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August 28, 2020 1 Comment

The Benefits Of Walking

Since the country has been living in a very strange time for the last six months due to Covid, I feel like we have to continue to be creative on how we can keep maintaining a healthy lifestyle. A lot of gyms and exercise classes are still closed at this point and a lot of people aren’t ready to go back if they are open. At home workouts in a spare room or yard can be a great thing to get in the habit of doing and help you keep your sanity and those extra pesky pounds off. However, I like to change up my workouts so I don’t get bored doing the same thing every day. One low impact and free workout that often gets overlooked, is one of my favorites to do- walking! I feel like a lot of people have the misconception that walking is not considered a very good workout and will not help you lose weight. Not only can it help drop some pounds, but it offers a lot of other health benefits as well. So, the next time you have a free 20 minutes and feel like moving, put on your most comfortable walking shoes and head outside!

 

Improves Circulation

If you can add 20-30 minutes of walking several days a week, you will help improve the circulation in your body. A brisk walk will get your heartbeat up and will get your blood pumping. After time, this helps to strengthen your heart which will lead to better circulation throughout your body.

Helps Your Mental Health

One of the best things I can do for myself when I am feeling anxious is take a walk. It allows me to remove myself from the environment that might have been adding stress to me, move my body around and distract myself while doing it. I personally find getting some fresh air and allowing myself to be surrounded by nature very soothing to the soul.

Lose Weight

Going on regular walks has been proven to help with weight loss. Once you have gotten your body used to getting up and moving, add some extra challenges to your walk. You can increase your speed, go on different routes that include hills and add extra distance.

Catch Up With Loved Ones

Walking does not have to be a solo activity. Grab your family members or call a friend to meet you at a local park or trail. Use this time away from home to catch up with someone you love without any distractions.

Increases Energy

You are probably wondering, did I read that correctly? How can exercising make me have more energy? Studies have proven that if you find yourself sedentary during the day, try getting up and doing a quick walk. If you cannot leave your house, just try walking up and down your steps 10 times. Walking around will increase the blood flow in your body, which helps more oxygen reach your brain! Skip that cup of coffee and give it a try!

 

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August 21, 2020 Leave a Comment

Maintaining Your Lip Health

In recent years, more and more ladies are seeking out how to get the perfect looking pout. From lip fillers, plumping devices and glosses, to picking out the best lip liner and shade, there are a ton of different options. I feel like some people might overlook the importance of making sure you are maintaining basic lip health. The outside environment can definitely take a toll on your lips, so you should try to pay them a little love every day. A smile is one of the first things you notice on someone, so I like to keep my lips looking fresh and soft. Check out some of the products and tips I use daily to make sure my lips are being well taken care of!

 

 

1. Exfoliate

I know we have been taught the benefits of exfoliating your skin, but make sure you are adding your lips to that process as well. Look for a good lip scrub and add it into your morning or nighttime routine a few days every week. It helps take the dead skin off and leaves your lips looking much smoother. I like to do this before putting on my lipstick for a night out. It makes the lipstick look much smoother and stay on for longer! This MAC lip scrub is one of my all time favorites. It smells delicious and a little bit goes a long way!

MAC Lip Scrub

2. Hydrate

If you are noticing your lips are still feeling chapped even though you are being diligent in applying lip balm, it may be because you aren’t drinking enough water. If your body is dehydrated, chapped lips can be one of the symptoms. Make sure you are getting your daily dose of H2O to keep that pout looking and feeling soft!

3. Sun Protection

We are told over and over again how important it is to apply sunscreen every day to keep our skin protected. However, a lot of people forget to apply the same protection to your lips. Sun burnt lips not only hurt, but it can cause a lot of damage. Grab a lip balm that offers SPF in it as well and apply it if you are going to be outside for a bit that day. I really love the feel of the soft lips lip balm and it now comes with SPF. Sun bum also has lip balm to protect you from the sun and it smells amazing!

Soft Lips

Sun Bum Lip Balm

4. Remove Makeup Before Bed

We have all been guilty of it- you get home late and you are exhausted. What will it hurt sleeping in your makeup just this once? As much as you can hear your bed calling your name, try to take a quick 2 minuets to remove all of your makeup every night. This will help your lips breathe at night without lip liner and lipstick on them.

5. Avoid Licking Your Lips

A natural reaction when your lips are feeling dry is to lick them. It feels like you are adding instant moisture to your lips. Unfortunately, saliva dries your lips out even more and can cause friction that damages your lips. Try to grab a drink of water or a chapstick instead!

6. Moisturize 

Last, but certainly not least, make sure you always have a good chapstick on hand throughout the day. Once you get into the habit of applying it several times a day, it will become like second nature to you. If you can get into the routine of doing it, you will most likely see promising results quickly. There are a ton of different chapsticks, so pick the one that works best for you. I have listed some of my favorites below! I also love a tinted chapstick for everyday wear. It adds a little bit of color to my lips without having to apply lipstick on top!

Chapstick 3 Count

Chapstick Total Hydration

Burt’s Bees 4 Count

Chapstick Tinted Lip Oil

MAC Lip Conditioner

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