Make up at the Gym, yes or no?

It's OK to want to look cute when you do your workout. After all, that's why they made some cute workout clothes, right? Aside for the support and moisture wick clothing, make up becomes another part of the question. Is make up a do or don't at the gym? Or even during a outdoor workout with your loved one or bestie.

Less is more. We all know that packing on the foundation, eye shadow and liner isn't going to cut it. You'll look like a raccoon in no time.

Exfoliation and a clean face before going to the gym and putting makeup on will help you start and leave with a fresh, clean looking face.

Keep in mind that wearing too much makeup can cause breakouts, especially since that sweat and heat you're producing will open up your pores. Your makeup will be running and clogging those opened up pores, so be careful of your choice of makeup.

In an article by MyDailyMoment.com, hypoallergenic can really mean anything the company producing the product wants it to mean. There are no federal definitions on what hypoallergenic is. Be careful, just because it says it, doesn't mean it's truly hypoallergenic.

Here are some of my beauty favorites if I'm heading to the gym or going to workout with my loved one.

Bath & Body Works, Warm Vanilla Sugar,
 Fine Fragrance Mist  

1. Bath & Body Works - Warm Vanilla Sugar, Fine Fragrance Mist: It smells great and gives an extra boost to accompany your deodorant you might have remembered to put on...
2. The Body Shop - Mango Lip Butter: This, again, smells good and keeps your lips hydrated and those cracks long gone throughout your whole workout. 
3. BareMinerals MATTE makeup- This face powder is awesome. It's so light and doesn't run all over your face. I don't develop weird breakouts if I wear during my workout. 
4. Hairband: These hairbands can be found at any drugstore right down the street. they keep you hair from flying all over the place and keep those little stray hairs that like to escape halfway through your workout in place. Break these puppies in though, they're kind of tight at first, but they loosen up. 

Left: Mango Lip Butter, The Body Shop; Right: BareMinerals MATTE powder;
Hairband 

Runner's issues

ALWAYS be sure you have shoes that fit your foot.

Running can be a great cardio warm up, and a workout if intense enough. It's also a great way to get those lungs back into shape, or to train for a marathon...But, running does come with it's own set of side effects, unfortunately.

As I read on the Huffington Post website, there are several things that can happen to our bodies when running.

Shin splints, that stabbing pain in your shins, from your muscles and tendons covering the shinbone getting inflamed. Keep them elevated, and ice them to treat the pain. Also, if you want, you can take a break from running on cement, which isn't good for your knees as well.

Knee pain: Pain around or behind the kneecap...All the pounding on pavement, downhill paths and weak hips, as well as imbalances can cause this to happen. AGAIN, try to stay closer to the softer paths for running, and a more flat surface for running. If you do choose to go running downhill, maybe calm it down a bit, not run so long, and or just walk.

Make measurable goals

It's after the holidays and we all may be just getting out of that holiday stupor. Feeling a little sluggish and getting back into that weekly or daily workout routine is harder.

Feeling that in-shape self you were before the grand holidays my be buried somewhere in there.

Well, let's see here, it's still there! Instead of setting a goal of, "I want to be in better shape by summer" set something more measurable. what I'm trying to say is to start with a short-term goal to help get you to the "I want to be in better shape by summer."

1.) Make your goal specific - "I want to run two miles in 20 minutes by March 5" - that's a 10 minute mile, totally do-able. You can do it.

2.) Make a plan of how you'll achieve this goal - "Go to the gym three to four times a week and run on the treadmill."

3.) Look outside the box - if you want to be able to run two miles in 20 minutes, look at what may be slowing you down. Time? Diet? Too many commitments? Narrow down your focus and find out where you can squeeze in some time.

4.) Write it down - write down your goal and post it somewhere visible. keep checking back on your status and motivating yourself in whichever ways you can!

Just be positive, it can be difficult at times, but keep your head up high.

skip the gym

You don't NEED a gym to get in a workout...I know it can be scary to walk in there with so many people that seem to look fantastic. They look like they know exactly what they're doing and make working out look so easy.

In fact, working out is easy, to a certain point. Do things you love, get out of the gym! (That way you can save on money.)

-Try 2 hours and 30 mins a week of intense/moderate aerobic workouts,(ex: brisk walking.) 75 mins of jogging or running works too.
-5 hours a week or moderate workouts can provide even better results.
-Strength training at least twice a week helps to keep the body up to par. (REMEMBER: Be sure you're in correct form when lifting.)

-Squats, lunges and ab workouts count for strength training..Keep that in mind

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