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Tricep Workout
Hey Everyone!Today, I am sharing some of my favorite tricep workouts with you. I usually workout my triceps with my shoulders once a week for about an hour. I believe that this gives my body time to heal before I do it again. I love working out triceps because there are so many different angles that you can hit to work them out.
I do three sets of the following:
Assisted Tricep Dips 10 Reps (Remember the higher the weight the more it is assisting you)
Tricep Pushdowns 10 Reps
Skullcrushers 10 Reps
Here is a video of me doing these exercises so that you can see what they are if you are unfamiliar with them! The video is sped up slightly. When you do these exercises keep your movements slow and controlled. You can avoid injury and you will see results faster if you do this.
I hope you loved today’s workout! Let me know what you think in the comments below. If you want to see more workouts like this please subscribe below for weekly emails. Thank you so much for checking out today’s post.
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Sugary Alcohol Drink Alternative
Hey Everyone!
Today I am sharing a recipe for a healthier alternative to the sugary alcohol drinks that have a million calories. Being healthy doesn’t mean you have to give up having a drink with your friends. Sometimes you just have to be creative.
One of my friends shared an idea with me about a year ago for a healthier alternative. Don’t worry it still tastes great, way better than the low calorie seltzers in my opinion. Plus it has less calories too.
Raspberry Vodka Lemonade!
Ingredients:
1 bottle of water (500mL)
1 Oz of Vodka (I use 80 proof)
1 Raspberry Lemonade Drink Mix (I love Kroger)
Recipe:
- Mix ingredients together.
- Enjoy.
I was trying to get in better shape last summer and that’s when I realized how many calories were in some of the drinks I was drinking. I was surprised to say the least. That’s when I started to try out some alternatives.
Here is a chart of some current popular drinks and how many calories they contain:
Drink Calories Raspberry Vodka Lemonade 65 Raspberry Smirnoff Ice 228 White Claw 100 Mikes Hard Lemonade 220 Budlight Beer (12 oz can) 110 Arnold Palmer Spiked 220 I have loved drinking this healthier alternative. Not only does it have less calories it is extremely cheap to make too. It costs about $1 per lemonade for everything listed in the ingredients. Let me know if you try it out in the comments below. Thank you for reading today, please subscribe if you are interested in seeing more content.
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Smart Goals (Refresher)
Today, we are going to focus on SMART goals. I get asked a lot about how I accomplish so many big tasks and still have time to have fun while doing it. When I am thinking of goals I would like to accomplish, I like to use this formula in order to make my goals work for me! The SMART method helps push you further, gives you a sense of direction, and helps you organize and reach your goals.
What does SMART stand for?
Specific: What exactly are you trying to accomplish? Who, What, Where.
Measurable: How will I know when my goal is accomplished? What part of my goal can be measured?
Achievable: Is your goal attainable? You weigh the benefits from the risks and drawbacks. Can you pursue this without undervaluing your current obligations? Can you realistically accomplish this goal? Don’t set yourself up for failure.
Relevant: How is this goal significant to your goals in life?
Time-Bound: When will you accomplish this goal? Make sure you have a specific day in mind.
Let’s try turning a regular goal into a smart goal.
I want to run a marathon.
Specific: Who=I What= run a marathon Where = Ogden
Measurable: 26.2 miles
Achievable: This goal may not be attainable for everyone but it is for me. I have run many half marathons and I am following a training schedule.
Relevant: I want to live a healthy life so this falls into that category.
Time-Bound: The marathon is on May 18th so it will be accomplished by then.
Now we’ve turned a regular goal into a SMART goal.
I will follow my training schedule for nine weeks prior to running the Ogden marathon on May 18th. I have run multiple half marathons prior to my training weeks.
Let’s do another one.
I want to travel to Europe next year.
Specific: Who: Shane and I. What: Travel. Where: Europe (Ireland is priority)
Measurable: Did we go or not? Did we plan it or not?
Achievable: We will save up $200 each month this year and book our flights when they are the cheapest. We will also book our accommodations during different times so that it isn’t one big payment.
Relevant: Shane and I have a goal to have a big trip out of the country at least every two years.
Time-Bound: We want to travel during the summer so our goal will be completed by August 31st. .
Now we’ve turned a regular goal into a SMART goal.
We will save up $200 each month for the year prior to and leading up to our trip (15 months total to reach $3,000), we will book a flight to Europe as soon as we see one drop below $500 during summer of 2022, after our flight is booked we will continue to make accommodations for our time in Europe, we have done this before and we will complete this by August 31, 2022.
What is something you would like to work towards? It can be personal or work related. It can be anything! I have used these for school, work, traveling, fitness, etc. If you can think of any type of goal that you would like to achieve, it can be turned into a SMART goal.
Did you fail at achieving your SMART goal? Don’t get down on yourself if you don’t achieve your goal. Just Remember: Evaluation: What didn’t work? Revision: How can we make it work next time? Action: Try again.
I love using SMART goals to help me accomplish my goals. Have you used them before? What did you think? If you loved today’s post please subscribe below! Thanks for reading.
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Amika: 3D Volume & Thickening Duo
Hi Everyone!
Today I am sharing with you my favorite shampoo and conditioner that I have been using for almost a year, Amika 3D Volume & Thickening shampoo and conditioner. I have pretty thin hair because naturally blonde hair is more fine than other shades of hair. It’s also thinner than it should be thanks to it being bleached two times in one day a few years ago. It was beginning to get noticeably thin and I almost started treatment for alopecia. (Super embarrassing for me to admit).
That’s when I started going to my hair stylist, Savannah. She was the one to inform me about Amika’s 3D line. She used it on me at the salon and I loved it! I didn’t start using it right away though, as it was pretty expensive and I already had a stockpile of my set that I was currently using.
A few months went by and I noticed that Amika was having a sale on their liter products. I already knew that I loved it so I bit the bullet and got a liter of each shampoo and conditioner. I am STILL using the original bottles. I cannot believe how long it has lasted. It was definitely an investment to get but I think all in all it costs about the same. My hair feels healthier than ever and I am constantly getting compliments on it. I love the way it smells (so does Shane lol).
So why should you make the investment?
These products contain Redensyl which promotes hair growth by stimulating regeneration in the hair follicles. It also contains Hydrolyzed Rice Protein which improves hair manageability and thickness. The ingredient Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein penetrates hair to thicken, volumize and lightly moisturize. They are also: free of sulfates, parabens, phthalates, gluten, silicone. They are cruelty free, never tested on animals.
Last but not least, my favorite reason. They use 100% recyclable packaging. Their bottles are made with 90%+ post consumer recycled plastics to reduce virgin plastic production.Once you finish their products, print a free prepaid shipping label off their TerraCycle page. Attach the label to any parcel you have around and ship back your empty packaging. TerraCycle receives the packaging and holds onto it to for them. Once they collect a significant amount, it’s 100% recycled and given a new purpose. What’s its new purpose? Anything amika can think of that’s made out of plastic!
I have a link that I have attached below to get you $10 off your first purchase of $59 or more.
I am obsessed with these products and this brand. I have nothing but good to say about them. If you aren’t looking for volume, there are tons of other products that they offer that I am sure you will love. Let me know what you think, if you have tried their products before or if you are looking at trying some. Thanks for reading. Please subscribe below to get more awesome content each week, directly to your inbox.
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Lower Back Workout
Hey Everyone!
Today, I am sharing a lower back workout with you. I like working out lower back because it offsets your ab workouts. It also helps to strengthen your muscles so you are less likely to throw your back out. I believe working out your lower back is very important.
I do three sets of the following:
Back Extensions 10 Reps
Deadlifts 10 Reps
Swimmers 10 Reps (Each Side)
Here is a video of me doing these exercises so that you can see what they are if you are unfamiliar with them! The video is sped up slightly. When you do these exercises keep your movements slow and controlled. You will see results faster if you do this. You will also lessen the chance of getting injured.
I hope you loved today’s workout! Let me know what you think in the comments below. If you want to see more workouts like this please subscribe below for weekly emails. Thank you so much for checking out today’s post.
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