taking care of your skin

Vitamin C and D are important!

Taking care of our skin is and always will be important. We're aging from the day we are born, and the thought tied to again is wrinkles, old skin, and just looking and feeling old -- but it doesn't have to be that way.

I've always been told to take care of my skin, constantly, it's a daily thing everyone should do. A great example is my mom, she's been consistently taking care of her skin for years, and she looks amazing!

What I'm saying is that, as we turn different ages, our routine for skin care will change slightly, and depending on where we live in the world.

In colder, and warmer climates the skin care regimen will differ.

Sunscreen is one of the most important DAILY tasks you should quickly write into your morning routine. Sunscreen will help to keep the wrinkles at bay and that leather look to your skin.

The DailyBeauty website explains some good treatments to get at different ages.

If you're in your 20's, getting regular facials is great for your skin, it helps with acne and regulating skin. Keep a health diet, don't rub and stretch your eyes and skin, even though your skin bounces back to life now, it won't always if you don't take good care of it...

Of course there is more to the list, 30's stick close to keep those vitamins C and A in the mix, and 40's and 50's on the list. Check it out: DailyBeauty

Which one do you prefer?

There's always that thought before hitting the gym or starting a workout, "Should I do more cardio today? or should I do more strength training?"

It's hard to pick sometimes, and plus for each the benefits are of course, similar, the fringe benefit of looking awesome, but then again different.

Cardio is a great fat burner, and a good way to get you conditioned for mega time running; getting those lungs breathing and your heart pumping. Many benefits. Plus, if you're feeling stressed, cardio will help to release those feel good endorphins to cheer you up. BUT! when you add in some strength training, you'll burn extra calories AFTER your workout, that sounds nice huh?

This is probably one of my favorite articles explaining different benefits of strength and cardio for your workouts. Women's Health - Strength vs. Cardio

I know for myself, combining both of the workouts together gets me the best results, and quick.
Accompanied of course, by a healthy clean diet. If you want a treat sometimes that's fine, there's nothing wrong with that, to console yourself, just intensify your workout and burn those calories!

So 'Berry' good!

Many of us love the thought of oh-so-tasty strawberries being so healthy for us, as well as their other berry family friend, the blueberry.

Get me some more please!
But, what exactly are some of the health benefits of flavor packed fruits?

Well, I did some research online and discovered a few things about wondrous fruits that's worth knowing. 

Head over to your local grocer to find some delicious fresh strawberries or blueberries.

Strawberries: (Best Health)

1) Not in the mood for a orange for some vitamin C? or taking a supplement? Grab yourself some strawberries, these guys pack about half your days worth of vitamin C. A huge immune booster and antioxidant.  

2) Eye Health: The vitamin C in strawberries (and other fruits) helps to prevent cataracts in your eyes -- later can cause blindness. Our eyes do need vitamin C. 

3) Wrinkle Prevention: (Awesome!) Vitamin C helps the production of collagen, which is lost over the years. Collagen is what helps your skins elasticity and it's ability to bounce back after you rub your eyes or face.  (another big helper, stay out of the sun, the rays are damaging to skin) 

Blueberries: (Web.MD)

1) Low in calories: (woo hoo!) There's less than 100 in a cup, what a great snack. Go get some now, July is peak harvest month. 

2) According to WebMD.com, one cup of blueberries gives your 14 percent of the recommended daily dose of fiber and almost 1/4 of the dose of vitamin C. Also the fruit ranked highest as an antioxidant filled fruit. 

3) Blueberry juice? 

This is interesting, WebMD.com reported about a study explained that drinking blueberry juice may give your brain a memory boost. Blueberries contain phytochemicals, which have  antioxidants and anti-inflammatory effects. They went on to explain several other things found in blueberries, like anthocynins and more, assisted the brain in how it gets rid of glucose. 

Read more here! Memory Boost - blueberries

Equipment! nah

If you don't feel like going to the gym, that's fine. You can still get that body you've wanted at home, at the park or in the yard. Sometimes it's nice to be comfortable at home and not have to worry too much about what you're going to wear, or if you don't feel like talking to anyone.

I was reading on the Women's Health website that some of the movements they combine, creates "super sets." Two moves that are performed back to back without a rest period in between.

I've tested this out, you'll feel the burn and the workout for sure! It'll get you in shape quick and work you up to doing more intense versions of these workouts.
Be sure to keep you heart rate high and move quickly from one exercise to the other. It's best to include some high energy workouts, or cardio and than follow up with some resistance.

I was reading on the Women's Health website that some of the movements they combine, creates "super sets." Two moves that are performed back to back without a rest period in between.

I've tested this out, you'll feel the burn and your muscles working for sure! It'll get you in shape quick and work you up to doing more intense versions of these workouts.

Check it out!

Workouts from the comfort of your home -- Women's Health