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Supplements and Skin Care

Now let’s get to the good stuff.
I have a built out morning and night skin care routine using all of my ClearStem products. Let’s start with my morning routine.
Cleanser: Gentle Clean is what I use to wash my face in the morning. It smells fantastic, like a fresh orange and it hydrates.
Serums: I use Bounce Back and Cellrenew. Bounceback is basically botox in a bottle. I just started using this because I refuse to get botox because of the cost haha but this concentrated stem cell formula has been proven to reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles as well as reverse scarring. Which I need because I have anxiety and I was a picker in my early age. Cellrenew helps balance oil production & regulate hormonal acne, plus it is perfect for all skin types.
Creams: For my eyes I use Bright Eyes Gel. It brightens and firms the skin around the eyes and you can even use it as an overnight lip treatment. Boom! For my face lotion I use HydraGlow which is super light weight and lays perfectly under my makeup!
Sunscreen: YOU BETTER BE PUTTING THIS ON haha– I never put sunscreen on as a teen and into my college years my skin took a toll. When I turned 30 and moved to a dry state I knew I needed to really focus on skin care and adding sunscreen was task one. You Are SunShine is a tinted sunscreen with SPF50+ in it. Non-oily and lays amazing under foundation or just wear it as a standalone it is fantastic.

Okay, now we are building our night routine. I use most of the above at night with the swap of a few serums.
Cleanser: Gentle Clean and VitaminScrub. I just shared how great gentle clean is but adding the scrub at night… 🤌🏼 It helps removes dead skin cells, and unclogs pores.
Serums: Clarity Serum is what I use at night. It helps get rid of blackheads and unclog pores plus dissolve away excess skin & oil. I love love this serum so much, it has help with my hormonal acne and keeping my skin so clean.
Creams: Same as I use in the morning I use HydraGlow at night to cap out my routine!

And now you have it too! I promise that you will love these products as well and I am excited to announce that I have a code to share with you too. Now you can also try out these great products and use my code “Team Fearless Fitness” to snag yourself a discount!
I recommend´ trying their bundles to start because it is better on the wallet 😀

Supplements!

Now let’s talk about supplements. I have talked about gut health and fitness for a long time on my blog and I have been searching for the best company to help with that. About 2 years ago I started using 1Up Nutrition for my Greens & Reds supplement to help with gut health and it has helped me so much with not feeling bloated, keeping me regular and it tastes amazing! Which is so rare for greens powder IMO.
All of their products are fantastic– there is not one I wouldn’t recommend but let’s talk about the ones I use most frequently.

And surprise!!! After over 2 years of using 1Up Nutrition, I am finally part of the crew and you get to snag a discount to try it yourself. Use code “Team Fearless Fitness” at check out for 20% off your order every time!

Partnering with brands I love to bring you some sweet discounts is icing on the cake. I wouldn’t share or recommend anything I do not personally use and love and I thank each of you that support me by using my code when you shop. Plus both companies that I am obsessed on have amazing founders with great stories and I encourage you to check them out.

If you try out any skin care or supplements let me know, I would love to hear what you think! Next time we chat I am hoping to share some excited fitness news and some fall finds!

𝕌𝕟𝕥𝕚𝕝 𝕟𝕖𝕩𝕥 𝕥𝕚𝕞𝕖! 𝕐𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕖𝕟𝕠𝕦𝕘𝕙, 𝕪𝕠𝕦 𝕒𝕣𝕖 𝕕𝕠𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕪𝕠𝕦𝕣 𝕓𝕖𝕤𝕥– 𝕤𝕥𝕒𝕪 𝕗𝕖𝕒𝕣𝕝𝕖𝕤𝕤 🖤 -𝕋

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Why I am giving up my Apple Watch for Workouts

Does your fitness tracker give you anxiety? Does it make you feel bad?
Trust me, you are not alone.

I find myself stressed each time that reminder pops up on my watch “Check your rings” “focus on your move goal”... especially on a rest day. I used to never take rest days and would obsess over making sure to close all my rings at all costs. My body and mental health paid the price.

Saturday, I woke up to my watch being dead right before my workout and it upset me so much that I thought about quitting my workout. I didn’t but that is the mentality I was in. I got to thinking, why do I even care about this damn watch? It does not do anything for performance, it is just an annoying reminder for me to close rings no matter how I feel. It is a great utility watch, it tells time, I can read messages or answer calls, control my music on walks, view my calendar but from a fitness perspective, it is not beneficial and does not serve any real purpose from a performance perspective so why do I care so much about wearing it during workouts?

The purpose of my apple watch was to be able to track workouts, but the accuracy of an apple watch is not accurate for performance, IMO so I am ditching my apple watch for fitness and looking into a new tracker that takes a different approach to workouts, sleep and overall health.

I have not purchased this band yet so can not give a review but it is a popular tracker that is going to do more than just track my workouts. It is going to analyze and dive deep into my sleep habits, training and provide actionable insights on how I can train smarter and hit my fitness goals. A big thing about my apple watch that I dislike is that it does not have the ability to coach you through recovery and the constant pressure of “closing rings” doesn’t support a recovery/ rest mindset and this band does.

I plan on purchasing this new band in the next few weeks and will use it to share how it is improving my relationship with the idea of recovery and also how it is helping me optimize my workouts. I am excited to focus on health, fitness and recovery that benefits my mental health.

Stay tuned for a product review soon!

Until next time! You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless 🖤 -T


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Fa-la-la-la in to Self Care

Holiday’s got you stressed? Feeling like you are being pulled into 500 directions? Traveling got your skin looking drab?

I feel you… but I got you.

In case you are new here, I live in Utah, which is code for DRY and COLD as hell in the winter. So selfcare has become a routine that I never skimp out on.

What is self care though?

First, it is different for everyone. It could be curling up on the couch with a good book, taking a walk outside, doing yoga, playing Animal Crossing on your switch– no routine is the same and one is not better for you over the other.

The idea behind self care is taking care of you, your mental health, well being and again, one size does not fit all.

It is as unique as you are!

I have a few routines for my self care days and I make sure that I do at least one self care routine a day.

  1. Weekend mornings: I love either playing my switch or reading my kindle. I make a yummy nespresso and I listen to light music, I am really into these YouTube cozy channels right now.
  2. Nighttime: I like to focus on skin care or nail care. When Covid hit, and the world shut down, I started doing my nails at home. I recently started treating myself to pedicures at the salon again because my back can’t handle having to contour my body into a pretzel to do my toes but I have been doing my nail care for the last 2 years and it is so easy!
  3. REST DAYS: sounds simple enough but if you know me, or are like me, you know that taking a true rest day comes with lots of guilt t. It has taken quite some time to finally enjoy and look forward to letting my body rest. I now schedule massages every 2 weeks on a rest day. If I am pushing my body in the gym, I need to be allowing it time to recover if I expect it to keep performing when I push it to.
  4. Mobility days: on days that I deem my “cardio” days, which are just days that I want to be on the Peloton Bike or Tread, I am adding a program called Pliability into my routine which is formally known as ROMWOD. I have been using this on and off for years and only recently started being consistent. I spend about 20-30 minutes foam rolling, using my Hypervolt or Theragun Mini and then doing the pliability daily program. I feel 100x better and my body recovers way faster.
  5. Meditation and Journaling: I usually do this every day when I wake up, sometimes I miss a day or two because sleep is important but if I can fit it in I feel better. It helps me process whatever it is I may be dealing with at the time. I like to dream dump into my journal if I can remember my dreams and I use either the Calm or the Peloton app for a quick 5 minute meditation.

I would say those are the most consistent routines for self care I have, and I encourage you to try to create some routines that make you feel relaxed, refreshed and revived on your own.

Since self care is the theme this week, how about a Self Care Holiday Guide!

I use all of the below items and I wouldn’t recommend something I don’t love. I am not affiliated with any links nor make commission off of them either, I just love these products and hope that with these suggestions, you can feel refreshed and recharged too!

Holiday Gift Guide: Self Care

Nail Care:

  • Nail drill/ care system : Works so well for the price. There are more expensive ones on amazon but this does the job perfectly!
  • Cuticle remover: I like this one from Olive and June at Target but Sally Hansen also makes a good one! It is key to not ripping off your cuticles or making yourself bleed to death.
  • Nail kit: I like this kit on Amazon because it works well and it has everything you need for a manicure but you can also choose to buy each separately if you want.
  • Nail buffer/ remover kit: This has everything you need to get your gel nail polish off, just invest in a good acetone!
  • Gel Nail Polish and Dryer: Bought in 2020 and have been using ever since!

Skin Care:

  • Clearstem skin care products are the GOAT. First, I love that you take a skin care quiz so that you can see what is best for your skin and I love that they have a section on their website to type in your current skin care line and see if it has chemicals or pore clogging ingredients which lead to early aging and acne! It is amazing. I have been using their products for almost 6 months now and I love love love it. Again– not affiliated, just love them.
  • Avatara Face Masks and Pixi Eye Patches: I like to use these and lay in bed while meditating or reading my kindle.
  • Ice Roller: I love to do this when I wake up, it helps me feel less puffy in the morning.

This is just a starting point and I am not a professional by any means, these are just some things I love to help lighten the stress load, especially during the holidays. I hope it helps you too! Plus they are great gift ideas for the stressed out beauty in your life 😁

Well, that is all for now! If you liked this blog, please like, comment and share it with a friend.

Until next time! You are enough, you are doing your best– stay fearless 🖤 T

*Photos are stock photos from product websites for reference. I am not affiliated or make any commissions from the brands above.

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Trader Joe finds Holiday edition!

I am a sucker for Trader Joe’s and if you do not have a store near you, I apologize in advance because their treats are my favorite.

In highschool, I used to work at a Trader Joe’s in the Bay Area and that is where my love for food began but also where I increased my international awareness of some amazing and unique cooking techniques. If you do not know what a Trader Joe’s is, hop on over to their website to discover their story and snag some awesome recipes in the process!

Today I want to share some of my favorite holiday finds from TJ’s that you need to get your hands on before they are gone for the season!

First up, Candy Cane Green Tea! The perfect treat for an evening of Christmas movies and cuddles! I love how refreshing it is and it is decaf so you can have it any time of day without worrying about being kept up too late!

A must have in your pantry all Fall long is TJ’s Fall harvest Salsa. Dip with your sweet potato tortilla chips (also at TJs), use it on Turkey burrito bowls, or top on your favorite white fish! It is hearty and has a unique pumpkin taste that is to die for.

Next up, a snack plate that is so necessary for a Friday night in quarantine! Grab your favorite bottle of wine and cozy up with your boo thang cause this plate is lit. I used TJs basic salami and prosciutto pack and added my favorite seasonal cheeses and cotton candy grapes which are so sweet and yummy!

Their Beehive cheese is bourbon infused, light and pairs nice with the hot salami. Two Toscano cheeses for your taste buds, one creamy and soaked with wine and the other dusted in cinnamon. Both pair perfectly with the prosciutto and salami!

If you are looking for something light for lunch or dinner during the cold winter months.

Look no longer!

Pumpkin bisque! All the fall spices wrapped up in an amazing warm treat. It is like a hug in the dead of winter! I like to pair it with a grilled cheese sando but you do you!

Now these 3 things that Trader Joe’s carries during the holidays are probably my all time favorites. One is a new item, not necessarily seasonal, at least I hope. And two are seasonal so grab them before they go!

Instant Cold Brew Coffee anyone? I love making this in the afternoon when I need a pick me up. I mix 1 TBSP with ice cold water and top with peppermint cold foam! It pairs amazing with the Peppermint Joe Joe’s which are, in my opinion, better than oreos hands down!

Last but not least… Ginger people!! First off, I love the spin from Gingerbread Men to Ginger people, yay TJs! Second, they are so yummy. I love to make my protein shakes and puddings into treats so sometimes I add 2 ginger people to my FNX chocolate protein shake and blend them together in my Ninja. I am telling you… healthy never tasted so good!

These are just some of the amazing things that I wanted to showcase for you this week, so if you are near a Trader Joe’s head to your location before 1. lockdown happens again or 2. the holiday season is over and your favorites are gone until next year!

We all know how much your girl loves to eat, bake and cook so next week we will have some holiday treats and new places we are trying out this weekend!

Stay tuned! And always, be kind, love each other and stay fearless.

❤ Coach Tina

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Healthy Chicken & Waffles & a snack for your Super Bowl Sunday!

Guys! It has been a while since we did a healthy recipe swap.

I have been craving Chicken & Waffles; missing the ATL like crazy. So in true Fitness Fashion, we came up with a recipe swap to make these a treat you can eat all week if you wanted!

Head over to our YouTube Channel to see us in action!

Ingredients:

  • 34g Gluten Free Flour
  • 28g Quest Nutrition Protein Powder, Vanilla
  • 1 TSP Baking Soda
  • 1 TSP Baking Powder
  • 2 Lg Eggs
  • 8 oz Chicken (Air Fried, Rotisserie, baked you pick!)
  • 4 oz Unsweetened Almond milk

Directions:

  • Mix dry ingredients together, add wet
  • Mix until cake batter consistency
  • Heat waffle iron and spray with cooking spray
  • Once all the waffles have been made, construct your plate how you like! See the Youtube video for reference. Enjoy!

Now, if you are watching the Super Bowl, you probably are surrounded by snacks from all over, containing endless amounts high calories. Normally I would be right there with ya indulging… but I do not have cable and I am trying to get my life together in terms of eating habits, so I am snacking on something that not only fits my macros but tastes like PIZZA!

Meet Legendary Foods, Pizza Flavored Almonds!

These have been shockingly delicious! Keto Friendly, Gluten Free, 3 Net Carbs and No Sugar Added! To be honest, when I first got these to try, I was skeptical because you always have those substitutes that are supposed to taste like foods such as pizza… and they taste like cardboard or just weird AF. But these, these my friends, are 100% amazing!

You can typically find Legendary Foods Products at your local grocery stores but if not, hop on to their site and place your order today because these are to die for! They even have a new pastry treat which I am hoping to review for you soon!

Now, get back to the game… and enjoy some awesome treats for me! If you try any of our recipes or the products we review, let us know what you think in the comments below!

Catch ya next week!

❤ Tina

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Fall is proof, change is beautiful

You have probably seen the loads of 10 year comparison photos floating around IG and Facebook so I figured I would participate in the challenge.

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A lot has changed in these 10 years. 2009 picture was taken in Las Vegas, a time in my life where free drinks and staying out until 4am was a thing. 2019 picture is a different story, I live in Utah, where life is slow and peaceful and I can be completely content with staying dedicated to my goals. That is 8 hrs of sleep each night, healthy & balanced eating and being strong AF.

Change is good and it can lead to so many opportunities.

Embrace it all. It is beautiful.

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Moving into the months of Winter, and next week being Thanksgiving, it means Black Friday is peeking its little face around the corner as well.

That being said, I wanted to share a product I found via Amazon Prime which has changed my life in the hair department and would be an amazing gift for any gal in your family or friend circle. Great for White Elephant Parties too!

Behold the Ionic Hair Dryer by LARMHOI

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This dryer is freaking awesome and is identical to the Dyson one, yet it is only $39.99. Might even get it at a lower price on Cyber Monday, so keep an eye on it!

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Picture from Amazon.com 

It has 3 heat speeds and two dryer speeds, plus comes with both attachments. It dries my hair in 5 minutes! Not even joking. (I have short, thin hair, so drying time will vary.)

But it is fantastic and a total steal! Take a look for yourself!

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So now that my hair is done and you are out spending $40.00 on an amazing hair dryer (note I am not being paid for this review… literally just want to bring you the best deals at the best price, because why not!)

Okay, it is time to bring you what you really came here for. Food.

Pumpkin Spice Protein Muffins! Just in time for Thanksgiving Brunch.

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Ingredients: 

206g Kodiak Cakes, pumpkin flax

70g Apple Sauce, unsweetened

20g Coconut Sugar

86g of chocolate chips, for this recipe I used Espresso Baking Chips 

1 cup Califia Farms Oat Milk

1 Egg

1 6 ct. Muffin Tin

Cooking Spray (I used butter flavored)

*You can use any milk substitute or even regular milk but it will change the macro count, same with the chocolate chips above.

Directions: 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375° & Spray muffin pan with cooking spray
  2. In a large mixing bowl, add Kodiak Cake Mix, Apple Sauce, Coconut Sugar, egg, and sugar. Once a batter consistency, mix in chocolate chips.
  3.  Using a 1/4c measuring cup, scope into each muffin tin, making sure that it is 3/4 filled and equally divided.

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Bake @ 375° for 18-22 minutes (checking at 18 mins with a toothpick if they are of consistency.) Your toothpick should come out dry.

Let cool, then Enjoy! 

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This is perfect for an afternoon snack, pre/post workout treat or to bring to your Thanksgiving Brunch!

For my fitties, macros below!

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I hope you enjoy this yummy treat! If you make any of our recipes, we would love to see! Tag us in your Instagram Photos! We always love seeing the recreations.

I am so thankful for all of you, this year and always. Thank you for taking the time to read. May your holiday be filled with love. We will see you next week!

As always, be kind, love each other, and stay fearless! 

♥Coach Tina

 

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I never carry a purse and I feel like a dude.

I never carry a purse and I feel like dude.

Haha, what a line opener, but it is true!

How many women are with me? Maybe you have the kids and are juggling diaper bags and grabbing them by the neck, making sure they don’t run into the wall or a car.

Then there is me. . .

I leave the house every morning with the following in hand:

  • My coffee if I haven’t finished it
  • My cell phone if I don’t have a back pocket to snake it into
  • My 6-pack lunch bag
  • My extremely large and unnecessary crossfit gym bag
  • Last but not least my backpack which holds my work shit

That is 5-6 items in my arms as I walk down a flight of stairs in hopes not to die each morning. Picture that… no way in hell am I adding a purse to the mix. So a tiny (dirty AF) keychain wallet had made its way attached to my belt loop or keys.

Super trendy– said no one ever, well maybe in the 80’s. 

The trend of not carrying a purse to work somehow translated into my everyday life. I just love having my arms free–my hands free. Mainly because I like the freedom to do stupid shit, such as back squat my friends when I have been drinking (sorry Jim). So the gross keychain wallet stayed; that is until I discovered a company that made me feel like I was a girl again and still have the freedom of living my best life, purse free.

Meet Penny Mae:

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Model: Toni Weaver, creator and CEO of Penny Mae 

Penny Mae is all about living your life to its fullest without having the stress of worrying about your personal items. They have created every bag with your adventures in mind, so that you can have the ease and convenience to live MORE and worry LESS. Which is my motto as you all know!

Penny Mae has 3 really cute bags but my favorite is their Penny Mae Original, which I am rockin’ for my first Jazz Game!

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The amazing thing about this bag, is the multiple pockets. It has inside credit card pockets which is perfect if you  do not want to carry a wallet and it fits a wallet if you do.

It is super soft, and made with faux leather and an interior nylon lining. Which I absolutely love!

I fit all kinds of stuff in mine! From keys, chapstick, make up, wallet, sunglasses and my cell phone. I even managed to sneak some movie snacks into it! I mean, I didn’t put any cookies into it but I got a protein bar in there.

I love that I can dress it up or down depending on the day. Below, I was running to see my massage therapist and it still looked cute AF!

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In August I am off to Croatia for a long backroads trip and I am going to purchase their Abigail bag in black because it is so fashion and you can remove the strap if you want a cute little clutch for date night!

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Abigail- Black Penny Mae Photos 

I have never been a fanny pack girl, but after rockin’ Penny Mae for the last two weeks I can say that I am absolutely sold and in love. I couldn’t imagine using anything else as my go to everyday bag (PSA: I am not being paid to say this– this is my honest review as always).

So if you are like me and hate purses I urge you to check out this cute little company. Toni is an amazing person and she has put so much love into her products, it absolutely shows. Thanks for making such cute products girl!

In other news, this week has been insane with work so we have not been able to explore as much as I would have liked but these next few weeks will bring some new posts so stay tuned! If you are not already following us on IG, headover and stay tuned to our stories, all the fun stuff happens there until we release a post.

Until next time, check out Penny Mae, be kind and stay fearless.

XOXO Coach T