My fitness routine

Hello, gorgeous!

This period of time, I exercise almost daily, either in the mornings or late in the afternoons. I am doing a variety of aerobic exercises, facial muscle exercises and I'm also taking dance classes.

My dumbbels & exercise mat!

Before I attempt to go through an exercise, I always leave the fitness tutor complete the work-out, while I examine carefully his/her posture(s) and estimate the level of difficulty. When I decide that the exercise is in the range of my capabilities, I follow the tutor's advice so that I avoid any injuries, e.g. For exercises that demand stability, I use a chair as a support before I bring a foot in the air.

When I'm physically tired or sick, I avoid exercising. In this situations, it's always better to take the advice of a physician first, before following a specific set of exercises.

So, what about you? What set of exercises do you follow? Do you work-out at home or at the gym, in the garden, park or by the sea?

Keep well,

xxx

Easter Themes: Ideas for decorating your home!

In the past few days I was involved in an Easter fun project... 

First, I chose to decorate the living room with spring flower bouquets in the note of pink! 

Then, on the large coffee table I placed some Easter candles, wishing cards and an Easter basket, which I intend to fill with small chocolate eggs.

I also placed some Easter mobile crafts here and there to cheer up the room.

Finally, I had some kitchen shelves decorated with Easter themes.

Easter themes: Chicks, eggs, bunnies, lambs, birds & petals!

So, what about you? What do you usually do, while waiting for Easter to come?

Spring moments of my life!

Hey, beauties! Happy Spring time! 

Today is a sunny cheerful day, so I am doing some shopping, with my friend Marilia! 

Today's Outfit & Accessories:

On a white long-sleeve blouse, I added a short-sleeve floral top.

I finished the look with a necklace made of many colorful stones!

I picked some bracelets with pink and white pearls, for a most romantic spring result. My nails are polished in a glitter white color and fingers are decorated with silver rings.

My make-up & body creams:

I use a waterproof eye liner pencil in the color of Indian turquoise.

For the moment, I use mango & papaya body cream,

raspberry & blackberry body lotion and my recent favorite one, ginger lily body cream!

What I got from stores:

At the bookstore, I got some wishing cards for Easter

and two recipe books with this so cute pictures and simple instructions : 

1. Cook it step by step, 2. Cookbook for girls. 

At the shopping Mall, I got two pairs of leggings in a black and white design. 

Also, at the accessories department, I found an adorable 

wooden heart with this message:

 "If friends were flowers, I would pick You"

So, Marilia picked it up for me! xxx

From the Home department, Marilia bought a set of vintage plates with spring flowers & bees on them

and some chair pillows in a pastel pink and blue colors!

At the coffee table:

Marilia ordered yogurt delight with berries, while I had the yogurt with honey & walnuts.

We also had a glass of fresh carrot-orange-apple juice! 

Yummy!

So, what about you? 

Are you planning a spring day out with your friends? 

Where are you going? For some shopping, a picnic or holidays?

Well, whatever you decide to do,

I wish you sunny blue skies & many happy hours :)

Take care !

Healthy Habits: Yes/No List

 This weekend & beginning of the new month, allow yourself to do something nice with your family. You can work-out together, go to the grocery shop and pick out fresh veggies and fruits, make a trip in the country and breathe some fresh air... Try to create good memories that will keep your spirits high, when it's time to go back to work.

Train yourself to keep a clean mind about everything & try not to take the car when you feel frustrated or angry, because it could be dangerous for you & the other drivers. Relax and focus on what you can control and makes you happy. 

Remember, the best is yet to come!

Skin irritation: How I ended up with yogurt all over my face!

For quite some time now, I have been using a body milk moisturizer for very dry skin, to deal with my dehydrated face skin.

I kept using it,  until it proved dangerous for my face; 
the latter has turned red, all at once, and felt hot, like fever. It was a terrible feeling :(

I immediately informed my beautician about the incident & she told me that the product was not suitable for my skin type:

My skin was dehydrated, yet not dry (Dehydration is a condition & not a skin type!)

Finally, yogurt saved the day... and my face! I applied a rich portion on my skin and left it there, until irritation was gone ;)

Dehydrated skin? Drink more water!

No matter if it's winter & cold & you may not get easily thirsty..., try to drink 

8 cups of water a day, in order to maintain adequate fluid balance & healthy skin!

What I have for breakfast...

For the last few weeks now, I tend to start  my mornings with a healthy meal and some exercise. Thus, I take my colorful bowl & open the kitchen's wardrobe doors, searching for: 

Now let us see some nutrition facts:

Cereals:       Prefer those with low sodium & sugars!

Banana:       Source of minerals for a healthy heart; it balances the electrolytes of our body (especially when we lose fluids through sweating); it also balances sodium levels &  helps our body absorb calcium.

Orange:        Source of Vitamin C (it helps our body absorb better amounts of iron.)

Honey:         Antioxidant and antibacterial.

Grape syrup: It is rich in iron, and has anti-anemic benefits. It is a source of Vitamin (A, C, B6), minerals (calcium, potassium, magnesium) & antioxidants.

Cinnamon:    It helps lower blood sugar levels.

Cocoa:          It has antioxidant benefits. It is also high in iron.

Raisins:        Raisins natural sugars keep us warm and energetic. They have antioxidant benefits. They lower blood pressure, cholesterol & blood glucose. They are also, rich in iron.

Almonds:      Good source of iron, and calcium. 

Walnuts:       Good source of protein (iron)

If you like it ( √  ), please feel free to adopt this morning recipe for breakfast!

P.S. First, make sure that you are not allergic to any of the ingredients above!

Happy memories...

Love Day was wonderful!

We had a nice dinner, many laughs, an emotional moment, 

and quite many gestures of love;

we exchanged many hugs, kisses and kind thoughts.

x0x0

Remember...

♪♫ Love is in the air ♪♫

 Just, let us take a deep breath!

x0x0

P.S. Christine was the one to win my special give-away :)

She got a lovely set of lady eyebrow tweezers 

& a small mirror!