#Health and Fitness

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Thursday is here! And, I am here for it! 💪🏽

[irlcupcake]

10 of my favorite easy glow up tips! 𐙚 ‧₊˚ ⋅

get a gua sha!! not expensive at all and made such a difference in my face shape and carving out my cheek bones and jawline. there’s lots of good tutorials on tiktok or youtube!

tea in the morning/night! there’s so many teas to help with different things but my favorite’s are spearmint tea for clearing skin and green tea for reducing bloating.

ice your face! helps SO much with de-puffing and closing up your pores! dipping your face in a bowl with ice water can reduce inflammation, help with acne and reduce oily skin!

make sure to get enough sleep! It’s so easy to stay up scrolling on tumblr until the sun comes up but getting enough sleep is so important mentally and physically!

find a skincare routine that works for you and remember too much skincare can be bad for your skin! my skin was breaking out the worst when i was using a bunch of skincare and It’s cleared so much since i simplified my routine.

use a lash/brow serum! my favorite brand is grande lash and it’s a little pricey but using castor oil works as well and it’s super affordable.

going on walks! I’ve never been a fan of intense exercises and I’m a chronic bed rotter but putting on my favorite hot girl playlist and strutting on the treadmill/sidewalk is genuinely so fun!

rosemary oil for hair growth! my holy grail of hair growth products along with a scalp massager. my whole life my hair grew so slow and since using rosemary oil i have to trim my bangs twice a month sometimes!

i cannot stress this one enough..wear what YOU want! don’t let new trends or judgment from others stop you from embracing your true style. we look our best when we feel most confident!

most importantly ~ take care of yourself! make sure you’re eating enough, drinking water, listening to your body and being gentle with yourself always. improving ourselves can be so fun but make sure it’s not at the expense of your mental health <3

[ros3ybabes]

🎀 Workout Youtubers

I currently do exclusively pilates and yoga workouts from youtube. However, I've done other body weight workouts with various youtube videos and seen results in the past. Here is my list of workout youtubers that you could check out! I will put a * next to my personal favorites! I will include a short list of my current at home workout equipment at the end as well as some items I plan on buying soon!

With any workout program or routine, always be safe, check with your doctor if necessary, and if something doesn't feel good or right, don't do it! No matter what your goals are, it's always important to be safe and stay healthy. Please always take care of yourselves and know how beautiful, worthy and valuable you are no matter what! I love you all <333

🩷 Pilates

Move with Nicole * (also posts occasionally barre and yoga videos as well! I love her videos so so much)

Madeleine Abeid

IsaWelly

Pilatesbodyraven

Lidia Mera

Lottie Murphy

Amanda Blauer

Margaret Elizabeth

Jessica Valant Pilates

Bailey Brown

Dansique Fitness

Flow with Mira

Sivi (she's began posting some pilates inspired workouts and to my knowledge is currently getting certified as an instructor)

🩷 Yoga

Yoga with Adriene *

Yoga with Bird

Boho Beuatiful Yoga

🩷 Bodyweight Fitness/Strength/HIIT

Chloe Ting * (I don't like the click bait, but I like the workouts)

Blogilates

Pamela Reif *

Madfit *

Lilly Sabri * (Some of her videos are titled with pilates, but the older ones I used to do were not pilates, so I categorized her here)

Emi Wong

Shirlyn Kim

Vivian Yuan

April Han

growingannanas

growwithjo * (I love her walking workouts)

Hinafit

Mish Choi

Sami Clarke

Elenifit

Coach Kel (she posts what looks like more barre, ballet, pilates inspored/fusion workouts it seems)

Caroline Girvan

TRAIN WITH GAINSBYBRAINS

Daisy Keech

🎀 Current At Home Workout Equipment I Own

Thick Yoga Mat - since I do mainly yoga and pilates my thick yoga may (amazon brand) has served me well. Even tho I am a heavier woman at the moment, I've never had pain or any issues with this mat, and it came with a carry strap which I love! A good, thick workout mat is definitely necessary for working out at home for comfort, safety, etc. Make sure to disinfect it on occasion, especially if you sweat on it a lot!

Resistance Bands - I have about 3 or 4 at different resistance strengths, and they're incredibly useful for a variety of movements, especially lower body ones. They add some extra resistance and make the workouts a bit more challenging when you need something more advanced. I also got mine from Amazon/Walmart a while back. I prefer fabric over rubber because I like to wear workout shorts instead of workout leggings.

Pilates Ball - not a necessity, but useful with some pilates workouts and movements. I have seen sole videos using this, but am not advanced enough to try it on my own yet. Will use for sure once I'm more advanced.

3lb dumbbells - I thought these would be useful for the pilates workouts that had some upper body focus, and as someone who wants to develop a lean and toned upper body, they are perfect for low weight high rep, controlled movements. Again, not advanced enough to use as I want to master my form, but they're gonna come in handy for sure!

Foam Roller - so so good for stretching and muscle recovery on rest days. I love mine but want one that has the bump things on it to help my muscles more. I can imagine how good it'll feel on my legs during a recovery day when I begin wieght lifting again.

Massage Gun - my holy grail for the days I am sore and needing some recovery. my body feels like jelly after using this, and it's just so nice for the days my muscles feel extra tight and super sore.

🎀 Equipment I Want To Buy

Yoga Blocks - these will help me get deeper into the yoga poses once I get more advanced in my practice

Pilates Ring - this honestly looks so fun and challenging to use, I'd love to add it to my collection of useful workout equipment!

Jump Rope - I used to love this as a form of cardio and as long as I don't move into an upstairs apartment, I'm definitely buying one

Pilates Bar - still iffy on this one, it's supposed to mimic a reformer but I want to get better at mat pilates and see if I even end up ever needing or seriously wanting to buy it, its on my list tho

Ankle/Wrist weights - these are gonna be so useful for workouts where hand held dumbbells aren't useful. Want to buy some low weight ones just to help with resistance and extra strength during pilates workouts

Kettlebell weight - I think this would be useful for a workout at home type situation if and when I switch to not doing just pilates and yoga. I know these are useful in their own right, but not needed in my current fitness stage of life.

Core Sliders - these look fun and interesting. They're on my lost for sure, but not sure about the practicality of their use in my life just yet.

That's all that's currently on my at home workout equipment list! As someone who primarily works out at home, the things I currently own are most useful and most of what's on this list is for fun or extra challenge. Just not necessary yet.

hope you enjoyed this list! if you have any questions about my favorite youtuber workout instructors or favorite videos, please feel free to ask, I've tried so many and can give some guidance from my own experience and research.

til next time lovelies 🩷

[chiaberries]

[gymsis]

[biophilianutrition]

Sporty Chic

[vihisabelly]

how to do a mental diet

write down your negative thoughts throughout the day, aiming for the date and time and replacing them with good affs

visualize! make a visionboard

have time to develop creativity and fun to keep the mood up

keep your brain active, study something you like, expand your knowledge

follow people who inspire you

watch positive content

by Nancy Loaiza in youtube :)

[theambitiouswoman]

🧠🌿 Gut health is more than just what you eat— it's about nurturing your whole self. Most people think probiotics, bone broth, fiber and elimination diets alone will heal you, but here’s what truly heals your gut:

Healing childhood trauma

Living in sync with the sun

Eating real food

Vagus nerve stimulation

Grounding

Filtering & mineralizing your water

Chewing food thoroughly

No snacking

Reducing exposure to toxins

Pooping daily

Castor oil packs

No unnecessary meds

Parasite cleansing

Supporting the liver

No seed oils

Leaving toxic relationships

[ros3ybabe]

60 Day Challenge 🎀

Hi lovelies <3

I've decided I'm going to start a 60-day challenge because from Nov 1st to Dec 31st, we have about 60 days, but starting a little early gives me some leeway for holidays and all that fun stuff.

I'm going to choose 5 habits to do daily in some form or another to keep me on track with what I want to accomplish by the end of the year. I will give examples of things that will satisfy each habit because every levels and time allowance vary by day and I don't want to be too harsh on myself!

Habit 1: Physical Fitness

: gym workout, walking, at home pilates, workout class, stretching, etc

Habit 2: Studying Japanese

: work in an app, textbook work, listening to a podcast/music, italki lesson, flashcards, etc

Habit 3: Reading

: a physical or digital version of a book, either fiction or non fiction/self help

Habit 4: Meditation

: 5 or more minutes of guided meditation

Habit 5: Self Care

: morning + night journaling, skincare, hair care, etc

I will do these things daily, and fit them in to my routines so that I can end the year feeling accomplished. I will update daily, with tomorrow being the first day of the challenge! Here's to ending the year off strong <3

til next time lovelies 🩷

[yogadaily]

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[fitscientist]

BERRY CHICKEN SALAD (serves 2) 1 chicken breast, sliced in half lengthwise mixed greens & spinach blend (or your favorite greens) 1 cup strawberries, divided blueberries TOPPINGS 1-2 Tbsp honey cashews 1-2 Tbsp pumpkin seeds honey goat cheese DRESSING 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1/2 Tbsp garlic, minced 1 Tbsp dijon mustard 1/2 Tbsp maple syrup

Tenderize your chicken and cook in a pan until cooked through. Season with any of your favorite seasonings. As the chicken is cooking make your salad. Add 2 big handfuls of greens to each bowl, 1/2 cup strawberries, a handful of blueberries, honey cashews, pumpkin seeds, and goat cheese. Make your dressing by combining the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, garlic, dijon, and maple syrup. Mix until combined. Add chicken to the top of your salad and dress. Enjoy!

[digitalgirlguide]

it's a new month

- map out your goals and make sure you stay on top of it. you're the only person standing in the way of your success

[chiaberries]

[gymsis]

[biophilianutrition]

Nourish Your Body