We all know that I love to work out. A good workout ends on an even better note when you finish it off with the right mix of products, especially when you are short on time. Some of my favorite items to pack are ones I consider my gym bag essentials and are all listed all right here. Gym Bag Favorites by victoriamason 1. L'Occitane Shea Butter Soothing Fluid- so light yet full of anti-inflammatories and great for sensitive skin. 2. Batiste Dry Shampoo- a must to soak up sweat and refresh that 'do/Hair Elastics/Mason Pearson Rake Comb 3. Burt's Bees Lip Balm with a hint of color to match your now rosy cheeks. 4. Nike 'Victory' Metallic Gym Duffel Bag/Tri-Coastal Design Cosmetic Case because sometimes all you have time for is 20 minutes and that's OK./Kate Spade Glass … [Read more...]
Workout Wear Wednesday: Fabletics Review
Last week it was all about 'Work Wear Wednesday' for Whatcha Wearing Wednesday. Join me this week for the link up as it becomes another mouthful to say with 'Workout Wear Wednesday': Fabletics Review! January usually has us more fitness-minded but this year I'm motivated times FOUR. It's a big year birthday that has me wanting my newest decade to be just as fit, if not more, than the last one. I'm training for a 10-mile race in April. I need more strength and have to run on a very regular schedule. That's something I haven't done in years. I want to include more fitness fashion on the regular too. To enhance your fitness journey, you should consider hire Gym Equipment Upholstery for added comfort and durability in your workout space. Fabulous Fabletics? I have been intrigued with … [Read more...]
Winter Running Style
One of my goals for 2016 is to not just continue to focus on my own personal fitness but to create fashionable looks within fitness wear. I plan on testing out new fitness styles and brands and post-gym looks as well as beauty tips for looking your best after a workout. Today's look is one of my favorite ways to create true winter running style. Here's to a new year and even better you! Don't forget to check me out on Periscope (@VictoriaEMason)now too! I love the softness of this warm, wicking fabric shirt by Lucy. It feels like your favorite t-shirt but keeps me warm on runs and inside. It's cute enough for day wear as well. The Kyodan running tights were a find at Marshall's just before Christmas. I love how they fit with compression while being really warm. SHOP THE … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Lose Weight in 2016
There are those people who really want to enjoy the holidays in a unique style i.e. weight loss. This day means something different to others who exploit the diet rule. Eating indulgent meals just because it is Christmas and New Year’s and then later struggle with weight loss after the holidays. The best decision is to lose the excess weight before the holidays begin so you will not have to struggle afterwards. That didn't happen this year, did it? Dr. Rhys Branman, serving Little Rock, AR, offers effective solutions for those looking to address weight concerns before or after the holiday season. In this case, you need to be determined in order to achieve this goal, and lipo cavitation is a non-invasive cosmetic procedure that uses ultrasound technology to break down and remove stubborn … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Staying Motivated Exercising Indoors
Photo credit: https://www.ptpioneer.com I woke up to temperatures in the mid-thirties this morning and I just wasn't prepared. My outdoor run turned into an indoor sweat session. It's totally perfect for today's guest post by fitness expert Amy Dixon who is offering up tips to motivate your own indoor work out. So what are those super tips for staying motivated – and fit – indoors? Set a goal (but be realistic) - Studies have shown that having a ‘prize to shoot’ for help us achieve better results. What’s your prize? Looking good for your wedding? High School reunion? Bikini season? Setting a goal is the first step toward reaching it. So what are the characteristics of a great fitness goal to set? Pick a buddy – Few things are more motivating than that pal that … [Read more...]
12 Effective Vitamins for Women’s Health
Untitled #311 by victoriamason featuring framed wall art Vitamins are essential substances in the body, especially for women. Most of the vitamins are found in food that we take, and all can easily be obtained through proper choice of diet. However, some vitamins like Vitamin D are obtained from the skin when it is exposed to the sun. Vitamins are used in the body to maintain the functioning of the cell and its development. Surprisingly the vitamins needed by pregnant women are not the same as those of women at menopause. Food for pregnant women must always contain vitamin B12 and B6. All this is because the nutrients in the body perform the activities performed by the body. Therefore, vitamins and supplements contribute to the normal body functioning. The good news is … [Read more...]
#NoTimeforFlu
The flu, it already hit our house a few weeks back and I was not prepared. The minute I realized that was why my youngest was feeling so low I went into action. As a busy family of five no one wants the flu to spread and Mom and Dad certainly don't have time to waste laying in bed shaking with the chills or burning up with a fever. Life must go on! Here's how we combat the flu in our house. Not sure if it is the flu or a cold? Here are the flu symptoms and what to do if you or a family member gets sick. While it has already happened in our house, only one person got sick. I was so busy washing my hands, keeping everyone else away and wiping down everything she touched that I think we were saved. Next, WE ALL GET THE FLU VACCINE. We are heading to MinuteClinic this flu … [Read more...]
Meet Stone Cut Bodies
Welcome to the Interview Series! It's time for my fourth guest, Erika from Stone Cut Bodies. She is someone I have known personally for a very long time and believe in quite a lot. Whenever I need a good kick in the butt mentally and physically Erika is my girl. She's one of the hardest working people I know and she's super smart, which makes her an excellent personal trainer and certified weight loss specialist. "Live healthy, live vibrant, and fall in love with your body. -Erika Stone, Stone Cut Bodies" 1. You are a personal trainer who has been based in L.A. for the last few years, and you deal with nutrition. Do you put together training programs and meal plans for clients who are not local to you? I actually just started doing this! While most of my clients are local, … [Read more...]
The 21 Day Fix
I read somewhere that it takes 21 days to break a habit, get a 21 day fix, in other words. I also read that it takes seven days. Like a lot of dieting topics the information is conflicting and confusing. Sometimes though you need to hit a reset button and bring you back to basics. That's exactly what I'm doing right now by doing the 21 Day Fix*. I didn't realize it, but during the last year with the whole process of buying the house, prepping our old house to rent then the new one to move into and the actual move there wasn't a lot of time. My schedule didn't consist of working out, working and my family, which was the norm. It was all that, plus home repair projects on two homes, packing then unpacking and more home repair projects once we were in the new house. In that time my … [Read more...]
Stay Fueled for Fitness
Since July I have been pushing harder to get back into running and more regular workouts, basically being fueled for fitness. It benefits everyone in my family, trust me. I wrote this post over at Social Moms to help get me into the swing of things. What do you do to stay motivated and fit? Don’t let the summer schedule derail your workout or quest for fitness. Stay focused and motivated all summer long with these great tips that will have you ready to workout, hit the gym or power up that DVD first thing in the morning or anytime of the day. New playlists, workout buddies and just-bought fitness attire are all excellent ways to motivate you to move. But when they stop working, try these small tricks and tips of the mind to get you moving. Busy Bees We are all super busy … [Read more...]