Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Wellness Wednesdays - #38 - 8 Simple Ways To Detox Your Body

8 simple ways to detox your body - Cut your sugar intake 
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1: Cut your sugar intake

Cutting back on sugar and drinking more water are smart strategies for a healthier spring.  A seasonal detox is an effective way to clear your body of toxins, which will also speed up your metabolism and enhance your overall health.  Start by decreasing the amount of sugar you consume - and that includes honey, molasses and artificial sweeteners.  If you eat more sugar, you ask your body for more insulin, straining your pancreas and wearing yourself out.  In the long term, this kind of habit can cause you to become chronically fatigued, diabetic, develop cancer and pack on excess weight.
 
8 simple ways to detox your body - Start with water

2: Start with water

Drink a tall glass of water with juice from half of a lemon in the morning.  Lemon helps re-hydrate the system and promotes digestion, which will help the flow of waste out of your body.

8 simple ways to detox your body - Move your body

3: Move your body

Regular exercise encourages circulation in the blood and lymph system.  Doing so will also enhance digestion, reduce tension, lubricate joints and strengthen your body.  It's a proven fact.  People who exercise regularly have far fewer total toxins in their systems.

8 simple ways to detox your body - Drink a lot of tea

4: Drink a lot of tea

Not only is tea full of antioxidants, it hydrates you (especially if it's herbal) and fills you up.  This means you will be less likely to overeat or eat the wrong things!  Keep in mind, the caffeine in tea is different than the caffeine in coffee - it's gentler on your system.  It'll also give you a pick-me-up minus the jitters.

8 simple ways to detox your body - Eat organic

5: Eat organic

A colorful variety of fruits and veggies should be the main focus of your diet, along with whole grains, beans and legumes, and small amounts of nuts and seeds.  You should eat whole plant foods because processed foods lack the nutrients your body needs.  Dark green vegetables, for instance, are full of micronutrients and are very low in calories, so you can eat a lot of them.

8 simple ways to detox your body - Combat environmental pollutions

6: Combat environmental pollutions

Don't forget that pollution and allergens are all around you.  They're in the air and can trigger allergy symptoms (such as yucky, puffy, red eyes).  Flush your nasal passages regularly with a Neti pot.  Doing so can eliminate the side effects of air pollutants and lead to better breathing naturally.  If you use the Neti pot before bed, even better - it will enhance your sleep.

8 simple ways to detox your body - Sweat it out

7: Sweat it out

Use a sauna regularly.  There's nothing more detoxing than sweating it out.

8 simple ways to detox your body - Exfoliate

8: Exfoliate

Skin brushing and oil massages will help exfoliate the toxins from your skin and refresh circulation.


Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Free Bird...

{Top- (old) Gap, Pants- Gap, Shoes- (old) Zara, Bracelets- (old) J. Crew}

Time to start re-incorporating the lightweight button downs!  The full sleeve still feels appropriate for the cooler mornings, but a quick cuff keeps things airy for the afternoons!

Tasty Tuesdays - #38 - Pancake Muffins

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What a great idea!  Pancake Muffins!  Not only are they cute and portable - but think of all the different options: chocolate chips, raisins and cinnamon, dried berries, crumbled bacon or sausage...and the list goes on...  Enjoy!

Ingredients:
Favorite Pancake Mix- prepared according to package directions (not the baking part- obviously)
Toppings of your choice

Directions: 
Bake at 350 degrees for 12-14 minutes in a mini muffin tin 


Monday, March 24, 2014

J. Crew, I Love You... - #38 - Pink Floral Embroidered Top

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I love the vintage embroidery on this neon top!  This is Spring in a shirt - makes me want to go someplace warm for a vacation (since it's obviously not Spring yet in the Midwest!)  Any day now?...


Music Mondays - #38 - Divergent

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I'll admit it - I'm a sucker for a teen trilogy.  :)  I went to see the first installment of Divergent in theatres this weekend.  The movie was very Hunger Games-esque - time to start reading the books to see what's to come in the 2nd and 3rd editions.  A happy surprise was the soundtrack.  The deluxe edition on iTunes has 4 songs from Ellie Goulding - and we already know how I feel about her - love!  Here's a lyric video of "Beating Heart"...


Friday, March 21, 2014

Fashion Fridays - #37 - Denim Dresses

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Nothing beats a denim dress in terms of comfort and versatility!  Dress it up - dress it down - wear to work - wear on weekends - wear it year round with or without layers!  Here are a few that are currently available - if you don't yet have one in your closet (or if you need another)!

Image 1 of ASOS Denim Smock Dress in Mid Wash 
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{Gap} 

Image 1 of ASOS Sleeveless Denim Smock Dress in Dark Wash
{Asos}

Indigo Linen Long-Sleeve Tunic Dress in Ultramarine 

 

Image 1 of The WhitePepper Denim T-Shirt Dress 
{Asos}

Lightweight washed chambray dress 


Thursday, March 20, 2014

Birds Of A Feather...

{Top- (old) Loft, Pants- (old) Gap, Shoes- (old) Zara, Belt- (old) Loft}

It may only be Thursday, but I'm off work tomorrow - TGIT!  :) 

Splurge {vs} Save - #37 - Mirror Mirror On The Wall...

{Left- Anthropologie, Right- World Market}

I love mixing old and new.  These vintage-y mirrors are both super cute.  Anthropologie's is $198, while World Market's comes in at $79.99.  What would you do...splurge or save?...

Thrifty Thursdays - #37 - Hedgehog

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I'm such a sucker for a cute little coffee table addition.  In the scheme of quirky critters - I've fallen for birds, owls, etc, but never a hedgehog - until now...  At $5.99 - how can you not?

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Little Bit 'O Lace...

{Top- (old) Asos, Pants- (old) Gap, Shoes- (old) Talbots, Necklace- (old) Express}

A little bit 'o lace will do ya!  Love the flouncy silhouette of this swing top!