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Bodyweight & Medicine Ball AMRAP Challenge Workout by 12 Minute Athlete

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Bodyweight & Medicine Ball AMRAP Challenge Workout Workout equipment:   Workout type: AMRAP Timer setting: Countdown timer Do as many rounds as possible in 12 minutes: 20  Air squats 40  Mountain climbers 10  Side lunges  / per leg 3  Pistols  / per leg 20  Medicine ball twists No medicine ball? Grab a dumbbell or something heavy, or do the twists without any weight at all.

3 Surprising Ways You Can Use Kale in Your Beauty Routine

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Photo: Line Klein/Cultura/Getty Images Since kale became a staple in our morning  smoothies  and favorite salads, it didn’t take long for us to notice that the vegetable reaped benefits for our health  and  our skin. Infused with antioxidants and iron, among numerous other nutrients, the leafy green reduces inflammation, treats sun damage, and promotes elasticity in the hair. No surprise here—kale is now making its way to the beauty aisle with topical treatments that reap similar benefits and more. Find out why it should be applied to your skin, hair, and nails. Skin According to dermatologist  Dr. David Bank , kale is loaded with Vitamins A, C and K, lutein, iron, and antioxidants. “The vitamin K in kale helps to reduce the dark circles under your eyes and ‘tightens’ your skin, thereby reducing fine lines and wrinkles.” It also helps to reduce the swelling and scars that may form after medical procedures. “Lutein, a carotenoid, also promotes collagen ...

Highlighter Cheat Sheet and The Best Highlighters

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CENTER OF THE NOSE/T-ZONE –  I call this area the ‘tree’ because I feel like when you apply it that’s what it sort of looks like a very whimsical tree so it makes it easy to remember where to put it. BROW BONE –  I like to apply a bit of a liquid highlighter to my brow bone area to really make the eyes pop! UNDER YOUR EYES –  I do this in a bit of a triangle shape under my eyes, most times I do it after already applying a bit of concealer to cover any dark circles and really brighten up this area of your face. AROUND YOUR NOSE//CUPIDS BOW//CHIN –  These are all areas that we want to bring a bit of attention to with light and by using a highlighter in combination with your contouring you’re gonna get such a pretty radiant glow! THE BEST HIGHLIGHTING PRODUCTS Like I said, I have a super crazy obsession with highlighter so over the years I’ve come up with the best highlighting products that are always favorites and ones I go back to constantly and I even...

Snickerdoodle Smoothie

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http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/green-smoothie-weight-loss/ Serving size: One Snickerdoodle Smoothie 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon all-natural peanut butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 banana, peeled 8 ounces (236 ml) unsweetened almond milk Calories: 155 | Protein: 12g | Carbs: 17g | Fiber: 2.7g | ‪#‎ GreenSmothies‬   ‪#‎ smoothies‬   ‪#‎ IncredibleSmoothies‬   ‪#‎ Healthy‬   ‪#‎ Breakfast‬ ‪#‎ Recipes‬   ‪#‎ InstaFood‬   ‪#‎ motivation‬   ‪#‎ Nutrition‬   ‪#‎ EatClean‬   ‪#‎ challenge‬ ‪#‎ weightloss‬   ‪#‎ vegan‬ ------------------------------------------- WEB:  http://www.incrediblesmoothies.com/ INSTAGRAM:  http://instagram.com/incrediblesmoothies PINTEREST:  http://www.pinterest.com/ismoothies/ YOUTUBE:  https://www.youtube.com/IncredibleSmoothies FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/IncredibleSmoothies Tiffany G...

Spicy Southwestern Paleo Casserole

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Spicy Southwestern Paleo Casserole Ingredients 1 1/2 lbs. ground turkey 1 15-oz. can diced tomatoes 2-3 tbsp taco seasoning Salt and pepper, to taste 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 yellow bell pepper, diced 2 jalapenos, diced 1 medium yellow onion, diced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 cups fresh spinach 3 large sweet potatoes, shredded 1/3 cup coconut oil, melted 1 tsp chili powder 2 tbsp cilantro, chopped Instructions Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey. Cook until browned, and then stir in the diced tomatoes and taco seasoning. Cook for 2-3 minutes more, then remove to a plate and set aside. Discard any fat from the pan. Heat the remaining olive oil in the skillet and add the bell peppers, jalapenos, onion, and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 8-10 minutes until soft. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Place the sweet potatoes into a large bo...

MY REVIEW: Dot&Dot Multi Purpose Travel Organizer

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$9.00 * Waterproof mesh allows you to easily contents while protecting the contents from dirt or other elements * Easily open and close the zipper using the heavy duty zipper puller. Each bag includes a clip to securely attach your bag to handles. * These multipurpose bags can be used as travel packing bags, for the office, in school, at home and more.   Clear Clutter Out of Your Life Frees yourself from clutter and reduce stress. Perfect for organizing your stuff at home, school, office or even while traveling! Find Your Stuff in a Flash Easily identify the contents of your bag with the see-through mesh. Saves you from embarrassment during airport security checks. Store More, Organize More Unlike other flat organizers, Dot&Dot travel accessories organizer is 1" deep, allowing you to place more of your belongings. Protects Your Belongings Waterproof mesh protects your belongings from accidental spills and dirt transfer. MY REVIEW: I love these organiz...

8 Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients to Eat Now

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http://fitlife.tv/8-anti-inflammatory-nutrients-to-eat-now/ Inflammation is at the root of many chronic diseases, and in most cases is increased by the way we live our lives, our behaviors, and what we eat. Foods rich in phytonutrients (plant-based nutrients) have long been touted for their antioxid ants and anti-inflammatory properties. Eating a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods is a great way to provide potent nutrients and help to promote overall healthfulness. 3 Ways to Eat Anti-Inflammatory Foods Seek out colors: Colorful foods are generally plant-based and they’re also generally rich in nutrients and antioxidants that can help to keep our cells and bodies healthy. Likewise, foods that fit into the anti-inflammatory category are also generally those that are loaded with nutrients and are also rich in color - two things that usually go hand in hand. Therefore, it’s important to choose fresh and colorful foods as that rich color can indicate tons of nutrients that are good fo...

Zuzka's 5 Minute Burn: Jacked Abs Workout

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5 Minutes 10 Reps of each Jumping Jack w/ Tuck Jump Mt Climbers  Jump Lunge Side Burpees + Push Up For a full workout do this 4 times!!

Facial Peels 101: Why, When and What to Use

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Scrubs,  serums , moisturizers, masks—sometimes when presented with a smorgasbord of product options a girl can feel a little bit  stumped.  If you’ve ever heard the word “peel” and wondered what they are and why you might need one, we’ve got you covered. We caught up with  Dermatologist Dr. Marta Rendon   for her expert take on every peel question you might have—from what they do, to when to use them, and what to look for. What Are Peels? “A peel is a deeper method of a mask and is more exfoliating. Facial peels gently remove the top layer of skin, making the skin glow and appear more youthful. They can be very beneficial and can improve overall skin quality,” Rendon says.  How Do They Work? “Chemical peels remove different layers of the skin and the depth of penetration depends on the strength of the acid, and, how many layers are applied. Depending upon the peel, it is placed on the skin for 3 to 10 minutes. Over the next week, the skin will...