From Child’s Pose to Sun Salutations – My Yoga Experience

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Eat More Yoga

I’ve read countless articles and blogs on the benefits of yoga, but nothing speaks louder than actually giving it a try. From spin bicycling to Zumba and Pilates, I’ve tried many different exercise routines, but for some reason I never really gave yoga a go. I made a note on my calendar in May that said EAT MORE YOGA and finally decided to drop by my local gym and get some of the benefits that I’ve been reading about.

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Yoga Benefits to Boast About

Healthline says yoga improves flexibility, reduces stress, boosts immunity, improves balance, and increases strength. I can surely use a little bit of all of that, but the thought of stretching and posing seemed much more appealing than actually being there and going through the motions. According to MindBodyGreen, doing yoga every day can even help to improve performance while doing other exercises.

Yoga Essentials

So, I showed up with my yoga mat that had been tucked away in my closet collecting dust for a while, landed there on the floor and tried to remember the last time that I had attended a yoga class. It had been at least a year, and it was just a one-time deal that was a little more advanced than I had expected. This time my experience was challenging, but I was able to make it through to speak first-hand on some of the benefits that I’ve read about.

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I found myself being a little self-critical and thinking about how inflexible I was. I felt some pain during certain poses, but it helped me to identify areas where I may be holding tension. I debated on if I should look in the mirror and was a slightly uncomfortable about certain movements.  I also felt more challenged than I had expected but left inspired to continue adding this into my workout routine. I experienced an immediate change in my range of motion and balance. Ultimately, I decided to give it another go, but to start again as beginner and take it slow. I would consider myself a dedicated member of the #fitclub but my yoga experience challenged me to look into other areas that I can improve upon.  

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Morphe Celebrates Pride Month 2022 with New Collection

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It is the month of June. Summer is well on its way and we can say that with PRIDE. This month is officially #pridemonth and of course, Morphe is bringing it by offering some new rainbow magic to set the stage. Morphe is partnering with The Trevor Project, a non-profit organization based in California that offers crisis intervention and suicide prevention support to LTBTQ+ youth. The company is donating all proceeds from the 2022 Made with Pride collection for Global Pride month.

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Shimmering Shades

Morphe palette 9N Love Shines features iconic new limited-edition hues. If you are looking for red, orange, purple, and blue shimmers, this is it! With upcoming events like San Francisco’s 52nd Annual Pride Parade and Celebration on June 26 and LA Pride in the Park presented by Tik Tok on June 11. There will be plenty of places to go. Share your shine with shades like More Life, Soul Power, and True Beauty.

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The Color of Love

Morphe palette 9Q Love Matters is highly acclaimed (through various reviews and posts) for giving you beautiful matte colors that commemorate Pride month. Get ready for parades, parties, and festivals, and show up in your greatest glam. Try a perfectly pigmented red, black, or even tie-die color with this well-priced palette.

Keep Shining for Pride Month 2022

Don’t forget to take a look at the face and body gems and the AMAZING new eye brush collection. The eye brush set also comes with a limited-edition belt bag. Crease, buffer, glitter, and smudge with a vivid collection made by a make-up line that everyone knows for bringing out the beauty in you.

The prices range from $8 – $26.

Get it at www.morphe.com and find out more about The Trevor Project.

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New Makeup from ColourPop

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Avatar: The Last Airbender

If ColourPop’s new Avatar: The Last Airbender collection is anything like the movie or animation series, you’ll be inspired to give it try.

Allure says, “The brand has launched countless collections full of makeup products based on the mythical worlds and characters in movies and shows such as Nightmare Before Christmas, Powerpuff Girls, and even Lizzie McGuire…” The Last Airbender Full Collection Makeup set transports you into the World of Avatar with themed palettes, vibrant shades, and dazzling pigments that remind you of the fascinating fantasy series.

Fans of the Animated Nickelodeon show can experience the power of Water, Earth, Air, and Fire with each makeup application. The set includes a masking kit, gel eyeliners, lip stains, highlighters, an eyeshadow palette, and lip stains.

According to PopSugar, “The color range represents the four nations, reds for fire, blues for water, golds and shimmers for air, and browns and neutrals for earth.” The gel eyeliners represent characters Aang, Zuko, Toph, and Katara with colors like pink, red, bronze, and blue. The mask contains great ingredients like hyaluronic acid, marine algae, aloe, and vitamin E for hydration and pore reduction. The highlighter comes in a golden, buttery formula with colors like Got Glow and Moon Peach.

The full set is available at colourpop.com for $135.

Interested in learning more? Check out these YouTube reviews by top beauty influencers:

Colourpop x Avatar The Last Airbender Palette – Angela Bright

Colourpop x Avatar The Last Airbender Collection Review – Makeup Molly

Popsugar.com

https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/colourpop-avatar-last-airbender-makeup-collection-48766315

Allure

https://www.allure.com/story/colourpop-cosmetics-avatar-the-last-airbender-collection

Healthy Hacks for the Spring

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I’m always searching for something delicious and healthy to eat. I’ve been so excited to find more and more options in my area. I find that I can easily get tired of eating the same foods, but the grocery stores are doing a great job at stocking up on a wide food variety. This week, I discovered a few tasty alternatives.

Lemon Blueberry Luna Bar

I’ve always been a fan of Clif Bars but like to try out some new energy bars every now and again. One of my favorite bars by the company is the Luna bars. The lemon bars calm my sweet cravings and have proven to be a great snack. I decided to try a new flavor, lemon blueberry and was pleasantly surprised. I would have never thought about mixing the two flavors together.

190 Calories

Gluten-Free

Made with Organic Oats

Non-GMO

Shredded Lettuce

I’m always challenged with mastering the bite. I can never seem to get the right amount of food on my eating utensils. Shredded lettuce makes it much easier. I would have never thought that this easy step would simplify my salad-making process and make it so much easier to get a better bite. It’s a great way to get some greens!

5 Calories – 1 Cup Shredded

Tons of minerals and vitamins like calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, and vitamins B6, C, A, E, and K.

Probiotic Pop

This is like a new phenomenon to me. I’m seeing prebiotics in a lot of different products. The new Poppi Soda’s give me another way to do my tummy good. Their slogan is Be Gut Happy and I’ve seen them poppin up at places like Whole Foods and Publix.

15 Calories

0 Fat

Gluten-Free

Non-GMO

Made with sparkling filtered water, apple cider lemon juice, stevia, and more

http://www.drinkpoppi.com

http://www.Instagram.com/drinkpoppi

If eating is your thing (which I’m sure it is), you may find this useful. I’d love to hear from you! Tell me what kind of healthy snacks do you like?

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The Beauty of Eating Well

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Eating healthy is one of the most important parts of self-care. It’s been important to me for as long as I can remember. My family has a pretty serious history of health challenges, so I’ve been very focused on trying to stay fit and active since I was very young (although I haven’t always been successful). As I’ve gotten older I’ve gotten even more serious about finding ways to improve my eating habits and cut down on some of the things that I used to consume that were potentially harmful. Like everyone else I’ve had bad habits, but I find that despite missing those things that we all crave, I feel a lot better, have a lot more energy, and can focus through long hours of toiling work. Most recently, I’ve been trying to practice self-care and self-love by trying new healthy foods from the grocery store, trying new restaurants, and exploring healthy alternatives without sacrificing good taste.

In Atlanta, there are tons of great restaurants to choose from. I’ve tried halal, Mexican, and many other kinds of food, but the vegan restaurants are serving up some tasty options that have left me quite pleased. One of the restaurants that I’ve taken a liking to is Maepole. They serve traditional type meals with quinoa, sprouts, sweet potatoes, green beans, and protein. Eating at this spot really inspired me to put a new spin on some of my recipes and to add a few crunchies (tasty, crunchy toppings) on the top.

One of the things that I continue to work on is my sugar cravings. I use sugar substitutes instead of regular sugar on a daily basis, but I am often hit with major cravings that leave me searching for ice cream, cake, and cookies. I decided, recently, to search for healthy options and I found a few that I might suggest.

Trail Mix with M&M – Publix

Lemon Luna Bar – Kroger

White Chocolate Cliff Bar – Whole Foods

Friendly’s Ice Cream Cup – Walmart

Chocolate Covered Pretzels – Publix

In the past, I could not escape the desire to fill my bowl with some ice cream and cake or cookies (which I still do occasionally), but these healthy options have helped me to satisfy my cravings without getting me too far off of my diet.

It’s great to look back and see how far I’ve come with following and maintaining healthy habits. I’m excited about discovering all of the new foods and ingredients that I’ve never even thought about before. Maybe one day I’ll even learn how to make some authentic, healthy dishes at home that my future dinner guests will praise.

#cheers

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