Whether it’s using body weight or dumbbells, strength training could make all the difference for women. There are many elements to strength training, also called resistance training or sometimes weight-lifting, but it essentially comes down to using your body weight against you or adding some basic weights to your workout routine.

I’m going to be honest, prior to Beautycounter launching their new vitamin C Serum, I hadn’t really ever tried one. I had NO idea just how magical it could be! Then, I started wondering why I waited so long! I’ve recently added the All Bright Serum to my routine, and it’s been a game changer to say the least! Today, on the blog, I’m sharing why I love it and some before and after photos.

Why You Might Need an Armpit Detox Help your body adjust to the change by using the Charcoal Cleansing Bar to wash your armpits daily. I still do this to help pull impurities out, plus I use this on the face, especially in the summer when I’m sweating and using a lot more sunscreen. You do this, so the charcoal can pull the impurities out before the sweat does!

This one-pan chicken dinner requires only eight ingredients, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Meaty chicken breasts (or you could also use chicken thighs) roast on top of scallions and sweet potatoes until the chicken is golden and juicy and the scallions are tender and oh so sweet.

I needed a quick weeknight recipe to throw together and this Spicy Basil Chicken did the trick! It was super quick and simple to make, it tasted scrumptious too. I served this dish with jasmine rice for a healthy and delicious meal. I added spaghetti squash for the bottom of mine. Super yum. The best part of the dish was the fresh basil I added. My kids and husband loved and approved!

Once I started to put the physical pieces together—the outward bloating with the inward distress—I decided to see a functional medicine doctor for candida, because at the time, I hadn’t heard of SIBO. The diagnosis I received was, in fact, SIBO: small intestine bacterial overgrowth.

We had two other versions of the mascara, prior to the Think Big Mascara launching and to be honest, I never spoke about our old version, especially here on the blog, because frankly I didn’t love it, and it just missed the mark for me. The mascara, I absolutely LOVE!

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My skin is super sensitive and after my workouts each day, I need a cleanser that is not going to make my skin breakout and/or inflamed. I am happy to report, I have found my favorite, and I’m sharing it with you here today!

As I walk through the clothing sections of stores over the past couple of weeks, I have noticed swimsuits and skin-bearing clothing hitting the shelves. This sight gave me a reminder that swimsuit, shorts, and tank top season is almost here! I know for myself, and many people, I start to take a second look at my daily diet and exercise routine to make sure I am hitting my personal goals so that I will feel confident and happy in my warm weather outfits.

What kind of chicken soup you prefer, I have a recipe that will surely hit the spot. This healthy recipe combines juicy chicken with veggies, like fennel, zucchini and green beans, and other tasty ingredients for a soothing bowl of delicious soup.

So many of you have asked what my skincare routine is weekly, so below are the items I use on a daily basis for my skincare and make-up routine. I am serious about taking good care of my skin and weekly, I get asked what my skincare routine looks like.

This mask is suitable for most skin types. Due to the acid content in the formula, this mask may be too strong for some with sensitive skin. If you have sensitive skin, it is recommended to do a patch test on the back of your neck and waiting 24 hours before full-face application. Stop use if any irritation occurs.

How I wash my Brushes:

This is so important to note, when we use our brushes and/or beauty blender, they can become FULL of bacteria from your skin, makeup bag, house and air. What happens, is it builds up over time as some bacteria is actually healthy for us! Then what happens is you stick that stuff on your face and then back on your makeup and then back to your face. That’s an icky cycle.

Everyone in my house LOVED this stew! Michael, my husband, thought it tasted like a yummy chicken pot pie but without the crust? Ha! It’s so yummy and when paired with either mashed butternut squash and/or mashed potatoes, you seriously can’t go wrong! You could also pair it with a salad and you are good to go!

With the milder temps, fresh air, and sunshine right around the corner, it is great to start thinking about areas in your life that might require some Spring cleaning as you move out of winter and into a fresh start for the spring and summer months. Many people focus on cleaning out different rooms of their homes and prepping their yards for the new season, but often the skincare and makeup drawers get forgotten.

Whether you are planning a multi-week vacation or just a quick weekend getaway, it can be stressful and overwhelming when trying to figure out what to pack. Are you an over packer? Yup, I know, I’ve earned this title many times. Often people over pack because they just do not know how to edit or feel too overwhelmed and unsure of what they’ll need over multiple days away from home.

This vegetable soup is healthy and so easy to make. It tastes absolutely fantastic, and the flavor is incredible. Use veggies that are in season if something else resonates with you.

As consumers have become increasingly aware of the health implications of harmful chemicals and toxicants, companies are listening and creating more “clean” options. In fact, in 2020 clean beauty sales increased while the conventional beauty market took a hit.

The combination of uncooked rolled oats and oat milk in the batter helps develop this incredible flavor and texture. Natural sweetness comes from the bananas, so no sugar is needed! I absolutely love the flavor and smothered it with peanut butter after I toasted it a bit and it was so good!