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Circuit In The Round by DailyHIIT

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This one I created while at the track in the rain. No one was there, so I had the track to myself and took my time going through it. When I did it, I ran 1.5 miles to the track, completed the below circuit and then ran 1.5 miles home. The circuit itself should take about 30 minutes give or take, depending on stride length and jump length down the track lane. If you are doing the entire workout at the track, start off with 2 lap warm up and stretch, then move to a lane on the track and go through the 5 exercises below moving down the lane, repeating until you get to your starting spot. I was in the far right lane, and I repeated it about 6 times. End with a 2 lap cool down and stretch. The next day I felt it ALL OVER, so get ready! Bodyweight ONLY! CIRCUIT IN THE ROUND 50 Plie Jump Squats 40 Walking Lunges 30 Push Ups 20 Frog Jumps (moving forward) 10 Pike Push Ups PLIE JUMP SQUATS DEMO  WALKING LUNGE DEMO PUSH UP DEMO FROG JUMP DEMO PIKE PUSH UP DEMO

Rethink Face Wash: The Oil Cleansing Method

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RETHINK FACE WASH TUTORIAL + PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMY NADINE, GRAPHIC DESIGN BY EUNICE CHUN We’ve been schooled to believe that if we have oily or acne-prone skin, everything we buy needs to be “oil-free” or it will break us out. That couldn’t be further from the truth. Period! Ceansing oils are actually non-comedogenic and won’t clog pores. Here’s the deal:  A lot of oil-free cleansers out there strip our skin of natural oils, leaving it unbalanced and causing it to create more oil to rebalance it. Excess oil production equals more problematic skin. So I dare you to go against conventional wisdom and try the oil cleansing method. If you have oily skin, wash it with a cleansing oil. If you have dry skin, wash it with a cleansing oil. If you have normal skin, wash it with a cleansing oil. Get it? It’s the answer a lot of you have been looking for. It calms your skin down. Tells it everything is going to be ok. Keeps its natural pH balance without disturbing its natural moisture bar

Whole30 Zesty Caesar Dressing

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Zesty 4-Ingredient Caesar Dressing -8 cloves of garlic -3/4 cup olive oil -Juice of one lemon -One 2oz can filets of anchovies in olive oil Blend garlic and oil in food processor until combined. Then add anchovies (include the oil in can) and juice of one lemon, pulsing gently until all ingredients are mixed. Pour over greens and enjoy! A little later today I’ll show you another way I like to enjoy this dressing! 14 Shares Like Like  ·   ·  Share

Healthy Chicken Salad

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Healthy Chicken Salad Prep Time:  15 minutes Total Time:  15 minutes Yield:  4-6 servings This quick and easy chicken salad replaces mayonnaise with greek yogurt for a healthy meal that you can feel good about enjoying! Recipe source: Adapted from  Damn Delicious Ingredients 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 green apple, coarsely chopped 1/3 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/2 red onion, finely chopped 2/3 cup green grapes, halved 3/4 cup greek yogurt or paleo coconut yogurt 1 Tablespoon lemon juice salt, pepper and garlic powder, to taste Lettuce leaves for serving Instructions Shred rotisserie chicken, set aside. Chop onion, apples and grapes, set aside. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir to combine. Season to taste, and serve as a lettuce wrap. Enjoy!

Blueberry Preserves

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3 cups blueberries 3/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon zest See the recipe -  http://bit.ly/1hc3SCR Pin it for later -  http://grainfree.ly/1sBS7l8 Like

5 Mascara Mistakes to Avoid

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5 Mascara Mistakes to Avoid (+ Our Best Tips to Try Instead) Mascara might very well be the ultimate eye accessory. When you find the perfect one, it’s like a match made in heaven. But mascara is not without its difficulties – from clumpy lashes to stubborn waterproof formulas, we’ve all had our fair share of mishaps. The good news is that mascara is not one-size-fits-all. That means it’s really all about finding the formula and application that are right for  your  lashes. Since we’re on the topic: what about all those ads that claim to give you the same impossibly long, luscious lashes the model is wearing? The truth is while the model may be wearing said mascara, it’s usually worn in addition to lash inserts. Reality check in place, having fabulous lashes doesn’t have to end in wasted time or money. We’ve put together some essential advice when it comes to choosing and applying your next tube of mascara: The 5 Most Common Mascara Mistakes to Avoid Mistake #1: Skippin

Greek Turkey Burgers

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0 Greek Turkey Burgers greek turkey burgers Prep time 20 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 30 mins Author:  Beth M http://www.budgetbytes.com/2011/03/greek-turkey-burgers/ Serves:  6 Ingredients 7 oz. plain greek yogurt  1 medium fresh lemon  ¼ tsp minced garlic  ¼ tsp dried dill  1.25 lb. ground turkey  6 halves sun dried tomatoes $ 1 medium red onion  2 oz. frozen spinach  ¼ cup crumbled feta  1 tsp dried oregano  ½ tsp minced garlic  ⅓ almond meal  1 lg. egg 1 med. cucumber  to taste   salt and pepper lettuce for the buns or paleo hamburger buns Instructions Prepare the yogurt sauce by combining the yogurt, ¼ tsp minced garlic, dry dill, juice of half the lemon and a dash of salt. Stir everything to combine and then refrigerate to allow the flavors to blend while you make the burgers. Thaw the frozen spinach and squeeze out as much moisture as possible. Roughly chop the spinach to prevent long stringy pieces

6 Incredible Health Benefits of Infrared Saunas

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This is part 1 of an 8 part series about the incredible health benefits of infrared saunas. This page will be updated every time a new part comes out – so check back often! Do you enjoy visiting the sauna? How relaxing is it on a scale of one to ten? Can infrared saunas provide real health benefits and how exactly? Good questions! An infrared sauna may be exactly what you need  if you: have poor energy levels suffering from toxic overload want to shed a little weight? experience daily aches and pains in your muscles your skin is dry, rough and in need of restoration These are only some of the incredible benefits that full spectrum infrared saunas can provide you. Infrared technology is a concentrated version of the sun’s spectrum, and it has the ability to penetrate human tissue to produce a host of health benefits through heating the body. If you get sick what is your body’s first response? The answer: to raise your core temperature. A fever is how our body’s combat

Zucchini Carpaccio Salad with Lemon, Herbs, and Goat Cheese

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Zucchini Carpaccio Salad with Lemon, Herbs, and Goat Cheese Ingredients: 2 medium or 3 small zucchini, washed and thinly sliced into rounds, leaving skin on (I used a mandoline for slices that were 1.5 mm thick) salt and fresh ground pepper to taste (I used ground sea salt) 1 lemon (use all the zest and juice, and I would choose a large lemon) 1/4 cup best quality extra virgin olive oil 1-2 T chopped dill 2 T thinly sliced chives (Other herbs such as basil, mint, or parsley can be used. I would use 3-4 T of herbs, no matter which ones you choose.) 2 T crumbled goat cheese (could also use Feta, Ricotta, or Parmesan cheese for a slightly different version) Instructions: Wash zucchini and dry with paper towel or dishcloth, then thinly slice into rounds, using a mandoline or sharp chef's knife. (I used the 1.5 mm size for my mandoline.) Arrange the zucchini slices on a serving platter (either in a single layer or in several layers) and season with salt and fresh groun

Liver Cleanse Detox Juice

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Knock It Out by Burpeessuck.com

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DIY GlamGlow Face Mask

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DIY GLAMGLOW FACE MASK!!!! So first off, let's clarify the different types of masks. You can see more of what she says here>> http://www.thetwistedhorn.com/2014/01/diy-glamglow-face-mask.html 1.  GLAMGLOW YOUTHMUD  - this is the original tingling mask made to cleanse, exfoliate, refresh, and brighten up maturing skin. It comes in a black container and some of the key ingredients are clay, pumice rock, and green tea. $70 for 1.7 oz!!! 2.  GLAMGLOW SUPERMUD  - this version was created more recently for younger skin to target common problems such as acne, clogged pores, scarring, discoloration, etc. This one comes in a white container and the key ingredients are charcoal, clay, eucalyptus, and some acids such as salicylic and glycolic acid. $70 for 1.2 oz!!! This DIY is for the super-mud mask, keep on reading for some options on the youthmud mask. Not only is this mask wayyyyyyyy cheaper, it is also less harsh and less drying than the original.