If you want your booty to BURN you've gotta try this dumbbell butt workout that you can do from home -- or anywhere! I just did this the other day and my butt was ON FIRE. Each exercise in this circuit is one of my favorite all-time butt exercises. These are exercises that I feel build and shape my butt the best and I think they'll work for you too! And if you're short on time, no worries ... Read More about 21 Minute Dumbbell Butt Workout to Shape Your Best “Asset”
Prozac Side Effects Diary Part One: Fluoxetine Weeks 1 and 2
Three days ago I did what I know I needed to do and made myself an appointment to see my doctor about antidepressants. This is my Prozac side effects diary. If you'd like to read about my previous experience with Lexapro you can. See: Part 1 and Part 2. This is a very long post, but I think the people that are looking for this type of information will find exactly what they’re looking for. ... Read More about Prozac Side Effects Diary Part One: Fluoxetine Weeks 1 and 2
Dumbbell Good Mornings to Sculpt Your Legs and Booty (+ Barbell Version)
"Good mornings" are one of my favorite exercises. You can do dumbbell good mornings or barbell good mornings and it's an exercise that works the hamstrings, the glutes and the lower back/core. Some people hate them but I love them. Form is very important when you do these because it's easy to injure yourself. If you're a beginner I would definitely start out with dumbbells and check out the ... Read More about Dumbbell Good Mornings to Sculpt Your Legs and Booty (+ Barbell Version)
17 Songs That Make Me Happy and Forget Everything
When it comes to music, my taste is pretty much all over the map. I've been checking out all of the songs I have on iTunes and these are the songs that make me happy and pretty much forget everything -- even if just for a little while. Music has always articulated things I could've never said myself. Not to sound too dramatic but I'm pretty sure music is the reason I made it to my 16th ... Read More about 17 Songs That Make Me Happy and Forget Everything
20 Ways Strength Training Improves the Lives of Women
Did you know that you can benefit from lifting weights just twice a week? Strength training improves the lives of women in SO many ways and you don't need to lift like Arnold either. Though if you can, more power to you, lady! I'm just saying a little can go a long way. Don't believe me? Add moderate- to high-intensity muscle-strengthening activity (such as resistance or weights) on at least 2 ... Read More about 20 Ways Strength Training Improves the Lives of Women
71 Self-Care Ideas for Mental Health: For Good Days or Bad
Self-care is a something I feel like a lot of people neglect -- myself included. For sure. This is especially true if you have any type of mental illness too because they can be completely exhausting all by themselves, nevermind everything else you're worried about or need to do on any given day. Yay life! I've created this list of self-care ideas for mental health because it's definitely ... Read More about 71 Self-Care Ideas for Mental Health: For Good Days or Bad