter.
Even if you have oily skin still use a moisturizer!
Moisturizers are used to improve the skin’s hydration, so think of it as the water content of the skin, not about the oils it produces. Even oily skin can get dried out, which in turn will only trigger your body to produce more oil. It is a vicious cycle!
The best moisturizer for oily skin is one that is oil-free, lightweight and non-comedogenic.
I am always looking for a good inner thigh workout! This is a great one! Best of all, you can achieve this in just a few minutes each day, with no equipment needed, No Gym? No Problem!
Take a few minutes minutes and improve your day! Your heath and wellness is worth it! Remember to keep good proper form, warm up before, and stretch after you exercise! No excuses, Just do it!
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Over the next few weeks, I will be posting a series called Ditch the Diet! These posts will be about tips and tricks and things that have helped me to be successful at living a healthy life without having to be a slave to a diet.
When you think about going on a diet, it usually implies a starting and an ending point, right?
The word diet has such negative feelings that go along with it.We immediately start thinking about all the deprivation, suffering, cravings, and hunger that are associated with dieting.
A strict plan will probably not get you where you want to be, and if it does, you probably won’t be able to stick to it long term. Keep in mind that this is not a quick fix approach. It will require time and patience. (Some people have a medical reason that they definitely have to be on a strict diet: colitis, Crohn’s, diabetes, celiac disease, kidney disease, food allergies.)
Most diets include lists of what you can and cannot eat. Most diets want you to change years of habits overnight setting you up to fail from the start. With all those cards stacked against you from the beginning, of course, it is overwhelming!It also requires an enormous amount of discipline.
Losing weight and being healthy are so much more than just choosing a “diet plan” and following it.
Think to yourself, why do you do the things that you do? Most everything we do is because of habit.Even what and when we eat is usually based on habits.Habits are hard to change!
Instead of changing everything at once, I am suggesting that you change one small habit at a time. Instead of struggling all week to deny yourself and ending up being upset with yourself for any failings, think about making one small manageable change a week. Focus on that one change and once it feels easy and natural move on to the next change.
Changing old habits for new healthier ones one at a time.Over time, you are more likely to feel healthier, lose weight and keep it off for good.
Getting started is as simple as beginning to apply healthy habits to your life one at a time. One day at a time, one choice at a time, and one tip at a time. Making small changes easy will make you more likely to add these healthy habits into your life making them part of your lifestyle.
One year from today, you may just find that you have lost excess weight, kept it off and didn’t have to go on a diet to do so.
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Low When you’re feeling low And you just don’t know where to run to Broke If your heart’s been broke And you feel like you’re all alone If you need something to believe in If you’re looking for a light to guide you home Just look inside You light a shining brighter than you know You should know I’m never gonna let you down I’m always gonna build you up The pain you’re feeling lost I will always find you love I’m never gonna walk away I’m always gonna have your back And ain‘t nothing else who can always count on that When you need me I promise I will never let you down
Laugh I will make you laugh If you ever feel like crying Close I will hold you close You won’t be alone anymore If you need someone to believe in If you’re reaching for a hand to guide you home Just take my hand and I won’t let you go I hope you know
I’m never gonna let you down I’m always gonna build you up The pain you’re feeling lost I will always find you love I’m never gonna walk away I’m always gonna have your back And ain‘t nothing else who can always count on that When you need me I promise I will never let you down Ain’t never gonna let you down
If you need something to believe in If you feel you’ve reached the end of the road Don’t be afraid, I’ll always guide you home You should know
I’m never gonna let you down I’m always gonna build you up The pain you’re feeling lost I will always find you love I’m never gonna walk away I’m always gonna have your back And ain‘t nothing else who can always count on that When you need me I promise I will never let you down
Worry never robs tomorrow of its sorrow, it only saps today of its joy.
Philippians 4:6
Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.
Worrying is carrying tomorrow’s load with today’s strength- carrying two days at once. It is moving into tomorrow ahead of time.
Matthew 6:34
Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday and I love today.-William Allen White
Try a thing you haven’t done three times. Once, to get over the fear of doing it. Twice, to learn how to do it. And a third time to figure out whether you like it or not. -Virgil Thomson
John 14:27
Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
1 John 4:18
18 There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
“When I look back on all these worries, I remember the story of the old man who said on his deathbed that he had had a lot of trouble in his life, most of which had never happened.” – Winston Churchill
2 Timothy 1:7
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
Curiosity will conquer fear even more than bravery will.-James Stephens
Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette
Includes twelve eyeshadows in a warmer, neutral-hued theme. Nine out of twelve shades are matte, which is something that I love about this palette.
Cruelty free. Formulated without parabens, mineral oil, phthalates, triclosan, sodium lauryl sulfate, or gluten. Dermatologist tested.
$45.00 for 0.63 oz.1.50 g / 0.053 Oz x 12 shadows
I have wanted this since it was released! I received this beautiful tarte tartelette in bloom palette for Christmas from my son. He knows that eyeshadows are what I really want for Christmas.
The colors of the shadows included are exactly what I want for everyday use! These shadows are pigmented, smooth, so easy to work with and blendable. Getting a beautiful eye look takes half the amount of time it does with other shadows.
I love the way that you can go across and break this palette down into quads, creating a beautiful eye look using those four shadows together.
As you will notice in the swatches below, the shadows apply much darker than they appear in the pans. These swatches are applied with a dry compact flat brush and I applied a shadow primer to my arm.
charmer (off white) matte
jetsetter (warm taupe) matte
rocker (shimmering taupe) shimmer
smokeshow (black brown) matte
flower child (peachy nude) matte
smarty pants (tan) matte
firecracker (bronze copper) shimmer
activist (dark brown) matte
funny girl (champagne) shimmer
sweetheart (peach) matte
rebel (chestnut brown) matte
leader (aubergine) matte
Look at the difference in the color in the pan and the swatch on the shades jetsetter, sweetheart, and leader!
Packaging is super slim and so pretty, with a nice big mirror inside the cover. The shadows have a light sweet white chocolate scent to them… I love that!
While wearing and even more so when swatching these shadows I realized that a few of the shades reminded me of shades from my Urban Decay Naked 2 palette. The similar shadows are: flower child/ foxy, firecracker/chopper, and rocker/YDK. (I didn’t add swatches of flower child and foxy because as you can tell from the above photo neither of them show up on my pasty white pale skin.)
Here are my cons about this palette…
1.) There’s a lot of fallout for several of the shades. If you look closely in the above swatches you will notice the shadows that have the most fall out. When applying the shadows I really need to tap my brush off and then tap it off again before applying.
2.) There is really no need for both the deep brown shades: smokeshow and activist. They are so similar to each other that having both of them in the same palette is kind of a waste. I would have preferred another lid, transition, or crease shade instead of two dark similar shades.
*If you have cooler undertones then the original Tartelette Palette is probably a better choice for you. It is also a completely matte palette. I don’t own it yet, but I think that it is absolutely beautiful and will probably end up purchasing it eventually.
These are the cooler shades in the Tartelette Amazonian clay matte palette. I just want to point out that the lower left shadow is called “Super Mom” and I absolutely love that!
“Introducing our tartelette 2 in bloom palette – featuring 12 brand new, never-before-seen shades. With 9 mattes and 3 lusters, these lid liner and crease pairings allow you to create stunning, smoldering looks without the guesswork.
Amazonian clay: nature’s most perfect ingredient for better, longer, truer wear
mineral pigments: soothe and soften skin
Product performance: Calling all firecrackers, flower children, activists and sweethearts! Discover 12 stunning new tartelette shadows to set your beauty routine into full bloom. Powered by tarte’s signature Amazonian clay formula, you’ll get the same pigmented payoff, blendability and weartime as the original tartelette – all in a chic, portable palette with a beautiful floral twist.”
Also included in the packaging is a card with two tutorials for different eye looks that can be made with different shadow combinations.
Overall this is a beautiful palette. The shades are wonderful for everyday use. The shadows are smooth and easy to blend.
I definitely highly recommend this Tarte Tartelette In Bloom Amazonian Clay Eyeshadow Palette.
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