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BODYROCK BLAST | DAY 1

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THE 48 HOUR BOOTY BURN WORKOUT FOR A SUPERIOR BOTTOM HOST:  BODYROCK POSTED  in   BODYROCK Workout Breakdown: Degree asked BodyRock host and Personal Trainer Brooke to share her favourite exercises for shaping and toning her lower body. Follow the routine for 12-15 reps per exercise and get ready to feel the burn. Repeat the sequence 1x for beginners, 2x for intermediate and 3x for advanced BodyRockers. 1. Curtsy Lunge + Kick Begin in a standing upright position. Place one of your feet behind the other and crossing over as far to the side as comfortable possible. Your front foot will remain stationary. Lower your rear knee until it almost touches the ground. Push back upright with enough force to kick the rear foot up and out to your side. Return back to the starting position with your foot back behind and out to the side of your front foot. Be sure to do both sides. You may make this exercise easier by holding on to a stationary object while doi

Popsicles To Make Your Skin Glow (Yes, Really!)

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These vegan, paleo cucumber and lime popsicles are super creamy and refreshing — and perfect for hot summer days. These are all about hydration, due to the mega-quenching cucumber, which helps to get rid of any bloat (so good for pool season!) and makes your skin absolutely glow, and lime adds an awesome zip. Cucumber + Lime Popsicles Makes 6 popsicles Ingredients 1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into large chunks 1 can full fat coconut milk Juice + zest of 2 limes (preferably organic, since you’re using the peel) 3 tablespoon of sweetener of choice (honey, agave, maple syrup, rice malt syrup and even 4 - 5 Medjool dates, pitted and soaked in boiling water for 10 minutes, all work wonderfully) Pinch of salt Preparation Blend all ingredients until well combined, then pour into popsicle mold, champagne flute or dixie cups, tapping it on the counter to eliminate any bubbles, and freeze overnight (if using champagne flute or dixie cups, add popsicle sticks after 1 hou

My Paleo Waffles

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1 1/2 c Almond Flout 1/4 c Tapioca Flour 2 T coconut sugar 1 T Baking Powder 1 T Coconut Flour 1 t cinnamon dash of sea salt pinch of baking soda 1 t vanilla 2 eggs 1/2 cup of almond milk METHOD: Combine all the wet ingredients and the dry seperate. Than combine the wet and dry. Add to a greased waffle iron. Top with berries and REAL maple syrup

Spartan Athleticism: Run + Burpees

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ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH ROSE SAUCE

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ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH ROSE SAUCE By: Rose Marie Jarry, Master Chef at  Kronobar Ingredients 4 cups zucchini, spiralized or finely chopped 1 cup rutabaga, spiralized or finely chopped ¼ cup onions, finely sliced ½ cup whole raw walnuts Fresh herbs of your choice Dressing: 1 lemon, juiced ½ cup sundried tomatoes, soaked 2 tablespoons coconut creamed paste ¾ cup water 1 teaspoon smoked paprika 1 tablespoon cooked or raw beet 1 pinch celtic salt 1 pinch ground pepper Directions Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini and rutabaga into long and thin pieces. If you don’t have a spiralizer, you can either shred them or cut them in long and thin pieces with a Chefs knife. Cut the onion into long and thin pieces as well. Mix all the veggies together in a bowl and set aside. Soak the sundried tomato in water for 15-20 minutes, then drain and put them in a blender. Add all the other ingredients from the dressing section in the blender and blend everything together

MY REVIEW: Xotics Shave Therapy 3-in-1 Shavers Lotion

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Product Description With Shave Therapy you get three products for the price of one: a shaving lotion, aftershave, and daily moisturizer. The essential oil blend is naturally antifungal and antibacterial, keeping your skin healthy while leaving a cool, energized feeling that will help you wake up in the morning. Natural shea butter and aloe vera reduce irritation, razor bumps, and dryness, softening and conditioning your skin to promote healthy growth. The clear formula allows you to see your hair while you shave so you are guaranteed the closest, cleanest shave possible. Shave Therapy will keep your skin smooth, soft, and touchable, all day long. For all skin types. MY REVIEW: My husband loved the shaving cream. It smelled minty and had a cooling effect on his skin. He used it in the morning and it really had a energizing effect. The ingredients are amazing. Shea butter,aloe and essential oils are ingredients great for a healthy smooth shave. ~Tiffany

Cucumber Apple Green Gazpacho

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How You Can Use Green Juice to Make Delicious Gazpacho Courtesy Yum!!! Cucumber Apple Green Gazpacho Makes:  2 servings Ingredients: 1 large English cucumber 1 small green apple 1 cup green juice (try  Evolution Fresh Sweet Greens and Ginger ) 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp sherry vinegar 3 small yellow tomatoes 2 garlic cloves 1/4 cup blanched almonds or pine nuts Generous amount of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger (optional) Directions: 1.  Blend all ingredients together. 2.  Season liberally with salt and pepper and serve with a drizzle of olive oil. 

7 HIGH-HEEL HACKS EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW

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Fact: We love fancy footwear. Fiction: Cute shoes are worth the pain. (In plain terms, heels that pinch + sweat + walking = ouch.) Here, seven clever ways to pre-treat your feet so you can focus on fashion...not limping. TAPE YOUR TOES Put your foldable flats back in your bag: A night in heels shouldn’t mean you have to hobble home. Before going out, tape your third and fourth toes together using nude or clear medical tape (the flexible kind). This helps take pressure off the ball of the foot. (A bit of biology for those who are interested: There’s a nerve right between these two toes, and the tape minimizes any strain.) SWEAT-PROOF YOUR FEET Since even the tiniest bit of moisture can cause ankle straps to slip and slide, mist your feet ahead of time with spray deodorant (like this freshly scented aerosol from  Dove ). SANDPAPER YOUR SOLES New shoes, no traction? Yeah, we’ve skidded our way across a couple of dance floors ourselves. A sim