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Fat Gripz
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Today I am writing about an awesome addition to your gym bag. I never go to the gym without them! They are the Fat Gripz!
I have long fingers so I find that every time I am lifting my nails are digging into my palms. It is super uncomfortable but with my Fat Gripz it doesn’t happen anymore. I also have noticed that it helps me to pay closer attention to keeping my wrists straight while lifting. This helps me to not injure my elbow further (I have golfers’ elbow). FatGripz.com states “Many people use thick bar training because of how fast it adds muscle to their body compared to standard bar but many lifters report that thick bar training has actually helped (and presumably therefore, reduced the chance of) all types of injuries including wrist, elbow and shoulders issues. It seems that thick bars shift the stress off the joints and onto the muscles which is, of course, exactly what we want.”
I absolutely love how versatile they are. You can put them on almost anything at the gym. My husband and I use them on dumbbells, barbells, cables, and some cable grips. You can even use them on pull up bars.
They have different widths of grips depending on what you are looking for. I use the Fat Gripz One which are 1.75 inches in diameter and are made for functional training. They have a 2.25 and a 2.75-inch option as well. They also have a lifetime warranty on them so you don’t have to worry about having to buy another set unless you want a different width.
Using a fatter grip also helps you to increase muscle activation. FatGripz.com states “Fat Gripz / thick bars develop levels of muscle and strength that cannot be duplicated with standard equipment. It is not uncommon for even an experienced lifter to make significant muscle gains in just a few months by switching to thick bars.”
I have attached the link below if you would like to try them! Thank you for reading today’s blog. I hope you enjoyed it. If you did, leave a comment below!
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Awesome Apple Watch
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Today, I am talking about something that at this point, I don’t think I could live without, my Apple Watch. Last Christmas, I asked for an Apple Watch. I didn’t need the newest or the best one, I just wanted to see what all the hype was about. I ended up getting the Nike + Series 3 42MM, GPS & Cellular watch. I loved the band on the Nike+ series, so that’s why I went for this watch. I also bought it off of Amazon, which ended up making it a lot cheaper. I will link it below.
So why do I love my watch so much? I have so many reasons and I will outline them here. The first is that it can track how many active calories you have burned. The watch let’s you set a goal of how many “active” calories you would like to burn a day and it helps you to keep track of what you are at. I actually keep this tracker on my watch face so I can constantly see where I am at. I am a super competitive person, so I really try to hit my goal each day. Currently, mine is set at 700 active calories. It has settings for different workouts you might do. My most frequently used workouts are: snowboarding, indoor running, outdoor running, strength training, stair stepper, and elliptical. These are just a few of the options that are available.
You can link it to your phone. This is really nice for working out as well. I can change the song that is playing through my AirPods on my phone from my watch. This is really nice when you need a song that is a little more upbeat and you are in the middle of a set or something. I can also see my texts on my watch and see if I need to get back to it quickly or not. You can even reply to texts on your watch, but I only use this feature if it’s short.
It can track how far you’ve run. While I was training for the marathon that I ran last year, this was crucial. I could see exactly how far I had already run, what my time was, and what I was averaging per mile. At each mile, it makes a sound so you know that you have completed another mile. I know that there are more accurate watches out there for tracking your distance, so if that is the sole purpose of getting a fitness watch I would suggest doing more research.
It’s
water resistant . If you use the water lock feature on the watch, you can swim and shower with it on. I have done this multiple times, with no issues. I love being able to be at the pool and know what time it is. The feature releases internal water when you are finished. It cannot however be taken into deep water, like scuba diving.It helps me remember things. You can set reminders in your watch for anything. They pop up with a vibration or noise, depending on what you want. I am constantly doing many activities each day and this feature really keeps me on track. You can also set timers on your watch. I also use this very frequently. I have to wait certain amounts of time for doing things with my job and this feature keeps me right on track.
It is convenient. I get a lot of calls for work, so when someone calls and I am busy doing something, I can simply look down at my watch and see if it’s something I need to answer or not. I get at least three scam calls a day, so it’s very nice to not have to find my phone each time.
I have learned that I actually didn’t need things that I got. I learned that I don’t actually need cellular data on my watch. It cost’s about $20 a month and the only time you would need that would be if your phone was nowhere near you. The watch that has cellular available also costs more. I also learned that I don’t like having a screen protector on my watch. It makes it really hard to use. I ripped it off after using one for less than a week. I really don’t think you need to buy the newest or best one out there. Mine works very well and I am two series behind what has been released.
If you want to buy an apple watch here is the link to the one that I have (without cellular since I wouldn’t get it if I could go back and also a little smaller). If you use this link, I do get compensated.
I hope you found this helpful. If you have an apple watch already, let’s hear what you love or hate about yours in the comments below.
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My Fitness Pal
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Today I am informing you about an awesome app that can help you see what exactly you are eating. It is called MyFitnessPal and it is free! You do not have to use it in premium mode to use any of the things I will mention below.
I first learned about this app when I was doing personal training at VASA. My trainer recommended it to me to see how many calories I was eating compared to what I should be eating to hit my goals. Sometimes you have no idea that you are eating, way too much or even way too less than you should be. I originally typed in what I wanted and it really did turn out that I was not eating enough. Not only that but I was not getting the amount of protein that I needed in order to build my muscles.
Through the app you can track your weight, water intake, exercise, and what you are eating. My two favorite features are the ability to scan the package of the food you are eating and being able to input your own recipes into the app. Scanning the food takes away all the guessing, all you have to do then is figure out how much you ate. The recipe feature is also very helpful because if you are anything like me, you probably eat the same recipes over and over so you can just select it and put in your own serving size.
Once you have input all of your food intake for the day, you can see what your macros look like too. You can see if you are eating in one category more than the others. Knowing this can help you adjust your diet for the future to achieve your goals. It also shows you your daily nutrients so you can also see how you are doing in that aspect.
I chose to write about this app today because I know that a lot of people really stress about eating around the holidays. My personal opinion is eat what you want on the holidays but don’t make it a habit. Everything should be eaten in moderation. Also don’t completely stuff yourself to the point of making yourself sick. You won’t feel good or be happy. Just get a little bit of everything you want.
This app can help with New Years resolutions as well. You can type in how much weight you would like to gain or loose and the app will help you to find a healthy way of achieving that.
Thanks for taking the time to read my blog! I hope you have a happy holidays and get to spend as much time as possible with those you love.
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Get Fitted
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Today I am going to talk about something I have wanted to talk about for a long time, my running shoes. I’m not going to tell you a specific shoe to go out and buy. Why not? Everyone is different and my shoe might not be the best fit for you. Finding the right shoe for you is very important! You may be a pronator or supinator and not even know it! I am and I didn’t know it. Having the wrong shoe can lead to some very serious injuries such as: plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, tendonitis, and corns. I have actually had very painful corns from the wrong shoes.
My sister Ashleigh (my personal running expert) has been working in run specialty for four years! Here’s what she says about running shoes “Getting into the right shoe is important to keeping you healthy when running. They can prevent injury, blisters, and make you a more efficient runner. Getting a gait analysis at your LOCAL running shop can ensure you are in the right shoe for YOU. They will measure you, and film you on the treadmill and suggest a handful of shoes that would work for your specific needs. By then, go by feel, whichever shoe feels the best/most natural/ least noticeable is the shoe you should pick. *Spoiler Alert: you should have about a thumb’s width of room at the end of your shoe for room for your feet to swell, and to prevent your toes from curling and your anterior tibia from getting overworked (shin splints).”
The gait analysis will determine whether you are an overpronator, neutral pronator, or supinator (under pronator). An overpronator’s ankle pushes inwards toward their other ankle when they run. A neutral pronator’s ankle stays neutral, basically parallel. A supinator or under pronator’s ankle pushes outwards, away from the other ankle. As you can probably tell, if someone is wearing the wrong shoe for their condition, they could worsen it.
I used to hate when my sister would bring me shoes home that were a size too big. Now when I put on “my size” shoe, they feel extremely tight and uncomfortable. When I went to get fitted for my marathon shoes, she told me that I had to size up or I would have some extreme consequences. I thought I would be tripping over myself with a size larger or that my foot would slide out of the shoe. I decided to trust her because she has been doing this for so long and I am very glad that I did! I finished my marathon and my feet felt better than any of my previous half marathon experiences.
So moral of the story… Go get fitted for the right shoes for you! Your future self will thank you!
If you are in Utah here is a list of local running stores you can check out!
Utah Running Shop
1895 Washington Blvd. Suite 200, Ogden, UT 84401
Wasatch Running Center
316 N Marketplace Dr. C200, Centerville, UT 84014
Salt Lake Running Company
2454 S 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84106
St. George Running Center
2736 E Red Cliffs Dr., St. George, UT 84790
De Boer’s Running Store
135 S. Main St., Bountiful, UT 84010
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Quick Beachy Hair Waves
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Today I am going to talk about something that I am constantly asked about and that is my favorite hair tool, the Revlon Jumbo 3 Barrel Hair Waver. I use it all the time and actually had to recently order a new one because my old one stopped working. My original one worked for almost ten years!! Using this tool, I can get my hair done in under ten minutes! It is so easy! I love the way that it looks and it turns out every single time I do it, unlike using some other tools. It’s also much cheaper than most heating tools. I just bought a new one off of
amazon for less than $25!Check out my time lapse video below to see how I use it 😊
Here is the link if you would like to get one too.
Here is the link to my favorite texturizer that I used in the video too.
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Custom Cable Grips
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Today I am writing about an awesome addition to your gym bag. I never go to the gym without them!
They are the KYLIN SPORT Cable Machine Attachments.
At my gym, every time you go to use the cable machine, you can’t find the handles that you want. I swear there is only one or the other one you find is broken. I also hate to use the metal grips as they usually are too rough on my hands. Not these.
They have silicon grips, so you don’t even have to worry about that. They come in a cute little holder too so you can keep them nice in your gym bag. They also come in lots of fun colors like: blue, grey, black, rose, and yellow. I like to get a color that stands out so people at the gym don’t think you are taking the gyms. They are very well made and are capable of holding up to 330 pounds!
My husband and I use these grips every single time we go to the gym. You can use them to work out chest, back, biceps, shoulders, and triceps. I will be uploading a workout using these in the future. Let me know which muscle group you would like to see first!
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All-Natural Deodorant
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Today I am getting pretty personal with my sweating problem and what I do to fix it.
My mom actually introduced me to an all-natural deodorant while we were on our trip to California. I couldn’t be more grateful. It’s called Kopari.
Deodorant is something that is pretty important to me because I myself sweat a ton! I am constantly putting deodorant on. I wake up, apply deodorant and head straight to the gym. When I am done there, I head home shower off, then reapply.
When we put deodorant on, we expect it to work. How many times have you been at the gym wondering what that awful smell was, and it turned out to be you? I unfortunately have been there. Then you want no one to get anywhere near you… With Kopari, you won’t have to worry about that anymore. Kopari states, “Our 100% plant based active works with your body’s natural functions to aid in odor reduction.”
I tried this product out for the first time when I went to Disneyland in mid-August. To say it was hot would be an understatement. I thought I would be so stinky and sweaty. To my surprise, it completely did its job and I was neither.
What about those horrible white marks on your shirts? “This aluminum-free deodorant glides on clear. Never sticky, always awesome, it’ll outlast your longest days and leave you smelling like fresh coconut milk.” I have yet to see a mark on any of my clothes.
How many times have you been in the shower trying to get off your last application of deodorant with no such luck? Or worse your armpits are tacky feeling that won’t come off with any amount of soap and scrubbing? Personally, I think that’s disgusting. Luckily with Kopari, since they only use natural ingredients, this never seems to happen anymore.
Okay, last but definitely not least, what is even in your deodorant? Did you know some ingredients in deodorant can actually increase your risk for cancer? Parabens have been found in normal deodorant and can wreak havoc on your body! Most also have aluminum, which may not seem too bad because it makes your sweat less. This is because it actually clogs your pores up and prevents you from sweating. Our bodies are meant to sweat to rid ourselves of toxins, by clogging your pores you are trapping them within. I know this is boring so I will stop here. These are seriously only TWO ingredients out of many that are absolutely terrible for you that you are applying under your arms day in and day out.
Kopari’s deodorant is “Dermatologist-Tested, Non-irritating, Non-Allergenic, Safe for Sensitive Skin, No Aluminum, No Baking Soda, No Parabens, No Silicone, No Phthalates and No Kidding.” I have been nothing short of impressed with this product. They offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. It is all made in the USA. The thing I find most impressive though is that you can use any of their products while you are pregnant! How many companies can say that?
I have a special coupon for you guys! If you follow the link below you can get $10 off your purchase of $25 or more!
https://www.talkable.com/x/Dj78GI
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Volumizing Hair Spray
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Today I am going to introduce to you one of my absolute favorite hair products. It is R&Co Trophy. It is a shine and texture spray. I must use some kind of volumizing product every day or else it looks like my hair is completely flat. I was introduced to it by my hairdresser and I’ve been addicted ever since.
Another plus, it smells so good. A lot of the time when you get a hair product it either works OR it smells good. I can hardly ever find one that does both! I was so excited when I found this product and I think you will really enjoy it too.
I have attached the link below if you would like to try it! Thank you for reading today’s blog. I hope you enjoyed it. If you did, leave a comment below!
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Great Glute and Hamstring Cable Workout
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Today’s blog is a two in one! I’m sharing one of my favorite gym accessories and a great glute and hamstring workout. To be able to do these exercises you need a cable machine and ankle attachments. I have attached mine below. I haven’t found these at any gym I have been to, so it is usually best to bring your own. I love this workout for when you are tired of doing a million squats. It really helps to isolate the different parts of your glutes.
Do 4 sets of the following:
10 Cable Hip Extensions (each leg)
10 Cable Hip Abduction (each leg)
10 Cable Hip Adduction (each leg)
10 Cable Pull Throughs
I have included a video below so you can see what each of these looks like.
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Better than Sex Eyeliner
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I don’t know about any of you but I’ve had the hardest time trying to find an eyeliner that I love. All the kinds I have tried in the past, I have hated. They either smear in the middle of the day, are extremely hard to apply or run out really fast. I haven’t been happy with any of them until I tried the Better than Sex eyeliner.
Guys it’s extremely easy to apply and the color is great! The color does not fade throughout the day. I am not an expert at applying eyeliner but with thisone you don’t have to be. If you mess up it’s easy to get off with a Q-tip and water. It doesn’t just wipe off in the middle of the day or smudge with a little bit of moisture. When I get home at the end of the day, it looks just as good as when I left in the morning. I’ve also been using the same one for over a month and it has no signs of running out any time soon. I have never had a good liquid eyeliner last that long!
I absolutely love this eyeliner. If you want to try some out for yourself check out the link below.
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