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All-Pink Skin Care Routine? YES PLEASE!

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  The enduring popularity of pink has deepened my love for the color. For me, it started in 2023 with the inner child-healing  Barbie  movie, and then came Sabrina Carpenter’s viral blush look. Now joining the ranks is medicube’s PDRN-infused skin care line. For this blog, I’m curious to find out whether these four new  medicube  products will give my skin that perfect glass skin glow.  Read on to find out the results! PDRN Pink Cica Soothing Toner What it is:  Formulated with salmon PDRN, niacinamide and centella asiatica extract, this toner effectively fades blemishes, brightens dullness and reduces inflammation. Five types of peptides and sodium hyaluronate boost skin’s elasticity and moisture levels. The product is free of alcohol and fragrances, making it suitable for all skin types including sensitive skin. My experience:  The toner’s naturally pink hue immediately caught my eye!It feels lightweight and refreshing upon application, and absor...

TheWKOUT - The New Year Countdown #5 - Season 2 - Buy In Death

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  EQUIPMENT USED - 2 x 7.5g Weights 1 x 12.5kg Weights THEWKOUT - Buy In - Swings - 10 Reps Snatch - 10 Reps Tricep Dips - 10 Reps Push Ups - 10 Reps Pull ups Bentover Row - 10 Reps Bentover Flys - 10 Reps Hammer Curls - x 10 Reps Biceps x 10 Arnold press x 10 Reverse abs x 10 Warm Up - Buy In x 3 Squats To Hamstring Deadlift x 25 Reps Goblet Squats x 25 Reps Side Lunges - 25 Reps - Left Side Lunges - 25 Reps - Left Lunges - L&R - 25 Reps x 2 Rounds Buy In x 1 Clean & Press x 25 Reps Squat & press x 25 Reps Comp burpees x 25 Reps Reverse pull ups x 25 Reps x 2 Rounds Well Done - Remember to Tag Me !!! ... YESSSS !!!! We Made It !!!!!

One Pan Roasted Chicken and Potatoes

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  Ingredients 2  pounds red or gold potatoes, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunk 1  head of garlic, skin left on and broken into individual cloves 6 ounces  button mushrooms, wiped clean 2 tablespoons  extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon  chopped fresh rosemary, chopped 2  teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon  coarsely ground black pepper, or to taste 4  bone-in chicken legs, cut in half at the thigh and drumstick Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F. Coat a large-rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.  Toss garlic cloves, potatoes, mushrooms, olive oil, rosemary, and about half the salt and pepper in a large bowl until evenly coated in oil and seasonings. Arrange the chicken on the pan. Sprinkle both sides with the remaining salt and pepper.  Arrange the potatoes around the chicken pieces.  Bake until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are golden brown, about 50 minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes.  Serve the...

TheWKOUT - The New Year Countdown #1 - Season 2 - Full Body Reps

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  Let's GO !!! don't let me down ... stay committed. You can add 20 mins cardio to the if you wish but you have ALONG way to go & lots of cardio coming. So enjoy the week. EQUIPMENT USED - Bar - Optional 2 x 8kg Weights 2 x 12.5kg Weights THEWKOUT - Skipping Warm Up Deadlifts 10 x 5 Bent over rows 10 x 5 Back lunge 10 x 5 Overhead press 10 x 5 Back squats 10 x 5 Swings 10 x 5 Hamstrings 10 x 5 Day One DONE !!!!

Potato Kielbasa Skillet

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  Ingredients 1 pound red potatoes (3-4 medium), cut into 1-inch pieces 3 tablespoons water 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 3/4 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices 4 cups fresh baby spinach 5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled Directions Place potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave, covered, on high until potatoes are tender, 3-4 minutes; drain. Meanwhile, mix brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, thyme and pepper. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion and kielbasa until onion is tender. Add potatoes; cook and stir until lightly browned, 3-5 minutes. Stir in brown sugar mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach until wilted. Stir in bacon.

TheWKOUT - WKHIIT #20 - Legs, Resistance Plyo & Strength Cardio

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TheWKOUT -  Workout Starts 6 Mins In. 1.30 Min On / 10 Seconds Rest Resistance Side Squat - Left Resistance 3 point Step - Left Resistance Walking Squats Resistance Side Squat - Right Resistance 3 point Step - Right Resistance Walking Squats Staggered Squat Walks Hamstring Donkey Lift - Left Hamstring Donkey Lift - Right L Lift - Left L Lift - Right Weighted Resistance Side Squat - Left Weighted Hamstring Lift - Left Weighted Resistance Side Squat - Right Weighted Hamstring Lift - Right Elevated Squats - Left Pulse Goblet Squats Elevated Squats - Right Pulse Goblet Squats Wide Bar Squats Narrow Bar Squats Wide Bar Squats Narrow Bar Squats 5 x Deadlift & Plyo Jumps 5 x Deadlift & Plyo Jumps - L&R Hamstring Slide Outs Weighted Walks Step Ups - Left Step Ups - Right Elevated Lunges - Left Elevated Lunges - Right Single Leg Thrusts - Left Single Leg Thrusts - Right Side Hold Thigh Back & Front - L&R Side Hold - L&R Hamstring D...

Cabbage Hash Browns

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Ingredients 6   large eggs 3   cloves   garlic   minced 1   teaspoon   onion powder 1   teaspoon   paprika 1   teaspoon   Italian herbs 1   tablespoon   fresh parsley   chopped 1/2   teaspoon   kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper   to taste 6   cups   shredded cabbage 1/2   small yellow onion   thinly sliced 2   tablespoons  avocado oil Garnish: Parsley Sour cream Instructions   In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, garlic, paprika, Italian dried herbs, fresh parsley, and pepper salt. Add shredded cabbage and onion and toss to combine. In a large skillet, over medium-high heat, add oil. Wait for the oil to heat up. Form and divide the mixture into patties in the pan and press with a spatula to flatten. Cook until golden and tender, about 3-4 minutes per side. Serve part of a breakfast spread, as a side dish or as an appetizer.  

TheWKOUT #45 - Run Like You stole It - Full Body

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Equipment Used -  2 x 10kg Weights 2 x 20kg Kettlebell Bars - Optional Box - Optional Slam Ball - Optional Sandbag - Optional  Resistance Band - Optional The WKOUT :  Workout Starts 2 Minutes In  2 Minutes Work / 15 seconds Rest  Cardio Skipping x 3 Rounds  Step Ups - L&R Alternate 5 Tricep Dips & 10 Swings 5 Tricep Dips & 5 Step Ups - L&R 5 Squats & Farmers Walk Runs Bag Sleigh Push 5 Squats & Side Bear Steps 5 Squats & Walk Back & Forward Bag Sleigh Push Bag Sleigh Push & Run Ball Slam & Run Front & Side Step x 5 - Left Front & Side Step x 5 - Right Ninja Tuck & Slam & 5 x Push Up Ball Woodchop Slams Ball Side Woodchop Slams Sit up & V Abs - L&R

3 Ingredient Strawberry White Chocolate Candies

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3 Ingredient Strawberry White Chocolate Candies for Valentine's Day! 3 Ingredient  Strawberry White Chocolate Candies based on White Chocolate Bars from  The Paleo Chocolate Lovers' Cookbook dairy-free, caffeine-free, added sugar free! Important:  Make sure that your bowl, blender, and all other equipment are completely dry, or the chocolate will separate! 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon ground  freeze-dried strawberries 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons melted  coconut butter /cream concentrate 1/2 cup melted  cacao butter 1. In a dry Magic Bullet or coffee grinder, grind the freeze-dried strawberries. Measure the grinds to get 1/4 cup + 1 tablespoon ground freeze-dried strawberries. Set aside. 2. Bring a small heavy-bottomed pot of water to a boil. Turn off the heat and put the jar of coconut butter/cream concentrate in the hot water. Let sit for 20 minutes. Stir. Repeat if needed. 3. Add 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons melted coconut butter/crea...

Real Time Challenge #26 - Season 2 - Compounds, All The Things & Ab Bonus

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TheWKOUT Starts At 5 Minute in 1.30 Work & 15 Seconds Rest 2 x Skipping / Cardio - Together You Start On - Skipping / Cardio I Start On - Push Up, Row & Clean Skipping / Cardio Squat & Press Skipping / Cardio Step & Swing Skipping / Cardio Mace Swings Skipping / Cardio Push Up & Side Press Skipping / Cardio Bunny Hops, Push Up & Tuck Skipping / Cardio Push Up & Pull Up Skipping / Cardio Clean & Press or Clean & Round The World Skipping / Cardio Bicep Skipping / Cardio Tricep Skipping / Cardio Bentover Row You Finish On - Bentover Row I Finish On - Skipping / Cardio Finisher - Abs : Sit Ups Bear Drags - Left Bear Drags - Right Sit Ups - Left Sit Ups - Right  

Italian Spaghetti Squash Casserole

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  Ingredients 1   large spaghetti squash ▢ 1   batch   Keto Italian Meat Sauce ▢ 1 ½   cups   mozzarella cheese ,  shredded Instructions   Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare to  roast your spaghetti squash in the oven for 35 minutes using this method. Once you add the spaghetti squash in the oven, you can start your sauce. Prepare a batch of my  Keto Italian Meat Sauce , which should be ready around the same time the spaghetti squash comes out of the oven and has cooled enough to handle. Using a fork, separate the spaghetti like strands and add them to a  large mixing bowl . Pour ⅔ of the Italian meat sauce over the top and mix to combine, making sure the squash is well coated in the sauce. Pour the mixture into a  9x13 casserole baking dish  that’s been sprayed with  nonstick spray . Top with the remaining meat sauce and mozzarella cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and is slightly golden. K...