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Short and Sweet: Pop Sugar Event and Halloween!

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Happy Halloween! Today's blog post is sweet and short to finish out another week and go on into the weekend. I have been battling a cold off and on and I feel exhausted this morning. For some reason I am usually always battling colds at Halloween. Last night Alexis and I went uptown for an event with Pop Sugar that was sponsored by  Smirnoff . I tell you; being a blogger has perks sometimes, ha! It was such a fun event with a plethora of drinks, delicious foods, music, cornhole, other games, manicure and hair stations, and prizes. All of it was complimentary as well. We had such a fun time and thank the vendors significantly for their hard work and items provided to us. I also learned that Smirnoff is changing up their marketing and products to gear more towards women; one can make some super fun drinks with them! I visited my hairstylist earlier this week because aside from always making my hair look absolutely gorgeous; she is a close friend. Sara goes all out of Halloween and ...
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My Story of (and how you can avoid) Exercise Addiction

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Finding and living with a balance in regards to weight loss, no matter how much or little, is what my blog and mission is all about. Since I have battled such extensive self-esteem and weight issues all of my life, I have been at the end of both extremes: exercising way too much or not much at all.  When I first started exercising at 13 years old, my step-mom told me that if I stuck with it, I would hate not exercising -- that it would feel odd and not right to miss days. Initially, I thought she was crazy and there way no way that could happen. However, it absolutely did. Two weeks into regular exercise, I was in love and a brand new hobby that I enjoyed immensely was developed. Being that young though, I did not understand the importance of resting my body and switching up workouts. I battled this problem until I was about 22 years old.  If I missed a scheduled workout, my world crumbled. If I was sick and I had a workout planned, I would still go. If I was invited to a part...
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The Hump Day Blog Hop!

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Happy Hump Day everyone! We are halfway through the week and the hump day camel is too freaking cool, so lets have some fun and a blog hop to celebrate. This is a little different than a link up. To participate, simply add your blog link. There is no required entry or anything like that. This is about networking, making new friends, and finding new blogs. All I ask: 1) "The Hump Day" blog hop button button be displayed anywhere on your blog page or a specific entry with a link back to me or the weekly co-host.  (Please do this. These blog hops take a lot of work and preparation.) 2) You don't have to follow me, but in the words of Blake Shelton:  it'd sure be cool if ya did. 3) Mingle with your fellow Bloggers.
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Diva on a Budget: Health, Fitness, and Beauty Talk!

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I have some things health, fitness, and beauty related that I want to share with you guys. I always love to share new health and beauty things I am trying and getting into, and I love to hear what other beauty and health junkies are using and intrigued by as well. We live in a world where women are photoshopped, airbrushed, and filtered on a regular basis. Sometimes I can't blame anyone for doing that because of how ridiculed we can be if we don't. It is a doubled edged sword that can be debated without end. For me; I am not in the game of doing that because it goes against everything I stand and work hard for, thus I elect to refrain from such drastic measures.  However, I think I have found something just as good: translucent powder by "It Cosmetics". The powder has light reflecting particles so when you are in the sunlight sunlight and other light, it makes your skin look even better. I absolutely love this product and I am so happy I went on a whim and purchased i...
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Protein Packed Crustless Quiche

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My friends, this recipe is so quick and easy to make, that I have a hard time even calling it a recipe! However, I cannot get over the delicious and copious amounts of flavor. If you are on a low carb diet such as Atkins, this could be a life savor and and staple for you. For someone like me who tends to have the appetite of a 16 year old boy (not the metabolism, of course) this is perfect for breakfast to get me going in the morning and most of all, keep me full. I make this recipe both in a "pie" pan and a regular "cake" pan. They are also good as muffins. I am going to share in the way I make it in a regular baking pan. As I always recommend; vary this recipe to your specific liking! Feel free to add in onions and peppers (both of which I do not like, but I know they would be good additions!) 6 eggs and 6 egg whites 1 cup low fat cottage cheese 2 cups low fat shredded cheese of choice Half cup of low sodium diced ham Half cup of turkey bacon pieces 2 cups kale an...
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Let's Chat: Your Weekly Dose of Random!

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It is Friday; and in true Fitness Blondie fashion, I am linking up with the girls  and it is time for another round of "Let's Chat": your weekly dose of random in regards to all things life! I received my Ipsy bag a little late this month; it felt like it took forever to come. I absolutely love the bag this though; the teal color is very pretty. I used the mascara, eyeliner, and lip color, in the picture below and I think they look great together. The lip color is natural and the mascara really thickens and lengths the lashes. The liner glades on nice and smooth; which is essential for me when I am picking out an eyeliner. I have not used the protein BB cream that came for my hair but I am excited to use it as my hair is super dry. Has anyone else used it; what do you think? If you do not know what Ipsy is, it is a monthly cosmetics subscription. On the first of every month you are charged only $10 bucks, and in the middle of the month you receive 4-5 beauty products. The...
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A Mom Who Does it All: Interview with Model and "The Calling's" Angela Jennings

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I have said it before and I will say it again, I am so lucky to be surrounded by such motivated and successful women. My friends have accomplished so much and they help instill drive into me in hopes that I can one day be just as successful as they are.  My close friend Angela is one of the most beautiful, kind, and hard working women I know. She is a wife, mother, full-time Executive Secretary, model, and is currently staring on Destination America's TV show "The Calling". Though her schedule is constantly full and nonstop, she still makes her health and fitness a top priority.  That to me is very impressive, inspiring, and I am dying to know how she does it all! Has health and fitness always been a part of your life?  (A) Not always, when my mother passed in 2001, I got very depressed and gained a good bit of weight (about 30 lbs)… before that I hadn’t ever worked out much,.. but after losing the weight through exercise and a healthier diet; I was addicted to staying he...
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My Weekly Nutrition and Training Plan

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The below nutrition plan is what I eat Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday during the day I still eat clean but will eat whatever is left over or what I have around my apartment. Two nights a week I have "treat" meals - whatever I choose. They are usually Saturday and Sunday night, but it does vary. I switch up my eating every week. I plan the week before what I want to have for meals, make the grocery list, and prep the food on Sunday's. A lot of times people will ask me if I get bored eating the same thing everyday. The answer is no. It is only 5 days a week that I eat the same thing. I eat to live - not live to eat. It took me a long time to come to that.  I also do this to save money. I live alone so I can't really cook tons of different things during the week because it's too expensive and will go bad. There are also ways you can switch up your eating day to day. Like my Quest Bars for instance; I eat a different flavor everyday, same with my yogurt. Y...
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The Hump Day Blog Hop!

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Happy Hump Day everyone! We are halfway through the week and the hump day camel is too freaking cool, so lets have some fun and a blog hop to celebrate. This is a little different than a link up. To participate, simply add your blog link. There is no required entry or anything like that. This is about networking, making new friends, and finding new blogs. All I ask: 1) "The Hump Day" blog hop button button be displayed anywhere on your blog page or a specific entry with a link back to me or the weekly co-host.  (Please do this. These blog hops take a lot of work and preparation.) 2) You don't have to follow me, but in the words of Blake Shelton:  it'd sure be cool if ya did. 3) Please follow the co-host. I love helping and promoting these amazing women in the blog world! I do this to not only meet new people, but help my friends make new friends and readers. 4) Mingle with your fellow Bloggers. Please help me welcome this weeks co-host; Rebecca from Red Tag Chic Los ...
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Multitudes Of Individuals Often Wonder Does Capsiplex Work

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By Evelyn Jones The naturally occurring ingredient, Capsicum, is clinically proven to stimulate metabolism and physically make weight loss easier. The Capsicum family of plants provides a wholesome way of reaching it but the amount of it that would need to be eaten makes buying extracts more convenient. Does Capsiplex work? Well, if the intention is to get a metabolic boost by ingesting more capsicum with less bother, yes, it does. Nothing will ever be able to replace a healthy way of life and moderation of diet as a replacement or shortcut for long term benefit. The advertising campaign displays banners and proclamations that will scream "clinically proven" and "scientifically researched", because they know that their clientele won't care enough to research which clinical lab or scientists did the work. Most of these clinical trials and scientists are paid for, as are the results that they reflect. Methodology is something that most people don't c...
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Child Weight Tips For Parents By Demetrios Gabriel

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By Katie Arden Childhood obesity, from what I have seen, is easily one of the most troublesome medical problems plaguing younger people today. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made it a point to mention that, back in 2012, around one third of adolescents were deemed to be over the healthy weight point. To say that this is an issue would be an understatement but it does not have to remain a problem. In fact, parents can attain tips from the best medical authorities, Demetrios Gabriel included. First of all, parents have to be mindful of just how much food that they are feeding their children. When a child says that they are full, it may not be the wisest choice to firmly tell them that they have to finish everything that is on their plate. Overeating is a serious problem and it is one that parents have to keep in mind when it comes to serving their children certain portions of food. It may seem like a challenge at first but, soon enough, moms and dads will...
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