2019 NEW YEAR’S INTENTIONS & WELLNESS TIPS FOR A BETTER YOU + THE $500 TARGET GIVEAWAY BEGINS
Once again this year I’ve decided to not share any resolutions and instead set some new intentions and some wellness tips. We all must do what works for us and for me I just end up breaking those a few days or weeks in. So today I share my 2019 New Year’s Intentions & Wellness Tips For A Better You. Not sure about each of you but I am definitely in need of a little detox from my recent trip to the beach. I enjoyed myself but I did fall off the wagon just a bit as far as my healthy eating and drinking goes. I do believe in moderation and I did still workout while on vacation (just obviously not as often as I do when I’m home) but I am ready to get back on my normal healthy track.
You might also remember some of my previous wellness posts that I have done: NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: INTENTIONS & WELLNESS TIPS | PLUS A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS 2018, STAYING HEALTHY DURING THESE WINTER MONTHS, WORKOUT WEAR/ATHLEISURE + WELLNESS TIPS, & HYDRATION: WHAT WATER IS BEST & ARE YOU DRINKING ENOUGH? for more information on what I do and believe in. Plus don’t forget to scroll all the way down the post because The $500 Target Giveaway Begins…
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INTENTIONS FOR 2019:
*drink at least 64 ounces of water a day (to learn more about this topic please visit my previous wellness post on Hydration as well. when consuming alcoholic beverages, a good rule of thumb is to alternate a glass of water in between each drink)
*instead of the overwhelming “dry january”, try staying dry for a week or just opt for a drink or two on weekends only (watch out for serving sizes though)
*instead of trying the almost impossible “cutting out all sugar”, opt for one less sugary item a day (could be as simple as no sugary creamer in your coffee or eat an apple with peanut butter instead of that dessert)
*try to walk or run a few more steps each day
*don’t just say you’re going to workout more in 2019, but instead plan your workouts from week to week (switch it up, shock your body)
*try to go to sleep at the same time every night (try and get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night) look at apps like “sleep cycle for help getting to sleep each night
*cook more healthy meals at home, eat out less (save money too)
*use just cash for a week (and see how much you save)
*unplug for a certain amount of time each night for more family time (“hang up & hang out”)
*try something new that you’ve never done before (challenge yourself in 2019)
*the only mediation I’ve ever done is Savasana at the end of yoga, but I think now I’m ready to give mediation a try! So I will keep you posted with my progress (get a mediation app to learn the “skill of meditation”)
WELLNESS TIPS + SOME OF MY FAVORITE THINGS:
Crucial Four Products I Use Daily:
mBreakfast Shake:
For some of my 2019 New Year’s Intentions & Wellness Tips For A Better You. I’ve included my Crucial Four mBreakfast shake has been a part of my daily morning routine for over the last six years (even when I am traveling). I believe that it has truly changed my life. I have more energy, sleep better, have less stress, and there is no doubt that it has positively affected my overall quality of life.
mBreakfast was formulated to contain what we Americans are missing from our diets. The shakes are 100% organic and contain wild sourced algae, biotic extracts, superior herbs, and medicinal mushrooms. These four missing food groups help us move toward a more active metabolic state, which then creates optimal health and wellness. They contain no artificial ingredients, fillers, flow agents, or byproducts. mBreakfast is 100% food and has a shelf life of up to six months. It is organic mind-body fuel for clean, efficient, and sustained energy. Energy, stress relief, immunity, and performance are critical for everyday life. I like to make sure that I’m starting my day off fresh with the best choices possible. And most importantly with enough energy for my morning workout and for the rest of my day.
For my followers Crucial Four offering free samples of mbreakfast to try here!
What I add to my mbreakfast shake each morning: cashew or almond milk, mcollagen, tablespoon of organic coconut oil and ice (sometimes I add a little more protein as well to my shake the Dr. Mercola Vegan Protein in Vanilla or Sweet Cinnamon). When traveling I simply just add water. I blend my shake in this blender that comes with it’s own cups for easy travel afterwards also. And best of all because of it’s small size I even travel with it as well!
mCollagen:
As we age we produce less and less collagen, with mCollagen we can get the amount of these peptides we all require. I add this to my mbreakfast shake every morning.
What makes Crucial Four’s mCollagen Different? Crucial Four uses only grass-fed collagen peptides. What are the benefits? Collagen peptides can help support: leaky gut syndrome, nourish your skin, hair, joints, and teeth, support metabolism and detoxification, reduces aging and can help you enter deeper sleep.
For more Crucial Four products I use see previous post here. And for those of you who don’t eat meat I love this Marine Collagen.
mCBD+ 300mg Organic CBD Oil + American Ginseng:
I personally don’t take the mCBD oil but I have a daughter that takes it for her tremors (as she did not like how the medicine made her feel that a doctor had prescribed). And this has been doing wonders for her. I also have several friends that take it to help with hormones and as a sleep aid each night.
My biggest warning though is NOT ALL CBD OIL IS THE SAME…you must know what you are consuming! Crucial Four’s mCBD Oil has 300mg of Organic CBD Oil and also American Ginseng as well. CFour’s CBD Oil is an organic full spectrum CBD flower extract with no isolates. This non-GMO Organic hemp is sustainably SUN GROWN (no indoor cultivation) on family farms in microclimates without the use of pesticides, herbicides, or chemical fertilizers. It’s processed and tested for contaminants and purity in state-of-the-art labs. Furthermore, the Ginseng is only medicinal aged wild simulated, organic American ginseng roots.
Formula Wellness:
You might remember me telling you about Formula Wellness that opened in the Dallas area last year and good news they have recently opened a second location in Ft. Worth. Plus a third location is now in the works for West Village. For those of you that want to jump start your health and fitness for 2019 you should definitely check them out here and here!
EmSculpt:
Recently I’ve decided to give try their brand new EmSculpt a try. If you’re looking for a way to build muscle tone while reducing fat, Emsculpt may be the body sculpting treatment for you. For my Emsculpt I am focusing on my glutes, not my abs.
Emsculpt not only helps slim stubborn fat areas and creates more defined abs and lifts and firms your butt all without surgery, injections, or invasive techniques! By simply using high-intensity electromagnetic energy, Emsculpt causes your muscles to contract up to 20,000 times a minute, building muscle tissue and reducing fat.
EmSculpt targets muscles much deeper than we can with exercise, to create profound growth in muscle mass after a quick 30-minute treatment. For women seeking a perkier, rounder butt, a single session with EmSculpt is roughly equivalent to 20,000 squats or deadlifts or 20,000 crunches! With no downtime.
Is Emsculpt right for me?
Emsculpt might be a good choice for you if: You’re close to your ideal weight, but want more defined abs or a higher, rounder butt.
What happens during Emsculpt treatment?
You’ll need no preparation for your Emsculpt treatment. Simply lie comfortably on the table—face up for treating your abs or face down for treating your backside. Your doctor or esthetician will strap a rubber pad to the treatment site, and the treatment will begin.
For your first treatment, the doctor or esthetician will start the device on the lowest setting. As it begins sending high-intensity electromagnetic energy to the target muscles, you’ll feel them contract powerfully. Over the next 30 minutes, the contractions will follow an algorithm. Sometimes they’ll be rapid, and sometimes they’ll be slower and more powerful. It may feel intense at first, but most people get used to the sensation within a few minutes.
Emsculpt’s electromagnetic energy makes your muscles contract much more forcefully than you could achieve on your own through exercise. And as your treatment progresses, the intensity will slowly increase, but not beyond your comfort level. Over time, you’ll be able to start your treatments at higher settings.
After about 30 minutes, your treatment will end, and you’ll have completed the equivalent of 20,000 crunches or squats with no sweat and no pain. Each treatment is easy and fast, with no recovery or downtime needed.
When will I see the results of Emsculpt?
I noticed a difference after my second treatment. And most people notice changes after doing the recommended four treatments.
What is the recovery like after Emsculpt?
While there is no recovery time needed, you may feel sore like you had a hard workout a day or so after your treatment. After I did it for the first time I even did a pilates reformer class shortly afterwards with my daughter.
PRP Therapy:
I’m also going to be doing the PRP Therapy Facial in the coming weeks. Right now I have a friend who is doing the PRP Therapy for hair growth. It’s an injection therapy a non-invasive, in office treatment and is beneficial in treating hair loss. And she’s loving the results so far! They also use it to treat tendon and joint injuries as well.
What is PRP Therapy?
First your blood is drawn, then spun down in a centrifuge so that only enriched cells or platelets are used. After ensuring that only PRP cells are being used they are simply injected into the scalp, joint or treatment area with the use of a special micro-needle. The natural function of your own cells can then complete the task of repairing damaged or aging joints, skin, cartilage and hair follicles. The procedure is very quick with little to no down time needed for recovery.
I’ve had several friends opt for this treatment recently over other injectables or fillers due to the low risk of it being your own blood product that is being used.
High Brows Eye Couture:
You might remember that I did this last year and I am so very happy with and recommend the Brow Awakening and Microblading at High Brows Eye Couture. They have lasted for so long that I am just now about to return for a touch up in the next week or two. Can you believe it? Are you like me and over-plucked in your younger years? Do you long for the perfectly arched, natural brows you either never had or have lost? If so, this brow awakening procedure will completely change your morning routine because you will wake up feeling refreshed and awakened by your new self. And by ‘awakened’ they mean you can slightly move up the placement of your brows to give you that younger, more rested look. You will walk away with the most natural looking eyebrows, lasting anywhere from 1-3 years. This procedure includes a complimentary follow-up ‘Perfecting Session’ 4-6 weeks after (these pictures below shot the day after my ‘Perfecting Session’, so there is no down time but the color does lighten up over time). This company is also located in the Dallas Preston Center area. Just ask for Robin, I promise you won’t be disappointed!
My Exercise Routine:
Lately, I’ve been doing a mixture of personal training with John Benton (find out more information on his type of exercises here and here). And I must say my hips are slimmer and my legs and abs are more toned since I began working out with him over a year ago! Even if you don’t live in Dallas you can still do his workouts online from anywhere. I also do pilates reformer classes at Studio 6 with my daughters. And lastly, a variety of classes at Equinox.
For a little more information on other Wellness & Tips read my post from last year here.
Alo Pivot Layered Top:
Get the best of both worlds because the Pivot Layered Long Sleeve Top (top also found here, similar top found here, similar top found here for less & similar top here for less that comes in 7 colors as well) also comes in a beautiful soft pink color. It is cut from a sculpting performance knit and has a built-in high-neck racerback bra, sheer mesh overlay, crossover front and cropped silhouette. The unique 2-in-1 design (it’s all one piece) makes getting ready that much easier. Whether you’re downward dogging in yoga class or strolling to a favorite shop after, this layered-look top has you covered in more ways than one. As far as the fit goes I will say that I own another crop workout top by Alo and I found that this one runs slightly smaller than normal. Typically I am a size small in Alo tops, but I had to size up in this particular one for a more comfortable fit to a medium.
Alo Tech Lift High Waist Capris:
These Alo capri length workout leggings (leggings also found here, leggings here as well, leggings also come in longer length here, similar leggings for less that I also love here) are the first that I own by this designer & I must say I love them! The fit is fabulous. They have a second skin fit feature that sucks everything in. What I love most is the extra wide waistband that looks perfect with crop tops or sports bras. They come in 9 gorgeous colors and run TTS I am wearing an XS. Use code ‘JANGC’ to earn up to a $300 gift card with purchase of leggings here.
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Adidas Ultra Boost Sneakers:
Dial up your performance with my Adidas Ultra Boost Running Shoe (also found here on sale too, and found here as well) that’s on sale for 30% off. This premium adidas running shoe sports a full-foot boost midsole for superior energy return and just-right, trampoline-like cushioning. Designed for a smooth heel strike-to-midfoot transition and a very flexible outersole. Fit alert order half a size smaller than normal they run slightly big for a running shoe. In nike’s I wear an 8 1/2 but in these running shoes I wear a size 8. I’ve never loved a workout shoe more and fyi I’m not a big runner and love working out in these.
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Please let me know if you would like anymore information regarding my health, wellness or workouts. And if there is any topic that you would like for me to cover that I haven’t yet.
Just shoot me an email (tiffany@streetstylesquad.com) or leave a comment below if you have any questions at all regarding my 2019 New Year’s Intentions & Wellness Tips For A Better You. I’m so thankful for each and every one of you supporting me and Street Style Squad. I just wanted to take this time to say thank you so very much!
xo,
tiffany
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