Identify your exercise

Identify your exercise. No exercise was created equal. You might like running, so run. You might like jogging, so jog. You might like stationary bikes, so bike stationarily. Find the one that works best for you – that isn’t too much of a chore for you to do regularly throughout the week. Don’t pick a routine that you don’t like – or you won’t want to do it, and you certainly won’t stick with it for long. I also wouldn’t recommend buying into that whole “no pain, no gain” mantra. I’ve lost weight without hurting myself, and you probably can, too.

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I received a free sample of Philosophy’s:
Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash
and was excited to try it since I really like some of Philosophy’s products.

Daily I use Philosophy’s:
Purity Made Simple
which is a gentle cleanser for normal to dry skin.

And I love their:
The Microdelivery Peel
which I use once a week, and it’s a great exfoliating treatment for all skin types.

The Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash is sort of a combination of the Purity Made Simple cleanser, and The Microdelivery Peel. It has really fine “crystals” - actually they feel like tiny pieces of sand - that work to physically exfoliate your skin while you wash it. The crystals felt good on my skin, but I would definitely stay away from this product if you have sensitive skin, because it would be too harsh in that case.

After using this face wash, my face felt super smooth and soft. However, my face also felt dry and tight, so this is unfortunately not a product to use if you have dry skin. The cleanser contains clay, which is what dries out your skin, so it’s probably not a good choice even for normal skin. However, if you have oily skin (that is not sensitive) then this would be a great cleanser to use a few times a week. It doesn’t contain any pore-clogging ingredients. If you have cystic acne, or red, inflamed pimples, then this cleanser might not be good either, since it could aggravate your pimples.

If you happen to fit the narrow criteria to benefit from this face wash (oily, non-sensitive skin, without cystic/inflammatory acne) then definitely check out this cleanser! detox malibu

Post-Workout Consumption

It seems to me that there are 2 kinds of people when it comes to eating after a workout: The 'Non-Eaters' and the 'Immediate Eaters'. The 'Non-Eaters' will not really eat anything after a workout, but instead later in the day will treat themselves (to sweets/alcohol/chips/etc.) because they feel they deserve it since they exercised. The 'Immediate Eaters' finish their workout and simultaneously consume a protein bar and a post-workout shake within 5-10 minutes after their workout. On the right track, but let's analyze how that can have more of a positive effect on your workouts.

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For the first thirty minutes after a workout your body is still ready to exercise; your muscles have been innervated, they are ready to fire (workout) when you say so, and are not ready to begin repairing yet. After thirty minutes, your muscles relax and begin to repair themselves. This is when one would want to consume protein, because protein aids in the muscle rebuilding process. So, if you consume your post-workout protein beverage 30 min to 1 hour after your workout, you will be helping your muscles rebuild during their primetime rebuilding process and maximizing the benefits of the protein you're taking.

After 2-3 hours, you should consume a regular meal (with protein in it) to continue aiding in the muscle rebuilding process. Do not 'treat' yourself to sweets or alcohol or whatever, for your muscles will still be crying out for protein and you will be feeding them sugar or alcohol or heavy carbohydrates...they want protein. Remember 'You Are What You Eat'? That is especially true on the days you exercise. If you can eat properly after a workout and stay away from 'treats', your results will come faster than you expect.

Jumping Rope

There are many great benefits to jumping rope regarding your cardiorespiratory system. First off, it's hard! When you were a kid and could do that thing non-stop for hours, boy were you in god shape! It's a tough motion to get used to initially.

Jumping Rope in a forward motion is the most comfortable, and once you are able to do (let's say...) 40-50 in a row, change it up and do it on one foot at a time to make it more challenging on your leg muscles (especially calves). The only problem that I have with Jumping Rope is that of rounded shoulders, since most people only jump forward; this puts all the pushing motion on the anterior (front part of your) deltoid, resulting in somewhat more rounded shoulders. My suggestion? Backwards.

Not only is Jumping Rope backwards darn hard, but it puts more of the motion onto your posterior (back part of your) deltoid. When you get too good at backwards, perform it one foot at a time backwards. This is another challenging thing you can do for your cardio routine.