tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90178560300699213182024-03-05T06:26:05.882-08:00Beauty and The Brute || Husband And Wife DuoA Husband and Wife duo sharing their Passion of Fitness and Beauty on one blog. From makeup tips/tutorials, fit tips & Fitness & Beauty Product Reviews!BeautyAndTheBrutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357039026512531734noreply@blogger.comBlogger370125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017856030069921318.post-57309857295909181102013-03-02T12:47:00.001-08:002013-03-02T12:47:23.237-08:00Final update on here :)Hey everyone! if you're still subscribed on here (i'm not sure how to log into google friend connect anymore because it redirects me all over the place) I wanted to send out an e-mail to those who are subscribed to me..<br />
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that I've moved BeautyAndTheBrute.com to Wordpress! So if you go to www.beautyandthebrute.com now, it'll look completely different! I have my other blog on there and loved it so much i made the jump to move this blog on there too.. it was a great decision for me.. so much easier to use and i love how you are able to customize every little thing to your liking.. not like you can't do that on blogger.. but I just ended up liking wordpress a bit more..<br />
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so if you were subscribed to the beautyandthebrute.com which was on blogger.. it's going to stop redirecting and it'll be at this old (and my first blog) randomnesswithkhris.blogspot.com<br />
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I'm not going to update here anymore (obvious reasons).. but will leave all my posts on here while i'm still transitioning all the pictures etc to wordpress..<br />
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if youre wondering.. yes I did transfer it all by myself! it was really easy and would do it again (and actually am planning to do it to worldformoms.. we're just in the process of rebranding lol)<br />
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alrighty then.. feel free to update your feeds/subscriptions to the new and improved BeautyAndTheBrute.com<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.beautyandthebrute.com/">www.BeautyAndTheBrute.com</a></span><br /><img align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ymhWNtLXf_E/TH66qHtzs0I/AAAAAAAADPc/nA_-YRaAEGc/signature.png" />BeautyAndTheBrutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357039026512531734noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017856030069921318.post-73082540972006125472013-02-19T15:35:00.001-08:002013-03-02T12:42:51.180-08:00Hi Everyone! <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hey All! :) I hope you all are enjoying your week so far. I know going back to work/school after a great 3 day weekend can be hard.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My past few months have been as busy as ever! Even a trip to the hospital for SophieBear (She had Bronchiolitis & RSV) so we've been extremely busy over here..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">also I've now got less than 30 days until I'm finished with my 100k Challenge on BodyBuilding.com. I know I have not posted any recent pictures of my body and some people have been asking, but I will leave that to the end of the challenge and also post that on my personal weightloss journey blog here: www.fitmomxtine.com</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">for extra added motivation, I have joined/made my own dietbet as mentioned in previous post which you are more than welcome to join! www.DietBet.com/BeautyAndTheBrute </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm trying to get back into blogging/vlogging because I really do miss it! I will start slow of course as I have so many projects I'm working on right now.. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have a LOT of product review for you all.. both beauty and fitness.. the fitness portion I will share here and on my personal fitness blog (fitmomxtine.blogspot.com)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you guys didn't know, my Husband Christian is now a Certified Personal Trainer through NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine).. I will be following in his footsteps very soon.. and have a LOT of new ideas this year! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">so just wanted to let you all know I'm alive and kicking LOL.. I will have a beauty review up soon (as that's the easiest for me to do lol)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Catch me here:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twitter: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">@BeautyAndBrute // @FitMomXtine</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instagram:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">@BeautyAndBrute</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Facebook:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/beautyandthebrute">www.facebook.com/beautyandthebrute</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/fitmomxtine">www.facebook.com/fitmomxtine</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My personal weightloss/fitness blog:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.fitmomxtine.com/">www.fitmomxtine.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Email:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Khristine@BeautyAndTheBrute.com">Khristine@BeautyAndTheBrute.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:FitMomXtine@gmail.com">FitMomXtine@gmail.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Catch Xtian Here:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Twitter:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.twitter.com/christalactac" target="_blank">@ChrisTalactac</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Instagram:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">@ChristianTalactac</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Facebook:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/christiantalactacfitness">www.facebook.com/christiantalactacfitness</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Email:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:Chris@BeautyAndTheBrute.com">Chris@BeautyAndTheBrute.com</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="mailto:ChristianTalactac@gmail.com">ChristianTalactac@gmail.com</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I've been so terribly busy with nursing school, work, kids and family I haven't had time to blog as much as I'd like.. I'm hoping to get some time to do some beauty videos and tutorials (I have a TON lined up already).. in the next coming weeks.. so stay tuned my fellow beauty junkies!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today I wanted to share... as most of you know, I'm on a Quest to lose weight.. I have 39 days left in the 100k challenge I entered back in December.. I'm down 11lbs and have 11lbs left to lose (which is what I set my goal at)..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I won't bore you all with too much of that (I will however inform you that i'm starting a new website STRICTLY for my weightloss journey - so if you're interested in that, please comment below and i'll fill you in as I go)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><span style="line-height: 30px;">FTC: I am <b>NOT</b> being financially compensated to host this game. I was however asked by a PR of DietBet to start a game if I was interested. For those that know me, I am VERY much into fitness and hence the reason why I wanted to join/start my own game and share with you all! I'm NOT being paid to do this/post this and I am NOT Sponsored by Dietbet.com</span></span></div>
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<img align="right" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/_ymhWNtLXf_E/TH66qHtzs0I/AAAAAAAADPc/nA_-YRaAEGc/signature.png" />BeautyAndTheBrutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357039026512531734noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017856030069921318.post-76882278159770452842013-01-15T21:03:00.003-08:002013-01-15T21:03:46.536-08:002013 LA Fit Expo Update!I'm terribly sorry for the lack of updates, but as most of you know Christian is one of the finalists for the <a href="http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/2013-bodyspace-spokesmodel-search-winners.html" target="_blank">2013 Bodybuilding.com Bodyspace Spokesmodel contest</a>.<br />
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We are so excited and thrilled that he's made it this far! So thank you all so much for the support! If any of you are going to the LA Fit Expo (it's the same weekend as IMATS *Cries*) Christian will be on stage! :) for the first time, yay!</div>
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So we've just been super busy this past month and last month (well ever since he found out he was a finalist) just preparing for everything.. and of course school (mine and our kids), Baby Sophia, and Work.. it's been killer but I know this will all be worth it!</div>
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I do want to mention, there will be some makeup videos in the works (Like a Lorac Pro Palette tutorial that was requested, a huge massive collective haul that was also requested) and some fitness videos too.. because I am still in the Bodybuilding.com 100k Body Transformation challenge! I entered December 23rd and my end date is March 17! So i've been working hard on my body to get it to where I want it to be.. </div>
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I know it's only been 1 month but i'm proud to say i've healthily and safely lost 6lbs! :) My goal was to lose a total of 22lbs for this challenge.. but I really am hoping to lose 30lbs in total (my real ultimate goal) I know some of you are like wth?! 30lbs is too much, but seriously i'm 5'0 and my current weight is definitely not where it should be and where I want it to be.. </div>
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So thank you everyone for being so patient and supporting us! truly appreciate all the love and support from our friends, family and blogger/twitter/FB/IG friends! :) you guys ROCK!</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hi Everyone! this challenge couldn't have happened at a better time! :) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">When I entered the last transformation challenge (back in april - ended in July) my 3rd baby was 3 months old and i guess that's also why I didn't lose as much fat as I had wanted.. but I'm hoping now that she's 9 months, all those extra hormones etc that was holding onto fat for my baby (while i was breastfeeding at the time).. is gone and my body is now ready for some serious transformation.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">so with that said, today i started off my workout (since this past week been going hard at the gym)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Decided to shoulders and some cardio..</span></div>
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Revlon Photoready concealer in Light/Pale (For undereyes)</div>
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Revlon ColorStay concealer in Light/Medium (for blemishes/redness)</div>
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Laura Geller Balance & Brighten in Medium (Powder foundation)</div>
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MAC Studio Finish Concealer in NW25 (for highlighting eyebrows and eye base)</div>
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MAC Dainty Mineralized Blush (Apples of cheeks)</div>
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MAC Give Me Sun! MSFN (For Bronzer/Contouring)</div>
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MAC Goldmine (wet w/ MAC Fix + Spray) - On Lid</div>
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MAC Brownscript - Crease</div>
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Urban Decay 24/7 Eyeliner pencil in Perversion</div>
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Elf Kabuki Brush</div>
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MAC 242</div>
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Sonia Kashuk Bent Eyeliner brush</div>
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Real techniques base shadow brush</div>
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Crown C200 Deluxe Crease brush</div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are 20 Men & 20 Women Semi-Finalists.. which next they are to do a 3-5 minute video about themselves (for everyone to get to know them better kind of deal).. and then pictures of course to see how their body is (to see how close they are for competition in January) From there, they will choose top 5 men and top 5 females to go to finals in January! We will find out on December 14th if he made it! please cross your fingers for us!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So many people have asked me what lashes they are and where did I get it from etc etc.. so I promised I'd post about it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Me using "<a href="http://thehouseoflashes.com/products/noir-fairy" target="_blank">Noir Fairy</a>" Lashes from <a href="http://thehouseoflashes.com/" target="_blank">HouseofLashes</a>!</span></div>
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<a href="http://thehouseoflashes.com/products/noir-fairy" target="_blank">Noir Fairy Lashes</a> :: Limited edition:<br /><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">This amazing multi layered and multi tiered lash style is packed with as much density as the eye can hold. Noir Fairy makes your lashes the focal point and draws attention so much to your eyes, that you might be remembered as unearthly, supernatural and awesomely sublime!<br style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">100% guaranteed thickness, length and smoulder. </span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">Hand made from 100% cruelty-free synthetic hair. </span><span style="-webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; background-color: transparent; border: 0px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Retails for $18.00, they do have a 3 pack available for $50 (shipping is free on all orders over $25)</span></span></blockquote>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not used to such thick eyelashes (i usually just wear the thin/natural ones) but these were great, easy to use and didn't bother me (lol and I did wear these with my glasses cause I was too lazy to put on contact lenses)..</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #635e57; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">Naked Basics is more than just the long-awaited, multipurpose MATTE companion to Naked. It’s the palette EVERY woman needs in her beauty arsenal. With six stripped-down, Nakedly neutral shadows, it has everything you need for the perfect neutral matte eye—including four totally new and exclusive shades.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #635e57; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">Use these shadows to contour, line and highlight to create the right amount of definition for any occasion. Or for the days when you’re craving more color, pair them with your fiercest, boldest shadows. Richer than other mattes, the color goes on with a smooth, luxe finish (never chalky or powdery). There’s even one demi-matte shade, Venus, which has the tiniest touch of satin—perfect for highlighting and adding dimension. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #635e57; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">While this palette is small, we loaded it with full-size shadow pans, just like our other Naked palettes. Every shade features our Pigment Infusion System™, a vehicle for color that holds tightly to pigment and gives the formula its glide. The proprietary blend of ingredients allows color to weave itself through the Eyeshadow formula. What does all that mean? Insane color payout. Color that stays on your lids. Sparkle that doesn’t fall. And velvety, suede-like smoothness and blendability. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #635e57; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">It all comes in a sleek compact (embossed with a pretty, metallic “NAKED” on the front) that has a slight sheen and a suede-like feel that practically begs to be touched. (Hello…how gorgeous will THAT look coming out of your bag?!) Best of all, the slim design is perfect for travel—so you’ll never have to be without these must-have shades.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #635e57; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 14px;">What you see is what you get: Venus (soft, off-white demi-matte), Foxy (cream bisque matte), Walk of Shame (very light nude matte), Naked2 (taupe matte), Faint (warm, dusty brown matte) and Crave (deepest, darkest brown/black matte). </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'll be posting some looks soon so you can see how versatile this small palette is. I know some people are like ehh, whatever with this palette.. but you can compare this palette to the other two (which I did a review & comparison <a href="http://www.beautyandthebrute.com/2012/02/original-naked-palette-vs-naked2.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I really like this palette so far! so I'm really glad I got my grubby little hands on this.. it's perfect for me because I like doing neutral/natural looks, but I like how you can go into the darker colors to spice up your look. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tomorrow is the last day to vote for Xtian, so please do if you haven't already! (you can vote everyday) Here is the LINK:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Like previous post, been super busy with School, Kids, Work and just life! trying to find time for myself has been hard, but been managing to go to the gym at least 2-3 times a week when I can.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I'm not going to lie, I Slipped from my strict diet after the Elite Ambition transformation challenge.. and After Thankgiving - that didn't help either.. can you believe I gained 10lbs! LOL.. so It's time to get back on track before Xmas comes! so I'm going to be back on my healthy eating regimen.. I'm tired of eating like crap these past couple months and it really shows in the gym (and of course physically) I mean i'm still a size 3, but i've gained the weight mostly in my abdominal area..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On a brighter note, Sophia Turned 8 months on November 16th.. and she's just a joy to have around! Her big sisters love her to pieces and love her company as we all do.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Also before I forget, I quickly wanted to mention I'm going to be selling Authentic MAC Makeup at discounted prices! I have just a few Holiday Sets left.. so if you're interested, please e-mail me! (<a href="mailto:BeautyAndTheBrute@gmail.com">BeautyAndTheBrute@gmail.com</a> - for pricing and information) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As for Black Friday - Did you all order anything? I wasn't going to buy anything (because of being broke, BUT! Thanks to me selling my other items on Poshmark </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: center;"> - I was able to get what I wanted!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Unfortunately mine is backordered until 1/1/2013 LOL.. it's okay i'll still get it!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I got some other stuff too from BH Cosmetics.. I'll do a haul video when I receive my items.. as well as Hubby & I got some stuff from BodyBuilding.com (woot woot cute gym clothes for me! lol) and we'll either do a separate video for that or do a fitness faves video together..</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I also was going to do a haul video on items I got in the beginning of the month, but I think i'll just add that to the collective Black Friday/Cyber Monday Haul.. yes? no? (comment below!)</span></div>
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BeautyAndTheBrutehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00357039026512531734noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9017856030069921318.post-46720975594486295502012-11-09T09:18:00.003-08:002012-11-09T09:19:36.644-08:00Video :: My Squat Progress<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hi all!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My Goodness! it's so hard to keep up nowadays, now that school is full swing for myself and my kids.. not to mention i've been working graveyard shifts now so i'm always tired! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">but I wanted to share my video with you (because I said I was going to).. of my squat progress! From when I first started lifting (2010) until now.. there are a lot of videos that I did not add, only the ones worth showing! (including my 185lb squats that i'm very proud of!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes I get a lot of questions - why do I squat?! well I want a nice perky round booty! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">anywho here it is! don't forget to comment, rate & subscribe!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Display at Target - these bright colored ones have a matching colored mascara. These color tattoos were priced at $5.84.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Display at Rite Aid - These beautiful fall shades were priced at $6.69 and were accompanied by a variety of new products (from palettes to lipsticks, blushes etc).. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From the 2012 Jewel Tone (bright colors) Collection:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009187PZA/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B009187PZA&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">Blue on By</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">- Fuschia Fever </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">From the 2012 Fall Fashion Week (neutral colors) Collection:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092GWTZW/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0092GWTZW&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">Mossy Green</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0092GWVBE/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0092GWVBE&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">Rich Mahogany </a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are ALL of our favorite leg/butt exercises that can help build the perfect Booty!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When done properly (ATG = @$$ to grass.. meaning not quarter squats/above parallel) but basically when your butt touches your calf or literally your @$$ to the floor or as <u><span style="color: red;">LOW</span></u> as possible) these squats target a lot more than just your glutes and quads.. but they target your core as well (because you should keep your core/abdomen tight at all times during this exercise) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And for those ladies that have asked me what exercises that help "build a booty" these exercises in the video and am picturing here are ALL great exercises to build your legs and butt. I must say that in order to build muscle (booty and legs).. you need to lift <i>heavy</i>.. no not 20lbs.. but heavy (of course as much as you can tolerate.. i've been squatting for quite a while and have noticed a dramatic change in my legs and butt, especially after having Sophia.. After having her I literally had a pancake butt LOL but now it's getting super perky and round.. I'm definitely going to keep going until i'm satisfied with my butt lol.. so if you want to build a butt and your legs - this is definitely one exercise you'll not want to skip!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are different variations of this exercise (Romanian Deadlift, Stiff-Legged Deadlift etc) and this is a great exercise that not only works out your hamstrings aka "hammies", but also works out your glutes (as you squeeze them together), but also works out your quads, back, biceps and core. This is a complex exercise.. and I also lift heavy too.. but definitely with ALL exercises, you want to perfect and practice on<b> form</b> <i>before</i> adding heavier weight.. Nothing worse than having bad form but lifting heavy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is single leg (but of course you do both, but not at the same time) can be very difficult if you've never done these before but definitely strengthens your glutes, quads, hamstrings, core and helps build balance. As with most exercises, you want to really squeeze your glutes when you reach the top and drive with the weight on your heels not the ball of your foot. you'll definitely feel these in your butt! The trick is to have a higher bench or a platform, but work with what you have (cause I sure didn't have a higher bench..). I just started incorporating this into my leg routine, so hence why I'm still sorta wobbly in the video!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another great exercise to work hammies (which in turn helps lift your booty!) When you go down, you really want to feel that stretch in your hamstrings (try not to bounce though at the bottom) and like the squat and deadlift - you want hip drive as you go up and down. so when you go back up - REALLY SQUEEZE YOUR BUTT ;D </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You definitely do not want to skip these exercises.. although it's great training both legs at the same time (i.e.: squats and deadlifts etc), these single leg exercises are great to create balance between both legs as well as balance and proprioception. This of course also prevents injury. I know that some people complain of knee pain when doing these exercises leg exercises.. but when done properly as with any exercise, these can actually strengthen your knee stabilizers depending on how strong your glutes are. So you can do a deep lunge which will target more glutes/hammies.. or shorter distance hits quads more. Although I used an older clip from a few months ago, you get the idea! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">this exercise is yet another great exercise to strengthen your hamstrings.<span style="background-color: white;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #161618; line-height: 16px; text-align: left;">The lying leg curl exercise is the most common exercise to develop hamstrings, because it allows you to fully isolate your leg biceps without stressing other muscles.</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> We often times forget about the back of the legs when we are so used to working on the quads etc. There are many variations of hamstring exercises that are also our favorites (like glute ham raises etc, but these are just the main exercises we do)</span><br />
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It amazes me how many people prefer to dine out rather than having a home cooked meal. With today’s generation constantly being on the go, finding a quick meal seems reasonable, but as easy and delicious fast food is, it can be it also can be deadly. The <span style="color: black;"> <a href="http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/48757019/ns/health-fitness/"><span style="color: #1255cc;">U.S is the number one leading country dealing with obesity</span></a></span>.</div>
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There are lots of articles about people dying from obesity, and it is scary to think that people are doing this to themselves. On the other side of the spectrum, there are also those who suffer from eating disorders. it’s sad to know that there are those who are dying to fit in, dying to look like what society defines as beautiful.</div>
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Hi, my name is Abby and I blog at <a href="http://dirtontherocks.com/"><span style="color: #1255cc;">Dirt on the Rocks</span></a> and<span style="color: black;"> <a href="http://bigboychronicles.com/"><span style="color: #1255cc;">Big Boy Chronicles</span></a></span>. I want to thank Khristine the opportunity to write a guest post on her blog.</div>
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I wanted to share with you the beauty of healthy eating and share a simple recipe for two.</div>
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Healthy does not always equal skinny. To me it means finding a balance of fitness and eating habits which will lead to a good lifestyle. It’s often believed that if you eat healthier you’re giving up tasty and fulfilling things. That doesn’t have to be true - there are plenty of foods out there that are both healthy and flavorful.</div>
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You can still have your favorite meals. If you enjoy pasta, there are many ways to prepare pasta with healthy ingredients, and a simple Google search can help you discover many of these types of recipes. It doesn’t have to be hard. It’s really about finding substitutes for the meals you love. Love fried food? There are tons of comfort foods out there that don’t require you to drown it in oil.</div>
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I want to share with you a delicious recipe that I tried making at home after having it at my favorite vegetarian restaurant. Keep in mind I am not vegetarian and even I enjoyed this! What if I told you that I found a way to make the ultimate breakfast treat a lot lower in calories and taste just as delicious? How is that possible, right? I’ll tell you how.</div>
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<li style="color: #424242; margin: 0px;">½ cups of soy milk. (You can use almond milk for extra flavor, or vanilla soy milk. I just use regular plain soy milk.)</li>
<li style="color: #424242; margin: 0px;">½ tsp. of ground cinnamon</li>
<li style="color: #424242; margin: 0px;">2 tbsp. of maple syrup</li>
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Optional toppings can include other types of syrups and whipped cream. However, keep in mind that these add sugar (calories), so take it easy on the sugary toppings and try to use fruits instead. My favorite is to add bananas.</div>
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This is such a simple recipe to make at home for breakfast and it’s flavorful and filling, too! Eating healthy does not have to be boring and bland.</div>
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There is a new healthy, it’s here, flavorful, and in charge.</div>
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So of course the end result wasn't perfect, but I think I didn't look that bad.. I did end up going out to do errands like that so.. whatevs!</div>
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But thank you so much, Christine for tagging me! I have so many more tags to do and am looking forward to doing them! so stay tuned for more fun! </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I wanted to share my favorite highlighters/illuminators with you all! Since i've been using these all throughout summer (and occasionally will use these during fall and winter)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006N0BE2E/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B006N0BE2E&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">Milani Illuminating face powder - Amber Nectar 01</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- MAC MSF - Perfect Topping</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- MAC MSF - By Candlelight</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- MAC Extra Dimension MSF - Superb</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- Dior Shimmer Powder in Amber Diamond 02</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004AZZ8T4/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B004AZZ8T4&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">Benefit Watt's Up! Highlighter</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002GZMCQM/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B002GZMCQM&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">The Balm - Mary-Lou Manizer</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0075N788W/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0075N788W&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">MAC All That Glitters E/S</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007SZ2QYI/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B007SZ2QYI&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">UD Sin E/S</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">- <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000Z61PEY/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B000Z61PEY&linkCode=as2&tag=beau0267-20" target="_blank">Nars Albatross</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Anywho.. this is what I did today:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Leg Extensions:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50lbs x 10</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50lbs x 10</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Wide Stance Barbell Squat:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">45lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">65lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">95lbs x 10</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 10 (each side)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Single Leg Barbell Deadlift:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15lbs x 10 (each side)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15lbs x 10 (each side)</span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">15lbs x 10 (each side)</span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Lying Leg Curls:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">30lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">30lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">30lbs x 10</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Seated Calf-Raise (machine):</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">102lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">102lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">102lbs x 10</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Standing Calf Raise:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">65lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">65lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">65lbs x 10</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Afterwards, got home and decided to do some other workouts (calisthenics.. like abs etc.. tried doing hubby's ab wheel roll out.. yea total fail haha..)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Went for a P.R. (Personal Record) today.. my max previously was 155lbs (while on a cut) and so today i decided i'd try to do 165lbs.. well not only did I do that and smash it.. but I was able to squat 175lbs!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Very proud of myself for hitting that P.R. today despite being on a cut (losing weight)... I am definitely trying to build my booty! (for those of you ladies who want to build a booty - these are great!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">45lbs x 5</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">95lbs x 2</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">185lbs x 1 (this was a fail though.. soo you bet that's my next goal!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">30lbs x 12</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">40lbs x 8</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">That pretty much ended my workout for today! I went to the gym yesterday and did chest/back/shoulders and triceps.. but of course i forgot to write it- and honestly forgot what I did haha cause there were so many exercises i did.. but anywho! till next gym session! :P</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But anyway - Decided to hit the gym with hubby as soon as he got off work.. I was worried about the gym being super packed - but luckily although it was packed, I was able to do what I needed to do..</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was a leg day for me... and decided that I wanted to try to squat my PR (personal record) of 155lbs.. I had done this in June (video <a href="http://youtu.be/ojHADd0HiY0" target="_blank">HERE</a>) But at that point I was a little heavier than I am now.. And yes I am quite aware that when you drop weight (especially the amount I did) I was sacrificing some muscle and strength.. but that's why i'm trying to work back up to it.. and thankfully - I was able to! :) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is ONE of my favorite leg/glute exercises.. I'm going to be doing a series on my favorite workouts (videos) because a lot of you (on blog, twitter and instagram) have asked and i'm so excited to share my favorite exercises with you all! so stay tuned for that!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But okay - enough blabbering - my workout for the day!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Barbell Back Squats:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">95lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">105lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">115lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">-- at this point wanted to try for my max (i have done it on sunday, but wanted to try again)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">145lbs x 1</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">155lbs x 1 - I could've easily done more - but decided not to kill myself tonight since I still had more exercises to do lol.. but i'm so glad i hit my PR again while on a cut! my next goal is to squat 160lbs, then 165lbs, ultimately working up to 185lbs .. small goals.. :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Barbell Dead Lifts:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 8</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Bench Step Ups:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12 (each leg)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12 (each leg)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12 (each leg)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Seated Leg Extension:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50lbs x 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Seated Calf Raises:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50lbs x 10</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">50lbs x 10 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Leg Raises on Dip station/Roman Chair:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3 sets of 25</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm pretty happy with my workout :) til tomorrow! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It was leg day so this is what I did.. ;) I'm also working on a video featuring my favorite leg/butt exercises are -- since a lot of you have been requesting some more fitness videos! (thank you all btw!)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Barbell Back Squats:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><b>** trying to work up to my max of squatting 155lbs since i've lost over 20lbs..**</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">75lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">95lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">105lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">115lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 4 </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Bench Step-Ups:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12 (each leg)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12 (each leg</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12 (each leg)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Barbell DeadLift:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 5</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">135lbs x 5</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Lying Leg Curls:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">40lbs x 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">40lbs x 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">40lbs x 8</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Hip Thrusts w/ Barbell:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">40lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">40lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">40lbs x 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Pistol Squats on TRX:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 8 (each leg)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 8 (each leg)</span>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I'm so glad that Hubby has been more active on Instagram, so if your not following us on instagram your missing out on more fitness pictures! :) Hubby has been on a roll posting pictures! :) here's some of his pix he posted!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">anywho - I had to hit the gym early today since I couldn't go with Hubby (I have to do makeup on a friend as well as I have a darn CPR class to attend so I can renew mine and then I have a baby shower to go to! busy, busy, BUSY!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So.. I got ready at about 6:30AM.. so glad no one was at the gym - so I was super quick!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Decided to do shoulders and abs today!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Seated Dumbbell Press:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12.5lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12.5lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">12.5lbs x 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Side Lateral Raise:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7.5lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7.5lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7.5lbs x 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Seated Bent-Over Rear Delt Raise:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7.5lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7.5lbs x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">7.5lbs x 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Landmines:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">45lbs x 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">45lbs x 8</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">45lbs x 8</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Exercise Ball Crunch:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW = Body Weight</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Air Bike:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BW x 12</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">and that completed my short workout today! :) I'm super excited about tomorrows workout because I'm going to be doing Legs! :D and possibly going to be filming a "My Favorite Leg/Glute exercises video" (as requested - more fitness related videos!) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was contacted by a PR of <a href="http://angelcontacts.com/">AngelContacts.com</a> (Brenda) to review 2 pairs of lenses of my choice. At first I was a bit skeptical because, I don't normally wear contact lenses (when I do it's usually clear and I wear them only to the gym - or special occasions) because I am most comfortable with my glasses.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But because I have seen so many beauty guru's blog/vlog about this company, I was very eager to try them out. It was even a bonus when I found out they offered their circle lenses with a prescription. I was hesitant because I have an astigmatism and wasn't sure these were going to work for me. I also have super sensitive eyes that get really dry easily (hence why I don't wear contact lenses all the time). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have tried many <a href="http://www.angelcontacts.com/" target="_blank">circle lenses</a> in the past which have irritated my eyes right on contact with my eyes. One time i tried a pair (that were real GEO lenses!!) and they just totally made my eyes blood shot red within an hour of wearing them. So after that initial experience - I never wanted to wear them again and I did end up throwing away!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">so, what are <a href="http://www.angelcontacts.com/" target="_blank">circle lenses</a> you ask? Well just like your typical colored contact lenses (like freshlook/acuvue and whatever other company offers colored contact lenses).. they are cosmetic lenses that change the color of your eyes.. I used to wear them all the time back in high school.. The difference with <a href="http://www.angelcontacts.com/" target="_blank">circle lenses</a> (which these type of lenses are very popular in Asia - where this originally came from before it started spreading here in the states, like many other things -- like BB creams).. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But the difference between <a href="http://www.angelcontacts.com/" target="_blank">circle lenses</a> and regular colored contact lenses.. is that - circle lenses are bigger in diameter to give your eyes a natural and noticeable enlargement to your iris.. meaning - they make your eyes look bigger, more doll like.. which is all the rave in Asia! who wouldn't want to look like a cute pretty dolly eyed beauty? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The only problem was with the first pair i ever tried before - I guess the water content was really low, so it was very drying and didn't let a lot of oxygen pass through. I'm not sure if it was just the type of lens I got.. or if they just made the lenses with better quality.. because the lenses that I got from <a href="http://angelcontacts.com/">AngelContacts.com</a> have high water content, meaning it holds on to water more, doesn't dry your eyes out and lets more oxygen pass through to your eyes.. and it's much more comfortable to wear.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I do recommend that you read all the instructions prior to wearing your circle lenses. In the video I briefly show you the card that shows how to open the separate vials of contacts, as well has the little pamphlet it comes with that shows how the lenses should look like when you apply them, the correct way to remove them and the proper way to clean and care for them. These circle lenses are different than your average colored contact lenses because they supposedly last for one year (compared to 3 months). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This specific company states on their website that their GEO <a href="http://angelcontacts.com/" target="_blank">circle lenses</a> are Health Canada certified and US FDA 510(K) approved and are completely safe to wear. Like I mentioned they contain high water content and are maximized for comfort. the way they are made allows them for more oxygen to pass through resulting in long lasting comfort.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the video, I mention you should soak them in regular contact solution instead of wearing right from the vial - I mention this only for safety precautions. I have worn them straight from the vial and nothing did happen to my eyes, but just for your safety - I would definitely recommend soaking them - you know, to clear them from any bacteria or germs. Remember to properly clean your circle lenses as with anything else you put in your eye because these are the only pair of eyes you have! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So I definitely recommend these contact lens company for those that are new to wearing lenses - they are easy to use. Also for anyone who is already a contact lens wearer and wants to add more color to their collection or like myself - just nice to have for nights or special occasions where you wanna glam up!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The shipping was extremely fast! Like I mentioned before, I have ordered circle lenses before from an international company and was not satisfied at how long and tedious the process was (couldn't track my package because it would be too expensive and the company i purchased from did not offer that). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love how nice and friendly staff is at <a href="http://angelcontacts.com/">AngelContacts.com</a> is - with answering any questions etc.. so definitely recommend them to you! and here are some pictures that I took wearing both the <a href="http://www.angelcontacts.com/product/nudy-gray-circle-lenses/" target="_blank">GEO Nudy Gray</a> as well as the <a href="http://www.angelcontacts.com/product/ol-brown-circle-lenses/" target="_blank">GEO OL Brown</a>.. </span></div>
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