Jump Rope Rack #Fitness

This month is not as active as April when it comes to my fitness routine.  I slowed down from running and using the Bowflex Max Trainer 2 because my left  lower leg was so painful.  I am not sure what hurt it, its either my 2 10ks that I did or the constant use of the MT2 programs.  I am just slowly getting back to it now because  I don't want to  have a painful leg or knee again.  

Anyway, I got this stainless steel 5 hook rack from Cavetools.  I was gonna use it for my husband;'s tool in the garage but decided to use it in our gym to hang our  jump ropes.  This rack is multipurpose, you can use it in the kitchen for your kitchen wares and other BBQ tools, for your bathroom, or anywhere that you need a sturdy rack for stuff.  

 I love that it comes with all the hardware that it needs to install it.  Installation is not  hard, I did it myself, which I always ask my husband to do it when it involves some drilling and stuff like that.  This one, I didn't need his help, I was  proud  to do it myself lol.

I love the screwdriver that comes with it because  you can either use it as a flat tip or slot head and philips head.  All you need to do is insert it in the handle and voila, you have a heavy duty screwdriver.  

You can buy this multi purpose hook rack via amazon or the link I provided above.  You can use this coupon code HOOKRACK15 for 15% off upon check out.

As I have mentioned above, April was my super active month.  I did my first 10k Run on the treadmill (I haven't tried  joining any race).  This way, I am only  racing with myself so I can stop anytime or  speed up, it is up to my brain what it tells me lol.  

Yesterday was a great day. I did my very first 10k(5k run 🏃🏻‍♀️ and 5k walk 🚶‍♀️), a race against nobody but myself. I challenged myself if I could do it and it was a success although the time is not what I wanted but it’s okay. Hopefully next time, I can manage the time a bit shorter. #sweatingitout💦💓👊 #running🏃🏻‍♀️💦 #walking 🚶‍♀️#success #FitnessMotivation

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My 2nd 10k Run was also in April, this one is a lot better.  I improved my calorie burned and also  shorten the time that I spent  during my first time.

I ran 6.623 miles in my PJs early this morning on the #treadmill . I shaved off 5 minutes off my time from my last #10kRun which was 81 minutes. Got it done for 76 minutes this time and I covered more distance and burned more #calories, yay. #sweatingitout💦💓👊 #running #cardio #BurnedCaloriesToday1000🔥#fitnessmotivation

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I was trying to  change up my routine a little bit so I stop running and tried to use the Max Trainer.  I think I used it three days in a row, which was a big mistake because after that, my leg was hurting so bad.

I didn’t #run 🏃🏻‍♀️ last week, I wanted to change my workout a little bit so I used the Bowflex Max Trainer 2. 15-minutes on that machine is no joke, I feel like I’m going to pass out every time I get done with the Fat Burn program, whew. Anyway, glad to be able to run again today. 4-miles today with 601 #CaloriesBurned . #cardio #sweatingitout💦💓👊 #homeGym #fitnessmotivation

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I was happy with the result of my workouts though.  I can actually fit into the dress that I tucked away a couple of years ago because my tummy was bulging everytime I wear it. Now I can confidently wear it without sucking in my stomach ha ha ha.

We had a great time celebrating Mother’s Day at 🏠. This is the kind of bonding that I love, just chilling with my kiddos and hubby! #MothersDay2018💝 🌹💕 #MyKids #motherhood #ChildrenAreGodsGreatestGift

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I am slowly testing my leg  now and it still hurts a little bit but not as much.  I am taking it  slow and light this time, no more pushing too hard.  I gotta say though, it's awesome to push yourself, you get to learn that you can do better than what you think.  You also  learn your limits.  No matter what, just keep moving, do not give up.  Below is a video of my favorite jump rope exercise.
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Fitness is like a Relationship #PostItMessageBoard #FitnessQuotes

I agree with the saying "Fitness is like a relationship, you can't cheat and expect it to work", it is so true.  Sometimes, I asked myself why bother to workout because  despite of consistent workout, I see very small progress and the answer to that lies on me cheating (with food).  I used to not care much about sweets but when I  ventured into this fitness thing, I am craving sweets all the time and it's a temptation I can't resist  when those sweets are just in our kitchen. 

Anyway, I got this Post-it Bulletin/Dry Erase Board from Shoplet to review.  This Post-it Memo Board creates the ultimate communication center.  I decided to   put it in our home gym  to  write some inspiring quotes and to post some  workout photos.  I love the design of this  message board because it is a combination of  long-lasting adhesive surface on one side and a  superior dry-erase board on the other side.  You can write a  quick message or post a document without pins, tacks, or tape.

It has everything that you need for installation including the marker clips, dry erase markers and its holder.  I have never used this kind of fastener but it thought it's pretty neat.   It took me a minute to figure out how it works but it eventually registered in my small brain so it's all good lol.

I am however disappointed that  the  dry erase board part  of this message board has a dent.  I guess, it got damaged on the mail.  I would suggest that Shoplet should  pack this with bubble wrap to avoid damage during the transit.  It is soft so it  would  be easily get dented during the mail transit.

I love that one half  has adhesive and  marble pattern is  beautiful.  I posted some of the workout  clippings I got from  fitness magazines.  On the other side, I wrote some inspiring  quotes for fitness.  

"The pain you feel today will be the strength you feel tomorrow."  Another  quote that I like and can relate too.  When I first started working out, I could barely run a mile with  running out of breath but now I can continuously run without  breathing like I am going to die lol.  The key is to  set a realistic goal when working out.  You can start small like  walk 2 minutes then run 3 minutes or even less than that.  Eventually as you  go along with your journey, you will find out that it gets easier and you get stronger.

"Slow PROGRESS is better than NO progress."  As I mentioned  above, I get very  slow progress with my goals but it's okay.  As long as you keep your head and mindset on achieving your goal, you will eventually get to it.  You just need to find your fire, your inner strength and your motivation.  My motivation  is seeing my kids grow up and be there for them when they need me, I won't be able to do that if I am weak or sick or dead.  So staying  healthy and  striving to get fit is what keeps me going.  Good things take time so just  keep going.

"You're only one workout away from a good mood."   I used to not workout because I always get migraine almost everyday.  I thought, workout will just make my migraine worse but I was dead wrong.  Now that I am active, my migraine is becoming less and less.  I noticed that I only  have it when I am getting my period so that's a WIN for me.  I also used to be  short fused and get cranky so easily but now I find that my patience is lengthen and that I am in good mood all the time.

"Focus on health not on weight."  I used to be obsessed with checking my weight to see if I am losing any  as I exercise but now I don't even check anymore.  I am more concern of  getting stronger and healthier.  This is one thing that  discourages us when trying to lose weight but remember that  when you don't lose  weight, you are gaining something.. strength.  So just keep exercising.  

Remember this saying " There is no shortcut.  It takes time to create a BETTER, STRONGER version of yourself."

Here's a short video of my warm up before my 4-mile run.

I didn’t #run 🏃🏻‍♀️ last week, I wanted to change my workout a little bit so I used the Bowflex Max Trainer 2. 15-minutes on that machine is no joke, I feel like I’m going to pass out every time I get done with the Fat Burn program, whew. Anyway, glad to be able to run again today. 4-miles today with 601 #CaloriesBurned . #cardio #sweatingitout💦💓👊 #homeGym #fitnessmotivation

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Shoplet have everything that you need for your business and home including Office supplies, Cleaning supplies,   Medical supplies, and  Office Furniture.  Thank you once again Shoplet and Post It.!

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Hair, Skin, and Nails Supplement and September Family Photo

I woke up with a migraine today but we had things to do so I  took some headache medicine and   went on with our plan.  Before we left,  I reviewed my  to do list panicked a little because   I thought we still  have another week with September but I was completely   surprised that today is in fact the last  day of the month, ugh.  Where did the time go? 

Anyway,  before my  pregnancies, I used to have thick hair and seldom  get skin allergies.  For some reason, after my son was born, my hair started falling  off and now it is getting thinner and thinner  that you can almost see my  scalp  which  makes me seek for some alternatives to get my thick hair back.  I was lucky to have been sent  a bottle of this Ultimate Hair, Skin, and Nails dietary supplement from SeabuckWonders.  

Have a blessed Sunday y'all! #OOTD #churchOutfit #SundaysBest #keepingupat44 #fashion #womenFashion #dressingUp

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This product has a combination of  biotin and  sea buckthorn oil that boosts  the health of your skin, hair, and  nails. The Sea buckthorn oil's omega content nourishes and restores the  cellular health throughout the body. People like me who have issues with  skin and hair can really benefit  the soothing effect of this supplement.    I have only been  taking this for a week and I can already  see the effect it is  creating on my hair.  I've seen lesser hair in the shower drain now and I am very happy about that.  

To continue with our goal of taking one family picture every month, here is for the month of September.  This was taken  a couple of weeks ago after we attended the mass at church.  We thought of taking it in the backyard while the weather still permits us to do so.  

September 2017

And yes, there is always a goofy  shot  after  the first one.  They warned me not  to post it but hey, it's nice to  show the goofy side of them lol.

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July Round Up #FamilyPictureJuly

July has been the busiest  so far for my family.  Between trying to finish our  DIY projects at home and   doing some road trips from here and there, we  definitely  made use of our time this month.  One thing is  for sure,  we  seize every moment of it together with our children.  We didn't want  the time to go by without spending it with our precious.  

Hubby and I also made it a priority to  take care of our health.  It's  odd that after we finished our major project of doing our  fence, we are both suffering from neck and shoulder pain.  I am not sure what causes that but we are  going to our doctor to  have it checked.  Other than that, we are doing  okay.

Aside from doing projects which keeps as active, we  also  play tennis and  take walks  with our children regularly to keep us busy and keeping happiness alive.  I love this  quote about happiness.

I love this quote about happiness.

 "To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him."- Buddha

#OOTD #churchOutfitOfTheDay #petiteFashion #petiteWoman #littleYellowDress #floralDress #summerOutfit

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To continue on with our  monthly goal, I am reposting this family picture taken during my daughter's birthday.

I am happy to  have been given to  try LEAN PM, a  powerful fat loss supplement  and  sleep aid.  I bought one  bottle for my husband  last month and he liked it and it  produced result on him  so I said maybe I should try it since I have a hard time  falling asleep.  I am also struggling to lose the  10 pounds  I have gained  last year.  I am  pleasantly surprised when the  seller contacted me  and asked if I would like to try  this in exchange  for a review  which I immediately accepted.

After three weeks of using it, I have good night sleep and I also lost 5 pounds.  I was stuck at 103 lbs  even with work out  but after taking Lean PM, I am now at 98 lbs.  I finally reached my ideal weight.  I just wish that I could be consistent with my work out, I keep slacking.  If you are having trouble falling asleep and  also trying to shed some  pounds off, I recommend  this Lean PM.  You can  buy it via amazon.  It worked for me and my husband.  Here's what you can expect from this product

• STIMULANT-FREE FAT BURNER & SLEEP AID. Lean PM is the best fat loss supplement without using stimulants and caffeine. No jitters, headaches, or crashes. Burn fat while you sleep, it’s that simple. Lean PM uses a science-based synergistic blend of ingredients to promote relaxation, mood enhancement, and a deeper sleep.
• NATURAL WEIGHT LOSS SUPPLEMENT & APPETITE SUPPRESSANT. Lean-PM contains all-natural ingredients that work for men & women. Sculpt your physique without any harsh stimulants or artificial ingredients. Lean-PM also helps control food cravings & helps control appetite.
• GET DEEPER, MORE RESTFUL SLEEP, & BETTER MOOD. Lean-PM works to promote better, deeper sleep, leaving you well-rested to take on the day. Lean-PM also helps naturally promote a better mood.

I sleep like a baby with this #LeanPM. What makes this different is that aside from it helps me fall asleep but it also increase fat loss, burn more calories, and it suppresses appetite. #AppetiteSuppressant #BurningCalories #fatLoss #sleepAid

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Michael Kors Jacket and April #BeautyBox5

Once in a while, I find a piece of  clothing that I couldn't pass to buy especially if it's the right size for me and the price is right.  I rarely find the right fit for a petite person like me so once I do, I   get it.  The disadvantage of it though is the unexpected  expense.  My husband does not mind it though, sometimes I would turn down  a piece of clothing that I like because of the price but my husband would always say to get it.  

This Michael Kors jacket was   on 50% off  the price sale  and it  was my size so I bought it.  I love it because it's a great piece to wear specially when it is raining.  It is designed like a rain coat.  The gold  zipper is  the only thing that  I have issue with  on this piece but my husband said that it  really compliment the black.

It's the first day of May but I just received the  box from Beauty Box 5 for the month of April.  I am not sure what happened but still glad to get it.  April's theme is to stay golden  with the following products; Vitamin C sheet mask,  blush, bobby pins,  and lash curler.  

 My favorite is the lash curler because I can  actually use it regularly  for my eyelashes   Of course the mask is  a great addition too, I seldom use mask but  it feels good when I do.  My daughter love the golden bobby pins, she's the one who love using bobby pins so  she glowed when she saw it.  If you are into beauty products like these, Beauty Box 5 is a  great subscription for you.  You get to receive 5 different products every month for a  a very low price.  

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Healthier Skin with #SeabuckWonders: Perfect Mother's Day Gift #FamilyPictureApril

It's the last day of April, yay!  It's a great month for my family physically, emotionally, and financially.  March was emotionally exhausting for us  but we rebounded back this month with God's help and we are all doing well despite the loss of our dear loved one last month.  

These photos were taken  last Easter.  This is the first year that we celebrated Easter without my FIL so we  just attended a mass and did not do anything  fancy.  We just wanted to reflect on life in general and focus on what matters the most.

We are so grateful for all the  support  we have received from family and friends in  those difficult times.  When you go through something emotionally difficult, it can be comforting to know that you have friends and family you can lean and count on.  

Anyway, onto another topic, the heat of the sun is already setting in so I really want to condition my skin  and get it ready for the harsh hot weather.  I received a skin product line from Seabuck Wonders and I am just starting to use  them after taking a break a few weeks of break.  I always  give my skin the time to adjust before using another product coz if I don't, I get  breakouts especially on my face.  

 I received a complete  package of skin care which includes a   facial cream, facial cleanser, and body lotion.  I have used these   products before and  it made my skin  so soft and healthier.

 The Himalayan Sea Buckthorn body lotion  provides nourishment with age-defying properties for soft, healthy skin.  During summer time, my skin tend to  dry that's why I am happy that I have this lotion because it provides the nourishment that it needs to stay soft and free from dryness.   I love  that it doesn't make  your skin feel greasy.  The scent is very mild so it doesn't overwhelm my  hyper sensitive  sense of smell.

The  SeabuckWonders Exfoliating Facial Cleanser ensures not only a deep clean on your skin, but a boost to your skin’s vibrancy as well.  It enhances skin tone and texture and gently exfoliates and detoxifies, which my skin needs after a brutal  winter weather. I am an outdoor  kind of person so  my skin is always exposed with  the   different  weather temperature  and it needs all the proper care that  it can get.  

Last but not the least is the SeabuckWonders Facial Cream.  It  offers unparalleled hydration and protection for radiant skin.   I am turning 44 here  5 weeks  and  the skin  around my eyes  is already showing some wrinkles so I am glad that I have this complete line.  The facial cream moisturizes and rejuvenates  the skin and it also supports skin cell functions which is very important at   this  particular age.  The cream helps protect against visible signs of UV-induced stress and lastly, it enhances skin tone and texture.  So if you  are looking for a special Mother's day gift, give them  something like this that would  give them beautiful skin.

Playing #tennis🎾 with the #family .. #familyBonding👪 #familyTime #FamilySports #sports #outdoorFun

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All these products are made with certified organic Sea Buckthorn.  They are infused with a potent blend of Omega 3, 6, 9, and the rare Omega-7.  It is vegan and non-GMO, paraben-free, leaping bunny cruelty-free, dairy-free, wheat-free and gluten-free.  It is naturally scented with essential orange oil with pH-balanced for all skin types.

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My Little Lady Attended Her First School Dance

Our daughter  is attending a school Spring dance tonight.  This is her first time attending  a dance in school  and she's kind of nervous but excited to  be with her friends.  She's not much of a dancer so she never really had any interest in  participating  with the past dance events in school. This time though, something has changed, she mentioned the dance to me  this morning  so I asked her if she wants to attend, she perked up lol.  

These photos were taken  on the first week of March after we got home from church.  She's my  partner in crime when it comes to  taking photos.  The boys  are always  against it  but her and I  always have fun taking photos.  She's usually the subject and I am the photographer.  

 Between my two children, my son has the long eye lashes and  my daughter always wish that she has her brother's long eyelashes and the eye color.  I told her that since she is a girl, those would be easier to fix since you can just use  eyelash extensions and you can also  use  different colors of contacts.

I was offering to put  some of these  Sweep  eyelash extension on her eyes but she didn't want to.  I think my little lady is like me, she is not much into cosmetics.

 This month's Beauty Box 5 is all about  intensifying the look of your eyes.  There's  the true metal eye shadow, cosmetic glitter, lash primer, lash helper, and lashes.  

It has everything that you need  to  level up the look of your eyes.  I told my daughter that this is something she need to learn because I never really had any interesting in applying make up when I was growing up so up until now, I am okay with just lip gloss when I go out.  

Total intensity is my favorite in @beautybox5 content this month. The eyelash extensions are awesome too! #beautyProducts #boxSubscription #eyelashextensions #bb5fave

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Vera Wang, Fancy Feet , and More #RosyVoxBox #Contest

I love this International Concept coat that my husband   gave me  on Valentine's day.  It's a perfect  coat to wear when  going to church because it is  dressy.   I am not very fond of white coat because anything that  gets in there is so visible but I thought this was a very nice one.  I wore it yesterday when we attended the mass.  Cold  weather is back at our  neck of the woods.  We had a week of warm weather but it was  just a tease from mother nature.  

 I also love the Rosy Voxbox  from Influenster.  It has Fancy Feet Ball of Foot Cushions, Secret Clinical Strength deodorant,  Purell Advanced hand sanitizer naturals, and Vera Wang Embrace  collection of fragrances. 

This Not Your Mother's Beach Babe Soft Wave sea salt spray will be great  for my daughter's hair. It is infused of seasalt, aloe, and sea kelp for a soft tousled look.  I like that it is free of  sulfate, paraben, phthalate, dye and gluten.  

 Anyway, some of you might notice that I am not really big on make up but I love  perfumes, colognes, and other fragrances.  I was excited that there are two samples of Vera Wang's Embrace fragrance.  One scent is  rose buds and vanilla and the other one is  marigold and gardenia.  I like the rose bud and vanilla more because  it is not  so strong, it has a very  sweet scent to it.  

 I haven't  tried the Secret Clinical Strength deodorant before so this is a perfect opportunity to try it to see if  this is something I can use  from now on.  I actually tried  this yesterday since I was  wearing a white blouse and I didn't want it to be stained.  After my workout today, I  found out that this provides  woman like me who have an active lifestyle  the sweat protection that I need.  So yes, I can say that this would be  the one I will be buying from now on.  

This white and black shoes is one of my favorite  pair of shoes to wear on  special occasion.  I don't wear  it often because my feet slips  forward  sometimes.  Now I can give the ball of my feet a break with the Fancy Feet by Foot Petal's ball of foot cushion.  This   would help add stability and shock absorption to any;one's strut  while keeping your foot from sliding forward with each step.  I love that the invisible cushion is breathable  and formulated with antimicrobial  technology which keep  my feet  cool and dry.  I would  definitely buy more pair of this for my other shoes  that slides forward.  

As I have mentioned, I only  wear this shoes  on occasion because of sliding issue.  The photo below was taken two years ago  during my  son's confirmation so it has been  two years  since I used it.  

I was going to wear it yesterday but I changed my mind and wore my blue shoes instead.  

 As a Mom, having a sanitizer in my purse is a must for me when we go  somewhere.   This time around, flu and cold has been going around so it is  important to  wash  our hands frequently or sanitized them.  Kids can't help  themselves from teaching things so  it is a must to clean them before eating or  even touching their faces.

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