Gym Session :: 05/29/11

So My Husband & I wanted to start our day early, by heading to the Gym. We are still in the process of building our Home Gym and although we do have 2 squat racks and a bench, Plus 300lb Barbell set. We are really waiting to get our dumbbells in before I we can really do anything at home. Hubby has been doing tons of research on the best kind of dumbbell set/rack for us and I think he may have found the perfect ones lol.. we'll see! If any of you would like to see our set up (of what we kinda have right now) i'd love to show you, just comment down below to let me know!So I have been losing some weight and unfortunately, when you lose weight - you sorta lose strength lol.. bummer! incase some of you have been noticing the decrease in...

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Gym Session :: 05/28/11

So today Hubby and I Decided to hit the gym after a long day at Adventure City with the kids (we attended a birthday party there). Although we were super tired - decided to go anyway. I worked out Upper Body... Chest/Back and added in some really light calf work.Back:- Alternating Dumbbell Rows - 25lb each hand - 5 sets of 5 repetitions- Low Row (cable machine) - 60lbs - 3 sets of 8 repetitions Chest:- Flat Bench Press (olympic Bar + weights) - 65lbs - 5 sets of 5 repetitions- Incline Dumbbell Press - 20lbs each hand - 3 sets of 8 repetitionsAbs:3 sets of 30 crunches on the ab machine (lying down)3 sets of 15 hanging leg liftsCalves:Standing Calf raises - 3 sets of 20 (no weights)That summed up tonight's workout. very much needed!...

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Video :: Collective Haul - JewelMint.com, Sigma Beauty & More

I know it's been awhile! But here is a Collective Haul on just a few things i've purchased (with my own money) this month and last month. :) Jewelmint - Marrakesh Earrings (Normally $29.99 but i used a coupon for first time members and saved60% and total came out to be $11.90)http://jmnt.me/kQHpp865% off (NEW Customers only) = FBY65$9 off 1 Item current customers = FBRING9these codes are LIMITED Time only per their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/JewelMint?sk=app_195152093853463Sigma Products:http://www.sigmabeauty.com/?Click=3346Sigma Dry'N Shape System:$29.00 - http://www.sigmabeauty.com/Dry_n_Shape_System_p/ds01.htm?Click=3346DHC Care - Deep Cleansing Oil:$26.00 - http://www.dhccare.com/DHC/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=300 Konad...

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Video :: Squats & Rack Pulls

So I actually posted these on my Youtube channel awhile back, and decided to go ahead and post them here on my blog for those that aren't following my youtube channel or my twitter.These are a few months old, i did lose a few pounds from then, got injured lol.. but here are two videos (only ones I have from the gym doing squats and Rack Pulls).Rack Pulls (should start right below the knee)135lbs - 5 repsSquats (ATG @$$ to grass :D)135lbs 5 repsI know a few months ago - a couple people on twitter had asked me to upload some videos. I wanted to show these to you ladies to inspire you that you don't have to be afraid of weights! :) Also! wanted to update you all - Hubby and I have put together our second squat rack this past weekend! we had...

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Review :: Sigma Flat Top Synthetic Kabuki - F80 & Giveaway(CLOSED)!

So i wanted to rave about one of my most favorite face brushes that i've been using for many, many, many months and have featured on a few of my monthly favorite posts. it's no secret - it's the Sigma Flat top synthetic kabuki, best known as the F80 brush. the description from the Sigma beauty website:"This Exclusive flat top synthetic kabuki was designed to deliver a flawless makeup application. The Sigma Makeup F80 is a buffer brush that can be used to blend powder or liquid products. The short and dense bristles make it easy to buff your liquid foundation. The long handle adds comfort to your makeup application. The synthetic fibers are ideal to be used with liquid products and can be easily cleaned. Made of Synthetic Sigmax HD...

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6 Best Butt Workouts for Women :: Total Beauty

Did you know that your booty (ahem, gluteus maximus) is the largest muscle in your body? So why is it that the exercise we practice most for this massive muscle is called the sit-on-it-for-hours? OK, that's not really a butt workout exercise (duh), but it's truly our butts' favorite pastime. Until now. We're here to change all that. See the six best butt workouts - N...

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What i've been up to lately..

so it's been quite a while since my last blog post!i've been extremely busy! from las vegas, to failing my anatomy and physiology test, to trading in my car.. it's been super busy around my house lolhubby has actually started to build our own home gym.. we have acquired two squat racks, a barbell set with weights (300lbs) and as soon as we get some dumb bells i think i might just cancel my gym membership.. really depends....Also - got a new layout for my mommy website (worldformoms.com) if you want to check it out - or even know any moms that may be interested...i know i've been MIA for awhile, but i've been trying to study for my tests.. and i guess i'll have to study a bit harder since i didn't pass my last test.. i hope all you moms...

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