April 6, 2015

Spring Into Action

Spring has sprung Spring is here and let me tell you, I have never appreciated Spring more since I’ve moved from California. It’s time to shake off those Winter blues and spring into action.
Spring comes with cleaning, washing the windows, the walls, cleaning out closets and putting away all those dreadful winter clothes. Did you know you are burning calories while you are doing those things? You are, if you are doing them with gusto! While washing those windows/walls if you are extending those arms all the way up and you are on your tip toes and putting a little elbow grease into it, you are working that upper body. Also, when you come down and add a little squat you are hitting that lower body, a full body workout all while making your house Spring clean!

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Spring time is when you start thinking about, getting ready for your bathing suit. So of course, you start working out and go on that strict diet but there are many other things you can do to get ready for that bikini. Here are a few tips to get you on your way:
Clean out your refrigerator/cupboards, throw away all those goodies that were soothing while being stuck in the house watching TV sitting in front of the fireplace. You don’t need any temptation. Fill your refrigerator with greens, fruits and things that are good for you.
Update your workout wardrobe, get some bright colors, new styles and some new shoes it will give you a little more pep in your step.

Gardening
Enjoy the beautiful weather, get outside. Of course, we think of getting your walk on or taking a jog, but there are other ways to get that heart rate up. Washing your car, cutting the grass, planting in your garden, pulling those weeds are just a few things you can do to burn calories and enjoy the wonderful spring weather.

Family walking Spring Blog
So, just enjoy life and this beautiful spring weather, get outside and play with the kids in the park, walk the dog, join a tennis club, play basketball…you get it, just get out and play. Spring into action and enjoy this beautiful weather.

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March 27, 2015

Introducing Aroma Actives Skincare

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I am so excited to talk about this new collection offered by the renowned aromatherapy expert Geraldine Howard. Her products have been featured in the finest spa and high end retail destinations in over 50 countries. She is delighted to share this skincare rage that every woman can afford.
C360_2015-03-12-10-59-27 Cleansing & Soothing Milk 200
This cleanser and toner combination is for all skin types, there are several different types that will work for your skin. The Aroma Actives Cleansing & Soothing Milk 200 is the product I chose because it is exactly what I need! A soothing all natural product made with Aloe Vera, Cucumber, Milk Thistle and Chamomile, that is gentle and loving to my skin, yet it is thoroughly cleansed. When you are massaging the cleanser and toner into your skin just close your eyes and enjoy what nature has given you. I promise your skin will love you for it!

C360_2015-03-12-11-08-34 Omega Rich Face Oil
The name states it all…Omega RICH Face Oil, it’s not much more I need to say about this face oil. This product feels rich! It is so light and silky making your skin feel brand new. Once you have glided the oil all over your face. Your skin just glows! The Omega Rich Face Oil perfectly completes this collection.

C360_2015-03-12-11-01-11_org Lift & Firm Night Cream
This luxurious Lift & Firm Night Cream makes me look forward to bed time. After I cleanse and tone, put the Omega Rich Face Oil on then apply one pump of the Lift & Firm Night Cream and smile. My face feels like I have been to the spa and got an expensive treatment. Not only does it feels great it also looks great. My skin feels so smooth and rejuvenated and so will yours.

The Aroma Actives collection is affordable to every women who care about what they put on their skin. It is pure, natural and effective, what more can you ask for? It is truly natural beauty for all. Get your collection today love yourself, love your skin. www.aromaactives.com

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March 19, 2015

Take a seat on Your Carolina

Today I presented this “Take a Seat” easy at-home exercise session today on “Your Carolina with Jack and Kimberly”:

Your Carolina

Your Carolina

Watch the segment here: http://www.wspa.com/story/28560950/fitness-with-its-a-glam-thing

Take a Seat

Equipment Needed:

Chair

1st Workout

Sit at the edge of the chair both feet planted on the floor

Extend your right leg out with your heel touching the floor (keep foot flexed)

Lift your leg to the height of you knee and place down and touch heel on floor

Repeat 10 times

Then hold leg level to knee then rise it above your knee and bring back level to knee

Repeat 10 times

Do the same motion on other side

2nd Workout

Sit at the edge of the chair both feet planted on the floor

Lift your right leg and swing it to the right so that you feel the pull in your inner thigh

Return your leg back to the front and repeat for 10 times

Do the same on motion on the other side

3rd Workout

Sit at the edge of the chair bring your right knee in towards your chest and then push forward (Keep foot

flexed)

Repeat 10 times

Do the same motion on the other side

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March 7, 2015

Studio 10 The Chair Workout

No excuses, you can work out anywhere! Spring is right around the corner and remember summer bodies are made in the winter!

Click the link below to check out my latest video that will lift that derriere!

The Chair

 http://www.wtsp.com/videos/entertainment/2015/02/19/23680657/

The Chair Workout

Equipment Needed:

Chair

No shoes needed!

        1st Workout Single leg squat with extension

Place both hands on the top of chair

Lean forward on the chair putting a little weight on your arms

Legs hip width apart

Bring your right knee up toward your chest – your left leg is bent (squat)

Swing your right leg back to full extension repeat swinging motion (30 seconds)

         2nd Workout Pulses Plie Squats

Place one hand on top of chair one hand above head

Place both heels firmly together

Raise up on the balls of your feet

Lower yourself in a squat position and pulse

Switch arms half way through 15 seconds total time (30 seconds)

      3rd Workout Calf raises

Place both hands on the top of chair

Stand hip width apart

Raise to the balls of your feet as high as you can and pulse (30 seconds)

I would love to hear your feed back, I know that Debra and Roxanne have those buns of steels and so can you!

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February 18, 2015

A Few of My Favorite Things

From working out 6 days a week my body needs some TLC and here are my top 3 favorite things this week.
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Dr. Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution

epson salt Dr. Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Soaking Solution is a must have. I work out 6 days a week my body is always sore, so I have always had that box of Epsom salt under my sink. Soaking my tired, achy muscles was just part of my regiment but I must say from the moment I opened up the bag of Dr. Teal’s Pure Epsom Salt Relax and Relief the scent of mint filled the bathroom and my mood instantly shifted. I took a deep breath and smiled, it was no longer just my traditional Epsom Salt soaking, I have now entered my own personal spa. The aroma is so relaxing and once you slip into that hot tub you are in heaven. My muscles was so relaxed and my skin felt so smooth, I enjoyed my “me” time and look forward to my next spa date.

Dr. Teal’s can be found at Walmart.

EB5 Facial Treatment

eb5 This product has that good old fashion wrinkle cream feel that your mother use to use. It goes on smooth, it feels so creamy and thick, a little goes a long way. Just dap a little on your face and neck and you will know that EB5 is filled with anti-aging benefits for the modern day women. It contains many vitamins and soothing Comfrey root. You know I am the natural girl so it is important to me that this product is paraben-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, fragrance-free, hypo-allergenic and cruelty-free. Go get your jar today and reduce those wrinkles and fine line, restore moisture to dry aging skin. What are you waiting for? eb5.com

Josie Maran Coconut Water Eye Shadow

eye shadow Ladies, this eye shadow makes your eyes look and feels hydrated instantly. All you have to do is dap a tinge on your eyelids and then use your finger tips to smudge into the place you want. I loved the way my eyes had that shine, that beautiful pop. Absolutely refreshing! This is truly a must have, Josie Maran Coconut Water eye shadow is a staple in my makeup bag and it should be in yours too!    Josie Maran Cosmetics can be found at Sephora and sephora.com

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February 9, 2015

Foodie or Gym Rat, Which are you?

gym ratThere are two types of people who live a healthy lifestyle: those who rely on their diet and hardly workout (I call them foodies), or those who rely on exercise and watch what they eat…sometimes (gym rat.)
I am truly a person who has to work out, (I guess I’m a gym rat) but I do eat clean and really do pay attention to what I put in my mouth but I must work out! I am so jealous of those skinny chicks who have a turkey sandwich for lunch and a salad for dinner, go to a yoga class and stays a size 2! Whatever, I say to you, whatever! I too will have a turkey sandwich for lunch and a salad for dinner but if I don’t go and run on that elliptical for 45 minutes I will be 5 sizes bigger.

Foodies-Festival-scenes-39 We all heard 80% Diet 20% exercise but is that true? Somewhat, It is more like 80% diet, 10% exercise and 10% genetics (you can’t count out your mother’s hips!) I have very conflicting genetics. I wish I could pick which is more prominent, but hey you have to work with what you got. On my mother’s side big and beautiful; on my father’s size; muscular and lean. I am a combo so I have to watch what I eat to maintain the weight and exercise to maintain my muscle. Solely watching what I eat along does me no good and only working out does not work for me either. Learning your body is type and what works best for you is the key.

The bottom line is I rely on both; eating well and working out. Eating well is very important and exercise is important also. Think of it this way a car needs gas and oil to run, it can’t run strictly on gas without oil nor oil without gas. Your body is a vehicle, so eat well AND workout! Let me know ….. are you a foodie or gym rat?

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February 2, 2015

Behind the Scenes at Studio 10

Here are a few pictures from behind the scenes at Studio 10 of the beautiful Roxanne and Debra demonstrating my Rag/Water Bottle workout. Debra is doing the workout with her heels on that’s how easy it is!

Slide to the left!
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Slide to the back!
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Add those arms!
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Video is posting soon!

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January 29, 2015

Rag water bottle workout on Studio 10

Elizabeth Morrell with It’s a Glam Thing is a personal trainer and nutritionist who will demonstrate her Rag/Water bottle Workout Full body Workout

On Studio 10

On Studio 10

Watch the segment here: http://bcove.me/n0ujedky

Equipment Needed:
Rag
2 Water bottles (unopened)

1st Workout

Legs: (Bottom)
Stand hip width apart
Place rag on the floor
Place right foot on the rag and slid leg forward slight bend in left leg
Slide leg back to standing.

Arms: (Top)
Hold a water bottle in each hand, palms facing forward
When you slide your leg forward bring arms up
When you slide your leg back to standing lower your arms back to your side (bicep curl)

2nd Workout

Legs: (Bottom)
Stand hip width apart
Place rag on the floor
Place right foot on the rag and slid leg to the side bend in left leg
Slide leg back to standing.

Arms: (Top)
Hold a water bottle in each hand, palms facing inward
When you slide your leg to the side bring arms up lateral palms down
When you slide your leg back to standing lower your arms back to your side (lateral raises)

3rd Workout

Legs: (Bottom)
Stand hip width apart
Place rag on the floor
Place right foot on the rag and slid leg backward bend in left leg
Slide leg back to standing.

Arms: (Top)
Hold a water bottle in each hand, palms facing inward
When you slide your leg back bring arms up over head and bend at elbow
When you slide your leg back to standing lower your arms back to your side (triceps curl)

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January 12, 2015

I’m Sick, do I Workout or Not?

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My mailbox is full of questions on…. “I am sick, can I still work out?” or “I am sick, should I still work out?” or “I am sick, what should I do to work out?” First of all, I want to commend all of you for your dedication to your fitness! So here are a few rules to remember when you are sick.

If you are sick from your neck up, work out.  Chest down and fever, sit down!  So, if you are achy, feeling like you got hit by a Mac truck and feverish your body is fighting an infection and needs it’s rest!!  (Not to mention you are contagious, so rest and let your body recoup).

If you have a headache, cold, runny nose, and that irritating sore throat, suck it up buttercup and get your work out on.  Make sure you wipe down your equipment before and after your workout so you don’t pass on your germs.  An average cold last 7 to 10 days, so you really could get away with just cardio 3 times a week. Keep in mind it really is an old wise tale that you can sweat out a cold. Jump on an elliptical, bike, or even a treadmill – it will keep you moving and keep you “on track” until your cold passes. You can do some resistance training, if you have the energy, but throttle back until your cold passes and then get back to your regular intensity!!!

Bottom line is, yes you can work out if you are sick from the neck up. Do cardio, light weights but most importantly listen to your body, if it needs rest, let it rest!

 

 

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