After Gym Facial Regimen

When I leave the gym, although I’m always covered in sweat, my face is always feels the dirtiest along with other specific body parts..LOL!! I don’t know about you but I have a daily face regimen that I follow every day to ensure my face and pores stay absolutely clean.  I have tried several products but I have finally found one that works wonders for me and that is Mario Badescu skin care.

1. Great facial cleanser.  I use Mario Badescu Acne Facial Cleanser. At first I was not a believer in this product because it doesn’t really lather up but I have heard nothing but good things about it so I decided to stick with it. I am just one of those people who believe if it lathers up, it’s a keeper.  

2. Toner- Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion smells great. It doesn’t dry your face out and leaves your face feeling smooth. This toner disinfects and unclogs pores.

3. Moisturizer- L’OREAL PARIS Futur·e is my choice of moisturizer. Although is not the same product family as all the above, I love the way it makes my face feel especially since its high in sunscreen protection.

4. Facial Scrub- Mario Badescu Kiwi Facial Scrub…..Every 2-3 days I use a Kiwi Facial scrub that has an unbelievably awesome smell. It leaves your face soft and gets rid of surface dullness.

   5. Facial Brush- Last but not least I own an awesome facial brush by Olay called the Pro X. There are plenty of other facial brushes out there to choose from as well like the Clarasonic, Proactiv brush, and the Neutrogena Wave. You just have to choose which one works best for you.

Of course not all these products are going to work the same on you as they do on me. I have just given you a few that rock my world. Having a great facial regimen after you hit the gym hard is essential to keeping your skin looking great.

                                                                          YOUR'S TRULY,

                                                                                                               

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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Who doesn't love a great recipe to try during the week. I know I do when I get bored with my old ones. Check this one out by our ambassador Amber Vesey.  It's super delicious!!!

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Sometimes, my body just craves cold food. This greek yogurt chicken salad really hits the spot and is super simple to make for lunch or dinner. Not to mention it's packed with extra protein from the greek yogurt as opposed to using mayonnaise.

 The amount of yogurt, mustard, garlic powder, grapes, and almonds will vary on how much chicken salad you plan on making, and to your taste buds. We're all different, my recipes are flexible, use it as a guideline but if you want twice the amount of mustard, then do what pleases your palate!

 Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad
 -Shredded Chicken 
 -1-2 scoops of PLAIN greek yogurt
 -1 generous squirt of Yellow Mustard Salt and Pepper to Taste
 -1 Shake of Garlic Powder 
 -Grapes, cut in half (optional but are a nice addition since the yogurt makes the salad a bit tart)   
 -Sliced Almonds (optional) 
 -Tomato Slices (optional) 

 Tips/Notes
 - If you are going to make this without the grapes, I suggest shredding chicken that has been cooked with seasoning/marinade already! 
 - You can just boil chicken and shred it to use with this recipe, BUT it will be a bit tart, so I recommend the grapes or adding seasoning!

 BREAD LESS OPTIONS:
 Cucumber sandwiches 
 Red Peppers stuffed with chicken salad
 Lettuce Wraps 
 Tomato Slices - a bit messy! Just eat it in a bowl or on your plate!

              THIS GIRL LIFTS AMBASSADOR,
                                                                                                                                AMBER VESEY

You can also find Amber over at eatsandexercisebyamber.com. Go check her out!!

Why do I Lift?

I get asked a dozen times a day why I do what I do and how any ordinary person can get started if they have never lifted before. Sometimes I have to be honest and truly say whats on my mind and how I feel. A lot of people will probably look at me like I'm crazy or I get the common line, "What do you mean by that?" 

 So why do I lift? I lift because I love it. Lifting is my way of relieving stress. When i'm lifting i'm in my world and no one else's. I see only me and the goals I have set ahead for myself. I also do it because I love my body. There was a time when I could eat about 3-4 of my meals a day at a fast food restaurant and never realized how unhealthy my body looked. When it comes to lifting, I see me in the mirror; Strong, persistent, healthy, and dedicated. Its a ton of work but I don't feel like me if I miss a workout. That honestly means my day is not complete. I know some of you are thinking, "Geez, this girl is crazy." Don't get me wrong!! I totally believe in breaks and I also believe that not every athlete is 100% clean in what they eat. So I will go ahead and tell you that I am not perfect but I damn sure try my hardest to be. 

 How Can I start Doing something I have never done before? I totally get this question all the time and I'm going to give you an awesome answer. In order to get started and dedicate yourself to the "Iron" you have to put your heart into it. Every January, we all make this vow to lose weight, get rid of the junk in our house, and start fresh. After about a month or two we find ourselves back where we started from and not headed to where we want to be. When something means a lot to you your heart is in it 100% and your going to push yourself until you get to 110%. Every professional athlete whether a bodybuilder, football player, gymnast, or gold medalist have all started where you will start or started and that's at the beginning. 

 When being asked these two questions there honestly isn't a right answer that I can give anyone because everyone's reasoning for what they do is different. I gave you one reason why I lift but if you asked me why I got started I could give you about 100 reasons. So motto for the night......."Pick a day, put your heart in your decision, and get started."


                                                                                   Forever and Always,

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Team Beachbody

I joined the Team Beachbody because I wanted to help other people achieve their fitness goals and to keep myself accountable for them. I also wanted to give myself a challenge that would help me grow as a person. I wanted to change my ways of living and start to live a healthy lifestyle for myself.

I am happy I did because I am feeling great and learning day by day. I am closer to my dream of becoming a fitness instructor. I am finally able to help others especially those closest to me like my family and friends. The new friends and support system I have found along the way is also one of the best parts of this whole journey.

Because of my Beachbody business I hope to inspire other women like me with their fitness goals. I want to be able to live a healthy life in every aspect possible. I want to work on my personal development and be a better person.

                                                                                                                                                                                                           Yaritza Zayas
                                 This Girl Lifts Ambassador

This Girl Lift's Giveaway!!

Who's so so excited??? This girl is!!! I have finally got my website up and you can totally view it here. Not only am I excited about that but I'm truly excited about the great group of women who are backing me and have become my ambassadors. If you are unsure what we are about, then let me explain. 

 This Girl Lifts is a place where women can come and get that extra guidance and support they need while in the process of training for a competition, losing weight, or trying to eat healthier. We have all encountered others who feel like they are to good to help you or act like what your doing is just insane. I have experienced an overwhelming society of women who don't care about helping each other and their whole fitness life (and probably their everyday life) is solely based on themselves. With This Girl lifts we are here to encourage, empower, and help guide you through your journey and struggles.You will encounter women from all walks of life who are not experts but have walked down the path that you are taking and can help you through your journey to a fitter, happier, healthier you. Do not let others take away what means so much to you.

 Our community is made up of women who lift, hence the name, and women who are on a weight loss journey. Come take a ride with us as we share our trials and tribulations of the fitness world, give you great recipes, share tips and tricks, and help keep your confidence a float. 

 To kick off our great website and community, we are hosting a giveaway for a $30.00 Dicks Sporting Goods Gift Card. OMG......because I am so excited I am going to give away a $30 gift card to GNC as well. So let's go everyone. Get your entries in now. 

                                                 ALWAYS WITH YOU, 
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Product Review "Detonate"

Let me just say before I start this story that my favorite fat burner in the whole world has been recalled. For what? I have no idea but i'm seriously depressed lol. For most of us it's like once we find that one thing that helps us get over that plateau or burn that fat we are hooked. Trust me! I am not a drug addict or anything but this product was the sh*t. If your unfamiliar with Detonate, then let me give you the 411. Detonate is a fat burner made by Gaspari. Not only is it powerful in impact but I lost over 3 inches my first week on it. 

 

Pros:
 -Powerful impact
 -burns fat
 -thermogenic
 -Don't have to take full servings for day (I only took 1 pill a day) 

 Cons:
 -Occasional headaches (not sure if it was from Detonate) 
-Must drink tons of water
 -To much sweat 

 Due to the fact that this product has been recalled I truly don't recommend rushing out to grab it. That was a quick review but I had to share. Until next time.............. 


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Product Review Alert: NO Explode

Product Review Alert: NO Explode

It's about time right??!!! I owe you guys a product review and here it is. I was going to make this a video but due to my facial peel right now that is definitely not in the books but here's a great review for you. 

Recently I received a sample pack of NO Explode by BSN in my Bulu box. It was actually good timing due to the fact that my current pre-workout was not doing me any good. If your unfamiliar with this product here's a pic of what we're talking about. 

Pros: 

1st pro is that it immediately had me pumped. I could feel it almost instantly which is what I look for in a pre-workout.

2nd it lasted quite a while throughout my workout. I still felt it about an hour after I was done which means I should have went way harder with the weights lol!!

Cons:

1st it made me feel extremely sick. I felt like I was going to throw up which rarely ever happens to me.

So here is a great pre-workout  review for everyone. Just remember pre-workouts work different for everyone so I'm encouraging you to still try this regardless of my cons. 

             Stay Motivated,

                      This Girl Lifts